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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
NEW CD: Count on Swingin' by Will Matthews; CD REVIEW: Erik Lawrence Reviews Lee Shaw Trio; Mark Taylor at The Stone in NYC; and more...
♪♫ NEW CD: Count on Swingin' (ARC-2109) by Will Matthews

Title: COUNT ON SWININ'
By Count Basie Orchestra Guitarist, Will Matthews
on Artists Recording Collective (ARC-2109)
Featuring:
Mel Rhyne - B3 Organ
Bobby Watson - Alto Saxophone
Kenny Phelps - Drums
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SPECIAL NOTICE: WILL MATTHEWS KANSAS CITY CD RELEASE EVENT IS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 17, 2009 AT THE AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM IN THE BLUE ROOM ON 18TH & VINE... GoTo http://AmericanJazzMuseum.org

Recorded: Aug.6-7, 2008 @ Gary Mielke Studio, Indianapolis, IN
Engineer: Gary Mielke

Additional Recording March 2009 @ LWMC Studio, Lenexa, KS
Engineer: Luther Wilson
Mixed by: Luther Wilson

Mastered by: Danny Leake

Photography for Will Matthews by James Ward, James Ward Photography 
Photography for Mel Rhyne by Clifford Ratliff
Photography for Bobby Watson by Lafiya Watson, Fotogirl.net

Art Direction and Cover Design by Chris Burnett, BurnettPublishing.com

Liner Notes by Dr. Wayne Goins, Director of Jazz Studies, Kansas State University

Will Matthews endorses D'Angelico guitars and D'Addario strings.
Bobby Watson is a Yamaha Saxophone Artist, plays Vandoren products and appears courtesy of Palmetto Records.

TRACK LISTING

1. Count On Swingin' - Will Matthews
2. Corner Pocket - Freddie Green
3. Can't Help It - Stevie Wonder
4. Mikayla's Song - Will Matthews
5. The Grease - Will Matthews
6. Where There's A Will ... - Will Matthews
7. Soul Changes - Mel Rhyne
8. Milestones (old) - Miles Davis
9. Up And At It - Will Matthews

Copyright: Will Matthews, Wee Bop Publishing


ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES

MEL RHYNE - B3 ORGAN

Born in Indianapolis, Mel Rhyne (a largely self-taught pianist) was an important part of the city's jazz scene. He played with the then-unknown Roland Kirk during 1955-1956, and soon switched to organ. He also had opportunities to back a series of blues (including T-Bone Walker and B.B. King) and R&B artists. Afterwards, he gained fame as the organist in Wes Montgomery's Riverside sessions from 1959-1964. He remained obscure but active for the next two decades, but began recording and performing again in the 1990s. He continues to record and perform across the country today.


BOBBY WATSON - ALTO SAXOPHONE

Bobby Watson (born Lawrence, Kansas, August 23, 1953) is an American post-bop jazz alto saxophonist, composer, producer, and educator.  Watson grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended the University of Miami [1]along with fellow students Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius and Bruce Hornsby. The school has a distinguished and well-respected jazz program. After graduating in 1975, he moved to New York City and joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. The Jazz Messengers, sometimes referred to as the "University of Blakey," served as the ultimate "postgraduate school" for ambitious young players. He performed with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers from 1977 to 1981, eventually becoming the musical director for the group. He also founded the 29th Street Saxophone Quartet with alto saxophonist Ed Jackson, tenor saxophonist Rich Rothenberg, and baritone saxophonist Jim Hartog.


KENNY PHELPS - DRUMS

Born in Indiana in a Christian environment Kenny was taught that music should give life, and provide a sense of direction and purpose.  That’s what comes across in the music he plays.  Nurtured under the watchful eye of many successful individuals, he began to develop a sound and style all his own.  As he toured, and played sessions; he learned to let the music speak and release a message of inspiration to all those who hear him.  With over 19yrs experience on the local and national music scenes, Kenny developed a unique and valuable perspective on music.  Playing and recording with musical giants such as BeBe & CeCe Winan, Walter Hawkins, El Debarge, Pharaz Whitted, Roy Merriweather, Sly Hampton and George Duke just to name a few, which has launched him into a respectful spot light in the music industry.


