Casey Scheuerell's Masterful Drum Pocket on Chaka Kahn's "And The Melody Still Lingers On (Night in Tunisia)"

Today probably more than ever, the division between drum pocket and drum shredding has become quite a point of discussion and display. An entire generation of players have attained a level of technical ability, blazing speed, and consumption of available space in musical time that leaves many drummers from the time before MIDI in the dust. But in 1981, Casey Scheuerell’s drumming on Chaka Kahn’s…

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Marcus Miller - Tutu Revisited - LIVE

Marcus Miller - Tutu Revisited "Tutu" (86) ha sido uno de los álbumes de mayor éxito firmado por Miles Davis para la Warner. Lo curioso, en cuanto a los prolegómenos del álbum se refiere, es que iba a ser una colaboración del gran trompetista y mito del jazz con Prince, pero Miles abandonó la idea y llamó al bajista y productor Marcus Miller para que éste fuese su compañero de proyecto, el músico que compusiera y arreglase la mayor parte del repertorio y quien coprodujera el trabajo junto a Tommy Lipuma. Su título es un tributo a la figura del arzobispo Desmond Tutu y el álbum está orientado hacia la fusión del jazz con otros estilos predominantes a mediados de los 80' (r&b y funk, principalmente), utilizando sintetizadores, secuenciadores y batería eléctrica.  Veintitrés años después de su primera versión, Marcus decidió revisar el que ha sido uno de sus proyectos más valorados, para rescatar su esencia y plasmarla en un contexto actual.  La grabación se realizó en el Auditorio de Lyon, el 22 de diciembre de 2009. Para su consecución, Miller llamó al trompetista Christian Scott, un músico de Nueva Orleans que, con cuatro discos en el mercado, representa el futuro del jazz sobre las sólidas estructuras que en el pasado han dejado músicos como Miles Davis. Siguiendo con el apartado de colaboradores, destacar la presencia de Ronald Brunner Jr., el explosivo baterista que hemos escuchado en el pasado más reciente acompañando a músicos como Stanley Clarke o George Duke. En los teclados y procedente del grupo de Meshell Ndegeocello, Federico González Peña, al saxo Alex Han, descubierto por el propio Marcus en el Berklee College y como bajista y clarinetista el propio Marcus. Con todo lujo de detalles y, al margen de los dos CD's de audio, incluye en video aquel concierto de más de dos horas, así como un documental dedicado a Miles Davis.

FUENTE: Blues y Jazz

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"Tutu" (86) has been one of the most successful albums signed by Miles Davis for Warner. The funny thing, as far as the album’s prolegomenous are concerned, is that it was going to be a collaboration of the great trumpeter and jazz myth with Prince, but Miles abandoned the idea and called the bassist and producer Marcus Miller to be his project partner, the musician who composed and arranged most of the repertoire and who co-produced the work with Tommy Lipuma. Its title is a tribute to the figure of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the album is oriented towards the fusion of jazz with other predominant styles in the mid 80’s (r&b and funk, mainly), using synthesizers, sequencers and electric drums.   Twenty-three years after its first version, Marcus decided to review what has been one of his most valued projects, to rescue its essence and reflect it in a current context.   The recording was made at the Auditorium of Lyon on 22 December 2009. Miller called trumpeter Christian Scott, a musician from New Orleans who, with four albums on the market, represents the future of jazz on the solid structures that in the past have left musicians like Miles Davis. Continuing with the collaborators section, highlight the presence of Ronald Brunner Jr., the explosive drummer we have heard in the most recent past accompanying musicians such as Stanley Clarke or George Duke. On keyboards and coming from the group of Meshell Ndegeocello, Federico González Peña, saxophone Alex Han, discovered by Marcus himself at Berklee College and as bass player and clarinettist Marcus himself. With all luxury of details and, apart from the two audio CDs, includes in video that concert of more than two hours, as well as a documentary dedicated to Miles Davis

Tia Fuller (born March 27, 1976) is a saxophonist, composer, and educator, and a member of the all-female band touring with Beyoncé. She is a faculty member in the ensembles department at Berklee College of Music. She was a Featured Jazz Musician in Soul. She plays an alto saxophone with a Vandoren mouthpiece for the character Dorothea Williams. The appearance of Dorothea Williams is influenced by her.

She was born in Aurora, Colorado to jazz musicians Fred and Elthopia Fuller. Her father plays bass and her mother sings. Her sister, Shamie is a jazz musician and educator. She grew up listening to her parents rehearse in the basement of their home, as well as to the music of John Coltrane, Sarah Vaughan, and Charlie Parker.

She began playing saxophone at Gateway High School, after which she continued her musical education at Spelman College. She performed with Ray Charles and in Atlanta’s jazz clubs. She graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Music and went on to complete her MA in Jazz Pedagogy and Performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

She has performed with several jazz artists, including Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ralph Peterson Septet, the T.S. Monk Septet, the Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra, the Rufus Reid Septet, the Sean Jones Quintet, and the Nancy Wilson Jazz Orchestra.

