tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32691372810389147182024-02-06T22:07:33.637-08:00ROLLING THUNDER PRFor media information, press kits, jpegs, guest lists on any of the artists/projects/events described below, please contact Brad Riesau of Rolling Thunder PR AT 909-744-0704 or email at rollingthunderpr@gmail.comBrad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-88384746046659953842011-07-12T11:38:00.000-07:002011-07-12T12:08:25.488-07:00ZUBATTO SYNDICATE LIVE IN SEATTLE JULY 21<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjky1atvdkRD-RI6e9ECjsv8BRHjeF8fapEICt4Y79XQCWA_uDRvbXc6jjNI-IsEAw8IP-_fh7YO3rUCOBUFQ4SthoBNOq9Conna0bgEosMqtDM_5unIK4NSUjKMvhmuozFFacLNoEc6PI/s1600/ZUBATTO+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjky1atvdkRD-RI6e9ECjsv8BRHjeF8fapEICt4Y79XQCWA_uDRvbXc6jjNI-IsEAw8IP-_fh7YO3rUCOBUFQ4SthoBNOq9Conna0bgEosMqtDM_5unIK4NSUjKMvhmuozFFacLNoEc6PI/s320/ZUBATTO+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628544075166805250" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ONE OF SEATTLE'S FRESHEST OTHERWORLDLY TALENTS</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">ZUBATTO SYNDICATE FOLLOW THE RELEASE OF THEIR S</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">ELF-TITLED DEBUT AS PART OF EARSHOT JAZZ PRESENTS --</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"> JAZZ: THE 2nd CENTURY SERIES</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"> also co-featured TRIPTET</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYCcPxVX-AZicXcSnZVWY5FTG2LieLA_6lA0jVg_ANaJ5R9ZLfiSvgY10ANUN40SPjBKLtB1oN4W0Xnomod4Jjscpf2k5ifPln9q0j8yAN6Rpfg11P8YmdR72QXQPLdjGBBmw1N-k0f2M/s1600/Boscardin.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYCcPxVX-AZicXcSnZVWY5FTG2LieLA_6lA0jVg_ANaJ5R9ZLfiSvgY10ANUN40SPjBKLtB1oN4W0Xnomod4Jjscpf2k5ifPln9q0j8yAN6Rpfg11P8YmdR72QXQPLdjGBBmw1N-k0f2M/s320/Boscardin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628544452543642290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">THE BAND WHO FELL TO EARTH: ZUBATTO SYNDICATE</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SEATTLE COMPOSER/GUITARIST ANDREW BOSCARDIN'S ZUBATTO SYNDICATE REVAMPS THE BIG BAND TRADITION WITH THEIR DEBUT RELEASE AND LIVE PERFORMANCE</span><br /></div> <br /><div style="text-align: center;">THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2011 - 7:30pm<br /><br />At Chapel Performance Space, Good Shepherd Center<br />4649 Sunnyside Ave N<br /><a href="http://www.chapelspace.blogspot.com/">chapelspace.blogspot.com<br /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Admission is $5-$15, sliding scale. More information about Second Century series performances at <a href="http://www.earshot.org/">earshot.org</a> or (206) 547-6763<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Advance tickets on sale now: www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006<br /><br />for more info on the gig: Event info on Facebook<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">members of the ZUBATTO SYNDICATE<br />on July 21 and on the cd:<br />Byron Vannoy – drums<br />David Marriott, Jr. – trombone<br />Greg Sinibaldi – bass clarinet and tenor saxophone<br />Francine Peterson – bassoon<br />Chad McCullough – trumpet<br />Janet Putnam – oboe and English horn<br />Tim Carey – bass<br />Mack Grout – keys<br />Mark Taylor – alto saxophone<br />Jim DeJoie – baritone saxophone<br />Jesse Canterbury – clarinet<br /><a href="http://www.boscology.com/wp/about/">Andrew Boscardin</a> – guitar<br /><br /></div><br />As in past years, the goal of the JAZZ: THE SECOND CENTURY series presented by Earshot Jazz is to feature performances of music that simultaneously question and expand the conventional boundaries and parameters of the jazz form. One of the eight bands chosen by a blind panel is the ZUBATTO SYNDICATE. The Seattle based ensemble is co-billed with TRIPTET on the 3rd of four events in July, each highlighting two projects chosen for this engaging series.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.zubattosyndicate.com/">Zubatto Syndicate</a>, a 12-piece ensemble under the direction of composer and guitarist Andrew Boscardin, just has released its self-titled debut recording as a digital download, CD, and<a href="http://www.boscology.com/wp/2011/06/28/vinyl-fans-we-need-you/"> limited-edition audiophile vinyl double LP</a>, featuring distinctive artwork by noted science-fiction artist <a href="http://francobrambilla.com/home.html">Franco Brambilla</a>.<br /><br />Drawing sounds from rock, hip-hop, funk, soul and Brazilian music, Zubatto Syndicate is a highly original take on the Big Band jazz tradition. Seeking to find the musical place where Maria Schneider meets the Mahavishnu Orchestra, and the Roots meet Radiohead by way of Mingus, Zubatto combines detailed arrangements and inventive harmonic ideas with rhythmic settings and idioms atypical of the jazz orchestra, as realized by the some of the top improvising musicians in Seattle.<br /><br />The recording was made with the support of the American Music Centerʼs CAP Recording Program, made possible by endowment funds from the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust, as well as through the funds raised with the micro-patronage website Kickstarter.com.<br /><br />The fusing together of disparate sounds and ideas – pop and jazz, combining orchestral winds with electric sounds, the new and the traditional – is a central theme for the band, in the music as well as the nods to classic Science Fiction in the song titles and the album artwork. “Science fiction imagery was part of the concept of the band and music from the very beginning,” says Boscardin. “Even before writing a note of music, I wanted to use classic science fiction art from the 50’s for posters, and promotional materials and started collecting as many vintage magazines as I could get my hands on. The idea of a modern or forward-thinking Big Band, to me, conjured up the same tension between seemingly contradictory elements as vintage science fiction artwork. One embodies something new harkening back in time to a rich tradition and pulling those associations forward to now. The other is something old and often kitschy reaching forward in time to an imaginary future. It was that idea that appealed to me – to create something that was as “out of time” as that artwork. The group name itself, was intended to sound futuristic and mysterious in a campy fashion. We all know that words that start with ‘Z’ are automatically futuristic.”<br /><br />Even the instrumentation of the band reflects this idea, with the more traditional Big Band instruments like saxophones and brass being joined by orchestral woodwinds from one end of the spectrum and an electric rhythm section from the other. “I wanted a group that provided a big palette and lots of textures but that was still nimble and rocks like a band one-third its size. If there is a Big Band equivalent of the Led Zeppelin maxim ‘Tight But Loose,’ that’s the idea for Zubatto. We’re still a chamber group or bar band, just a relatively big one with a bassoon.”<br /><br />The music itself covers a wide range of ideas and styles. There’s the sounds and structure of punk and metal in “Mechas Over Manhattan,” a swaggering hip-hop groove under the woodwind and synth textures of “A Brief History of Time Travel,” a dancing Brazilian samba powers “Saturn 9,” a lazy blues shuffle swings through “The Trouble With Earth Women” and a chunky guitar rock riff combines with a horn fanfare for “Lords and Ladies of Venus.” All of these different ideas are unified by the unique sound of the band and its instrumentation and the voice of Boscardin’s compositions.<br /><br />In today’s economic climate, the musical, monetary and logistical challenges encountered in presenting daring and ambitious large scale musical projects is at times, a daunting task. Andrew Boscardin has embraced this formidable process and created an artistic statement with the Zubatto Syndicate that will impress, inspire, and illuminate fans of profound and celebratory musical vision.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> The album is available directly from the band at http://www.zubattosyndicate.com, as well as from CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon.com and other online and retail outlets.<br /><br /><br />For media info, interviews, jpgs please contact Brad Riesau at Rolling Thunder PR (p) 909-744-0704 (e) <a href="http://www.blogger.com/rollingthunderpr@gmail.com">rollingthunderpr@gmail.com</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT: <a href="http://zubattosyndicate.com/zs/zubatto-syndicate-electronic-press-kit/">http://zubattosyndicate.com/zs/zubatto-syndicate-electronic-press-kit/<br /></a></div><br /><br /><br />What the press is saying about Zubatto Syndicate:<br /><br />"Zubatto Syndicate, proves that big band jazz can be as modern and daring as anything carved out by a smaller jazz combo and follows in the tradition of Gil Evans, the Carla Bley Big Band or some of Frank Zappa’s oeuvre." -- Doug Simpson, <a href="http://www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=9050">Audiophile Audition (June 21, 2011)</a><br /><br />“Mechas Over Manhattan” was featured in the <a href="http://www.utne.com/Utne-Reader-Music-Sampler-June-2011.aspx">June online digital sampler by UTNE READER</a><br /><br />"A big band unafraid to foray into the modern pop idiom."<br />- Jonathan Zwickel, Seattle Times (Jul 16, 2010)<br /><br />"The Seattle music scene is known for many genres of music, most notably grunge, indie-rock, and hip-hop. Zubatto Syndicate gives Seattle a good reason to add big band jazz to this list. Whether youʼre a jazz novice or enthusiast, Zubatto Syndicateʼs mass musical influence and improv talent will get you dancing and appreciating this local twist on traditional big band jazz."<br />- Suzi Pratt, Seattle Show Gal (Apr 12, 2010)<br /><br />"Music that's solid and involving. On guitarist/leader Andrew Boscardin's<br />compositions—which lay down intricate patterns and odd-hued harmonies—the band delivered some great soloing, especially from alto player Clark Gibson. This is a band that deserves a hearing."<br />- Mark D. Fefer, Seattle Weekly (Apr 14, 2010)<br /><br />"It's really up-tempo. It's not the kind of thing you're going to want to listen to sitting down and watching. (Not) a sleepy jazz show where you sit down and have your drinks."<br />- Hugo Kugiya, The Seattle Times (Apr 13, 2010)<br /><br />"Big band the way youʼve never heard it before. Go so you can tell all the Johnny-come-latelies you heard it first. Editor's Pick"<br />- Brangien Davis, Seattle Magazine (Oct 30, 2009)<br /><br />"If you feel like dancing to Zubatto Syndicate, it'll be because you can't resist a snaky bass riff. In fact, if all goes well, you'll want to drop your pants. Boscardin's arrangements unfold in surprising ways... The solos are uncharted territory."<br />- Michael Baker, The SunBreak (Oct 19, 2009)Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-59290016415436598952011-06-27T05:36:00.000-07:002011-06-28T00:49:58.929-07:00CHECK OUT VIDEO FROM ZUBATTO SYNDICATEFrom Andrew Boscardin's blog about the June 11 CD release party for the debut self-titled album by <span style="font-style:italic;">ZUBATTO SYNDICATE</span>:<br /><br />"Thanks to everyone who made it out to the Zubatto Syndicate release party on June 11. It was an extremely fun show and it was great to see old friends and make a bunch of new ones too! We played almost the entire record and debuted our cover of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets.” Apparently, our version is so heavy that it made it a fellow in the audience fall unconscious off his bar stool. This really happened! He may also have been drinking – it was a party after all.<br /><br />If you couldn’t make it, here are a couple of videos from the show. Sadly, the video of “Master of Puppets” wasn’t complete, so you’ll just have to wait to hear our version. We will be playing it at the Earshot Jazz show on July 21, so come check it out!"