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Rhythm Of The Soul
Dave Weckl (born January 8, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American jazz fusion drummer and the leader of the Dave Weckl Band. He was inducted into the ''Modern Drummer'' Hall of Fame in 2000. Biography Weckl started playing his first set of drums at age 8 in his spare room along to records. He later played in the living room, sometimes with his father on piano. Weckl studied at the University of Bridgeport. Starting out on the New York fusion scene in the early 1980s, Weckl soon began working with artists such as Paul Simon, George Benson, Michel Camilo, Robert Plant, and Anthony Jackson. He was with the Chick Corea Elektric Band from 1985 to 1991. During this time he performed on many albums and also appeared with Corea's Akoustic Band. He said he "augmented his work with Corea by continuing his session work and appearing often with the GRP All-Star Big Band". Weckl has released a series of instructional videotapes. His first recording as leader was in 1990 – '' Mast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jazz Fusion
Jazz fusion (also known as fusion and progressive jazz) is a music genre that developed in the late 1960s when musicians combined jazz harmony and jazz improvisation, improvisation with rock music, funk, and rhythm and blues. Electric guitars, amplifiers, and keyboards that were popular in rock and roll started to be used by jazz musicians, particularly those who had grown up listening to rock and roll. Jazz fusion arrangements vary in complexity. Some employ groove-based vamps fixed to a single key or a single chord with a simple, repeated melody. Others use elaborate chord progressions, unconventional time signatures, or melodies with counter-melodies. These arrangements, whether simple or complex, typically include improvised sections that can vary in length, much like in other forms of jazz. As with jazz, jazz fusion can employ brass and woodwind instruments such as trumpet and saxophone, but other instruments often substitute for these. A jazz fusion band is less likely to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Master Plan (album)
''Master Plan'' is a 1990 studio album by drummer Dave Weckl. Track listing # "Tower of Inspiration" - 3:59 # "Here and There" - 6:08 # "Festival de Ritmo" - 4:52 # "In Common" - 5:55 # "Garden Wall" - 4:32 # "Auratune" - 4:47 # " Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" - 5:01 # "Master Plan" - 8:14 # "Island Magic" - 4:55 Personnel *Dave Weckl - Drums *Eric Marienthal (2-4) - Saxophone *Jay Oliver (1-6, 8, 9) - Keyboards, Piano *Chick Corea (5, 8, 9) - Synthesizer, Piano *Michael Brecker (5) - Tenor Saxophone *Steve Gadd (8) - Drums * Anthony Jackson (2-5, 8, 9) - Bass *Jerry Hey (1, 3) - Trumpet *Bill Reichenbach Jr. (1) - Trombone *Tom Kennedy (1, 7) - Bass *Ray Kennedy (7) - Piano *Peter Mayer (2, 4, 6) - Guitar * Scott Alspach (6) - Trumpet *Dave Grusin Robert David "Dave" Grusin (born June 26, 1934) is an American composer, arranger, producer, jazz pianist, and band leader. He has composed many scores for feature films and television, and has won numerous awards for his soundtr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T Lavitz
Terry "T" Lavitz (April 16, 1956 – October 7, 2010) was an American keyboardist, composer and Record producer, producer. He is best known for his work with the Dixie Dregs and Jazz Is Dead. Biography Born on April 16, 1956, Lavitz grew up in New Jersey. He started taking piano lessons at the age of seven and was offered a scholarship at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan where he studied keyboard and saxophone. After high school he attended University of Miami's School of Music. In his senior year at the UM he was asked to join the Dixie Dregs. He accepted the invitation and played his first show in January 1980. ''Dregs of the Earth'', released in 1980, was the first Dregs album he could be heard on. In 1981 he won the 'Best New Talent' category of Keyboard Magazine's Annual Readers Poll. The Dregs broke up in January 1983 and T Lavitz, Rod Morgenstein and Andy West went on tour with former Little Feat guitarist/singer Paul Barrere. ''Extended Play'', a five song EP, wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Minh Doky