She has led a quartet that includes Shamie Royston on piano, Kim Thompson on drums, and Miriam Sullivan on bass, and with whom she has recorded the albums Pillar of Strength (2005, Wambui), Healing Space (2007, Mack Avenue), and Decisive Steps (2010, Mack Avenue).

In 2012, she toured with Esperanza Spalding as leader of the Radio Music Society horn section, in which she played saxophone in dialogue with Spalding’s scat singing. She was nominated for a Grammy Award for her 2019 album Diamond Cut. She was an artist in residence at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #womenhistorymonth

William Edward Chiaiese was born on October 20, 1934 to John and Emily Chiaiese(key-ah-tze) in Dorchester , Massachusetts . The family later moved to Squantum , Mass. John changed the family name to Chase, understanding that the Italian name Chiaiese was both hard to spell and pronounce.

While Bill was growing up his parents felt that he needed to broaden his horizons and arranged for him to take violin lessons. Bill did not even touch the trumpet, until the middle of his high school years. A newspaper clipping dated 1956 pictures Bill listed as a Corporal in the 26th Yankee Infantry Division Band holding a bass drum. Bill's experience as a drummer changed his life and the lives of many others. During a St. Patrick's Day parade he had to lug his huge drum for five miles enduring the miserably cold pouring rain. It hurt so bad that he decided never to do it again, he asked his father to dig out his old trumpet for him.

Not long after switching to trumpet, Bill was playing first chair in the school orchestra and classical music was his main love. Early 1950's a neighbor coaxed Bill to attend a Stan Kenton concert with him. This was the band with Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Childers, Conte Condoli, etc. After that night, Bill was hooked on jazz and high note trumpet.

As you can tell, this time period in Bills life is hard to decipher. Bill was doing so much playing, and he became very good so quickly, that the dates are very confusing. Since Maynard left the Kenton Band and headed to Hollywood in 1953, Bill must have seen Kenton before then. I can only assume that he switched to the trumpet around 1951 at about the age of 16.

Boston Globe writer Ernie Santosuosso wrote about Bill in 1971, “Bill Chase has been experimenting with sounds all of his life. As a youngster in the Fields Corner community of Dorchester , he was intrigued by the drums. Since he didn’t own a set, he’d improvise with the aid of a couple of galvanized steel rubbish barrels.

Bill’s backyard became his bandstand as he beat out precocious rhythms atop the inverted barrels. The little Italian lady, who sat at her kitchen window, regarded Bill as a pet but voiced emphatic objections to his make-shift paraddidling on the barrels. So, when Bill’s father, who played trumpet, decided to retire his horn, the boy’s curiosity inevitably led him to the instrument and away from the barrel- house. The maturation process as a trumpeter had begun for Bill.

The ex-drummer put his horn to work for St. Ambrose’s Band, then for Boston English High, Berklee, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, and Woody Herman. The little old Italian lady was given special command performances in her kitchen and she almost lit a candle in thanksgiving for young Bill’s return to his barrels and rubbish deposits.”

He started playing his fathers old trumpet the summer before his junior year in high school and showed a natural aptitude for it. He soon joined a Drum and Bugle Corps, along with his school groups. This, was prior to his stint in the Boston National Guard where he said he wrote music and played trumpet in 1957. He served for six months in the guard band, which honed his talents as a trumpeter and arranger.

Chase played lead trumpet with Maynard Ferguson in 1958, Stan Kenton in 1959, and Woody Herman's Thundering Herd during the 1960s.

One of Chase's charts from this period, "Camel Walk", was published in the 1963 Downbeat magazine yearbook. From 1966 to 1970 he freelanced in Las Vegas, working with Vic Damone and Tommy Vig. In 1967 he led a six-piece band at the Dunes and Riviera Hotel where he was featured in the Frederick Apcar lounge production of Vive Les Girls, for which Chase arranged the music.

In 1971 he started a jazz rock band named "Chase" that mixed pop, rock, blues, and four trumpets.[5] The debut album Chase was released in April 1971. Chase was joined by Ted Piercefield, Alan Ware, and Jerry Van Blair, three jazz trumpeters who were adept at vocals and arranging. They were backed up by a rhythm section consisting of Phil Porter on keyboards, Angel South on guitar, Dennis Johnson on bass, and John "Jay Burrid" Mitthaur on percussion. Rounding out the group was Terry Richards, who was the lead vocalist on the first album. The album contains Chase's most popular song, "Get It On", released as a single that spent 13 weeks on the charts beginning in May 1971. The song features what Jim Szantor of Downbeat magazine called "the hallmark of the Chase brass—complex cascading lines; a literal waterfall of trumpet timbre and technique." The band received a Best New Artist Grammy nomination, but was edged out by rising star Carly Simon.

Chase released their second album, Ennea, in March 1972; the album's title is the Greek word for nine, a reference to the nine band members. The original lineup changed midway through the recording sessions, with Gary Smith taking over on drums and G. G. Shinn replacing Terry Richards on lead vocals. The third album, Pure Music, moved the band toward jazz. Two of the songs were written or co-written by Jim Peterik of the Ides of March, who also sings on the album, along with singer and bassist Dartanyan Brown.