<br /><br />VIDEO FROM THE GIG - LIVE AT THE BLUE MOON:<br /><br />"The Green Boy From Hurrah":<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ImQOSVfKIqE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br><br /><br />"Lords & Ladies of Venus":<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qWdYW8faLic" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br><br /><br />"Mechas Over Manhattan":<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2e3eYDi2VUY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br><br /><br /><a href="http://zubattosyndicate.com/zs/splash.html"><br />www.zubattosyndicate.com</a>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-58047505831073750172011-06-15T14:15:00.000-07:002011-06-21T03:20:33.879-07:00Trumpeter EVAN WEISS creates MATH OR MAGIC<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNc99QOmWnJ8hTntLMFH3ZRhu7R6F0eu_I6Ste2DhNphcR87HSLhrphu2qaWNRo73SJAh76_gYmL_WtTn1yPmbilHtz9iJ0S25pwCLDFe3fX3VucSltG896f2WOeOVo2zrVqihJWndOQ/s1600/EW2_1226e.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNc99QOmWnJ8hTntLMFH3ZRhu7R6F0eu_I6Ste2DhNphcR87HSLhrphu2qaWNRo73SJAh76_gYmL_WtTn1yPmbilHtz9iJ0S25pwCLDFe3fX3VucSltG896f2WOeOVo2zrVqihJWndOQ/s320/EW2_1226e.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620610261210767554" /></a><br />DON'T MISS THIS STELLAR NEW RELEASE ON INNER CIRCLE MUSIC<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Composer/trumpeter EVAN WEISS<br />MATH OR MAGIC<br />His Debut CD on Greg Osby's Inner Circle Music Label<br /></span><br><br><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> <br />Chamber Music For Fans of Modern Composition, Neo-Classical, Jazz and Beyond</span><br /><br />What the press is saying about <span style="font-style:italic;">MATH OR MAGIC</span>:<br /><br /><br />“…one of the leading lights for the big bands of tomorrow to look up to. Clearly a case of auspicious beginnings, if he does nothing more than run at this speed, he’ll always be finishing first. Hot stuff.”<br />-- Midwest Record<br /><br />“A very impressive debut recording from trumperter composer Evan Weiss. He’s got a gorgeously sweet tone, sanded around the edges just right…”<br />-- JazzWeekly.com<br /><br />“****…the young composer blends minimalism, neo-classical, jazz and chamber music into a unified whole which has many interlocking parts, conjoined thematic units and associated layers.”<br />-- Audiophile Audition<br /><br />“Beautiful strings, vocal intrigues, piano wonderment and spell-weaving that just won’t let you disengage once you start listening to it.”<br />-- Dick Metcalf/Zzaj Productions<br /><br /><br /><br />Evan Weiss was born and raised near Seattle, Washington and now back in North Texas after a year in NYC. In addition to playing the trumpet, much of his childhood was spent hiking and camping in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. While composing and improvising at an early age, he recognized the value of nature as a source for limitless inspiration. His daring and innovative debut recording <span style="font-style:italic;">MATH OR MAGIC</span> on Greg Osby's Inner Circle Music label, touches on the organic and complex interconnections between the creative, the intellectual and the spiritual elements in Weiss's emerging palette. <br /><br />Although he is well versed in bebop and swing, Evan’s improvisations are a departure from the traditional jazz solo. He is part of a new wave of musicians who seek an intensely personal approach to music. In the spirit of his jazz predecessors, Evan seeks to help the music evolve and grow for generations to come.<br /><br />Evan’s debut album <span style="font-style:italic;">Math or Magic</span> features voice, strings, woodwinds, symphonic percussion, and cinematic sound effects to send the listener through a mesmerizing array of musical environments. This project displays a sense of maturity and compositional unity that is very rare among musicians of such a young age.<br /><br /><br />Check out the interview with Evan at <a href="http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=39509">AllAboutJazz.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">EVAN WEISS - Math Or Magic - Inner Circle Music INCM 018<br /></span><br />Available on iTUNES and at the following websites... <br /><br /><a href="http:// www.evanweissmusic.com"><br />www.evanweissmusic.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http:// www.innercirclemusic.net"><br />www.innercirclemusic.net</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />For media information & press kits please contact Brad Riesau of ROLLING THUNDER PR - <a href="rollingthunderpr@gmail.com">rollingthunderpr@gmail.com</a> or 909-744-0704</span></span>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-89723574027372747502011-06-15T13:22:00.000-07:002011-06-15T13:59:18.374-07:00THE BAND WHO FELL TO EARTH: ZUBATTO SYNDICATE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiVEMo_g8XOcg0b-paHL8FxDIGWE2vIWfJCVkxsyaesA98uv_9Nw1NQGXLrMs0w5SKiw9iRHorviT2kBBsqNVAgIMEosCc0rL0l0tBUAO4Sgu4wyNrFbM2l79oVMTgrJsdsyFApKwvsSM/s1600/ZUBATTO.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiVEMo_g8XOcg0b-paHL8FxDIGWE2vIWfJCVkxsyaesA98uv_9Nw1NQGXLrMs0w5SKiw9iRHorviT2kBBsqNVAgIMEosCc0rL0l0tBUAO4Sgu4wyNrFbM2l79oVMTgrJsdsyFApKwvsSM/s320/ZUBATTO.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618552573636295634" /></a><br /><br />SEATTLE COMPOSER/GUITARIST ANDREW BOSCARDIN'S ZUBATTO SYNDICATE REVAMPS THE BIG BAND TRADITION WITH THEIR DEBUT RELEASE<br /> <br />The Zubatto Syndicate, a 12-piece ensemble under the direction of composer and guitarist Andrew Boscardin, has released its self-titled debut recording as a digital download, CD, and limited-edition vinyl double LP, featuring distinctive artwork by noted science-fiction artist Franco Brambilla.<br /><br />Drawing sounds from rock, hip-hop, funk, soul and Brazilian music, Zubatto Syndicate is a highly original take on the Big Band jazz tradition. Seeking to find the musical place where Maria Schneider meets the Mahavishnu Orchestra, and the Roots meet Radiohead by way of Mingus, Zubatto combines detailed arrangements and inventive harmonic ideas with rhythmic settings and idioms atypical of the jazz orchestra, as realized by the some of the top improvising musicians in Seattle.<br /><br />The recording was made with the support of the American Music Centerʼs CAP Recording Program, made possible by endowment funds from the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust, as well as through the funds raised with the micro-patronage website Kickstarter.com.<br /> <br />The fusing together of disparate sounds and ideas – pop and jazz, combining orchestral winds with electric sounds, the new and the traditional – is a central theme for the band, in the music as well as the nods to classic Science Fiction in the song titles and the album artwork. “Science fiction imagery was part of the concept of the band and music from the very beginning,” says Boscardin. “Even before writing a note of music, I wanted to use classic science fiction art from the 50’s for posters, and promotional materials and started collecting as many vintage magazines as I could get my hands on. The idea of a modern or forward-thinking Big Band, to me, conjured up the same tension between seemingly contradictory elements as vintage science fiction artwork. One embodies something new harkening back in time to a rich tradition and pulling those associations forward to now. The other is something old and often kitschy reaching forward in time to an imaginary future. It was that idea that appealed to me – to create something that was as “out of time” as that artwork. The group name itself, was intended to sound futuristic and mysterious in a campy fashion. We all know that words that start with ‘Z’ are automatically futuristic.”<br /><br />Even the instrumentation of the band reflects this idea, with the more traditional Big Band instruments like saxophones and brass being joined by orchestral woodwinds from one end of the spectrum and an electric rhythm section from the other. “I wanted a group that provided a big palette and lots of textures but that was still nimble and rocks like a band one-third its size. If there is a Big Band equivalent of the Led Zeppelin maxim ‘Tight But Loose,’ that’s the idea for Zubatto. We’re still a chamber group or bar band, just a relatively big one with a bassoon.”<br /><br />The music itself covers a wide range of ideas and styles. There’s the sounds and structure of punk and metal in “Mechas Over Manhattan,” a swaggering hip-hop groove under the woodwind and synth textures of “A Brief History of Time Travel,” a dancing Brazilian samba powers “Saturn 9,” a lazy blues shuffle swings through “The Trouble With Earth Women” and a chunky guitar rock riff combines with a horn fanfare for “Lords and Ladies of Venus.” All of these different ideas are unified by the unique sound of the band and its instrumentation and the voice of Boscardin’s compositions.<br /><br />In today’s economic climate, the musical, monetary and logistical challenges encountered in presenting daring and ambitious large scale musical projects is at times, a daunting task. Andrew Boscardin has embraced this formidable process and created an artistic statement with the Zubatto Syndicate that will impress, inspire, and illuminate fans of profound and celebratory musical vision.<br /><br />The new ZUBATTO SYNDICATE release features<br /><br />Andrew Boscardin: guitar / Janet Putnam: oboe and English horn / Jesse Canterbury: clarinets / Greg Sinibaldi: bass clarinet and tenor saxophone / Francine Peterson: bassoon / Mark Taylor: alto saxophone / Jim DeJoie: baritone sax and bass clarinet / Chad McCullough: trumpet / David Marriott, Jr: trombone / Mack Grout: keys / Tim Carey: electric bass / Byron Vannoy: drums.<br /><br /><br />The album is available directly from the band at <a href="http://www.zubattosyndicate.com">www.zubattosyndicate.com</a>, as well as from CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon.com and other online and retail outlets.<br /><br /><br />For media info, interviews, jpgs please contact Brad Riesau at Rolling Thunder PR (p) 909-744-0704 (e) <a href="rollingthunderpr@gmail.com">rollingthunderpr@gmail.com</a><br /><br /><br />ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT: <a href="http://zubattosyndicate.com/zs/zubatto-syndicate-electronic-press-kit/">http://zubattosyndicate.com/zs/zubatto-syndicate-electronic-press-kit/</a><br /><br />What the press is saying about Zubatto Syndicate:<br /><br />"A big band unafraid to foray into the modern pop idiom." <br /><br />- Jonathan Zwickel, Seattle Times (Jul 16, 2010)<br /><br />"The Seattle music scene is known for many genres of music, most notably grunge, indie-rock, and hip-hop. Zubatto Syndicate gives Seattle a good reason to add big band jazz to this list. Whether youʼre a jazz novice or enthusiast, Zubatto Syndicateʼs mass musical influence and improv talent will get you dancing and appreciating this local twist on traditional big band jazz." <br /><br />- Suzi Pratt, Seattle Show Gal (Apr 12, 2010)<br /><br />"Music that's solid and involving. On guitarist/leader Andrew Boscardin's<br /><br />compositions—which lay down intricate patterns and odd-hued harmonies—the band delivered some great soloing, especially from alto player Clark Gibson. This is a band that deserves a hearing." <br /><br />- Mark D. Fefer, Seattle Weekly (Apr 14, 2010)<br /><br />"It's really up-tempo. It's not the kind of thing you're going to want to listen to sitting down and watching. (Not) a sleepy jazz show where you sit down and have your drinks." <br /><br />- Hugo Kugiya, The Seattle Times (Apr 13, 2010)<br /><br />"Big band the way youʼve never heard it before. Go so you can tell all the Johnny-come-latelies you heard it first. Editor's Pick" <br /><br />- Brangien Davis, Seattle Magazine (Oct 30, 2009)<br /><br />"If you feel like dancing to Zubatto Syndicate, it'll be because you can't resist a snaky bass riff. In fact, if all goes well, you'll want to drop your pants. Boscardin's arrangements unfold in surprising ways... The solos are uncharted territory." <br /><br />- Michael Baker, The SunBreak (Oct 19, 2009)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyxdzzBErepTJay036-1zWf2HG2VpSDVnvwRymL4Cu2yQj3swijcyfqznLlB8IgcDXeR7Pzc9bzvToW_uVG3AoEVck3-njwD3I_XijKWe9vc0cjdchd63Ih-JU554dY2XDc3OSG-eCcA/s1600/Boscardin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyxdzzBErepTJay036-1zWf2HG2VpSDVnvwRymL4Cu2yQj3swijcyfqznLlB8IgcDXeR7Pzc9bzvToW_uVG3AoEVck3-njwD3I_XijKWe9vc0cjdchd63Ih-JU554dY2XDc3OSG-eCcA/s320/Boscardin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618553602433749442" /></a>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-77946666851697562472011-05-08T22:41:00.000-07:002011-05-09T00:25:00.347-07:00SHAULI EINAV PLAYERS FEATURE IN DOWNBEAT<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span>Published 5/5/11 DownBeat Magazine<br />by John Ephland<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shauli Einav</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">All About The Beauty</span></span><br /><br />Checking out Shauli Einav's debut recording, Opus One (Plus Loin Music), one wonders<br />how this gifted saxophonist might fit into the current wave of talented, young Israel musicians on today's jazz scene. Think Avishai Cohen, Omer Avital and Anat Cohen for starters.