Some of the Composers and Conductors Karen has worked with include:
Francis McBeth
www.sai-national.org/phil/composers/wfmcbeth.html
Vaclav Nelhybel
www.academic.scranton.edu/department/bandsing/nelhybelsite.shtml
Norman Dello Joio
http://fp.enter.net/~debrat42/
Alfred Reed
www.bravomusicinc.com/Artists/reed.html
Col. Gabriel
http://www.colgabriel.com/
Frederick Fennell
www.dws.org/ffennell.htm
Claude T. Smith
www.claudetsmith.net/
Dr. Art Bartner
www.dailytrojan.com/media/storage/paper679/news/2004/10/12/Lifestyle/A.Look.At.The.Spirit.Behind.The.Spirit.Of.Troy-749972.shtml
(Director of All-American College Marching Band for The Olympic Games 1984/ Inauguration of Pres. Reagan 1985/ Liberty Band 1986/ Disney Bands/ Marching Trojans USC)
Karen has had the honor of meeting with the following well-known musicians:
Louie Bellson (Drums)-several occasions
Buddy Rich and Band (Drums)- several occasions
Freddie Green (Guitar player for The Count Basie Orchestra)
Teed Larsen (Pianist for Count Basie while he was sick just prior to his death, April 1984)
Several Others from the Count Basie Orchestra including bassist and drummer Dennis Mackrel http://www.dennismackrelmusic.com/
Chick Corea and Band including: Paco De Lucia (Guitar), Steve Kujala (Woodwinds), Don Alias (Congas/Percussion), Carlos Benavent (Bass), and Tom Brechtlein (Drums)
Wynton Marsalis (Trumpet)
Jeff Watts (Drums)
Charnett Moffett (Bass)
Various Musicians from Maynard Ferguson’s Band
Ed Shaughnessy (Drums for the Tonight Show Band)-numerous occasions
Philip Bailey (Vocalist for Earth, Wind & Fire and Phil Collins)
Several Falconaire’s (U. S. Air Force Jazz Band)
Al Jarreau (Jazz Vocalist)
Jerry Steinholtz (Conga)
Sonny Emory (Drums for Earth, Wind and Fire)
Dom Famularo (Drums)
Jack Bell (Percussion
David Sanborn (Sax)
Omar Hakim (Drums)
Cloyd Duff (Timpanist)
Walfredo Reyes Sr. (Conga)
Paul Rekow/ Karl Perazzo (Percussion for Santana)
David Garibaldi (Drums for
Rocco Prestia (Bass for
Alex Acuna (Drums/Percussion)
Steve Smith (Drums for Journey)
Akira Jimbo (Drums)
Keith Carlock (Drums for Steely Dan/ Sting)
John Beck (Percussion-Eastman School of Music)
Billy Cobham (Drums)
Peter Erskine (Drums)
Mark Ford (Mallets)
Stefon Harris (Vibes)
Stanton Moore (Drums)
Jeff Queen (Marching Snare)
Steve Reid (Percussion for The Rippingtons)
Ralph Hardimon (Marching)
Jim Chapin (Drums, Educator)