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Carl Grubbs & Friends brings you slowly through the doors of the New Haven Lounge, the sounds of Speak Low, drifting to your ears. There Is no mistaking the voice of Elmer Gibson, whose piano solo lifts you and brings you into the room and into the magic of the evening. Live at The New Haven Lounge is a combination of original tunes written by Carl and Earl Grubbs and tunes written and/or recorded by their mentor, saxophonist, John Coltrane This is an impromptu recording session and a gathering of old friends. Carl Grubbs - Alto and soprano saxophone; Elmer Gibson- Piano; Edward Crocket - Bass; and Rashid Rahman - Drums are old friends from Philadelphia. Their performance history goes back to the late 1960's. This recording features some of their favorite tunes.

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Live at the BMA: Inner Harbor Suite was a big event. The auditorium of the BMA was crowded with jazz lovers and general audience waiting as the musicians went through the recording process. The audience patiently waited and watched as the musicians repeatedly performed and recorded the tunes that finally made this project.

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These unique programs combines performances of John Coltrane's music and conversations with the audience that explores the meaning and impact of Coltrane's work. Performers and guest artists have deep connections to the great saxophonist as a result of past associations with Coltrane and intensive study and analysis of his work.

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Carl Grubbs Ensembles perform in various venues in the Baltimore area and in other cities of the US.

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Carl Grubbs, co-founder of Contemporary Arts Inc.. Carl is the Camp Director for two summer camps for youth ages 4 - 17 in Maryland. SAX: Music & Dance Camp Program, now in its 13th year on the campus of Loyola College in Maryland, August 3 - 14, 2009, offers instrumental, vocal and dance instruction to participants. The Summer Arts Academy: Music at Hammond High School in Columbia, MD will be held July 6 - 17, 2009.

Over the years Carl Grubbs has conducted jazz improvisations for local musicians. He also conducts jazz improvisation for musicians of all levels as he travels in other area of the United States and other countries.

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Reflections is a musical journey into the life of Carl Grubbs. The recorded selections brings the listner into the life of Carl Grubbs as he reflects on those persons who have been influential and those who have supported his creative efforts.