<br><br />"I used to dance in an Israeli folk dance group," Einav recalls, thinking about growing<br />up in Israel. "My father was their accordionist and my older sister also danced there." As if to make a connection with Opus One, he adds, "I think that Israeli folk music has influenced my compositions."<br><br />To anyone taking a Blindfold Test on any of the nine pieces composed and arranged by the leader, Opus One would come across as a smartly played, swinging and evocative jazz album. Even with titles like "Hayu Leilot," "Shavuot" and "Jerusalem Theme," there's no obvious way to hear this music other than as something straight out of the Big Apple.<br><br />Some of that might be because Einav relocated to the States after he served in the Israeli army and earned his bachelor's degree from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. He then received a master's degree from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. From there it was on to New York City in 2008, where he has made a name for himself. Four reasons why the 29-year-old Einav garners attention in a crowded field are his mentors: Walt Weiskopf, Dave Liebman, Harold Danko and the late Arnie Lawrence. A saxophonist and top-flight educator, Lawrence moved to Israel in 1997 and founded the International Center for Creative Music in Jerusalem. As a common denominator among many of his peers, Einav says, "Arnie influenced almost every new Israeli jazz musician that has come to New York since the '90s."<br><br />Asked about the players who join him for Opus One, Einav is effusive about everyone on<br />board. "In each one of these musicians I see integrity, honesty and kindness," he says. "When the people are like that, in addition to being superb musicians, you cannot go wrong."<br><br />Speaking more specifically, Einav notes, "I've known Shai Maestro since we were very<br />young, and it has been amazing for me to see how well he's done in his career, taking the piano chair with the Avishai Cohen Trio for the last five years. Joseph Lepore, in addition to being one of the busiest bassists in town, was one of the most welcoming people that I've met. Johnathan Blake is one of my favorite drummers, and he's usually playing with other great Israeli musicians, such as Omer and Avishai. After a referral from a friend, I met [trombonist] Andy Hunter a few weeks before the recording. I was not disappointed, to say the least."<br><br />The music on Opus One reflects the same friendly vibe that Einav describes when speaking of his bandmates. From the bop-oriented "Kavana" to more straight ahead swing with "The DameIin" to ballads like "New Era Ballad" and "Naama," the cohesion of the tight rhythm section coupled with the Einav/Hunter front line sets the stage for some very intriguing solos, especially from the leader, whose maturity and style indicate a great amount of heart and soul. That spirit is also reflected in the arrangements and compositions, which combine sophistication with memorable melodies.<br><br />When Einav refers to "delivering a message to the world," he's mainly talking about the lessons he learned from Lawrence. "Opus One, for me:' Einav explains, "is like a book of short stories. Each tune has its own story but at the same time they connect to each other. I tried taking the listener on a trip into my own life. I called it Opus One because it is a compilation of works collected through my last two years since coming to New York City."<br><br />Even if one weren't aware of Einav's background, the quality of his playing and writing<br />make him a noteworthy young talent, regardless of how his music might get classified.<br />"Categorizing is really hard and sometimes contradicts the music," Einav notes. "So I'd just say that it's all music. And like my mentor Arnie Lawrence liked to say, 'It's all about the beauty.' At the same time, I understand that by knowing the backstory, one can really connect more to the artist, which means a great deal to me."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shaulimusic.com/downbeat-review">http://www.shaulimusic.com/downbeat-review<br /></a><a href="http://www.downbeat.com/default.asp"><br />SUBSCRIBE TO DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE</a>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-10424350328303443312011-05-08T10:12:00.000-07:002011-05-09T01:09:33.115-07:00KEN FIELD'S REVOLUTIONARY SNAKE ENSEMBLE RETURNS TO NYCROLLING THUNDER PR<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Boston’s Acclaimed</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;">REVOLUTIONARY SNAKE ENSEMBLE<br />Bringing their Avant Second Line New Orleans Funk Back For the First Time in Two Years</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsczOw3q2j8sXY2D0eP9G5q8i6YcxCcMIh5aCKQrXedYGyVPdGJS3G7t6pqTxbCOlJR0x9mzTXQ8RXy6gdAeLPvoHCHlRF4ocXWppqfgtd-LR4M8Z_cKRDsnpf8pGTAng2wRbtlftpJ8/s1600/rse-mfa-troy-lores.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 461px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsczOw3q2j8sXY2D0eP9G5q8i6YcxCcMIh5aCKQrXedYGyVPdGJS3G7t6pqTxbCOlJR0x9mzTXQ8RXy6gdAeLPvoHCHlRF4ocXWppqfgtd-LR4M8Z_cKRDsnpf8pGTAng2wRbtlftpJ8/s320/rse-mfa-troy-lores.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604404760280501234" border="0" /></a><br />"The Revolutionary Sn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7HD38mXRtO4ShYt48uIXLBj6JfIF6nSY5ZHrj11vQjpaRmZaXmyLmePYHW14SsUI7HaexQSlcd4O89O5GTjuoF6mknYbjoWklAnjHRZSLUIzio4DEVRwIVcTEc30tkvyNyrHugNMN-I/s1600/thumb-rse-1stnite05-25.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7HD38mXRtO4ShYt48uIXLBj6JfIF6nSY5ZHrj11vQjpaRmZaXmyLmePYHW14SsUI7HaexQSlcd4O89O5GTjuoF6mknYbjoWklAnjHRZSLUIzio4DEVRwIVcTEc30tkvyNyrHugNMN-I/s320/thumb-rse-1stnite05-25.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604405101889457666" border="0" /></a>ake Ensemble, a writhing, horn-heavy group led by the Boston-based saxophonist and composer Ken Field, dresses in feathered masks and sequined robes and covers a broad range of funk- and New Orleans-inspired music. A seasoned collection of horn and percussion players, the group, which is closing in on two decades of music-making, puts a funky spin on everything from Billy Idol to Ornette Coleman." -- The New Yorker<br /><br /><br /><br />Dressed a la Mardi Gras in feathered masks and multi-colored, sequined costumes, playing music that riotously combines the rhythms of New Orleans brass bands with improvisation and heaping undercurrents of funk, the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble inhabits that rare musical planet on which Sun Ra, James Brown, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and a myriad of New Orleans marching bands jointly reside.<br /><br />They return to New York with a special line-up including trombonist Josh Roseman and drummer Kenny Wollesen with shows on May 20 at Barbes and May 22 at The Stone. The shows will be recorded so come out and be part of the celebration.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.revolutionarysnakeensemble.org/video.htm">video of the REVOLUTIONARY SNAKE ENSEMBLE</a><br /><br />Formed in 1990 by Boston saxophonist & composer Ken Field (Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, Willie Loco Alexander, Chandler Travis Philharmonic, Bridgman/Packer Dance, Sesame St) the sound of RSE is celebratory improvisational music rooted in New Orleans brass band tradition and encompassing modern stylistic threads as diverse as the harmonic, energetic, rhythmic and visual eclecticism of the jazz avant-garde filtered through a 70s funk dynamic. By rearranging and recon-textualizing traditional tunes, pop/rock, funk and jazz compositions alongside Field’s own original charts, Revolutionary Snake Ensemble celebrates, expands and transforms the brass band tradition.<br /><br />"(Revolutionary Snake Ensemble) captures the abandon of a street parade while expanding its stylistic scope...it's got the essential ingredients spiced with fresh flavors" – jazz critic Dan Ouelette<br /><br />"(RSE) may operate from the traditions of New Orleans music, but the boundaries are pushed wide open when they actually play…doing all of the high art ministrations of improvisation and having an audible party at the same time really is the best of both worlds." – Performer Magazine<br /><br />"…booty-shaking and brain stimulating music" -- Splendid<br /><br />Their first CD, Year of the Snake, on Innova Recordings was released in 2003. It included music by Field as well as Sun Ra, John Scofield, James Brown, and others, with liner notes written by two-time Grammy-winning New Orleans music producer Scott Billington.<br /><br />The Revolutionary Snake Ensemble's 2nd release, Forked Tongue, bowed in 2008 on Cuneiform. The disc showcases a wide range of the Snakes' repertoire. It includes unique arrangements of traditional New Orleans marching music and spirituals and of music by such diverse songwriters as William Broad (aka Billy Idol), Ornette Colemen, Norman Span, and Jay Livingston & Ray Evans, as well as original material by Field.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">REVOLUTIONARY SNAKE ENSEMBLE</span></span><br /><br />Ken Field/alto sax<br />Alex Smith/electric bass<br />Blake Newman/acoustic bass<br />Joey Lefitz/drums<br />Kenny Wollesen/drums<br />Alex Asher/trombone<br />Josh Roseman/trombone<br />Daniel Heath/trombone<br />Jerry Sabatini/trumpet<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BARBES</span> on FRI. MAY 20 – 8pm<br />376 9th St. (corner of 6th Ave.) Park Slope, Brooklyn 347-422-0248<br />A $10 (very strongly) suggested donation<br /><a href="http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/">www.barbesbrooklyn.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">THE STONE</span> on MAY 22 – 8-9:15pm<br />Avenue C & 2nd Street, NYC, $10<br /><a href="http://www.thestonenyc.com/">thestonenyc.com</a><br /><br />##<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.revolutionarysnakeensemble.org/">www.revolutionarysnakeensemble.org</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.kenfield.org/">kenfield.org</a></span><br /><br />for media information, hi-res jpgs, interviews, guest list etc.