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Mark Rapp Joins Gail Boyd Artist Management!

Gail Boyd Artist Management is pleased to announce the addition of trumpeter Mark Rapp to it's talented roster. In addition to being a passionate jazz trumpeter who was named one of the "top emerging jazz trumpeters" by Downbeat Magazine in 2007, Mark performs the didgeridoo and is a composer and bandleader as well. Called one of the hardest working musicians in New York City, Mark bridges the gap between modern jazz and contemporary music.

It's Here! Gentle Storm by Don Braden

Just released on HighNote Records: Gentle Storm - Don Braden's latest, highly anticipated release featuring George Colligan (piano), Joris Teepe (bass) and Cecil Brooks III (drums). Available in stores and online now! Stay tuned for tour information!

Snooky Young named 2009 NEA Jazz Master!

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) today announced the recipients of the 2009 NEA Jazz Masters Award, the nation's highest honor in the genre. The six recipients will each receive a $25,000 grant award, and will be publicly honored in an awards ceremony and concert on Friday, October 17.

The six 2009 NEA Jazz Masters are: George Benson (vocalist and solo instrumentalist, guitar—Benson is pictured), Jimmy Cobb (rhythm instrumentalist, drums), Lee Konitz (solo instrumentalist, saxophone), Toots Thielemans (solo instrumentalist, harmonica and guitar), and Snooky Young (solo instrumentalist, trumpet). Recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder will receive the 2009 A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Award for Jazz Advocacy.

John Clayton Wins at the 2008 Grammy Awards!


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Welcome to the Gail Boyd Artist Management website. I'm pleased to present my roster:

Clayton-Hamilton
Jazz Orchestra

Clayton Brothers

Sachal Vasandani

Please note that these artists are composers and educators. Thus, in addition to stellar performances, they are available for commissions, residencies, master classes, clinics, and pre and post-concert lectures. Take a moment and click on to the roster to get more details about each artist. The news section will keep you abreast of any late breaking stories. Each artist has a link to his or her website for even more details and photos.

Each artist also has an electronic press kit which can be accessed by e-mailing me and requesting the password. In that press kit, you will find high resolution photos which can be downloaded as well as biographical and press information. Full promotional packages can also be mailed to you upon request. Simply click the contact section and let me know who you might be interested in. Any other staff member of Gail Boyd Artist Management can also be reached by clicking that section.

I look forward to answering any questions you might have. When you get a chance, check out the Invisible Man section of this website. My son Arif Gursel has developed an urban/pop roster for artist management/development in addition to record production and other services. I hope you enjoy this site and I look forward to your feedback.

--Gail Boyd

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