Maia Santell  and House Blend

 

performS at the tacoma freedom fair

july 4, 2005 from 8:00 PM TO 10:00 PM

on THE Jack Hyde Park stage

 

  

The swinging’, soulful, dynamic and incredibly versatile sounds of songstress Maia Santell and her all-star band House Blend have made them one the hottest acts in the Northwest.  Performing Swing, Blues, Jazz Standards, Jump Blues and Latin, their repertoire echoes hits of the 1940’s to contemporary favorites. They have performed at such leading venues as Jazz Alley, Seattle Art Museum, St. Michelle Wineries, The New Orleans Restaurant in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, The Tacoma Jazz Festival, Johnny’s Dock on the Tacoma Waterfront and Little Creek Casino.

Maia’s backing band House Blend will feature Ted Dortch on saxophone, Al Alto on guitar, Steve Luceno on bass, Bruce Simpson on drums and special guests Julie Powers on vocals and Terry Kingen on guitar.

“Maia Santell is indeed the Pacific Northwest’s queen of swing. Her phrasing, timing and sense of rhythm are impeccable and her voice is warm, clear and natural. Supported by the seasoned musicians of House Blend, she offers one of the most brilliant sounds in the Northwest music scene.”
The Heritage Music Review

Maia Santell and House Blend web sites:
www.alphagroupusa.com/santell/
http://pnwbands.com/houseblend.html

Julie Powers and Terry Kingen web site:
http://terryandjuliebluez.com/