“We Went West” is a unique recording with Stix Hooper and Friends that showcases, not only musicianship, but the irony that all of these outstanding artists ‘went west’ maintaining their friendships and sharing the camaraderie, synergy and creative freedom in this kindred approach to music and interpretation. It’s also a striking example of the influence and impact, that America’s indigenous art form, Jazz, has on the global community.

Stix Hooper & Friends:
Stix Hooper, Drums/Percussion; Houston, Texas
Charlie Shoemake, Vibes; Houston, Texas
Eugene Maslov, Piano; St. Petersburg, Russia
Luther Hughes, Bass; Cincinnati, Ohio
Ron Eschete, Guitar; Houma, Louisiana
Jamelle Williams, Trumpet; New Orleans, Louisiana
Paul Viapiano, Guitar; Buffalo, New York (Track #2)
Eugene Maslov – Piano; St. Petersburg, Russia
Luther Hughes – Bass; Cincinnati, Ohio
Ron Eschete – Guitar; Houma, Louisiana
Jamelle Williams –Trumpet; New Orleans, Louisiana
Paul Viapiano – Guitar; Buffalo, New York (Track #2)

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