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Jim Karagozian |
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About Jim Karagozian |
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and Cory first met in the seventies at the opening of the
Peach and Shaw shopping center in Clovis, California. The
grand opening had a Middle Eastern theme complete with
Zamora's tribe performing and a belly dance contest judging
open to the public. This chance meeting grew into a five-year run at the legendary Tower District venue Wild Blue Yonder. There, belly dancing was booked two Tuesdays a month by Zamora's agency. Jim went on to play many other Middle Eastern musical functions, from weddings and parties to cafés and restaurants. He, along with a small combo, was featured regularly at La Maison Du Café in Fresno. Jim also performs with many world-renowned artists, including famed oudist Richard Hagopian. Jim now plays kanun in the Middle Eastern combo known as Mirage, performing selections of Armenian, Turkish, Greek and Arabic music. Jim is joined in the band by his brother, Ed Karagozian, on doumbek and by Michele Awad on derbekki. They are often accompanied by Jeffrey Armen, an outstanding oudist from Phoenix, Arizona. This group frequently plays for Cory and her tribe in the Central Valley. The band itself is active in and around the Fresno and Bay areas. |
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