Chase's work on a fourth studio album in mid-1974 came to an end on August 9, 1974. While en route to a scheduled performance at the Jackson County Fair, Chase died in the crash of a chartered twin-engine Piper Twin Comanche in Jackson, Minnesota, at the age of 39. The pilot and co-pilot were killed, as were keyboardist Wally Yohn, guitarist John Emma, and drummer Walter Clark.

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Genre Defying Bands and Musicians Take the Stage in Baltimore, MD

Ledisi & Raheem DeVaughn

Ledisi, an American singer, and songwriter, is a powerhouse of soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was raised in Oakland, California, where she began her musical journey at an early age.

Ledisi's career took off with her debut album, "Soulsinger: The Revival," released independently in 2000. Her music blends elements of jazz, R&B, funk, and gospel, creating a unique and captivating sound that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Ledisi's live performances are legendary, known for their electrifying energy and emotional depth. She has toured extensively, sharing the stage with artists like Alicia Keys, Maxwell, and John Legend, and captivating audiences with her dynamic stage presence and powerhouse vocals.

Raheem DeVaughn, often referred to as the "Love King," is an American singer and songwriter known for his smooth vocals and soulful R&B music. Born in New Jersey and raised in Maryland, DeVaughn began singing at a young age and honed his craft by performing in local talent shows and church choirs.

DeVaughn gained national attention with his debut album, "The Love Experience," released in 2005. The album featured hit singles like "Guess Who Loves You More" and "You." His soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics resonated with audiences, earning him critical acclaim and establishing him as a rising star in the R&B scene.

Since his debut, DeVaughn has released several successful albums, including "Love Behind the Melody," "The Love & War MasterPeace," and "A Place Called Love Land." His music often explores themes of love, relationships, and social issues, showcasing his versatility as an artist and songwriter.

Witness the Ledisi and Raheem DeVaughn concert at The Lyric on March 16, 2024 from 8:00p onwards.

Dopapod 

Dopapod is a genre-defying band that blends elements of rock, funk, jazz, and electronic music to create a unique and dynamic sound. Formed in 2007 at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, the band consists of Eli Winderman (keyboards, vocals), Rob Compa (guitar, vocals), Chuck Jones (bass), and Neal "Fro" Evans (drums).

Known for their virtuosic musicianship and improvisational prowess, Dopapod has built a devoted following with their electrifying live performances and adventurous approach to songwriting. Their music often features intricate compositions, complex rhythms, and extended improvisational jams that showcase each member's instrumental skill and creativity.

Dopapod has released several studio albums, including "Radar" (2010), "Redivider" (2012), and "Never Odd or Even" (2014). Each album showcases the band's eclectic musical influences and innovative approach to songwriting, with tracks ranging from funky grooves to prog-rock odysseys.

In addition to their studio recordings, Dopapod is best known for their live shows, where they thrive on spontaneity and collaboration. The band has toured extensively across the United States, performing at music festivals, clubs, and theaters, and earning a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts on the jam band circuit. Head over to 8X10 on March 26, 2024 from 7:00p onwards and watch the band perform live as part of the ongoing Dopapod tour 2024.

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Meet Wayne Wei The Mastermind Behind 'Cloud Chaser' So, how about talking about Wayne Wei and his recent song “Out of Control.” This isn’t just any old tune; this is an actual disruptor. Picture this: The attitude of Wayne’s single seems like a sonic rollercoaster that takes one through the retro vibes and romantic feels. This is type of music that stays with you even after hitting the pause button. In this discussion with Wayne, we’re going backstage. Traveling along from Chinese classical training to a Jazz music guru taking him in his house, Wayne shares how he became this whole shebang. As it happens, he did not come from a musical dynasty but coincidence provided him with an all-American musical family that launched his career. Guess what inspires Wayne? Old movies. Uh-uh, on all visuals. And aside from playing the guitar and piano, he likes taking pictures. This guy, a true creative tornado. He strives for a different way to do music; he uses acoustic instruments and adds drum grooves on this particular EP. And who's his musical crush? Frank Ocean, no less. Wayne likes the way this dude is real in that industry. So without further ado, jump into the interview and get to know Wayne Wei—a man who’s flipping the music world on its head. He has new content coming, and if you like him he's got a little something for you. Listen to Cloud Chaser below https://open.spotify.com/album/7JUENSz4QHuty5BAwMQrrc Follow Wayne Wei on Facebook Twitter Spotify Soundcloud Youtube Instagram Tiktok What is your stage name Wayne Wei Where do you find inspiration? In old movies mainly, but honestly anything visuals. I start with a visuals in my head and let it come to life in music. What was the role of music in the early years of your life? I come from a traditional Chinese family. I went through classical piano training like many other kids in my school in China. Are you from a musical or artistic family? No, I did not. However, I came to the United States in the intertional school program and got lucky enough to room with an American musical family in Allentown, Pennsylvania . The father of the household was an Jazz music educator. Who inspired you to be a part of the music industry? Prince How did you learn to sing/write/to play? I studied classical piano until the age of 14 and started leanring writing and jazz music in high school. I started picking up bass and guitar during my time at Berklee College of Music. What was the first concert that you ever went to and who did you see perform? I really can't recall the first concert ever. I wish I could have been to one of Faye Wong's concert as a kid. She was the most famous Diva in China in the 90s and 2000s. My mom was obsessed with her. How could you describe your music? It's a bag of treats for nostalgia and longingness Describe your creative process. I usually start writing a song with any acoustic instruments like piano or guitar. For this EP though, it was mainly a drum groove first that inspired me to make backing tracks before writing. [caption id="attachment_53803" align="alignnone" width="1326"] For this EP though, it was mainly a drum groove first that inspired me to make backing tracks before writing.[/caption] What is your main inspiration? Frank Ocean Stevie Wonder the Beatles What musician do you admire most and why? Frank Ocean. The authenticity of being true to yourself as an artist, makes me proud of what I do in this industry. Did your style evolve since the beginning of your career? It was mainly pop or contemporary R&B when I first started. As I grew as an artist , I traced back to what truely inspired me before. Music like Motown, Prince and the Beatles helped me brew my sound over time. Who do you see as your main competitor? No one lol. What are your interests outside of music? Photography and videography. If it wasn't a music career, what would you be doing? Something in the art still. Maybe photographer What is the biggest problem you have encountered in the journey of music?

