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courtesy Danny Coots

Three-piece band Groovus on stage.

Groovus

media release: The Madison Jazz Society presents the second concert in their “final four” concert series by presenting GROOVUS! on Sunday, March 19, at its new venue, the East Side Club.

President Linda Marty Schmitz stated, “The band’s members are Danny Coots on drums, Brian Holland on piano and Steve Pikal on bass.  That’s the easy part.  They told us that GROOVUS! is derived from an early form of Latin - created long before the Indo-European folks got hold of it and turned it into something decent - that, loosely translated means, Holy crap that swings!  At least that's what Danny told us.”

The band’s three members have greatly varied musical backgrounds.  Brian Holland  is an internationally renowned pianist, composer, recording artist and entertainer who has enjoyed a music career spanning more than 40 years.  He has multiple solo and ensemble recordings to his credit and earned a Grammy nomination for his work with Bud Dresser on their 2006 album, Ragtime-Goodtime-Jazz. Coots began playing drums at the age of six and has studied percussion with Nick Baffaro, Rich Holly, Alan Koffman and Jim Petercsak.  He has played on over 100 recordings, one of which won a Grammy in 2005.  After moving to Memphis, Tennessee, he joined the Jack Daniel’s Silver Cornet Band and helped found the Titan Hot Seven Jazz Band.  From Minnesota, Steve Pikal has been playing music professionally for many years and is highly regarded as a first call bass player for jazz performances all over the country.   He has had the pleasure of working with many top performers and bands over the years.

The concert will be held at the East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive, Madison, from 1-4 PM, with doors opening at 12:30 AM.  Ticket price: $15-MJS members; $20-non-members and those age 18 & younger-free.  More information is available on the Society’s web site, www.madisonjazz.com or by calling 608-850-5400.