Chris Minh Doky (born 7 February 1969) is a Vietnamese-Danish jazz bassist. He is the younger brother of jazz pianist Niels Lan Doky. He released his first album, ''Appreciation'', in 1989 four years after picking up the instrument. As a sideman, he has collaborated with Mike Stern, Michael Brecker, Trilok Gurtu, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and David Sanborn. His sound is often described as a blend of his native Scandinavian tradition with the feel of his adopted homeland, the United States.''Bass Player Magazine'', July 2006. His wife Tanja is a lady-in-waiting to Denmark's Crown Princess Mary. Discography * ''Appreciation'' (Storyville, 1989) * ''The Sequel'' (Storyville, 1990) * ''Letters'' (Storyville, 1991) * ''The Toronto Concert'' (Maracatu, 1992) with Niels Lan Doky, John Abercrombie, Adam Nussbaum Adam Nussbaum (born November 29, 1955) is an American jazz drummer. Early life Nussbaum was born in New York City on November 29, 1955. He grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Blues (GRP All-Star Big Band Album)
''All Blues'' is an album by the GRP All-Star Big Band that won the Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance in 1996. Track listing Personnel * Tom Scott – conductor, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone * Ernie Watts – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone * Eric Marienthal – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone * Nelson Rangell – flute, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone * Bob Mintzer – bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone * Randy Brecker – flugelhorn, trumpet * Arturo Sandoval – flugelhorn, trumpet * Chuck Findley – flugelhorn, trumpet * George Bohanon – trombone * John Patitucci – double bass, bass guitar * Dave Grusin – piano * Chick Corea – piano * Ramsey Lewis – piano * Russell Ferrante – Hammond organ, piano * B.B. King – guitar, vocals * Dave Weckl – drums * Dave Grusin, Larry Rosen – executive producers * Michael Abene – producer * Bernie Kirsh – engineer * Ted Jensen Ted Jensen (born Sep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Grusin Presents GRP All-Star Big Band Live!
''Dave Grusin Presents GRP All-Star Big Band Live!'' is a jazz album by the GRP All-Star Big Band. Track listing Personnel * Dave Grusin – piano * John Patitucci – bass * Dave Weckl – drums * Gary Burton – vibraphone * Tom Scott – conductor, soprano, tenor & baritone sax * Eric Marienthal – soprano & alto saxophones * Nelson Rangell – soprano & alto saxophones, flute * Bob Mintzer – soprano & tenor saxophones, bass clarinet * Ernie Watts – soprano & tenor saxophones * Arturo Sandoval –trumpet, flugelhorn * Chuck Findley – trumpet, flugelhorn * Randy Brecker – trumpet, flugelhorn * Byron Stripling – trumpet, flugelhorn * George Bohanon – trombone * Phillip Bent – flute * Eddie Daniels – clarinet * Russell Ferrante Yellowjackets is an American jazz fusion band founded in 1977 in Los Angeles, California. History In 1977, guitarist Robben Ford, for his first solo album, recruited keyboardist Russell Ferrante, electric bassist Jimmy Haslip and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GRP All-Star Big Band (album)
''GRP All-Star Big Band'' is a jazz album by the big band of the same name. The album was nominated for the Best Large Jazz Ensemble Recording at the 35th Annual Grammy Awards. The band was assembled in celebration for the tenth anniversary of GRP Records and featured the top musicians of the label. The album itself was recorded and mixed over a two day session and filmed for the accompanying video directed by Ed Libonati. Track listing Personnel * Dave Valentin – flute *Eddie Daniels – clarinet * Ernie Watts – flute, saxophones * Tom Scott – flute, saxophones * Nelson Rangell – flute, saxophones * Bob Mintzer – flute, bass clarinet, saxophones * Eric Marienthal – flute, saxophones * Arturo Sandoval – trumpet, flugelhorn * Sal Marquez – trumpet, flugelhorn * Randy Brecker – trumpet, flugelhorn * George Bohanon – trombone * Kenny Kirkland – piano * Russell Ferrante – piano * David Benoit – piano * Gary Burton – vibraphone * Lee Ritenour – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic Fingers (Chuck Loeb And Andy LaVerne Album)
''Magic Fingers'' is an album by guitarist Chuck Loeb and pianist Andy LaVerne recorded in 1989 and released on the DMP label. accessed March 16, 2017 Reception Ron Wynn of stated, "A good duet and an excellent recording".Track listing All compositions by Chuck Loeb except where noted. # "Book & Beads" – 4:55 # "Circadian Rhythm" (Andy LaVerne) – 4:57 # "" ( |
