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Holger Scheidt Group CD Release for THE TIDES OF LIFE @ Shapeshifter Lab Fri, Apr 10th at 7pm

Holger Scheidt Group CD Release for THE TIDES OF LIFE @ ShapeShifter Lab Fri, April 10 at 7pm   ShapeShifter Lab 18 Whitwell Place (between Carroll and 1st St.,  one block from and parallel to 3rd Ave.),  Brooklyn, NY  11215 646-820-9452 http://www.shapeshifterlab.com

Holger Scheidt Group THE TIDES OF LIFE (Enja 9619) Street Date February 10, 2015 Holger Scheidt: bass Rich Perry: tenor sax Gordon Au: trumpet/ Victor Gould: piano Anthony Pinciotti: drums             For Tides of Life, his third album as a leader (his first for the renowned German label Enja), the outstanding bassist/composer Holger Scheidt draws upon his personal favorite era in jazz history.                “I love the quintets of the 1960s.  Records like Miles’ ‘Nefertiti’ or Herbie Hancock’s ‘Maiden          Voyage’ have    elevated my understanding of music in a most powerful and important way.  It was that     period of Jazz   that opened my ears for the large universe of music this world provides.”             While Holger has freely experimented in a variety of forms, referring to the transcendent substance of that music is most appropriate for the highly personal journey on Tides of Life.  Its six extraordinary compositions depict six distinct moods that every aware human being experiences and strives to understand as they learn about themselves and their destinies: failure, desperation, rage, calm, hope and triumph. “This music is autobiographical and completely subjective.  Of course, I have been in all of those moods I describe with my record, again and again.  And I have found that they are all connected and even depend on and cause each other.  This recognition turns that subjectivity into universality and so there is solace as much as grounding in it.  With this project I am seeking to describe a classic, timeless and universal dramaturgy of human life by referring to the means of a classic, timeless and universal style of music.”             In this quest, Holger embraces the aesthetic substance that produces artistic achievements of the highest level; and along with his four collaborators, delivers fully on that purpose. Joined by tenor saxophonist Rich Perry, trumpeter Gordon Au, pianist Victor Gould and Anthony Pinciotti on drums, these five consummate artists achieve the synergy and unity of intent that are essential to this level of musical pursuit.             In the front line, Perry’s full-bodied, muscular sound and fluid style harkens to the Wayne Shorter/George Coleman model of Holger’s inspirational material; while Au’s warmly compelling tone and articulate, lyrical expressiveness are ideally suited to Holger’s compositions.  Gould’s approach to piano certainly possesses the sweeping range of Hancock, but also exhibits that darkly lustrous flavor of another ‘60s icon, Andrew Hill.  Pinciotti’s highly impressive drumming is always impeccably tasteful, never ostentatious and always fully appropriate to the energy and drive needed to propel the music.             While the virtuosity of all five musicians is fully apparent, it is always within the intent of the music, never manifested for its own sake. As is always essential for music of this nature, each “supporting” musician has to make the music entirely their own, but never losing the focus that their goal is to fulfill the vision of the leader – a highly challenging venture that each of these musicians achieves in exemplary fashion.             Although the music is clearly a collective effort, it is unquestionably Holger’s album.  He limits himself to two solos on the entire album, but his deeply wooded sound and vividly vibrant texture are always at the core of the music – focusing, shaping, driving, shifting and propelling the other musicians and the essence of the music forward toward his ultimate vision.             The compositions are brilliant - complex and rich, inventive and lyrical, uplifting and delightful, and ideally structured for the explorations of the subject matter.  And while the narrative may be rooted in the mood of each title, a full palette of emotional content is depicted on each piece, creating that linkage that Holger intended when he conceived this project. This is not an album where each track is filled with solos.  With the exception of the final track, there are only two solos on each piece; the soloists chosen by Holger to best focus upon the goal of each composition.  The material ranges from beautiful balladry to scorching ferocity with all stops in between, and the sequencing is structured in filmic fashion, telling a narrative story that plays out to its logical conclusion.             The album opens in somewhat daunting fashion conceptually with failure – an evocative, atmospheric piece structured on a descending pattern and with a rubato pulse (employed at various times on the album, always handled flawlessly by the ensemble, never sacrificing rhythmic energy by its use).  Perry’s virile solo develops into stormy turbulence and Holger’s emotive and lyrical solo is enthralling.  Failure often leads to desperation, depicted here dramatically with tenor long tones and resonant piano chords bridged by a pensive trumpet-hewn pendulous theme.  Au’s mellifluous solo – sounding occasionally like a flugelhorn – is a beautifully constructed lament leading into a delicate, filigreed and buoyant tale told by Gould.             Desperation begets rage, a vigorously up-tempo journey with a swirling theme fired by the tenor and stoked by Pinciotti’s sizzling drums.  Gould’s luminescent solo is fiery and rhythmic, and Perry’s explosive solo is powerfully visceral, building to one climax after another.  As rage wanes, calm ensues; a lovely, winsome theme that blossoms through Au’s trumpet lead, shadowed warmly by tenor. Perry’s solo is graceful in its lyricism and Holger tells a most expressive story with his brilliantly crafted solo.             A deliciously lilting theme, splashed liberally with tenor/piano unison passages offers hope.  Gould superbly blends chords and runs in his stirring solo, while Perry’s is complex and terrifically inventive.  Finally, we reach triumph, its colorful fanfare-like theme built on insistent piano chords.  Gould’s solo features luminous interplay with bass and drums; Au’s articulate and energetic solo swaggers vehemently; and Perry’s potent, spirited solo is jubilant; all culminating in the ensemble taking the piece out in celebratory and enthusiastic fashion.  A radiant conclusion to a totally captivating journey through the full gamut of emotions.             The profound and lofty intent of the concept in no way interferes with the exuberance, accessibility and the sheer joyousness of the music contained on the album – a stellar achievement on every level.   Artist Website:  www.holgerscheidt.com Distributed by: Allegro Music Group: www.allegro-music.com                                    Jazz Promo Services                     jim@jazzpromoservices.com jazzglobalbeat@gmail.com

