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2006 Studio News:

I recorded a new CD with Annapolis/DC/Baltimore area Latin jazz group, AfroBop Alliance. Among the special guests appearing on this record are two Grammy winners, master conguero Poncho Sanchez, and the mallet guru, Dave Samuels. The CD has been picked up by Laurel Hill Records, and will be released by Mambo Maniacs in January 2007. More info on the Recordings page.

Recently released is a long overdue solo project by Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet leader, Ginny Carr. "After All These Years" is a nice mix of styles and textures, and features drummer Frank Russo, guitarist Paul Pieper, vibraphonist Chuck Redd & saxophonist Chris Vadala. More info on the Recordings page.

There is also a big band project co-led by composer/arranger/saxophonist/pianist Vince Norman and drummer Joe McCarthy, featuring 9 of Vinny's original compositions - The band is stacked with DC area heavies.

This CD is now available directly from Joe McCarthy, and details are available on the Recordings page.

February saw another big band recording. This time by Dave Samuels, featuring arrangements of several compositions previously released by his group, the Caribbean Jazz Project.
In November, we went back into the studio to record 3 additional tunes for this release....
Unfortunately being the sideman I don't know when it will be available, but rest assured - I will post that info.....

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Photos from this event are posted here....

Live at the Kennedy Center
Millennium Stage

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Featuring
Pete BarenBregge, Bob Boguslaw, Tony Martucci & Max Murray
Recorded November 5, 2003

September 23, 2005

Was a business North Owned by my sister, Nancy Murray Young
in Scituate, Massachusetts. After seven years, she has decided to close up shop in July and move onto the next exciting challenge. Best of luck, my favorite sister! Thanks for all the goodies!

August 31, 2005

Looking for information on my broken wrist? Click here

Keter Betts
7/22/1928 - 8/06/2005

Photo by Marvin Joseph -- The Washington Post. Click photo for more info.

Pam Bricker, we miss you!

July 7, 1954 - February 20, 2005

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29 Oct 2003

Visitors may have unfortunately experienced problems accessing this web page. It was recently attacked by some hacker with nothing more constructive to do with their time. Please pardon the site instability while every avenue is explored to remedy the situation.

Thanks for visiting!

September 26, 2003
Thanks to everyone that came out to support the Tom Lagana Group at The Italian Garden over the past 16 months. We really appreciate your loyalty! Watch this space for information about our upcoming steady engagement!

History repeats itself....

The past 2 years of my 6 year association with guitarist Rob Levit had been mostly positive and musically creative.   The trio had developed a distinctive "band sound" which wove nimbly through a myriad of styles, textures, and meter changes.   FJF was expanding it's sophomore songbook. All seemed well, but our relationship recently reached an unforseen impasse.   With very little communication, and no opportunity (or willingness) to do so, I was severed from the projects.
Many thanks to those folks that came to experience the group at 49 West and other regional venues.   Feel free to check out Rob's new trio, which promises to dazzle listeners with inventive arrangements, and an "Old Country Buffet" sized portion of blazing, over-the-top, awe-inspiring, interplanetary guitar solos.
Thanks for the last 2 years, Rob!   Best of luck!

Jan 7, 2003 - April 1, 2003

Every other Tuesday at the Rathskellar with Tom Lagana Trio
Located at the Ram's Head Tavern at Savage Mill
8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD 8:30P - Midnight
This is the rocked out version of the trio :)
If you're in the mood to slam, this is where you need to be!

February 21, 2003

Once in a while it happens - and this was my turn!
I flew out to Indianapolis, IN last Saturday (2/15) - presumably to perform a one nighter with Suede. We had a great show, and even the rental Eminence EUB was fun to play :)
Mother nature decided it was time to blanket (or was it smother) the mid-Atlantic with two feet of snow - which closed airports - and chances are that with 2,100 flights cancelled, I'm not telling you anything new! Suede & pianist David Pearl were able to fly out as scheduled on Sunday morning, since their destinations were ahead of the storm. Me, ..... well I spent an extra 3 days stranded in the Indianapolis Sheraton. Thanks to everyone who extended their assistance to me while trapped in Indy. I am very relieved to be back home, and join in the slow process of digging out.

CONGRATULATIONS TO::
Pete BarenBregge & Frank Russo
"Point Of Grace"
featuring compositions & performances by Fred Hughes & Rob Levit, with support from Max's bass, has been picked up by Summit Records! A late summer release is anticipated.

December 3, 2002

The Fred Hughes Jazz Trio DVD, featuring Frank Russo & yours truly, filmed live in concert July, 2001 in Seoul, Korea has been released in Korea on BITWIN, and looks great! Details about U.S. distribution to follow. For now, a link to the Korean distribution site is on the Recordings page.

Just Released, October 11, 2002

Produced by Human Rights Campaign, twenty-one GLBT/GLBT friendly artists contributed material and royalties to this compilation.
SUEDE appears here in the heavy-duty company of Cyndi Lauper, k.d. Lang, Janis Ian, The B-52's, Taylor Dane & Harvey Fierstein, and 13 others.
As a Straight Ally, I am very proud to be associated with this important project.
To learn more, please click on the CD or any of the related links.
Thank You!

September 21, 2002

Check out the Tom Lagana Group on
WMAR Channel 2 in Baltimore, Maryland
Tuesday September 24th at 6:15am & 6:35am
We have 2 spots to promote our concert at the
Ram's Head National Stage on September 27th!
Grab a cup of coffee, and wake up with us!

July 2, 2002

Ray Brown
1926 - 2002

The passing of Ray Brown fills me with an enormous sense of loss.
We owe him so much for his spirit, his music, and his dedication as an educator. Ray will be missed.

July 5, 2002

For the past 3 months, I was privileged to share Tuesday evenings with
Pam Bricker & Chuck Underwood at Acropolis in Washington, DC. Budget constraints have put a hiatus on the gig, so the search is on for another venue...... BUT - we are in the studio working on what proves to be a very exciting recording.....

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