1. Scheila Gonzalez is best known for playing the saxophone and other instruments in the all-female DIVA Jazz Orchestra and with artists such as Dweezil Zappa, Alex Acuna, Ray Parker Jr.
13 Facts About Scheila Gonzalez
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Formerly a full-time member of the Zappa Plays Zappa world tour, since 2019 Gonzalez has been touring with Colin Hay as part of a revived and revamped Men at Work lineup, where she sings and plays the alto saxophone as well as several other instruments.
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Scheila Gonzalez took piano lessons from the age of four and changed to the saxophone at age twelve.
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Scheila Gonzalez later transferred to California State University, Northridge to complete her undergraduate degree in music.
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Scheila Gonzalez is the Director of Jazz Combos at Santa Susana Performing Arts High School in Simi Valley, California, gives private lessons, and does freelance work in addition to her album, tour, and concert appearances.
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Scheila Gonzalez was the co-founder of the jazz group Dekajaz which existed from 1999 - 2013.
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From 2018 to the present, Scheila Gonzalez has played as a member of the backing band for Colin Hay.
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In 2019, Hay revived the Men at Work name and Scheila Gonzalez has continued to perform under that moniker ever since.
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Scheila Gonzalez performed on the Zappa Plays Zappa tour with Dweezil Zappa, beginning with its 2006 inception.
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Scheila Gonzalez received praise in the media for her instrumental performance and skill during those tours.
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Scheila Gonzalez has appeared on television shows such as The Tonight Show backing Garth Brooks and at the BET Music Awards.
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Scheila Gonzalez has done film work, appearing in the Christopher Guest film For Your Consideration.
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Scheila Gonzalez won the Shelly Manne Memorial New Talent Award, a prestigious jazz music recognition awarded in the Los Angeles area.