FUNERAL FOR JAZZ LEGEND CLARK TERRY To be held at the Harlem historic Abyssinian Baptist Church

WHERE:                    The Abyssinian Baptist Church                                    Officiated by Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III                                    132 Odell Clark Place                                     (West 138th Street between Lenox Ave.                                    & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.)                                    New York, New York 10030 WHEN:                       Saturday, February 28, 2015                                    10:00 a.m.                                    Media Crews should arrive by 9:30 AM for set-up CONTACT:                 Naomi Graham, Administrative/Media Officer                                    The Abyssinian Baptist Church                                    (212) 862-7474 x255 The services will take place on Saturday to send home our beloved Clark Terry.  Clark peacefully went home to God on Saturday, February 21st in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, surrounded by his family, students and friends.  He was known internationally for his signature musicianship and gratitude for his love from many.  For nearly half a century, Clark's greatest passion was helping to make young musicians' dreams come true.  He was a tremendous source of inspiration, of love, of respect, of decency, and of human rights.  He was one of the first recruits of the United States Navy when black musicians were given the Rating of Musician in 1942.  From being one of the few musicians who played as a featured soloist in both the Count Basie and the Duke Ellington Orchestras, to being the first black staff musician at NBC, Clark had multiple bands including big bands, youth bands and other ensembles.  He was one of the most recorded jazz musicians in history on more than 900 albums. Clark's devotion towards mentoring young musicians influenced the lives of worldwide master talents such as Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis and Dianne Reeves amongst countless others.  Clark inspired everyone by example.  As he was quoted in the documentary about his life and love for mentoring students, Keep on Keepin' On, "Your mind is a powerful asset.  Use it for positive thoughts and you'll learn what I've learned.  I call it getting on the plateau of positivity." Clark will be laid to rest at the Woodlawn Cemetery following the service. Funeral services entrusted to P.K. Miller Mortuary, Pine Bluff, Arkansas and George H. Weldon Funeral Home, New York City. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Jazz Foundation of America which has helped over the years to make sure that Clark's needs were met.  Please note on donations that they be made "In Honor of Clark Terry" to help them continue this work.

