Hi -- I'm upright bass player Jason Hollar and would love to start a community
jazz band in the Greensburg area.

Unlike a traditional big band that has written out parts and stock arrangements,
I'd like to develop a loose, bebop, blues, & swing style combo with musicians
young and old alike.

I'd like for this to be a casual meeting, maybe once or twice a month, where we
can bring together students & teachers along with amateurs & professionals to
collaborate and share their love and interest in jazz.

I'd also like it to be a very low-pressure situation so no one feels obligated
to commit to strict rehearsal & performance schedules, etc.

I have some great local musicians on board already and we're looking for more!

Also in search of a venue where we can gather and play.

I'd eventually like to find a restaurant or bar that would be interested in
hosting our group on an "off" night (maybe Sundays?) so we could order food &
drinks, invite friends & family, etc., but initially, it might be best to find a
private space (preferably with a piano) where we can get our act together!

My purpose in this project is to A) create a collaborative group of local jazz
musicians who might not already know one another

B) create a network of pro-minded players for gigs & performances

C) develop a stronger local jazz scene and foster a deeper appreciation of jazz
in our area.

Please contact me with any thoughts, ideas, or questions -- or just to introduce
yourself!

Thanks -- Jason Hollar 724.689.8817 Cell -- cadillacjazz@...

You can check out my web sites to learn more about my own band and to hear some
of our tunes:

www.cadillacjazz.com
www.myspace.com/cadillacjazz