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Tony Passarell (1956-2025) was a Sacramento-based saxophonist, keyboardist, and multi-instrumentalist who became a mainstay of the region's improvised and experimental music scene. A musician, producer, and curator working since 1979, his playing ranged from punk to free jazz, with influences including Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, and Charles Mingus. He led or played in groups including Hunting Game, Bub Orchestra, The Borman Six, Dutch Falconi, and Exploring Miles!, and produced and curated Sacramento-area events including the Davis Jazz and Beat Festival (2008-2019) and the long-running Nebraska Mondays at Luna's Cafe. Passarell died January 13, 2025.
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