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Judi Silvano CD Release Show w/ Mike Abene Thurs, Feb 26th Jazz At Kitano - New York

Judi Silvano  “My Dance” CD Release Show with Mike Abene Thursday, February 26th Jazz At Kitano - New York 66 Park Ave. at East 38th St. New York, NY 10016 For reservations call: (212) 885-7119 Shows at 8 pm and 10 pm  http://kitano.com/ $15 cover, $15 minimum drink and food per person, per set  NEW CD

MY DANCE  is a collection of Judi Silvano’s original songs, each with a story of its own, with veteran pianist Michael Abene. These are collaborative arrangements between two creative improvisers at the top of their game. Some tunes have lyrics while others leave the story to the listener’s imagination. --Please visit www.judisilvano.com for Events Calendar, Reviews, Pix, Videos, Paintings. --Please LIKE my band page on Facebook “Judi Silvano”  (page with Green Jacket)  --Greeting Cards (blank inside) of my paintings on www.Etsy.com/shop/JudiSilvanoArtnCards --And to see a Video with my paintings: visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehNSgG9ei7A

Judi Silvano “My Dance” (JSL Records 010) Street Date January 6, 2015  Judi Silvano –vocals, Michael Abene-piano   Track listing: 1. Dust 3:51 2. Make It A Classic* 3:26 3. It’s So Amazing* 5:55 4. My Dance 2:39 5. Samba 33 4:33 6. Bougainvillea* 4:40 7. F Minor 4:05 8. Kokopelli’s Dance 5:04 9. Calypso 3:02 10. Our World* 5:30 11. Echo Cardio 4:42 Length: 48:13:64 All compositions and lyrics* are originals by Judi Silvano. MY DANCE  is a collection of Judi Silvano’s original songs, each with a story of its own. Conceived from Judi’s experiences of life and love, some tunes have lyrics while others leave the story to the listener’s imagination. These are collaborative arrangements between two creative improvisers at the top of their game. Judi Silvano has toured and recorded with artists including Kenny Werner, Joe Lovano, Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette, Steve Swallow, Tim Hagans, Bill Frisell, Paul Motian, Mal Waldron, Larry Goldings, Vic Juris, Victor Lewis, Rufus Reid, Dick Oatts, Ingrid Jensen, Janice Friedman, Allison Miller, George Garzone, Michael Formanek, Gerry Hemingway and Newman Taylor Baker. She has penned over 40 songs and chamber music compositions which reflect her broad imagination. Ms. Silvano sings from the heart! Her lucid virtuosity and increasingly mature lyric interpretation engages the listener in any setting from duo to large ensemble. She has sung in ensembles conducted by Gunther Schuller, Robert Shaw, Manny Albam, Byron Olson and Justin DiCioccio among others and Lori Dobbins composed “Sketches For Silvano” for her. Silvano also plays flute/alto flute and paints in Oil, Watercolor, Pastel and Encaustic paints. This is her 11th recording as a leader. Michael Abene’s bio reads like the history of 20th century American music while he continues bringing his enormous contributions into the 21st century as Arranger, Conductor and Pianist. His youthful post for the Maynard Ferguson Jazz Orchestra at the age of 18 as Pianist and Arranger catapulted him into the world of large ensembles where he continues to excel to this day. Michael has worked with such artists as: Liza Minnelli, Patti Austin, Randy Brecker, Maceo Parker, Eddie Daniels, Tom Harrell, Paquito D’Rivera, Dianne Reeves, Kurt Elling, Judi Silvano, Fay Claasson, New York Voices and Joe Lovano, with whom he collaborated on the Grammy nominated CD “Symphonica” and released on Blue Note Records. Mr. Abene has been Musical Director and Arranger of Cologne, Germany’s world-reknown WDR Big Band for the past 10 years, the Associate Music Director of the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop, Associate Professor of Jazz Composition at Manhattan School of Music in New York City and is presently Professor of Ensemble Conducting at KUG Jazz Institute in Graz, Austria. Mr. Abene is also an accomplished and swinging pianist as is evidenced on this recording!

