George Francis Spicka

Background

Spicka, George Francis was born on January 5, 1947 in Baltimore. Son of George Paul and Elizabeth Martha (Beatty) Spicka.

Education

Student, University Maryland., 1965-1969; student, Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland., 1983-1986; private study, Jessica Williams, Baltimore, 1972-1976; private study, Marc Cohen, Silver Spring, Maryland., 1981-1984; private study, John Stephens, Kensington, Maryland.

Career

Artistic director, Karma Moksha Jazz Collective, Washington, 1975-1977; artistic director, George Spicka Jazz Ensemble, Washington, 1978-1984; arranger, Fifth Avenue, Washington, since 1981; composer/pianist, Stan Rouse Jazz Band, Baltimore, 1988-1989; artistic director, president, Jazz St. Station, Inc., Baltimore, since 1985. National coordinator M-Provisers SIG, Baltimore, 1981-1984, 88. Representative to Congress, District of Columbia Federation Musicians, 1986-1987, career consultant, since 1986.

Achievements

• George Francis Spicka has been listed as a notable Musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Federation Musicians, National Jazz Service Organisation, Broadcast Music, Inc., Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, Mensa.

Connections

Married Jane Lamar Brown, August 26, 1968.

Father:

George Paul Spicka

Mother:

Elizabeth Martha (Beatty) Spicka

Spouse:

Jane Lamar Brown