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brendan romaneck
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When Brendan E. Romaneck passed suddenly and tragically on April 20, 2005, it was not before leaving us with some beautiful memories and powerful music. Coming Together was to be Brendan's debut CD, featuring Terell Stafford on trumpet, Keith Javors on piano, Delbert Felix on bass, and John Davis on drums. Now under the Executive Direction of Bruce, Louanne, and Melissa Romaneck, and featuring these stellar musicians with special guests Chris Potter and Steve Wilson on saxophone, Coming Together: A Tribute To Brendan Romaneck is a tribute fitting to the life and love of such a special friend and musician.
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