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Edward Simon Notes + video

I wish to share some exciting events coming up in March. New York performances celebrating the release of Venezuelan Suite. The Jazz Fellowship Award of the American Pianist Association.

Ensemble Venezuela I'm thrilled that next month I'll be performing with Ensemble Venezuela at Jazz Standard and Bailey Hall. I will be joined by Adam Cruz, Roberto Koch, John Ellis, Elena Pinderhughes, Edmar Castaneda, Luisito Quintero and Leonardo Granados. Join us in celebrating the release of Venezuelan Suite, selected among Best Latin Releases of 2014 - New York City Record. March 10-11 @ 7:30 & 9:30 PM Jazz Standard, 27th Street, New York, NY March 14th @ 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 10 @ 7:30 PM Broward College, Davie, FL Buy tickets     Edward Simon among final jurors of the Jazz Fellowship Awards of the APA  I will join distinguished colleagues to serve on the jury of the Jazz Fellowship Awards of the American Pianists Association. The winner will be named the Cole Porter Fellow in Jazz of the American Pianists Association and receive a prize worth over $100,000- the largest in the world for a young American jazz pianist. Finals will be March 28, 2015 at 7:30 PM at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, and will feature the finalists with Dianne Reeves, the Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, and webcast host Christian McBride. NBC news anchor Lester Holt is the Honorary Chair.The live webcast can be viewed atwww.americanpianists.org beginning at 7:30 PM EDT.

¡¡Viva The Latin Jazz!!

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Steve Cromity CD Release for "All My Tomorrows" @ the MILK RIVER CAFE Sun., Mar. 22nd

Steve Cromity CD Release for "All My Tomorrows" @ the MILK RIVER CAFE Sunday, March 22nd featuring Steve Cromity-vocals Marcus Persiani-piano Eric Lemon-bass Dwayne "Coke" Broadnax-drums Eric Wyatt-tenor sax Kenyatta Beasley-trumpet Patience Higgins-reeds and flute MILK RIVER CAFÉ  3/22   960 Atlantic Ave. Between Washington and Grand Ave. 3 blocks from Barclays Center Brooklyn NY www.milkriverrestaurant.com

STEVE CROMITY “ALL MY TOMORROWS” Label: CROMCAKE RECORDS Artist Website: www.stevecromity.com Release Date: MARCH 3, 2015 UP Code: 040232190667 Track listing, track times  1. Old Devil Moon 5:08  2. When Lights Are Low 3:33  3. All My Tomorrows 5:29  4. Sugar 4:16  5. My Little Boat 3:34 6. Where Do You Start 6:23  7. Jeannine 3:42  8. How Little We Know 3:08  9. I Was Telling Her 5:30  10. Without A Song 3:40 Musicians:  Steve Cromity –vocals, Patience Higgins-reeds & flute, Kenyatta Beasley-trumpet, Eric Wyatt-tenor sax Marcus Persiani-piano & music director Eric Lemon-bass, Darryl Green-drums  Producer: Rob Crocker Executive Producer: Steve Cromity Sound Engineer: Michael Brorby Mixed and recorded at: Acoustic Sound Recording, 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn Recorded on: June, 17, 18 2014 Sound Engineer: Michael Brorby  This is my second CD, it’s a recording of some of my favorite songs. They include a variety of standards, most of them firmly established in the jazz genre. My choice of the upbeat tunes was based on their natural swinging rhythm, and I love to swing. I chose the ballads because I can feel the lyrics composed by the song writers. I consider them poignant and touching.  Then there are two other selections, one a really beautiful Bossa (“My Little Boat”), which is just so romantic, and the other (“How little We Know”), gives some important insight into the nature of human relations. I’m proud to say that this music we call jazz is a passion for me, as I know it is for many others.  I believe this CD upholds the best tradition of the music, by way of a quality production. Certainly, my band gave me all the support I needed and I was blessed to have had some of the baddest cats with me on the NYC scene today. I was particularly honored to have special guests Patience Higgins, Kenyetta Beasley, and Eric Wyatt (my nephew) commanding the horn section on the date. Their addition to my regular world-class rhythm section of Marcus Persiani, Eric Lemon, and Darrell Green made the session a joy. In addition, Michael Broby’s recording studio ensured that the sound was done right. Finally, the orchestration of our studio sessions and much of the success of this project was due to Rob Crocker, radio personality on WBGO-FM. Enjoy!  Available From: www.stevecromity.wordpress.com