Staying true to yourself. If you could change one thing in the music industry, what would it be? Give credits to where the credits are due. Credit your writers, engineers and everyone down to your assistants. https://open.spotify.com/artist/70QlgUMraW0kDrM6ovR98f?si=Ii8K2tiaR-ajb5n074s7Fw Why did you choose this as the title of this project? It describes the general feelings of the entire EP. Blurry and cloudy. What are your plans for the coming months? There will be new music in the making and live performances soon in New York City Do you have any artistic collaboration plans No What message would you like to give to your fans? My most sincere graditute to whomever took the time a listen to my music. It truly means the world to me

Mike Stern Band - Kate - Live @ Blue Note Milano

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE STERN JANUARY 10, 1953

A TRIBUTE TO THE INVENTIVE GUITARIST

Guitarist Mike Stern was born on January 10, 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts.

He started on piano before taking up the guitar when he was 12, listening to blues, rock and soul in Washington D.C. before discovering jazz when he was 18.

Stern studied at the Berklee College of Music, leaving when he was 22 to join Blood, Sweat and Tears.

He was a member of Billy Cobham’s band during 1979-80 and gained fame with Miles Davis during 1981-83, followed by a stint with Jaco Pastorius’ Word Of Mouth band (1983-85), a second period with Davis, and work with David Sanborn, Michael Brecker, and Steps Ahead.

Primarily a bandleader since the late 1980s (not counting work with the Brecker Brothers in 1992 and the Yellowjackets during 2007-08), Stern has performed both rock-oriented jazz and a more straight ahead variety through the years with his own groups while featuring his own personal and colorful style.

He is featured performing “Kate” with his own quartet.

Personnel:

Mike Stern, guitar Randy Brecker, trumpet Janek Gwizdala, bass Steve Smith, drums

-Scott Yanow

Watch Ghanaian drum artist, Shadrack “Shaddy” Oppong steals the show at 20th Panama Jazz Festival!

