Doug Haining & the TC7 w/Arne Fogel

Arne Fogel, vocals
Doug Haining, saxophone/clarinet
Steve Wright, trumpet
Dave Graf, trombone
Kent Saunders, guitar
Rick Carlson, piano
Steve Pikal, bass
Dick Bertolussi,drums

“Such music requires a sense of ease, command and confidence. It’s gotta sound both lazy and lively, lived-in and fresh. Alto saxophonist/clarinetist Haining, along with his crack crew…has zero trouble getting the feel of the deal.” -Tom Surowicz

Some of the hardest swinging music in town comes from this stellar seven-piece ensemble. With years of collective experience on the regional and national circuit, the TC7 is well steeped in traditional jazz. The group starts with the Count Basie sound and goes from there, with an irrepressible energy that is impossible to resist.

“…I can’t think of anyone else around here who does what Fogel does…… There’s a dearth of male jazz vocalists in general, and none in this area who has mastered Fogel’s unique style of pop/swing. It’s accessible, danceable, romantic and fun….”
- Pamela Espeland, MinnPost

Vocalist Arne Fogel has been a fixture in the local jazz scene for several years. He performs frequently at several clubs around town, and has over 1500 commercial recording sessions to his credit. A popular radio personality, he has produced several radio shows for MN Public Radio and other stations, and has been involved with several theater shows in recent years.

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