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Going into spring these are some of the Jazz Festivals that will give joy to various European locations

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The Samba Jazz rejoices in Cincinnati and beyond the beat of Phil DeGreg & Brasilia

The emotions it conveys Phil DeGreg & Brasilia is indescribable, this quintet is established at the University of Cincinnati where educators are almost all the same and is one of the current examples of how large or small every corner of the world is present the Latin Jazz , but more importantly executed by his own people.

Quintet joined them guitarist Bruno Mangueira, come from Rio de Janeiro, who upon hearing the proposal DeGreg Phil and his group did not hesitate to accept the invitation and even composed a song for the CD "Brazilian People" called 'Ano Novo' .

Phil DeGreg & Brasilia was born at the University of Cincinnati to light up with joy and good music to all these sectors and beyond. DeGreg (piano), Kim Pensyl (trumpet, flugelhorn), Rusty Burge (vibraphone), Aaron Jacobs (low)
  and John Taylor (drums and percussion).

The selection of the pieces in "Brazilian People" was, besides very well acted, very successful. Compositions of Hermeto Pascoal, Marcos Silva, Joao Donato, Edu Lobo and the legendary Antonio Carlos "Tom" Jobim, besides the contribution of De Greg Burge and Mangueira, make this CD a musical rainbow.

The Latin Jazz has become a musical phenomenon of our times and of course presentations and productions as performing Phil DeGreg & Brasilia give even more luster to our musical genre.

The video you see below evokes the etiquette of Phil DeGreg & Brasilia in the execution of "Triste" (T. Jobim) which is the last row of the CD "Brazilian People".

¡¡Viva The Latin Jazz!!



Notes on Phil DeGreg:

Phil DeGreg began playing the piano in his childhood and now performs as a jazz pianist internationally. His earliest jazz influences were Bud Powell and Bill Evans, but he is accomplished and comfortable in a wide range of jazz styles, ranging from mainstream to bebop to Brazilian jazz. His versatility has led to professional performances with dozens of internationally recognized jazz artists, as well as leading and recording with his own groups. Phil DeGreg has released eleven recordings as a leader and has been recorded as a sideman on many other jazz projects. He is also featured with J.J. Johnson on the video "J.J. Johnson Live in Concert." His most recent recorded project called "Melodious Monk" done in conjunction with trumpeter Kim Pensyl features the music of Thelonius Monk in duo and trio settings without drums. A review in All About Jazz writes: "…he exhibits an excellent understanding of the complex compositions, and the stride tradition from which Monk sprang…they succeed because they have an undeniable affection for Monk, and their performance is top-notch….Phil DeGreg's masterful piano interprets Monk brilliantly and Kim Pensyl's trumpet is the perfect complement".

A native of Cincinnati, Phil completed a degree in psychology from Yale University before becoming a professional musician. After three years working and studying music in Kansas City, he finished a masters degree at University of North Texas, and subsequently toured the world for a year with Woody Herman's Thundering Herd. Later he was the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts grants. He was named one of the 10 finalists in Jazziz Magazine's 1995 "Keyboardists on Fire" competition, and was a 1996 finalist in the Great American Jazz Piano Competition. For 16 years, he served as the house pianist at Cincinnati's famous Blue Wisp Jazz Club, accompanying visiting artists on weekends. His jazz festival appearances include the North Sea, Pori, Monterey, Montreux, Brecon, Wigan, and Elkhart Jazz Festivals. Phil has performed in clubs and concerts throughout the United States, and in the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Brazil. In 2008 Phil was awarded a four month Fulbright Fellowship to lecture about jazz in Brazil.