As part of only four drummers accepted into Berklee College of Music’s exclusive Masters program known as the “Berklee Global Jazz Institute” for the 2022-2023 academic year, Ghana’s Shadrack “Shaddy” Oppong has been scaling heights ever since! In a latest update on his experiences gathered so far, the Ghanaian power-drumming enigma has found himself thrilling thousands at the world renowned Panama Jazz Festival which took place from the 16th to 21st of January 2023 at the Ciudad del Saber as its educational venue & Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel & Convention Center. Founded in September 2003 by pianist and Grammy winner Danilo Pérez, Panama Jazz Festival which has spanned a period of 20 years witnessed the mastery of big names in the game perform to an audience of over 60,000 music lovers. https://youtu.be/6zG2Bhiy9Io Shaddy, who participated as the official drummer for Berklee Global Jazz Ambassadors, shared stages with mega names in the world of jazz music including Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes; singer Catherine Russell (daughter of Panamanian native pioneer of jazz Luis Russell); Children of the Light featuring bassist John Patitucci, drummer Brian Blade and pianist Danilo Perez; Latin pop star singer-songwriter (of the global sensational song “Despacito”) Erika Ender, master drummer from Cuba Roman Diaz; and the all-star ensemble Global Jazz Womxn featuring Israeli sax player Lihi Haruvi. Other artists that performed on the night were Proyecto Acustico from El Salvador and distinguished national projects such as the Luis Russell Collective, Hijas del Jazz Big Band, Anthony Morris Kuna Jazz Quintet, Panamanian folk star Celsito Quintero, Idania Dowman, and many more.picture with the “Children of the Light” – from the left (Brian Blade – drummer, Shaddy, Danilo Perez – pianist and John Patitucci – bass) In addition, through the program Arts Envoy, the Embassy of the United States in Panama hosted distinguished global jazz musicians Farayi Malek, Nadia Washington and Chase Morrin. It was a week of enriching concerts highlighting the great gala night held at the Anayansi Theater in Atlapa Convention Center on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. The same theater presented great live jazz performances on Thursday, January 19, and Friday, January 20. Ateneo Theater, located in the City of Knowledge, also presented night concerts on Monday and Tuesday of the week of the festival; and Wyndham Hotel presented intimate performances every afternoon. The Panama Jazz Festival’s signature educational events happened at the City of Knowledge and hosted distinguished institutions such as Berklee College of Music and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute of which Shaddy put up a sterling performance while sharing knowledge & experiences gathered in his years of drumming, with students and patrons. It also hosted the New England Conservatory, and New York Jazz Academy, among others. The Festival celebrated the 11th Latin American Music Therapy Symposium bringing together music therapists from Panama, Chile, the United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, among other countries. Other important symposiums that took place during the festival included the 2nd Symposium of Natives Peoples, the 7th Symposium of the Culture and Music of Afro-Panamanians, and the first Symposium of Panama and the Caribbean in Jazz History. https://youtu.be/4Cc2qydK66s This is only a testament to the unparalleled laurels awaiting the young chap who took a step of faith to walk on water all the way from Obuasi to Boston with nothing but a dream, a persevering spirit and an incredible talent! Read the full article

The question is usually a variation on You must be so proud of your daughter.

And the answer is usually a variation on We are!

The truth is, though, we are well passed our proud stage. 

Yes. We were proud when she learned how to play the piano using that Piano For Quitters video tape. 

Yes. We were proud when she taught herself how to play the guitar with help from the internet.

Absolutely we were proud when she wrote her first song in Jr. High. It was a legitimately good song with wonderful lyrics and, one more time...

She was in Jr. High.

Of course we were proud and impressed by the songs she subsequently wrote and then performed to live audiences at coffee houses, talent shows, festivals, and concerts.

We were proud when she learned how to play the clarinet because that was a legitimately difficult instrument to learn but she bullied her way through it, she persevered, and succeeded enough over one summer to join the school band in the Fall on...

Clarinet.

We got a note from her band director.

"Well, she's done it again! "

And she had.

And this was still Jr. High.

And we were still proud.

In High School there was lots more to be proud of. How she owned the school's talent show only a few weeks after setting foot in the school for the first time. The National Merit Scholar thing. The live rock band performance after which stage-diving actually occurred. That one vocal solo at Benaroya Hall. And then stepping into the spring musical her senior year, the only year in which she did it, absolutely killed it as the witch in Big Fish. And then performing an original at her own graduation.

Absolutely absolutely absolutely the song she wrote and performed for a friend's memorial in front of her school and her friend's parents. It was a breathtaking moment. There was a tremendous amount of pressure on that moment.

And so on.

Proud. Proud. Proud. Proud proud.

We were proud of her audition for Berklee School of Music at London Bridge Studios and her audition for Cornish College of the Arts.

There was a lot of pressure there, too. And this was about her future.

She was accepted to both schools, by the way.

We were proud as her songwriting took off in college. We were proud of her performances for her Jazz classes and then that song "The Rain Song" she whipped out freshman year.

We were proud of her still unfinished musical because that first song she wrote was absolutely stunning. We had no problem imagining its performance at The 5th Avenue or Benaroya or McCaw Hall.

Some day.

In college she was challenged by teachers who didn't already think she was the best thing ever coming out of high school. They treated her as someone with a lot to learn... and she rose to their ever higher demands. Which was about music, yes. Which was about performance, yes. Which was about being a professional.

We were proud of her Jr. Recital in Poncho Concert Hall. The one for which she put a band together including upright bass, drums, piano, electric and acoustic guitars as well as additional vocalists.

It was like being at a jazz club.

We were proud, of course, when she graduated... it was online, though, so we were even more proud when she walked the stage at Benaroya Hall the following year, in-person, with her class.

Now that. Was a big deal. 

We were proud as she continued to pursue her career after college, continuing to write, picking up cafe and winery gigs, working the business side at The Royal Room, and doing those random SoFar gigs, the high point of which was singing Reckless with Robbie Christmas at The Shop. Or maybe that gig at Ward Johnson Winery on Elliott near the Magnolia Bridge. People we're so incredibly into that performance. 

Dang.

It has been quite a ride.

Somewhere in there, though, the word "proud" wasn't the word anymore. Not really.

Huh?

Well, take the last month, for example. 

She put a band together for a New Year's party thrown by the city of Everett. She joined the band Midnight High that's taking off in the Spring. She made a guest appearance with Robbie Christmas & Company at The Triple Door on the song Walla Walla (which she co-wrote). She's producing a number of her own songs for a company that places music in TV and film. And then she just did that Christine McVie tribute with The Little Lies at the Nectar Lounge.

