Events and Awards
Memorial Day weekend, 2003, Russell Garcia and Buddy Childers had an event Contemporary Concepts Presented - A 4 Day Jazz Festival Celebrating The West Coast Big Band Sound in Concert in Los Angeles, California. Speakers/Panelists included Russell Garcia, Buddy Childers, Pete Rugolo, and Allyn Ferguson.
On 27 May 2005 the L.A. Jazz Institute honored Garcia for his more than 60 years of contributions to jazz. The evening was hosted by Tierney Sutton and guest speakers included Bill Holman (musician), Duane Tatro and Bud Shank. Charmed Life: Shaynee Rainbolt Sings Russell Garcia is a recent CD release featuring his work in collaboration.
Russell and Gina Garcia both received the 2009 Queen's Service Medal for New Zealand for their service to music.
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