Phil considers music to be a gift and is dedicated to sharing his love of jazz through teaching. He is currently Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, where he teaches jazz theory, arranging, piano, and ensembles. He has taught for the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops (since 1982), the UK Jazzwise Jazz Camps (since 1996) and has served on the faculty of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, the Miami Valley Summer Jazz Workshops, and the Jim Widner Jazz Camps. He has appeared as a visiting artist/clinician at colleges and high schools throughout the U.S., Europe, Central and South America. Phil has presented lecture/demonstrations to the International Association of Jazz Educators, the National Group Piano Teachers Association, the Ohio Music Educator's Association, the Ohio Music Teachers Association, and the Music Teachers National Association, and has published articles for Jazz Player Magazine. In 1995 he published "Jazz Keyboard Harmony," a chord voicing method written for non-pianists and beginning jazz pianists, which is now used in private teaching and at universities throughout the world.

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On Tuesday 17 Carnival in San Francisco, CA...gozalo!

Faye Patton Camden ‘mini-tour’… ‘Gilgalive’ 11th March

Faye Patton Camden ‘mini-tour’… ‘Gilgalive’ 11th March by fayepatton

Just a quick bulletin - I am really excited to be appearing at Gilgalive @ Camden's sumptuous Gilgamesh club on March 11th.  I have dates at the Green Note on March 22nd and April 19th, so am going to be glad to warm up and gather a cool Camden crowd around me! Come on down - it's free entry and if you haven't visited Gilgamesh yet, it's a beautiful venue and vibe.

GILGAMESH LIVE! is a regular Wednesday night showcase of some of the most talented acoustic musicians in the UK. Hosted by Rachel Rose in the Gilgamesh Lounge.

Gilgamesh, The Stables Market, Camden Market, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 

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Cellar Live launches in the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg, on March 20, 2015, "Dialectics" Curtis Nowosad

"The good son returns home", is the case of Curtis Nowosad based in New York City, but who is a native of Winnipeg, Canada, and now returns to his hometown to celebrate with his people and his label Cellar Live launch of "Dialectics".

Here are some considerations Nowosad own:
Like most generic labels, “straight-ahead jazz” is a bit mystifying.

According to one definition, “straight-ahead” emerged as a generic label to differentiate mainstream improvised Black American Music from “fusion”, “Avant-garde” and other equally unwieldy subgenres. “Straight-ahead” was jazz that preserved conventional forms like chorus-by-chorus chord changes and was supposedly what the mainstream returned to in the 80s after benighted forays into electric experimentation and other digressions; it was the path forward.

But Jazz History isn’t a through-line or a single prevailing sensibility plus tangents, nor is it a series of decade evolutionary stages. Jazz is communities of artists with differing but related sensibilities from which streams of influence emanate and move through time concurrently. The throughline is an illusion just as most labels and genre designations are, too.

As a preview here offer you the video of the live recording of Speak no Evil (Wayne Shorter) which is the part that opens the Album "Dialectics". The musicians: Curtis Nowosad (drums); Jimmy Greene (Tenor & Soprano Sax); Derrick Gardner (trumpet); Steve Kirby (accoustic bass) and Will Bonness (piano):

Notes on Curtis Nowosad:

New York-based drummer, composer, and bandleader, Curtis Nowosad, has developed a reputation as a highly-skilled, versatile, and forward-thinking musician. A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Curtis became recognized as one of the faces of the new generation of jazz players in Canada, and he has performed with such world-class jazz musicians as Philip Harper, Donny McCaslin, Stefon Harris, Miguel Zenón, Jack Wilkins, George Colligan, Dave Douglas, and Steve Wilson. He has performed with two NEA Jazz Masters, Candido Camero and Jimmy Owens, and recently recorded with a third, pianist Kenny Barron.

His sophomore album, Dialectics, will be released in March 2015 on Vancouver-based Cellar Live Records, and features Jimmy Greene on tenor saxophone, Derrick Gardner on trumpet, Steve Kirby on bass, and Will Bonness on piano. It was recently named one of “Fourteen jazz CDs to look forward to in early 2015” by Peter Hum at the Ottawa Citizen. His debut album, The Skeptic & the Cynic, released in late 2012, spent two weeks at #1 on the !earshot Canadian Jazz Charts. The album showcases Curtis’ arrangements of contemporary pop material such as Bob Marley and Michael Jackson, along with his quintet and special guest and two-time Grammy nominee Taylor Eigsti on piano.

