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Sandy Gardner & Chuck Gardner

Sandy Gardner - Vocalist & Bass Guitar

A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sandy is a vocalist for whom lyrics are important. She enjoys performing both timeless selections from the Great American Song Book, as well as introducing her audiences to some, perhaps not so well known, classic jazz pieces that either make toes tap or bring tears to the eyes of the listener. Her vocal and bass guitar talents have been praised by such notable jazz artists as Marilyn Maye, Dr. Billy Taylor, and guitarist Pat Kelly, to name a few.

Sandy began her singing career in school and church choirs in Tulsa, and studied voice at Oklahoma State University. She has performed with notable musicians across the country as both a vocalist and bassist. Sandy has been featured on Cincinnati Public Television as a bass guitarist and vocalist in tribute to the late jazz piano icon, Shirley Jester, and she has been a featured vocalist in Tulsa at Mayfest, the Greenwood Jazz Festival, the Sapulpa Jazz Festival, with the Tulsa Jazz Society, and in solo and ensemble shows produced by the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. She was honored to be the featured vocalist at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for Marilyn Maye, Dr. Billy Taylor, Frank Wess, Conrad Herwig, and Pat Kelly. Sandy has earned the respect of her fellow musicians as both a fine vocalist and bassist. Sandy is a writer member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP),

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Chuck Gardner - Piano & Digital Keyboards

A pianist, composer and arranger, Chuck Gardner has performed and recorded with Bob and Dolores Hope, Rosemary Clooney, Vic Damone, Clark Terry, Mel Torme, Louie Bellson and Nancy Wilson to name a few. While serving in the United States Air Force, Chuck led many musical groups including the United States Air Force Academy Band's 18 piece jazz ensemble, "The Falconaires." He has served as a Clinician for music educator events at high schools, colleges and universities throughout the United States and performed at the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) with vibraphone artist Gary Burton. Chuck is originally from Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from East Waterloo High School and attended the University of Northern Iowa before his U.S. Air Force career of 23 years. Chuck retired from the U.S. Air Force with two Air Force Commendation Medals and The Meritorious Service Medal authorized by the President of the United States of America.

As a former member of the NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) Band, Chuck performed in Carnegie Hall and on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. During his three-year residency in Hawaii, he had the envious opportunity to study music arranging with Henry Mancini. His 60 piece Symphonic Band arrangement of "Waltzing Matilda" was highlighted on ATN (Australian Television Network) during a month long tour "down under". Chuck has also performed in the past as a jazz pianist with the Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra.

Recently, Chuck has been working as a musical director and arranger for several concerts produced by the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. Vocalist backup is his specialty. He has resided and performed with his own musical duos, trios, quartets and big bands in Honolulu, San Francisco, Colorado Springs, Las Vegas, San Antonio, Chicago, Kansas City's famous "Blue Room", Cincinnati, the Philadelphia - New Jersey - New York City corridor and presently resides in Tulsa. Chuck is a writer member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP),

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Schedule of Appearances

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Saturday 9 June 2012

The Tropical

49th Street and Memorial Drive

Fine Dining

7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.

Sandy and Chuck (Duojazz)

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Sunday 20 May 2012

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

5:00 P. M.

Charles V. Gardner, Grand Piano

Chuck plays his and your favorites from the "Great American Songbook"

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Tuesday 18 December 2012

Gilcrease Museum

Third Tuesday Jazz

Vista Room

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sandy Gardner with the Chuck Gardner Trio