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    Drummer:


    Known for an erratic improvisational style and a heavy right foot.
    Jazz trained but seasoned in rock clubs across the North America and Europe. I am comfortable playing in a wide range of settings, from jazz, to rock, to folk and especially experimental and improvisational settings. I've been the progenitor of numerous groups including the Emo-punk innovators Junction, the infamous Delta 72, and Dischord Record's, Capitol City Dusters of whom the UK's Q Magazine said, "...Dischord has struck another vein of precious musical ore".

    Since I've recorded and or performed with many Washington DC area musicians and bands of varying genres, just to name a few: the The Love Load, DC Improvisers Collective, Sean McArdle, Joe Lally and more.

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    Poet:
    Waiting for the Singularity, Poems by Ben Azzara Literary exploration of reason, time and matter.

    I have been writing poetry and short fiction for as long I as I've been playing drums. I received an English degree from Penn State and have published and read sporadically since.

    Recently I have started writing within the constraints of Twitter at PoemTwits. I am challenged by this publishing outlet and it encourages me to be concise and poignant.

    My latest e-book available on the Kindle, compiles 16 poems from 2009-2011 "Waiting for the Singularity" where I explore longer themes often based on PoemTwits.

    "Waiting for the Singularity" (E-Book)
    PoemTwits (Twitter Poetry)



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    Web Design:

    When I build a site, I approach it as if I was a master-craftsman building a custom cabinet. I make sure all the pieces fit uniformly, sand all the corners, and make sure all the joints and hinges are straight and operate correctly. I code all by hand—I literally type in the HTML code without the help of software. Each page I create is a custom fit.

    I want to help solidify the artist's web presence.

    As an artist myself, I am sensitive to the artistic needs and aspirations of others. I have been working on the web since 1996 and I have extensive knowledge of user behavior and can shape a site, balancing the goals of the client with the expectations of users.

    My designs are inspired by graphic design artist Reid Miles who did the famous mid-century Blue Note LP covers. The power and simplicity within his work is something I try to emulate. The emotional evocation that Reid Miles could create with a single image and a limited colour and font palette is a perfect artistic challenge for HTML.

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    People & Organizations I've Built Websites For:

    Alex Sipiagin
    Alicia Hall Moran
    Alkem Foundation
    Andrew Adair
    Andrew Hill
    Antonia Tricarico
    Anything Photographic
    Barbara La'Palm
    Bill Cantrall
    Black Cat
    Briana Cowlishaw
    The Caution Curves
    Canyon (Band)
    Carolyn Leonhart
    Chris Dingman
    Capitol City Dusters
    Daniel Barbiero
    Daniel C. Benchimol
    David Caceres
    DC Improvisers Collective
    Delta 72
    Dig Deeper Documentary
    Don't Miss a Beat Inc.

    Edward Simon
    Fieldwork
    Fugazi
    Greg Osby
    Helen Sung
    Imani Records
    Improv Arts, Inc.
    James Spaulding
    Jason Moran (until 2010)
    Jeremy Pelt
    Jess Feury
    Jimmy Greene
    Joe Lally
    John Murph
    John Sullivan
    Julius Tolentino
    Junction
    Kendrick Oliver
    Kenny Davis
    Lance Bryant
    Lida Husik
    Llaesa North
    Lonnie Plaxico

    Mantra
    Mark Gross
    Marcus Strickland
    Matthew Worden
    Mike Moreno
    Mike Sebsatian
    The Most Secret Method
    Nellie McKay
    Positive Force DC
    Rick Germanson
    Ralph Bowen
    Scott Oakley
    Sean McArdle
    Shawn Crouch
    Stella Schindler
    Steve Lehman
    Superbad Records
    Tedd Baker
    Tolotta Records
    Ulysses Owens Jr.
    Vincent Ector
    Wayne Escoffery
    Willie Jones III