<br />please contact Brad Riesau at Rolling Thunder PR (p) 909-744-0704 or (e) <a href="http://www.blogger.com/rollingthunderpr@gmail.com">rollingthunderpr@gmail.com</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Join us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/RevolutionarySnakeEnsemble">Facebook </a></div>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-35269113329652112542011-04-16T12:53:00.001-07:002011-04-16T13:15:31.929-07:00DANJAM ORCHESTRA NYC CD RELEASE PARTY May 15<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="600"><tbody><tr><td style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); 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font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" bg=""> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><img style="width: 540px;" src="http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/V32PB/Photo2.jpg" width="540" /></p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" bg=""> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-left: 30px; padding-right: 30px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg="" valign="top"> <div style="display: block; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding-bottom: 30px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 30px;font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size:23px;"><strong><u>DANIEL JAMIESON’S <span class="il">DANJAM</span> ORCHESTRA’S</u></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size:23px;"><strong><em><u>SUDDEN APPEARANCE </u></em></strong><u><strong>FOR OA2 RECORDS</strong></u></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size:23px;"><strong><u>CELEBRATED WITH CD RELEASE PARTY </u></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size:23px;"><strong><u>AT MILES’ CAFE IN NEW YORK CITY</u></strong></span></p></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 191); padding-bottom: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 191); padding-top: 20px;font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">— LATEST NEWS & EVENTS —</span></span></p> </td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div style="display: block;"> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding-bottom: 30px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 30px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;">Fresh from two triumphant evenings where his <span class="il">Danjam</span> Orchestra thrilled hometown crowds in Toronto, saxophonist/composer/educator Daniel Jamieson celebrates the May debut of <em>SUDDEN APPEARANCE </em>with a New York City CD release party at Miles’ Café on May 15th, ‘11. Produced by esteemed pianist/composer/educator Jim McNeely, the disc features Jamieson’s wide-ranging compositions and well-honed arranging skills, which in the hands of his handpicked jazz orchestra swing, inspire and challenge listeners with a program of emotional depth and stylistic diversity. The album features the track "Song for Anna" for which Jamieson was awarded an ASCAP young jazz composer award.<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;">Jamieson is pleased to announce that the New York date will feature not only jazz heavyweight John Riley from the recording band on drums, but one of Daniel’s mentors, renowned saxophonist Tim Ries. Ries’s years as a soloist with Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra as well as his diverse resume with everyone from the Rolling Stones and Sheryl Crow to Joe Henderson and Maynard Ferguson, and his own groundbreaking work as a leader makes Ries one of the most in demand players on the jazz and studio scene over the past two decades.<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;">Influenced early on by the legendary Canadian composer and arranger Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass and Tentet recordings, the young Jamieson saw himself driven to a career in music. He began studying composition and three years later recorded this ambitious project. “It is an honor and privilege to be able to write for such a diverse group of high level artists. They all bring their unique voices to the band, and I look forward to making music with them for many years to come. I arranged the compositions on this CD specifically for this group of musicians, and their personalities really come across in the music.”<br><br></span></p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;">New York based musician Daniel Jamieson grew up in Toronto, Canada. Dan has appeared as a guest artist in various jazz festivals across Canada and has performed as a soloist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Daniel has performed with artists such as Ingrid Jensen, Tony Malaby, Tim Ries, Guido Basso, and Dave Young to name a few. Daniel was awarded the Rising Young Star Award at the 2008 Prince Edward County Jazz Festival. Currently Daniel works as a freelance performer, composer and educator in the New York area and writes for his own 10 piece jazz ensemble the “Daniel Jamieson Tentet” and his own big band the “<span class="il">Danjam</span> Orchestra”. Jamieson attended Claude Watson Arts Program at Earl Haig Secondary School and participated in the Humber College Community Music School Program. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Toronto where he studied with Tim Ries. Daniel also holds a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with Jim McNeely.<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;">Calling on McNeely, his former teacher to produce this album was a wonderful move for Jamieson who knew he’d be busy conducting and playing on the session. “It was terrific to hear the music he had written finally come to life in the rehearsals and the recording sessions,” McNeely enthusiastically notes. “Dan assembled a talented ensemble of mostly young players who are starting to make their mark on the New York and Toronto jazz scenes. He brought in the great John Riley on drums (my old colleague from the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) to help steer the rhythm section and add his years of experience to the music. Dan’s writing covers a broad spectrum: standards and originals ranging from the more traditionally constructed ‘Smile’ to the darting, dissonant treatment of ‘Alone Together’. The band does a great job with all of it. One of the most impressive things for me is the solo playing throughout the recording.”<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;"> </span></p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;">From the energy of the piece, “Chance Encounter” to the chiaroscuro atmospherics of “Ballad for Hope” the young composer has brought a decidedly cinematic richness to the arrangements on this project. Moments of surprise and contrast abound throughout as the soloists rise to music composed with their particular talents in mind. Of note are the award-winning “Song for Anna” penned for the extraordinary flautist Anna Webber and the Charlie Chaplin composition, “Smile” which concludes the program and features the leader on the saxophone.<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;"><em>SUDDEN APPEARANCE</em> is a formidable debut from a major new composing talent. In the words of producer McNeely, “I really enjoyed being a part of this recording. It announces the arrival of a new, vital force in the big band world. Let’s hope that we can all hear a lot more in the future from Daniel Jamieson!”<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>DANIEL JAMIESON’S <span class="il">DANJAM</span> ORCHESTRA</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>OA2 Records / International release: May 2011</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:18px;">The CD, digital download, and scored & parts of <em>SUDDEN APPEARANCE </em>are available for purchase at</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><a style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16032053&msgid=365031&act=83AF&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fq%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.danjam.ca%26sa%3DD%26sntz%3D1%26usg%3DAFQjCNG1kVgihgMNkAn-C1Pz5695-kLs1g" target="_blank">www.<span class="il">danjam</span>.ca</a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:15px;" >Watch Daniel Jamieson’s video introduction to the recording of </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;"><em>SUDDEN APPEARANCE</em>:</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><a style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16032053&msgid=365031&act=83AF&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dex0jznsc8" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:15px;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr>v=ex0jznsc8</span></a></p> <br /><br /><p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>CATCH DANIEL JAMIESON’S <span class="il">DANJAM</span> ORCHESTRA</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>Featuring Tim Ries and John Riley</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>NYC CD RELEASE PARTY</strong><br />Sunday May 15th – 10pm-11:30pm</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:22px;">Miles' Cafe</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">212 East 52nd Street</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">New York, NY 10022-6201</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="tel:%28212%29%20371-7657" value="+12123717657" target="_blank">(212) 371-7657</a><br /><a style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16032053&msgid=365031&act=83AF&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fq%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.milescafe.com%252Fny%252F%26sa%3DD%26sntz%3D1%26usg%3DAFQjCNHjfjK5nOT67vXbGx-AbRUvUk8CDg" target="_blank">http://www.milescafe.com/ny/</a></span></p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;"><br /><br />Daniel Jamieson - conductor/composer</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;">Andrew Gould, Alex LoRe, Tim Ries, Mike Ruby, Sam Dillon - woodwinds<br />Dan Urness, Jon Challoner, Mat Jodrell, Nadje Noordhuis - trumpets<br />Sara Jacovino, Eric Miller, Heather Segger, Max Seigel - trombones<br />Melissa Stylianou - voice</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;">Matt Davis – guitar / Florian Höfner - piano<br />Sam Anning – bass / John Riley – drums<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="text-align: right; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;"><strong><em>CD PERSONNEL</em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: right; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;">Andrew Gould, Alex LoRe, Anna Webber, Mike Ruby, Sam Dillon - woodwinds<br />Dan Urness, Matt Holman, Mat Jodrell, Philip Dizack - trumpets<br />Sara Jacovino, Eric Miller, Heather Segger, Max Seigel - trombones<br />Jihye Kim - voice</span></p> <p style="text-align: right; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:15px;">Nils Weinhold – guitar / Sam Harris - piano<br />Justin Gray – bass / John Riley – drums</span></p> <p style="text-align: right; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Eddy Hackett - percussion</span><br /><br /></span></p><br /><p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> </p> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size:15px;"><img style="min-height: 214px; width: 535px;" src="http://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/612523/c0b212f933e4559181e303a322d6c4f7/image/jpeg" height="214" width="535" /></span></p> </td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;"> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">"The band was tight, arrangements and compositions, first class. Don't miss this stellar orchestra when you get a chance to see them." - TorontoJazz.ca<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(223, 223, 223); color: rgb(223, 223, 223);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding: 20px 30px 10px; background-color: rgb(223, 223, 223); color: rgb(223, 223, 223);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg="" valign="top"> <div> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;"> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size:17px;">for media info, press kits, interviews etc. contact BRAD RIESAU at ROLLING THUNDER PR</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size:17px;"><a href="mailto:rollingthunderpr@gmail.com" target="_blank">rollingthunderpr@gmail.com</a> or <a href="tel:909-744-0704" value="+19097440704" target="_blank">909-744-0704</a></span><br /></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-17969356861403665012011-03-25T14:07:00.000-07:002011-03-25T14:07:57.389-07:00RamJam 2011 Announces 2nd Round Additions on JamBase<a href="http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?StoryID=35566">RamJam 2011 Announces 2nd Round Additions on JamBase</a>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-23695199161158903462011-03-25T13:52:00.000-07:002011-03-25T14:12:11.888-07:00JAZZ.FM91 - Canada's Premier Jazz Station - The "Sudden Appearance" of Daniel Jamieson and the Danjam Orchestra<a href="http://www.jazz.fm/content/view/4387/178/">JAZZ.FM91 - Canada's Premier Jazz Station - The "Sudden Appearance" of Daniel Jamieson and the Danjam Orchestra</a>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-5117949850597100062011-03-24T05:34:00.000-07:002011-03-25T14:04:54.683-07:004th Annual RAMJAM MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="600"><tbody><tr><td style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); 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color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;" bgcolor="#ffffff" height="100%" valign="top"> <div> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-right: 30px; padding-top: 30px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p style="text-align: right; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <img src="http://files.icontact.com/templates/v2/Elegant/images/newsletter.jpg" /></p> <p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: right; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> MARCH 23, 2011</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td face="'Trebuchet MS'" size="12px" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" bg=""> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 10px 30px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top"> <div> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" bg=""> <p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <img src="http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/V32PB/b_ramjam11-final-3011-03-02.jpg" style="width: 540px;" width="540" /></p> <p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" bg=""> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-left: 30px; padding-right: 30px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg="" valign="top"> <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 191); border-top: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 191); padding-bottom: 20px; padding-top: 20px;font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">— LATEST NEWS & EVENTS —</span></span></p> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </div> <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-bottom: 30px; padding-top: 30px;font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:14pt;" >Ramble On Events is pleased to announce</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:20pt;" >The Second Wave of Bands and Artists </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:20pt;" >Added to the Line-up of RamJam 2011</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" >What:</span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" > </span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" >The 4</span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: super;font-family:Calibri;" >th</span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" > Annual RamJam Music and Arts Festival</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" >Where:</span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" > </span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" >Uncle Bob's Western Corral, 565 Kirk Rd. Fair Hill, MD</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" >When:</span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" > </span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" >Saturday, April 30</span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: super;font-family:Calibri;" >th</span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" >, 2011 – gates at 10am, camp ‘til Sun. Noon</span></span></p> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </div> <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-bottom: 30px; padding-top: 30px;font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:15px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The excitement is building for RamJam 2011 </span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:15px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">with the announcement of our stellar line-up. Joining the previously </span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:15px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">announced performers will be ten more great bands </span></span></span><span style="font-size:15px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">spanning the </span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:15px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">stylistic spectrum. From ska to high-energy funk, slammin’ blues, </span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:15px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">rootsy jams and esoteric acoustic sounds, there is music for </span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:15px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">everyone at RamJam 2011.<br /><br /></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:15px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here’s what’s cooking on our two music stages and late night </span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:15px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Busker’s Corner stages…</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:16pt;" >Mad-Sweet Pangs / Spokey Speaky / Yellow Dubmarine</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:16pt;" >Smooth Kentucky / BayGrass / Second Self </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:16pt;" >Lost In Company / The Bullbuckers / Boomslang </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:16pt;" >61 North / New Sweden / Splashing Pearls </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:16pt;" >Still Moon Servants / Quimby Mountain Band<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Music fans can celebrate the 4th annual festival with an expanded </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >line-up of great bands, overnight camping and bonfire jam sessions. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >This year we are upping the ante with new alternative, non-musical performers </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >and fabulous new art installations.<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >NEW THIS YEAR: </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Lamb Jam: a kids area with fun activities for the little jammers and more…</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Alternative Performers: Cirque Oya – mixing Hoop Dancing and Circus arts </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Riley Blacksmithing: demonstrations </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >The Wedding of Brie Allen and Eric Venette </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >(yes, a real wedding and you’re invited!)</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Busker’s Corner: with art exhibits, late night music acts and who knows, </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >maybe some creative mingling between bands and alternative performers.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >And as always a myriad of fun and creative art installations all over the grounds.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >There will also be some tasty food vendors and fun crafts people too!<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Did we mention camping? Yup, after the main stages shut down </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >there will be all-night bonfires and revelry. We have a campsite picked out </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >just for you. Bring your tents and friends (sorry no pets this year) </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >and set up for the night. For you stylin’ types, for an added fee you can reserve </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >a spot for your van or RV in our heavy camping section. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Space is limited so sign up early!<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >To help us celebrate in style and accommodate all the new additions </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >to the RamJam revelry we've moved to a new larger and wonderfully </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >equipped venue. As RamJam has outgrown the Farm, we've listened to what </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >you fans want and found the perfect spot that keeps the natural landscape </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >and chill vibe that makes RamJam so unique while offering expanded </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >amenities and entertainment.<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Uncle Bob's Western Corral has hosted music events in the area for years </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >and is only a hop, skip and jump from the original RamJam location.<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Keep checking our website below for updated info and surprises.<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >RamJam originally started as crazy idea on the front porch of a small farm in MD. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Slowly it materialized into an organized event. In three years it has blossomed to </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >over 600 people and has raised thousands of dollars for the University of </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=37550526&msgid=357330&act=1DQO&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fudel.edu%2Fstu-org%2Fewb%2F" target="_blank"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >D</span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >elaware </span></a><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" ><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=37550526&msgid=357330&act=1DQO&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fudel.edu%2Fstu-org%2Fewb%2F" target="_blank">chapter of Engineers Without Borders</a>. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Performers included the Mad Sweet Pangs, Caleb Stine, Fat Daddy Has Been, </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Dephonic, Spokey Speaky, Porch Chops and Diego Paulo along with many other </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >fantastic groups. With an emphasis on promoting local and regional music </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >and artists RamJam has allowed regional performers to gain significant </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >exposure, while also helping a worthy local charitable cause whose efforts </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >make a difference around the world.<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:22px;"><strong><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" >Tickets are on sale NOW! </span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" >Regular advance tickets will be available for $35 until 12:00 AM on April 29th. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;" >Day of tickets will be $45. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >All tickets include parking, camping space, and a day of awesome music. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >RV/Heavy camping tickets are available in limited quantities for $20 per vehicle, </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >and must be purchased in addition to a regular ticket. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Spread the word and get your tickets early. RamJam, </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >one of the sweetest new regional music events and best kept secrets to help you </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >kick off the 2011 festival season. Don't miss it!<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >For more information on the festival and artists, tickets, directions, </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >and more, we encourage interested parties<br />to visit our website at: </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=37550526&msgid=357330&act=1DQO&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ramjamming.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >www.ramjamming.com</span></a><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" > and on </span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=37550526&msgid=357330&act=1DQO&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2FRamJam-Music-Festival%2F185512266893" target="_blank"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Facebook</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=37550526&msgid=357330&act=1DQO&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2FRamJam-Music-Festival%2F185512266893" target="_blank"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span></a></p> <p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Members of the press should contact Brad Riesau at Rolling Thunder PR </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >(email) </span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" ><a href="mailto:media@ramjamming.com" target="_blank">media@ramjamming.com</a></span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" > or (phone) <a href="tel:909-744-0704" target="_blank">909-744-0704</a> for additional information, interviews, or to seek press credentials.<br /><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;font-family:Calibri;font-size:12pt;" >Check out our new promo video footage from the RamJam archives <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=37550526&msgid=357330&act=1DQO&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ramjamming.com" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(223, 223, 223); color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;" bgcolor="#dfdfdf"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-62160465814421416582011-03-24T04:58:00.000-07:002011-03-25T14:11:45.341-07:00DANJAM ORCHESTRA IN TORONTO FOR CD RELEASE PARTY<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="600"><tbody><tr><td style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg="" height="100%" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg="" height="100%" valign="top"><div style="display: block;"><table style="word-wrap: break-word; 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color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;color:#ffffff;" bg> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 10px 30px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="top"> <div> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" bg=""><p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <img src="http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/V32PB/tumblr_lhluw2WJ0g1qbxxiao1_r1_500.jpg" /></div><p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td face="'Trebuchet MS'" size="12px" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-left: 30px; padding-right: 30px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg="" valign="top"> <div style="display: block;"> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-bottom: 30px; padding-top: 30px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>DANIEL JAMIESON'S DANJAM ORCHESTRA<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF <em>SUDDEN APPEARANCE</em></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>THEIR DEBUT RECORDING ON THE OA2 LABEL</strong></span></div><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>SPECIAL PRE-RELEASE PERFORMANCES</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>MARCH 30, 31 at the REX HOTEL IN TORONTO</strong></span></div> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </div> <div> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 191); border-top: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 191); padding-bottom: 20px; padding-top: 20px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">— LATEST NEWS & EVENTS —</span></span></div> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </div> <div style="display: block;"> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-bottom: 30px; padding-top: 30px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:15px;">New York based, Canada native Daniel Jamieson will release his debut recording <em>SUDDEN APPEARANCE</em> in May on Origin Arts' OA2 imprint. Produced by Jim McNeely and featuring drumming great John Riley, the album spotlights Jamieson's ambitious compositions and arrangements including the track "Song for Anna" for which he was awarded the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award.<br /><br />A very special pre-release engagement at Toronto's prestigious Rex Hotel will<br />feature the 18-piece Danjam Orchestra on March 30-31. As a saxophonist,<br />Jamieson has performed with renowned jazz artists Ingrid Jensen, Tony Malaby,<br />Tim Ries, Guido Basso and Dave Young among them.</span></div><p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:14px;">Daniel holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Toronto where he studied with Tim Ries. Daniel also holds a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with composer & pianist Jim McNeely.</span><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:15px;"><img src="http://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/612523/c0b212f933e4559181e303a322d6c4f7/image/jpeg" style="width: 535px; min-height: 214px;" height="214" width="535" /></span></div> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </div> <div><table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;"><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:14px;">"The band was tight, arrangements and compositions, first class. Don't miss this stellar orchestra when you get a chance to see them." - TorontoJazz.ca</span></div><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:14px;">Follow DANJAM ORCHESTRA on TWITTER and be entered in a drawing to win a free download of <em>SUDDEN APPEARANCE</em>. More info <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=24241845&msgid=349144&act=UFF2&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fdanjamorchestra.tumblr.com%2F" style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div><p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> </td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div><table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;"><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <strong><span style="font-size:25px;">DANIEL JAMIESON'S DANJAM ORCHESTRA</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <strong><span style="font-size:25px;"><em>SUDDEN APPEARANCE</em> - OA2 RECORDS</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <strong><span style="font-size:25px;">MAY 2011</span></strong></div><p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:16px;">The digital download of <em>SUDDEN APPEARANCE </em>is now available for purchase and the CD is available for pre-order <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=24241845&msgid=349144&act=UFF2&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.danjam.ca%2Fonline%2FStore.html" style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=24241845&msgid=349144&act=UFF2&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.danjam.ca" style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size:25px;">www.danjam.ca</span></strong></a></div> </td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-bottom: 30px; padding-top: 30px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>DANIEL JAMIESON'S DANJAM ORCHESTRA</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:18px;">MARCH 30, 31 at THE REX HOTEL -<br />9:30pm</span></div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:18px;">194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada</span></div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:18px;"><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=24241845&msgid=349144&act=UFF2&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therex.ca" style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" target="_blank">therex.ca</a> <a href="tel:416-598-2475" target="_blank">416-598-2475</a></span></div><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Woodwinds: Nick Morgan / Tara Davidson / Alex Dean / Trevor Hogg / Dave Neill</div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Trumpets: Steve Dyte / Jon Challenor / Mike Malone / John Pittman</div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Trombones: Paul Tarussov / Steve McFarlane / Heather Segger / Gord Myers</div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Voice: Jihye Kim / Guitar: Nils Weinhold / Piano: Dave Restivo</div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Bass: Dan Fortin / Drums: Ethan Ardelli</div><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> UPCOMING DANIEL JAMIESON EVENTS:</div><p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=24241845&msgid=349144&act=UFF2&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jazz.fm%2F" style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" target="_blank">April 2nd, JazzFM Interview @ 91.1FM, 6PM-8PM, </a><span><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=24241845&msgid=349144&act=UFF2&c=612523&destination=denied%3Ajavascript%3Avoid%25280%2529%2F%2A249%2A%2F" style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" target="_blank">Toronto</a></span></div><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=24241845&msgid=349144&act=UFF2&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.milescafe.com%2Fny%2F" style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" target="_blank">Wed April 13th, Daniel Jamieson Quintet @ Miles’ Cafe, 9:30PM-11:30PM, NY</a></div><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=24241845&msgid=349144&act=UFF2&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garagerest.com%2F" style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" target="_blank">Tue April 26th, Daniel Jamieson Quintet @ The Garage, 10:30PM-2:30AM, NY</a></div><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=24241845&msgid=349144&act=UFF2&c=612523&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garagerest.com%2F" style="color: rgb(247, 56, 168) ! important;" target="_blank">Tue May 17th, Daniel Jamieson Quintet @ The Garage, 10:30PM-2:30AM NY</a></div><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(223, 223, 223); color: rgb(223, 223, 223);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg=""> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: rgb(223, 223, 223); padding: 20px 30px 10px; color: rgb(223, 223, 223);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;" bg="" valign="top"> <div><table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;"><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:17px;">for media info, press kits, interviews etc. contact BRAD RIESAU at ROLLING THUNDER PR</span></div><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-size:17px;"><a href="mailto:rollingthunderpr@gmail.com" target="_blank">rollingthunderpr@gmail.com</a> or <a href="tel:909-744-0704" target="_blank">909-744-0704</a></span><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-26900331123563210652011-02-20T02:47:00.000-08:002011-03-25T14:13:14.946-07:00EVAN WEISS PROJECT at DAN'S SILVERLEAF<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dImOz1wy57l_uxxF19KTXeVs0skm1_QR4QvarQsWrfTTu4dg6Z7ly8j7WXfuL-TjOk0zjqmMKaahHc8Gf5LGyS0wXHd2ewL4jO6R0blUUMUooCcK_hl3qLqEFRqtJJ5xmiLzpaBoSGU/s1600/EW2_1281e.