The next afternoon I gave her a call... but she couldn't talk just then because she was in vocal rehearsals with Midnight High.

So no. Proud isn't the word.

I'm not sure what the word actually is... but it's something like amazed. It's something like excited. It's something like breathtaking.

I mean... she is taking. Off.

I mean... this is happening.

I mean a straight-up music career is in progress. 

And I mean wow.

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.

And no. She's not doing this alone. She's part of a community of musicians who are pursuing this particular dream, this creative profession. And as the days speed by, that community, that network of professionals keeps growing. As do the opportunities.

So yup. Proud isn’t the word, exactly.

I don’t know what the word is, really.

But we're crazy excited.

😁😁😁

New Music | Alec Schulman

Los Angeles native Alec Schulman, gifted jazz pianist and singer-songwriter, is far from alone among musicians in his deep admiration for the great Joni Mitchell. But the circumstances surrounding his remarkable debut album, Light That Slips Away, are nearly unheard of. After meeting renowned bassist/producer Larry Klein, Mitchell’s ex-husband, at a Berklee masterclass, Schulman and Klein became fast friends and Klein assumed the role of a musical mentor.

Light That Slips Away by Alec Schulman

Back in LA during the COVID crisis, Schulman played Klein early versions of songs that would ultimately appear on Light That Slips Away. Klein not only shared his insights but also played on the album. One thing led to another, and the lineup on several songs grew to include not only Klein but drummer Vinnie Colaiuta and pedal-steel veteran Greg Leisz — some of Joni Mitchell’s closest bandmates and collaborators from the 1990s. These masters were enthusiastic to take part, and far from upstaging the young Schulman, they helped bring his distinctive sound and story to fruition.

On Part 2 the focus shifts to Schulman on solo piano, offering eight beautiful introspective improvisations to complete the picture. This is where Light That Slips Away began, as a solo piano statement, though the heart of it kept expanding. Moods range from the flowing melodies of “Detour” and “In Blackwater Woods” (a Mary Oliver poem) to the more rhythmic and coarser texture of “Wake Up.”

Enter Aaron Parks — friend and fellow pianist, renowned for his albums on Blue Note and ECM and his work with Terence Blanchard, the jazz supergroup James Farm and countless others — to serve as coproducer of this dream project. “Alec is a deeply thoughtful songwriter,” says Parks, “an adventurous and accomplished pianist, and he brings a unique and compelling point of view to everything he creates.” With regular input from Parks and Klein as well, Light That Slips Awaycame into focus with pivotal contributions from vocalists Emma Frank and Jessame Berry, not to mention Schulman himself singing “Fire Song (On the New Horizon).” Jazz guitar maestro Gilad Hekselman also brings his liquid tonal personality to “Home,” a drum-less instrumental featuring Leisz and Klein, with Schulman adding touches of Hammond organ. Guitarist Roy Ben Bashat, bassist Ethan Moffitt, drummer Christian Euman and violinist/violist Miguel Atwood-Ferguson add sparkle and polish in just the right measure.

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Roy Owen Haynes (born March 13, 1925) is a jazz drummer. He is among the most recorded drummers in jazz. In a career lasting over 80 years, he has played swing, bebop, jazz fusion, and avant-garde jazz and is considered a pioneer of jazz drumming. "Snap Crackle" was a nickname given to him in the 1950s. He has led bands such as the Hip Ensemble. His albums Fountain of Youth and Whereas were nominated for a Grammy Award. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. His son Graham Haynes is a cornetist; another son Craig Holiday Haynes and grandson Marcus Gilmore are both drummers. He was born in Boston to Gustavas and Edna Haynes, immigrants from Barbados. His brother, Michael E. Haynes, became an important leader in the community of Massachusetts, working with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement and for forty years serving as pastor of the Twelfth Baptist Church. He made his professional debut in 1942 and 1945 began his full-time professional career. He worked with saxophonist Lester Young and was a member of saxophonist Charlie Parker's quintet. He recorded at the time with pianist Bud Powell and saxophonists Wardell Gray and Stan Getz. He toured and recorded with singer Sarah Vaughan. He lent his voice to the open-world video game Grand Theft Auto IV. He was awarded the Danish Jazzpar prize, and the French government knighted him with the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He received honorary doctorates from the Berklee College of Music, the New England Conservatory, as well as a Peabody Medal. He was inducted into the DownBeat magazine Hall of Fame. He was awarded the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation's BNY Mellon Jazz Living Legacy Award. His album Birds of a Feather: A Tribute to Charlie Parker was nominated for the 44th Annual Grammy Awards as Best Jazz Instrumental Album. He was named a recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and he received the award at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony & Nominees Reception of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. He was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Jazz Foundation of America. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpuo_c-uV4r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Blues In The Heimathaus Jon Hammond Band

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Blues in The Heimathaus Jon Hammond Band

