PHS Funk & Jazz Band

Posted by Buddy Jackson 
on Sep 11, 2012
 
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Angel Carmona, Music Director, not only plays lead trumpet for the Jazz Band but he is also responsible for the marching band and orchestra at Paramount High School.  During his eight years at PHS he has brought music into the lives of hundreds of students.  Once nominated for the prestigious Bravo Award by the Los Angeles Music Center, he is an accomplished musician.

The musicians are; Annette Joseph on tenor sax, playing trumpet are Linda Izabal, Juan Diaz and Angelina Florimor, Joseph Mayorga on trombone, drummers Brian Rivas and Stephanie Gutierrez, on guitar Norberto Estrada and Ian Leon and playing bass guitar is Daniel Montes.  Brian, Norberto and Daniel are PHS alumni.

The play selection was "Sir Duke", their signature song "Smooth" (Carlos Santana), "Cup of Life", "Fantasy" (Earth, Wind and Fire) and "Soul with a Capitol S" (Tower of Power).