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dImOz1wy57l_uxxF19KTXeVs0skm1_QR4QvarQsWrfTTu4dg6Z7ly8j7WXfuL-TjOk0zjqmMKaahHc8Gf5LGyS0wXHd2ewL4jO6R0blUUMUooCcK_hl3qLqEFRqtJJ5xmiLzpaBoSGU/s320/EW2_1281e.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576113768370630754" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Composer/trumpeter EVAN WEISS </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Celebrates the CD Release of his debut MATH OR MAGIC</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">at DAN'S <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SILVERLEAF</span> Sunday, Feb 20<br /><br />Catch this Rare Appearance of Weiss's Large Ensemble<br />Performing New Music From His Inner Circle Music Release<br /><br /></span><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Evan Weiss</span> was born and raised near Seattle, Washington and now back in North Texas after a year in NYC. In addition to playing the trumpet, much of his childhood was spent hiking and camping in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. While composing and improvising at an early age, he recognized the value of nature as a source for limitless inspiration. His daring and innovative debut recording <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">MATH OR MAGIC</span> on Greg <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Osby's</span> Inner Circle Music label, touches on the organic and complex interconnections between the creative, the intellectual and the spiritual elements in Weiss's emerging <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">palette</span>. The CD is just out on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">iTUNES</span> and hits the streets on March 22.<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">A big couple of weeks here for the busy young <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">jazzer</span>...Weiss brings his eleven piece ensemble to Dan's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Silverleaf</span> in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Denton</span>, TX on February 20<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">th</span> for a rare performance in celebration of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">CD's</span> release.<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">In addition on of Weiss's compositions for large ensemble will be performed by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">UNT's</span> acclaimed One <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">O'Clock</span> Lab Band on February 24<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">th</span> at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Winspear</span> Hall on a double bill with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">reknowned</span> jazz guitarist Kurt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Rosenwinkel</span> and his Group.<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Weiss will also feature the Evan Weiss Quintet at the Amsterdam Bar in Dallas on March 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">th</span>. </p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;">Later in life, Evan studied music at the University of North Texas. During his stay, he has had the opportunity to compose, perform, and travel with the Grammy-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band. This ensemble served as the perfect setting to experiment with composition and orchestration for large ensembles. Evan was able to record several albums with the group and began building his reputation as a big band arranger. His pieces were performed at a series of sold-out concerts featuring guests such as Bill Holman, Rich Perry, Phil Woods, and Wayne <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Bergeron</span>.</p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;">While in college, Evan took time to explore the world of electronic effects and sound processing. He recorded and toured with Nobody’s Business, an electric quartet whose unique textural and rhythmic concept transcended genre. During this period, he also began performing with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Hildegunn</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Gjedrem</span> Group. Performing with this phenomenal Norwegian singer demanded a new approach, blurring the line between the solos and the song itself. Moving away from typical jazz styles laid the foundation for Evan’s exceptionally compositional approach to improvisation.</p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;">Although he is well versed in bebop and swing, Evan’s improvisations are a departure from the traditional jazz solo. He is part of a new wave of musicians who seek an intensely personal approach to music. In the spirit of his jazz predecessors, Evan seeks to help the music evolve and grow for generations to come.</p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;">Evan’s Debut album <span style="font-weight: bold;">Math or Magic</span> features voice, strings, woodwinds, symphonic percussion, and cinematic sound effects to send the listener through a mesmerizing array of musical environments. This project displays a sense of maturity and compositional unity that is very rare among musicians of such a young age.</p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;">Recently, Evan has performed his compositions in Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Japan, China, Italy, and Poland. He can be heard at local clubs in Dallas and New York throughout the year.</p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;">Evan Weiss on his philosophy of music:<br />“The most powerful compositions stretch far beyond the abilities of the individual player. It is not the composer’s job to create the music, but rather to enable the members of his ensemble to perform. This distinction is especially prevalent in jazz because the composer of a given piece is often also a performer and an improviser. In improvised music, the writer must relinquish control to his fellow players for a piece to reach its full potential. That element of risk is the primary reason that I am a musician.”</p><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">EVAN WEISS PROJECT</p><p style="text-align: center;">at Dan's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Silverleaf</span>, 103 Industrial St. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Denton</span>, TX</p><p style="text-align: center;">Sunday, Feb. 20 - 9pm - $5.00</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.danssilverleaf.com/shows/">www.danssilverleaf.com/shows/</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">EVAN WEISS - Trumpet <style>@font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Rosana <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Eckert</span> - Voice<br />Julee Kim Walker - Flute<br />Mario Cruz - Clarinet<br />Nolan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Jager</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Loyde</span> - Bassoon<br />Fredrick <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Mckee</span> - Violin<br />Imelda <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Tecson</span> - Viola<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Buffi</span> Jacobs - Cello<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Jiri</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Levicek</span> - Piano<br />Ryan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Hagler</span> - Bass<br />Steve Pruitt – Drums</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">ALSO COMING SOON:</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">KURT <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">ROSENWINKEL</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> GROUP and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">UNT</span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">ONE O'CLOCK LAB BAND</span></span><br /></p> <span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span>February 24 - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">Winspear</span> Hall, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">UNT</span><br /></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><a href="http://jazz.unt.edu/blog/7">for more info see the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">UNT</span> JAZZ BLOG</a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">THE EVAN WEISS QUINTET -</span><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">March 7 - The Amsterdam Bar, </span></span><span>831 Exposition Avenue - Dallas, Texas 75226 - (214) 827-3433</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://amsterdambar.blogspot.com/"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">amsterdambar.blogspot.com/<br /></span></span></a></p><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">EVAN WEISS - </span></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;" ><span>Math Or Magic</span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">- Inner Circle Music <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">INCM</span> 018</span></span><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Currently available on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">iTUNES</span> and released elsewhere March 22, 2011</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.evanweissmusic.com/">www.evanweissmusic.com</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.innercirclemusic.net/">www.innercirclemusic.net</a><a href="http://www.innercirclemusic.net/"><br /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">For media information & press kits please contact Brad <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Riesau</span> of<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">ROLLING THUNDER PR - rollingthunderpr@gmail.com or 909-744-0704<br /></p><br /></div>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-48424141317009761822011-01-12T20:22:00.000-08:002011-03-25T14:14:16.698-07:00Opus One, the Plus Loin Music debut of Israeli Saxophonist-Composer Shauli Einav<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCR3s6QUT5iT-VAcj-FlA_tMFL8arCZpyQUOhlHSmL8k4P66lRL0V_PWrZ9TdJmwrjY44KP1b-ByRonEi6FtaPb8Ua4jwh_awdhDP_z7kMaKGbP9y2bFAZ9mVSTj3jJ58UbxCdI5tdcFY/s1600/mzi.sbngttfg.170x170-75.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCR3s6QUT5iT-VAcj-FlA_tMFL8arCZpyQUOhlHSmL8k4P66lRL0V_PWrZ9TdJmwrjY44KP1b-ByRonEi6FtaPb8Ua4jwh_awdhDP_z7kMaKGbP9y2bFAZ9mVSTj3jJ58UbxCdI5tdcFY/s320/mzi.sbngttfg.170x170-75.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561538256020980114" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">CD Release Celebrations Announced for Boston and New York</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">International Tour To Follow</span><br /></div><br />Today's international release of Opus One marks the emergence of a promising new talent on the jazz scene, saxophonist-composer-arranger and bandleader Shauli Einav. On his startling debut, from the French Plus Loin Music label, the gifted young musician is accompanied by a stellar crew that includes pianist Shai Maestro, trombonist Andy Hunter, bassist Joseph Lepore and drummer Johnathan Blake. Together they interpret this richly rewarding music with rare chemistry and a collective sense of purpose that elevates the proceedings to some lofty peaks. “I was really trying to make something meaningful and full of essence,” says Einav. “And while some of the tunes remind me of my homeland, I don’t see this as an Israeli album, it’s just music per se.”<br /><br />February 4th begins the celebration with a stellar sextet on the bandstand with Einav at The Beehive in Boston. The group that evening will feature the phenomenal trumpeter Avishai Cohen.<br /><br />February 12th, at the Miles' Cafe in NYC will be the official CD Release Party featuring an incredible sextet which includes: Philip Dizack (trumpet), Nick Finzer (Trombone), Jeremy Siskind (Piano), Joseph Lepore (Drums), Aviv Cohen (Drums).