WILL MATTHEWS - GUITAR, LEADER

Kansas City native Will Matthews is the guitarist for the world famous Count Basie Orchestra. Since joining the group, Matthews has performed on numerous tours and studio sessions with the group, including two Grammy-winning recordings.  Matthews has also had the opportunity to play one-nighters with a variety of artists coming through Kansas City such as Charles Earland, Freda Payne, Arthur Prysock, Jimmy Witherspoon, Carmen Bradford, Kevin Mahogany and Bobby Watson. Matthews played guitar and banjo for the Opera entitled "Treminisha" with music written by Scott Joplin. The D'Angelico NYL-2 violin color In 1996 Matthews joined the world-famous Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of trombonist Grover Mitchell to fill the coveted chair of the late Freddie Green who was the guitarist in the group for over fifty years. Since joining the group Matthews has played on numerous recordings and two "Grammy Winning" recordings with the group. He has performed at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, Thailand and for President William J.Clinton's second Inaugural in 1997.  During his tenure with the band Matthews has performed with a who's who of artists such as Joe Williams,Frank Foster, Benny Carter, Milt Jackson, George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Nancy Wilson, Patti Austin, Marlena Shaw, Carmen Bradford, Tony Bennett, Dianne Reeves, Jimmy Cobb, Hank Jones and most recently, Nnenna Freelon.
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OFFICIAL WEBSITES:


Will Matthews
http://WillMatthews.com

SPECIAL NOTICE: WILL MATTHEWS KANSAS CITY CD RELEASE EVENT IS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 17, 2009 AT THE AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM IN THE BLUE ROOM ON 18TH & VINE... GoTo
http://AmericanJazzMuseum.org
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♪♫ CD REVIEW: Erik Lawrence Reviews Lee Shaw Trio


Live in Graz

LEE SHAW TRIO: Live in Graz cd
 & dvdLEE SHAW - Lee Shaw Trio - Live in Graz - CD/DVD (ARC-2062) www.artistsrecordingcollective.info

Cohoes jazz pianist Lee Shaw has been a treasure to these upstate parts for several decades. Coincidentally, the day this CD/DVD set showed up I was listening to a recording of Shaw and her late husband and drummer Stan Shaw in a sextet setting from the late ’70s at New York’s famed Half Note that features the teenage future trumpet star Jon Faddis. Then I popped in this CD and within the first few songs I had enough material for a review.

The interplay between Shaw, bassist Rich Syracuse, and drummer Jeff “Siege” Siegel outweighs their virtuosic solos, which are always in context, always melodic and swinging. This is the true art of the jazz trio. Shaw’s compositions compliment the trio, which repays the favor without ever losing touch with the context of the songs.

The DVD is the real treasure here. There are three songs from this 2007 tour of Europe, all of which are stunning. There is also some home and road video from Syracuse’s cell phone, as well as a slideshow featuring greats of jazz who became admirers of Shaw. Watch the interviews with Shaw and with the trio. The trio speaks the way the members play, with respect and insight. They talk about “listening, forgiving, and learning,” not chords and charts. Shaw tells her own incredible story eloquently and clearly, just as she always has and continues to do at the piano.
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Latest Release:
 
LEE SHAW - Lee Shaw Trio-Blossom- AUDIO CD (ARC-2086) is a CD project released on Artists Recording Collective
 
LISTEN FOR FREE
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♪♫ Mark Taylor at The Stone in NYC


SPECIAL SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT FROM
Mark Taylor 

 
Who: Mark Taylor, Mark Taylor Quartet
When: Fri Jul 10 2009 @ 10:00 PM
Where: The Stone, New York, NY
Mark Taylor - french horn
Brad Jones - bass, Chris Dingman - vibes, Damion Reid - drums

LISTEN FOR FREE

PRESS QUOTES

"Mark Taylor is a virtuoso instrumentalist...there is no one dealing with the french horn or the music the way he is."  — Max Roach
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"Taylor plays French horn boldly and lyrically..." — Bob Blumenthal, Atlantic Monthly


 
THE STONE
is located at
the corner of
avenue C and 2nd street

MUSIC
tuesday thru sunday
8 and 10pm
closed on mondays

ADMISSION
$10 per set
unless otherwise noted
students 13 to 19
admitted half price
children 12 and under free
there are no
advance ticket sales
all admissions are at the door
prior to each performance
piano courtesy of yamaha
the stone is a project of hips road
support freedom of expression by supporting the stone

♪♫ UPCOMING AND RECENT RELEASES

New and recent releases include: "Blossom" by Lee Shaw Trio; "While You Were Out" by Stan Kessler (Sons of Brasil); "Initiation" by Sumi Tonooka featuring Erica Lindsay; "Count on Swingin'" by Will Matthews (Count Basie Orchestra guitarist); "Trading Post" by Michael Jefry Stevens (Southern Excursion Quartet); "Bill's Waltz" by Gene Perla featuring Elvin Jones and Don Alias; a duo CD by Michael Jefry Stevens with Dom Minasi; among several others...