Jon Hammond Band quintet formation Rotenburger Jazzclub Jon Hammond o Joe Berger g Heinz Lichius d Frank Delle ts Michael Leuschner t Michael Behr MC Der Rotenburger Jazzclub JUST JAZZ „Just Jazz“ von 1955 e.V. Heimathaus, Burgstrasse 2, 27367 Rotenburg. Jon Hammond – Musiker, Komponist, Bandleader, Verleger, Journalist, TV-Moderator, Radio-DJ Jon Hammond – Musiker, Komponist, Bandleader, Verleger, Journalist, TV-Moderator, Radio-DJ und Multimedia-Unternehmer. Er begann seine musikalische Karriere bereits im Alter von 12 Jahren, spielte Orgel und Akkordeon und besuchte später die Berklee College of Music. In San Francisco spielte er mit vielen Musiker, u.a. mit Eddie Money und Mitgliedern von Tower of Power. Ausserdem reist er zu allen namhaften Musikmessen in der Welt. Mit Jon Hammond zusammen werden auftreten: Joe Berger – er spielte bereits mit John Entwisle, Jack Bruce, Mark Hitt, Jon Anderson, Vangelis, Dream Street, Bill Cobham, Doug Wimbish und Teruo Nakamura. Ebenso dabei sind Frank Delle, seit 16 Jahren Saxophonist der NDR BigBand, Michael Leuschner, Trompete – ebenso beim NDR sowie Heinz Lichius an den Drums – welcher ohne Zweifel einer der besten Schlagzeuger Europas ist. Er saß u.a. bei Musikern wie Maria Schneider, Bob Mintzer, Michel Petrucciani, Horace Parlan, Philip Catherine, Herb Geller, Benny Bailey, Barry Finnerty, Bill Mays, Spike Robinson, Jürgen Attig, Joe Gallardo`s „Latino Blue“, Ulla Meinecke Band , in der NDR Bigband, für das Jonas Schoen Quartett, im Uli Kringler Trio und bei Roger Cicero am Schlagzeug.Es wird ein erlebnisreicher Konzertabend der Extraklasse, der durch seinen Groove ordentlich Stimmung verspricht. Funky, jazzy, bluesig und mit Swing gemischte Spielfreude live und ungefiltert. Um diese besondere Atmosphäre abzurunden werden Getränke und kleine Snacks angeboten.Die Musiker: Jon Hammond – Hammond Organ; Joe Berger – Guitar; Frank Delle – sax; Michael Leuschner – Trumpet; Heinz Lichius – Drums 

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Howard Britz Jazz Piano Trio Presented By Bethel Jazz and Festival52 1st set 11-9-22 LaZingara Bethel CT 2nd set from CTFF on Vimeo.

Howard Britz Jazz Piano Trio Presented By Bethel Jazz and Festival52 1st set 11-9-22 LaZingara Bethel CT 2nd set

Bethel Jazz Presents: British JazZ Pianist Howard Britz, Bassist Dmitri Kolesnik and Drummer Eric Halvorson.

Howard Britz Piano, Bass Player and Composer Versatile and creative Pianist, Bassist and composer Howard Britz was born in London, England 1961. He played trumpet then saxophone in high school and had begun to play professionally when an jaw injury forced him to give up wind instruments. Switching to bass at 17 years old he also started composing. After attending Guildhall School of Music in London he played in the London and UK scene from 1985.

In 1995 he made the move to the US taking up a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA then transferring to New England Conservatory and graduating in 1995. During the Boston years played with some of the great artists on the scene at the time including saxophonists Seamus Blake, Bill Pierce and Jacques Schwartz- Bart, pianist Danilo Perez, vocalist/composer Luciana Souza, The Jazz Composers Alliance and composer/pianist Guillermo Klein’s Big Van as well as many Latin Jazz and Salsa groups. Moving to Philadelphia, PA in 1996 to join his wife who was studying at the University of Pennsylvania, Howard didn’t know a soul there but quickly found a fertile music scene going on. Although somewhat off the radar of many these days, Philly had some great musicians and he was soon in demand for a variety of Jazz groups, vocalists, Salsa and Latin Jazz groups. Philly was also a great finishing school with all of the clubs, after work lounges and bars around the area, a real working Jazz musicians scene.

In 1998 Howard moved to Brooklyn, New York and recorded his first CD. Released in 1999, ‘The Future, The Past’ was made with some of great musicians he had played with in Philly, with pianist/composer Uri Caine, trumpeter John Swana, and drummer, Byron Lancaster. With original compositions by Britz it was a mature statement by a deeply soulful and experienced musician and composer. Quickly establishing contacts with New York players and old ex-Boston contacts he started working around the city and doing some touring.

In 2005 he released his second CD, ‘Made In Brooklyn‘ with a crew of top NY musicians, including drummers Terrion Gully and Anthony Pinciotti, saxophonists, Jacques Schwartz-Bart and Casey Benjamin and pianists James Hurt and Helio Alves The album also documented a group of musicians who were regularly getting together to play, jam and experiment and record as well as playing on gigs together. Some tracks were made in these informal sessions and some recorded more traditionally at Tedesco studios in NJ. ‘Here I Stand’, Britz’ third CD released in 2007 is perhaps his most cohesive and successful artistic statement. A quintet recording of eight original compositions featuring George Colligan on piano, David Smith, trumpet, Casey Benjamin, saxophone and Sylvia Cuenca, drums.