<br /><br />The gifted young saxist will follow these U.S. gigs with an overseas tour including stops in Tel Aviv, Paris, and Köln before returning to NYC in March. At the Tel Aviv Jazz Festival Einav appears on a special show featuring the internationally acclaimed pianist Tigran Hamasyan. In Cologne and Paris, Einav will have the pleasure of hosting one of the best Israeli pianists - Omer Klein.<br /><br />Shauli Einav began his career as a professional musician at a very young age. He traveled the world from age 7 as a musician and dancer, playing violin and recorders with <span style="font-style: italic;">Hora Jerusalem</span>, the official multi-cultural folk-dance group of Jerusalem. His father played accordion in the group and his brother and sister were also members of the ensemble. Being exposed to such variety of musical traditions in the group influenced him greatly and can be heard in his compositions.<br /><br />Einav also served in the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip during the Intifada and the loss of a dear friend of his, David Damelin, is paid tribute in a tune off of Opus One, "The Damelin".<br /><br />Playing the saxophone since age 13, he went on to study as a protégé of the late Arnie Lawrence, a Brooklyn-born saxophonist and educator who moved to Israel in 1997 and founded the International Center for Creative Music in Jerusalem. Einav was exposed to the concept of music operating on a deeper level than just notes on a page from the time he was a teenager. “Arnie influenced almost every new Israeli jazz musician that has come to New York since the ‘90s. And his main thing was that when you play, you have to play the truth and you have to play so it swings. It’s not about just having fun, it’s about delivering a message to the world, whether it will be the most beautiful ballad or the most uptempo, swinging thing ever. Whatever you play, it has to have meaning and a strong sense of urgency behind it."<br /><br />While the music on Opus One is marked by sophisticated compositions full of intricate time-shifting and rich harmonies, the tunes are ultimately catchy. As Einav explains, composition was important at Eastman where he received his master's degree. "I did a lot of playing in the big band there conducted by Bill Dobbins, so I learned a lot about harmony and voicings there and I bring that quality to my own writing. But I hope that the compositions are also catchy and memorable. My sax teacher, Walt Weiskoff, always said that a good jazz composition also has to be memorable. That’s why we all remember ‘Mr. P.C.’ and ‘Ornithology’ or a Pat Metheny tune or all the tunes by Horace Silver and Bobby Timmons. So I tried on this album to have sophisticated compositions but also to make them as melodic and memorable as I could.”<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Opus One Reviews:</span><br /><br />"a treat for young and old ears looking for a new turn on. Solid stuff throughout."<br />- Midwest Record<br /><br />"Einav's sound comes across as fresh and innovative - and after hearing this wonderful CD the listener may very well be driven immediately to the replay button."<br />- Financial Times, Germany<br /><br />"...One of Israel's elite musicians..."<br />- Yossi Harsonsky (Ma'ariv)<br /><br />"Shauli Einav recently issued a nice new straight-ahead record called Opus One"<br />A Blog Supreme / NPR Jazz<br /><br /><br /><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SHAULI EINAV ITINERARY:</span></strong></span></p> <ul><li> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>2/4 - <a href="http://beehiveboston.com/?utm_source=shaulimusic.com+List&utm_campaign=56943d7121-News_letter_Jan_20111_9_2011&utm_medium=email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, Boston - 10pm</strong><br /></span> </li><li> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>2/12 - <a href="http://www.milescafe.com/ny/index.html?utm_source=shaulimusic.com+List&utm_campaign=56943d7121-News_letter_Jan_20111_9_2011&utm_medium=email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Miles' Cafe</a>, NYC (CD Release Party) - 9:30pm</strong><br /></span> </li><li> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>2/16 - <a href="http://www.jazzfest.co.il/?utm_source=shaulimusic.com+List&utm_campaign=56943d7121-News_letter_Jan_20111_9_2011&utm_medium=email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Tel Aviv Jazz Festival</a>, 8:00pm</strong><br /></span> </li><li> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>2/18 - <a href="http://www.ducdeslombards.com/?utm_source=shaulimusic.com+List&utm_campaign=56943d7121-News_letter_Jan_20111_9_2011&utm_medium=email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Duc de Lombards</a>, Paris - 8pm & 10pm</strong><br /></span> </li><li> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>2/19 - <a href="http://www.ducdeslombards.com/?utm_source=shaulimusic.com+List&utm_campaign=56943d7121-News_letter_Jan_20111_9_2011&utm_medium=email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Duc de Lombards</a>, Paris - 8pm & 10pm</strong><br /></span> </li><li> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>2/22 - <a href="http://www.loftkoeln.de/index.php?id=22&no_cache=1&L=1&utm_source=shaulimusic.com+List&utm_campaign=56943d7121-News_letter_Jan_20111_9_2011&utm_medium=email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Loft</a>, <span>Köln</span> - 8:30pm</strong><br /></span> </li><li> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>3/10 - <a href="http://www.caffevivaldi.com/?utm_source=shaulimusic.com+List&utm_campaign=56943d7121-News_letter_Jan_20111_9_2011&utm_medium=email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Caffe Vivaldi</a>, NYC - 8:15pm</strong><br /></span> </li><li> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>8/4 - <a href="http://www.milescafe.com/ny/index.html?utm_source=shaulimusic.com+List&utm_campaign=56943d7121-News_letter_Jan_20111_9_2011&utm_medium=email" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Miles' Cafe</a>, NYC - 7:30pm</strong></span> </li></ul> <div style="display: block;"> <table style="word-wrap: break-word; table-layout: fixed;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 20px 10px 10px 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11px;"> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p><br /></td> </tr></tbody></table> </div> <p style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>SHAULI EINAV</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><em>OPUS ONE </em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>Plus Loin Music</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">International release date: </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">January 11, 2011</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">also available on <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/opus-one/id397591778" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">iTunes</a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <a href="http://www.shaulimusic.com/"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">www.shaulimusic.com</a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">Check out music, video and more on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shaulimusic" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></span></p> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269137281038914718.post-57406229875437661462010-11-21T13:24:00.000-08:002011-03-25T14:15:33.232-07:00Shauli Einav's Opus One at iTunes<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Israeli Saxophonist-Composer Shauli Einav Makes<br />Impressive Debut with Opus One on Plus Loin Music<br />Stateside release on French label due out on January 11, 2011<br />and currently available at iTunes<br /><br />Catch Shauli Einav Quartet at Small’s Dec 3</span></span><br /><br />Opus One marks the emergence of a promising new talent on the jazz scene, saxophonist-composer-arranger and bandleader Shauli Einav. On his startling debut, to be released on the French Plus Loin Music label on January 11th, the gifted young musician is accompanied by a stellar crew that includes pianist Shai Maestro, trombonist Andy Hunter, bassist Joseph Lepore and drummer Johnathan Blake. Together they interpret this richly rewarding music with rare chemistry and a collective sense of purpose that elevates the proceedings to some lofty peaks. “I was really trying to make something meaningful and full of essence,” says Einav. “And while some of the tunes remind me of my homeland, I don’t see this as an Israeli album, it’s just music per se.”<br /><br />The CD is currently available on iTunes and the saxophonist and his quartet will be performing music from the release at Small's in NYC on Dec 3rd at 7:30pm.<br /><br />Born in Israel on July 1, 1982, Einav started studying violin at age four and remained with that instrument for six or seven years before switching to drums and recorders for two years. At age 13, he switched to alto saxophone and played it for seven years until switching to tenor sax at age 20. After receiving his bachelors degree from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and a masters degree from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, Einav moved to New York City in the summer of 2008 and began making a dent on the jazz scene. Through fellow Israeli musicians who had already had a strong foothold in the Big Apple, like bassists Omer Avital and Avishai Cohen, and by performing and hanging at jazz clubs like Small’s and Fat Cat, Shauli made invaluable connections that led to innumerable gigs. “This is actually the second recording that I have made,” he explains. “My first was a self-produced CD that was distributed mostly in Israel and a little bit in upstate New York in the area around Eastman. It served as a kind of calling card and got me to a few places, like the Tel Aviv Jazz Festival and Red Sea Jazz Festival in 2008. But it wasn’t big-time at all. I call this second recording Opus One because I do believe that it’s my first major work. And I think it reflects the progress that I’ve made since finishing school and finding my way in such a competitive and hard place such as New York City.”<br /><br />While the music on Opus One is marked by sophisticated compositions full of intricate time-shifting and rich harmonies, the tunes are ultimately catchy. As Einav explains, “Composition was a big deal at Eastman. I did a lot of playing in the big band there conducted by Bill Dobbins, so I learned a lot about harmony and voicings there and I bring that quality to my own writing. But I hope that the compositions are also catchy and memorable. My sax teacher, Walt Weiskoff, always said that a good jazz composition also has to be memorable. That’s why we all remember ‘Mr. P.C.’ and ‘Ornithology’ or a Pat Metheny tune or all the tunes by Horace Silver and Bobby Timmons. So I tried on this album to have sophisticated compositions but also to make them as melodic and memorable as I could.”<br /><br />Catch Shauli Einav on the road in early 2011 and around NYC in the coming months.<br /><br />SHAULI EINAV QUARTET<br /><br />12/03 – SMALL’S – 7:30pm - $20<br />183 W. 10th St. NY, NY<br /><br />-- 2011 --<br /><br />2/12 – cd release party – MILES CAFÉ – 9:30pm - $10<br />212 E. 52nd Street, NY, NY <br /><br />2/16 – TEL AVIV JAZZ FESTIVAL<br /><br />2/18, 19 – Le DUC des LOMBARDS, PARIS, FRANCE<br /><br /><br />SHAULI EINAV – OPUS ONE – Plus Loin Music<br />International release date: January 11, 2011<br />Now available on <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/opus-one/id397591778">iTunes</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.shaulimusic.com/"><br />www.shaulimusic.com</a><br /><br /><br />Check out music, video and more in <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shaulimusic?v=app_178091127385#%21/shaulimusic?v=app_178091127385">Facebook</a>Brad Riesauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12819179428911528732noreply@blogger.com0