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Sarasota News Leader November 1, 2013 tasteful timekeeper, accompanist and soloist," the release adds. "As a jazz vocalist, Dean is swinging, sensitive and, quite simply, just wonderfully musical." Dean has opened for George Benson, Mindi Abair and David Benoit, the release says. She most recently has performed with vocalist Giacomo Gates, bassist John Lamb and saxophonist Harry Allen. She has toured extensively with her own trio, performing on cruise ships, at country clubs and jazz festivals around the world. The November Jazz at Two series will conclude with Tony Castellano Jr. on Nov. 15. Castellano's father is a renowned jazz pianist, the release notes, and his mother was a singer. Castellano started playing piano at age 7. He "has enjoyed an illustrious career performing and touring with such greats as Ray Charles, John Lamb, Herbie Mann and Richie Cole," the release points out. "He has recorded many critically acclaimed and genre-hopping CDs, and his comedic flair and dexterity at the piano have earned him numerous awards across several states." Tony Castellano Jr./Contributed photo Castellano enjoys performing a vast repertoire — from Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to Miles Davis to Billy Joel, the release continues. In the Jazz at Two concert, he will be joined by Ken Loomer on drums and Franco Marino on sax. For more information about the Jazz Club of Sarasota, call 366-1552 or visit www.jazzclubsarasota.com. Patricia Dean/Contributed photo Page 108