The CD received excellent reviews for the playing and writing, it contains all the elements that you hear in Britz’ playing, inventive melody, driving swing, latin influenced grooves, intelligent yet accessible songs.

From around 1998, Howard had also become interested in the possibilities of playing piano as well. He had long used the piano as a composing aid but had never developed the technique or chops to really play live. He set himself the task of playing piano professionally. His first serious instrument being a saxophone back in High School, he never lost the sense of loving melody and solos which are not the main role of the bass. Having worked for at the piano for many years, he recorded a CD that came out in 2013 called ‘The Feeling of Jazz’, featuring, the great saxophonist, Donny McCaslin guesting on two tracks and bassist Bill Moring and drummer Eric Halvorson.

Eric Halvorson - Drums Eric has performed with John Fedchock, Dave Liebman, Bob Sheppard, Dave Stryker, Donny McCaslin, Steve Slagle, Vic Juris, Scott Robinson, Adam Rogers, Joe Locke, Bruce Barth, Marilyn Maye, Beegie Adair, vocalist Kenny Washington, Fred Hersch, Mark Murphy, James Moody, and Bill Henderson; vocalist Lucy Woodward; toured internationally with Ute Lemper; Broadway stars Sherie Rene Scott and Christine Ebersole; composer Frank Wildhorn; songwriter and pianist Marvin Hamlisch; soul singer Ben E. King; blues artist George Kilby Jr. and the legendary Pinetop Perkins to name a few.

Stefano Pesapane is back with a brand new studio single: "Un Solo Respiro"

October 2022 - Stefano Pesapane is a drummer and artist who recently released a brand new studio single titled "Un Solo Respiro,” which translates to “A single breath.”

Born in 1962,  Stefano Pesapane has been playing the drums ever since he was only a child. By the age of 16, he was already rocking out at venues, clubs and bars, showcasing a talent that went well beyond his years. The artist actually studied in Rome, in the seventies, but later attended the world-famous Berklee College of Music during the Umbria jazz Summer School in 1988. To add to that, he has played with a wide variety of bands, touring the world and playing music in so many different capacities. Stefano Pesapane makes music that feels so extremely direct and dynamic, and he brings so much groove and soulfulness to his playing. As a drummer, Stefano Pesapane knows when to be powerful and when to be purposefully restrained. His most recent release, "Un Solo Respiro", is another milestone for Stefano Pesapane.

Now based in the Netherlands, Stefano continues to explore music in many different ways. Besides playing drums, he is a prolific multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who ended up making his solo artist debut in 2019, with the well-received album “Miles Away.”

“Un Solo Respiro” showcases yet another side to the artist’s creativity. The song is all about texture, and the psychedelic tinges of the music merge very well with the artist’s jazz backbone.

What makes this release special is definitely the fact that the artist managed to build a sound that’s incredibly impactful and diverse, exploring genres as diverse as Neo-Soul, R&B, blues, and so much more. Stefano Pesapane’s style is understated, yet passionate and rich. Every note is played with purpose and intention, and there is room for so much feeling and emotion to come through in this wonderful arrangement. The production has a retro twist, reminiscent of music from the 60s and 70s. This means that the performance is very spontaneous and there is so much warmth to the mix! There is a really awesome duet between Stefano and a female guest vocalist, and the vibe of the song really reminds of classic European songwriters such as Serge Gainsbourg (known for his world-famous duet with Jane Birkin, “Je T’aime moi non plus.”

In addition to that, the production is extraordinary. The clarity and depth of sound of the mix will not leave listeners indifferent, as the song is so easy to relate to and connect with on a much deeper level.

In conclusion, Stefano stands out as an accomplished artist who is ready for new creative challenges. He is always exploring new ways to make his songs more unique and create music that truly stands out. With “Un Solo Respiro,” he shows that he is always willing to bring new ideas to his music and expand his sonic boundaries, while still providing sounds that are inherently catchy and easy to relate to for his audience. Stefano could play anything he wants, but he is never too self-indulgent when it comes to creativity, meaning that he is not the kind of artist who is going to get lost in overly complicated musical chops and elaborate tones just for the sake of it. Everything has a purpose. He knows that spontaneity is the key to great songwriting, and his ability to create music that’s fun, edgy, and direct really speaks for itself. Having said that, this doesn’t mean that his sound lacks nuances. On the contrary, this new song is a perfect example of a beautiful and direct piece of music with a very signature tone, which is perfect to introduce new listeners to Stefano’s world of music and creativity. If this release is any indication, this talented artist has a lot to look forward to in the near future.

This release is highly recommended to fans of artists such as Prince, Donald Fagen, Steely Dan, and Miles Davis, only to mention but a few.

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