LISTEN WHILE YOU SURF THE WEB >>>
http://ArtistsRecordingCol..lective.info

NEW - YOUTUBE CHANNEL:
Subscribe and Friend Invite Artists Recording Collective

http://youtube.com/ARCmusi..clabel

PRESS INQUIRIES and CONTACT

♪♫ Artist Interviews via telephone and email are welcome
♪♫ Jazz Radio Programmer requests for CDs are welcome
♪♫ Music Licensing Inquiries are welcome

Please use the contact form at http://ArtistsRecordingCol..lective.info to initiate your request or inquiry.

ARTIST & LABEL INQUIRIES

Interested in joining us? Please see our Featured FAQ for Artist and Label Submission Guidelines at: http://artistsrecordingcol..lective.info/FAQ/ARC-SUBMI..SSIONS-POLICY.pdf
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Honoring the past, present and future of music...™
RECENTLY FEATURED IN "DOWN BEAT" MAGAZINE ARTICLE (March 2009)
Official Logo Designs by
Paul Tsang
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About

ARTISTS RECORDING COLLECTIVE (ARC) is an internationally recognized brand and professional recording label that emphasizes promoting and facilitating the distribution and utilization of the works created by our members.
ARC is a music label for our times...

Feature articles and reviews published in major print publications like: Downbeat(US), JazzTimes(US), JazzWize(UK), Jazz Improv NY(US), and more...

Feature articles and reviews in leading music portals and digital publications like: All About Jazz New York(US), JazzReview, eJazz News, and more...

ARC serves artists-producers and boutique record labels who require a dynamic and multi-dimensional platform to present their works and services in an environment that is not under compulsion or creative restraint.

No drama, no egos, no bad trips - just one collective and positive mission of sharing great music with the world.

ARC ROSTER: Member Artists and Labels

Current roster includes ...

CHRIS BURNETT - BurnettMusic.com
ERICA LINDSAY - Moment of Conception Publishing
SUMI TONOOKA - SuToBa Music
BILL CALDWELL - Bill Caldwell Music
GENE PERLA - PM Records
GEORGE KAHN - Playing Records
JEFF “Siege” SIEGEL - Siege Music
JIM MAIR - JMP
KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA
KANSAS CITY YOUTH JAZZ
LEE SHAW - LuvLee Records
LEON BRADY
MARK TAYLOR - Mark Taylor Music
MICHAEL JEFRY STEVENS - various projects
PHIL KELLY - Phil Kelly Music
RICHIE PRATT - Grandmaster Records
STAN KESSLER - various projects - Standing Bear Music
TONI GATES - Toni Gates Productions
TRACE ELEMENTS - Moment of Conception Publishing
WILL MATTHEWS - Wee Bop Music
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CONTACT: Press and media inquires should be made through our official website at the link provided. See information about our featured FAQ for Artist and Label Submission Guidelines below...

OFFICIAL WEB PORTAL: http://www.ArtistsRecordingCollecti..ve.info 
Thursday, June 18, 2009 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
GRAMMY NOMINEE: Phil Kelly joins ARC; BASIE BAND GUITARIST: with Wes Montgomery's organist and Bobby Watson; MJS new website, and more...

1. GRAMMY NOMINEE: Phil Kelly joins ARC


Main photographs by Daniel Sheehan used by Artists Recording Collective with permission.
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PHIL KELLY BIOGRAPHY
 
In addition to more than 40 years as a composer / arranger for film, TV, and other media applications, he has written for bands like Bill Watrous' NY Wildlife Refuge, the Old Tonight show band , Doc Severinsen, Si Zentner, as well as functioning as arranger/ conductor / drummer for vocalists Buddy Greco, Julius LaRosa, Frank D'Rone, Sylvia Syms, John Gary, Jenny Smith, and Al 'TNT' Braggs among others..
 
Early on in his career, he also logged several years as a jazz drummer with artists such as Terry Gibbs ,Red Garland, and Denny Zeitlin as well as years of work as a studio and recording drummer. In addition to his film and TV writing, He has written music for over 500 national commercials , ESPN, ABC Sports , NFL Films, and industrial films and shows for Cadillac, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, American Airlines and Zales Jewelers.
 
He also was the primary arranger for the Fort Worth (TX) Symphony Pops series for more than 25 years,and has been commissioned to provide custom pop symphonic scores for Doc Severinsen and Peter Nero. He has had arrangements played by the Houston , Dallas, Detroit, Cincinnati, and North Carolina Symphony orchestras.
 
Now semi-retired and residing in Bellingham WA, He still writes jazz and pop orchestra arrangements for publication and on commision, and is beginning an auxiliary career in the educational field as a clinician in film scoring and music for the media at various colleges around the USA , as well as a big band coach at the Bud Shank Centrum Jazz camp in Port Townsend WA. for the past two years.
 