Andy LaVerne
Andy LaVerne (born December 4, 1947) is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator. Education and musical career Born in New York City, LaVerne studied at Juilliard School of Music, Berklee College, and the New England Conservatory, and took private lessons from jazz pianist Bill Evans. LaVerne has worked with Frank Sinatra, Stan Getz, Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, Lionel Hampton, Michael Brecker and Elvin Jones. A prolific recording artist, his projects as a leader number more than 50, including ''Intuition'', a duo with saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi (SteepleChase), and ''Epiphany'' (ClaveBop). Instruction LaVerne is a prominent jazz educator, having released a series of instructional videos, ''Guide to Modern Jazz Piano'', Vols. 1 &, 2, and ''Jazz Piano Standards'' (Homespun Tapes), featuring the Yamaha Disklavier, as well as the video, ''In Concert'' (Homespun Tapes), with guitarist John Abercrombie. He is the author of ''Handbook of Chord Substi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuck Loeb
Charles Samuel "Chuck" Loeb (December 7, 1955 – July 31, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist and a member of the groups Steps Ahead, Metro and Fourplay. Early years and education Loeb was born in Nyack, New York, near New York City. At a young age, he listened to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Cream, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. According to a 2005 ''JazzTimes'' article, the first song he learned on guitar was Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone", which he would later play at a guest appearance with Dylan. He discovered jazz when he was sixteen through the music of guitarists Wes Montgomery, George Benson, John McLaughlin, and Pat Martino. At that point, Loeb chose to become a musician and "never thought of doing anything else". He studied with local music teachers, then traveled to Philadelphia and became a student of jazz guitarist Dennis Sandole. In New York City, he learned from Jim Hall. For two years he attended Berklee College of Music in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerry Niewood
Gerry Niewood (April 6, 1943 – February 12, 2009), born Gerard Joseph Nevidosky, was an American jazz saxophonist and flutist who worked often with Chuck Mangione. Like Mangione, Niewood was born in Rochester, New York, and graduated from the Eastman School of Music. He worked with Mangione from 1968 to 1976 and shortly after led a band with Dave Samuels. He spent most of his career as a session musician. In the 1990s, he returned to playing with Mangione. He and band member Coleman Mellett died in the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 on February 12, 2009. Discography Principal * ''The Gerry Niewood Album'' (Sagoma/DGM, 1975) * ''Slow Hot Wind'' ( A&M, 1975) * ''Gerry Niewood and Timepiece'' (A&M\Horizon, 1977) * ''Share My Dream'' ( DMP, 1985) * ''Alone'' (Profile, 1988) * ''Facets'' (Native Language, 2004) As sideman With Walter Bishop Jr. *''Soul Village'' (Muse, 1977) With Chuck Mangione * ''Friends and Love'' (Mercury, 1970) * '' Together: A New Chuck Mangione Concert'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Connors
Bill Connors (born September 24, 1949) is an American jazz guitarist who was a member of Chick Corea's band Return to Forever. After leaving Return to Forever, he recorded three acoustic albums and then three electric albums as a leader/soloist."the complex and highly talented young guitarist, Bill Connors" (Nemko, ''Guitar Player'', 1974; "Bill Connors has been admired by aficionados and fellow players for his finely developed musical sense since he first broke on the national scene" (Santoro, ''Guitar Player'', 1985); "Bill Connors has always lived and played ahead of the times" (Messer, ''Guitar Player'', 2005); "Bill Connors was the 'cry of love' in fusion guitar" (Vernon Reid, ''100 Years of Jazz Guitar'', Columbia Records). Early years Connors was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1949 and began to play the guitar at the age of 14. After three years of extensive self-study of the rock and blues influences that were his first inspiration, he began to play gigs around th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