Curtis has performed on many high-profile stages, including New York jazz clubs Smalls, Smoke, and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, as well as Edmonton’s Yardbird Suite, Vancouver’s Cellar Jazz Club, Toronto’s The Rex Hotel, and several Canadian Jazz Festivals, including the Ottawa Jazz Festival and the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.

A recipient of several awards and scholarships, Curtis recently performed at the Bimhuis in Amsterdam, as a winner of the Keep an Eye Jazz Award. He has twice been selected to participate in the Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead residency at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and in 2012, he attended the Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music at the Banff Centre. He is currently a graduate student and Fellow of the Jazz Institute at Manhattan School of Music, where he is a student of John Riley, and performs with the multi-Grammy nominated MSM Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Bobby Sanabria; he holds a Bachelor of Jazz Studies from the University of Manitoba, where he mentored with master drummers Terreon Gully and Quincy Davis.

Curtis can be heard on several other recordings, including Erin Propp’s WCMA-winning/JUNO-nominated Courage, My Love, Alfa’s Harmattan, Neil Watson’s Move!, Oshima’s The Age of Shapes, The Lytics’ They Told Me, and Keith Price’s Gaia/Goya, and Breakfast of Champions, as well as Farewell 274: Winnipeg’s Jazz Community Celebrates Aqua Books, a live compilation album that he produced.

He is also active as an educator and clinician, working with private students, high school bands, and jazz camps, as well as teaching for two years in the University of Manitoba’s Bridge program, which provides music education to inner city students, many of whom are new Canadians. He previously hosted his own radio show on 101.5 UMFM called Tomorrow Is the Question! He has also curated several jazz and world music series at Aqua Books in Win
nipeg.

His articles have been published in dig! Magazine and he recently penned a pair of articles forDrums Etc. Magazine, “Getting Ready: A Guide To Prepare For College Auditions,” and “DIY: Self-Releasing An Album.”

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MSM | The Seventh Annual CHARLES MINGUS High School Competition and Festival

Ray Barretto Latin Jazz...Gozalo!

KARL LATHAM-RYAN CARNIAUX-MARK EGAN "CONSTELLATIONS" THE BJÖRK PROJECT

"Constellations" Featuring KARL LATHAM - DRUMS RYAN CARNIAUX - TRUMPET MARK EGAN - BASS special guest NICK ROLFE – KEYBOARD Listen on Soundcloud   The Making of Karl Latham Ryan Carniaux Mark Egan "Constellations" For Press and Booking Information: info@desiredconstellations.net

Constellations is the debut recording from Karl Latham - Ryan Carniaux - Mark Egan with special guest Nick Rolfe featuring their creative interpretations of the music from Icelandic pop star Björk. On this 74+ min. highly adventurous improvisational outing the group draws from a wide palette of influences ranging from Miles Davis Live-Evil to open ended impressionistic variations. Karl Latham has performed with artists including Don Braden, Joel Frahm, Andy Snitzer, Claudio Roditi, Clark Terry, Joe Lovano, Michal Urbaniak, Johnny Winter and Unit 1 with John Hart and Mark Egan. Mark Egan is one of the most well known contemporary bassists know for his work with the Pat Metheny Group, Gil Evans, Elements, Sting, Joan Osborn, John McLaughlin and Marc Cohen, among others. Ryan Carniaux has performed with Dave Liebman, Jerry Bergonzi, Wolfgang Lackerschmid, Mark Murphy  and Benny Golson. Nick Rolfe has appeared with Slide Hampton, Roy Hargrove Lizz Wright, India Arie and Nona Hendryx.   Double Moon Records Catalog Number - B00MCNMHK Release Date January 30, 2015 Available at: Amazon and iTunes Visit Double Moon Records Distribution: USA/CAN: Allegro Japan: King France: Socadisc UK: Proper Note Benelux: New Arts Int. - Spain: Distrijazz Challenge Records International: CHR 71140

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