 
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PHIL KELLY: My Museum   PHIL KELLY AND THE NW PREVAILING
 WINDS: Convergence zone
Artists Recording Collective (ARC)
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2. BASIE BAND GUITARIST: with Wes Montgomery's organist and Bobby Watson


Count Basie Orchestra Guitarist and ARC member, Will Matthews w/Organist Mel Rhyne from the original Wes Montgomery Trio featuring Bobby Watson and Indianapolis Percussionist Kenny Phelps
8:30p-12:30a
Age Limit: All Ages Tickets: $10.00

Born in Indianapolis, Mel Rhyne (a largely self-taught pianist) was an important part of the city's jazz scene. He played with the then-unknown Roland Kirk during 1955-1956, and soon switched to organ. He also had opportunities to back a series of blues (including T-Bone Walker and B.B. King) and R&B artists. Afterwards, he gained fame as the organist in Wes Montgomery's Riverside sessions from 1959-1964. He remained obscure but active for the next two decades, but began recording and performing again in the 1990s. He continues to record and perform across the country today.

Kansas City native Will Matthews is the guitarist for the world famous Count Basie Orchestra. Since joining the group, Matthews has performed on numerous tours and studio sessions with the group, including two Grammy-winning recordings.

To purchase tickets, visit or call the Box Office at the American Jazz Museum (816-474-6262), any Ticketmaster outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster charge by phone 1-800-745-3000.

Friday July 17th, 2009
8:30pm to 12:30am

In the
Blue Room
Admission is $10

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LISTEN FOR FREE:
http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1551821

GO TO ARTIST PAGE:
http://www.reverbnation.com/willmatthews
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3. MJS new website, and more...


ARTISTS RECORDING COLLECTIVE (ARC)
Honoring the past, present and future of music...™
http://ArtistsRecordingCollective.info
 
About
 
ARTISTS RECORDING COLLECTIVE (ARC) is an internationally recognized brand and professional recording label that emphasizes promoting and facilitating the distribution and utilization of the works created by our members.
ARC is a music label for our times...
 
Feature articles and reviews published in major print publications like: Downbeat(US), JazzTimes(US), JazzWize(UK), Jazz Improv NY(US), and more...
 
Feature articles and reviews in leading music portals and digital publications like: All About Jazz New York(US), JazzReview, eJazz News, and more...
 
ARC serves artists-producers and boutique record labels who require a dynamic and multi-dimensional platform to present their works and services in an environment that is not under compulsion or creative restraint.
 
No drama, no egos, no bad trips - just one collective and positive mission of sharing great music with the world.
 
ARC ROSTER: Member Artists and Labels
 
Current roster includes ...
 
CHRIS BURNETT - BurnettMusic.com
ERICA LINDSAY - Moment of Conception Publishing
SUMI TONOOKA - SuToBa Music
BILL CALDWELL - Bill Caldwell Music
GENE PERLA - PM Records
GEORGE KAHN - Playing Records
JEFF “Siege” SIEGEL - Siege Music
JIM MAIR - JMP
KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA
KANSAS CITY YOUTH JAZZ
LEE SHAW - LuvLee Records
LEON BRADY
MARK TAYLOR - Mark Taylor Music
MICHAEL JEFRY STEVENS - various projects
PHIL KELLY - Phil Kelly Music
RICHIE PRATT - Grandmaster Records
STAN KESSLER - various projects - Standing Bear Music
TONI GATES - Toni Gates Productions
TRACE ELEMENTS - Moment of Conception Publishing
WILL MATTHEWS - Wee Bop Music
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LISTEN WHILE YOU SURF THE WEB
 
NEW - YOUTUBE CHANNEL:
Subscribe and Friend Invite Artists Recording Collective
 
PRESS INQUIRIES and CONTACT
♪♫ Artist Interviews via telephone and email are welcome
♪♫ Jazz Radio Programmer requests for CDs are welcome
♪♫ Music Licensing Inquiries are welcome
Please use the contact form at http://ArtistsRecordingCollective.info to initiate your request or inquiry.
 
ARTIST & LABEL INQUIRIES
Interested in joining us? Please see our Featured FAQ for Artist and Label Submission Guidelines at: http://artistsrecordingcollective.info/FAQ/ARC-SUBMISSIONS-POLICY.pdf
 
 
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Honoring the past, present and future of music...™
AS FEATURED IN "DOWNBEAT" MAGAZINE ARTICLE (March 2009)
Official Logo Designs by Paul Tsang

VIST: http://ArtistsRecordingCollective.info
Sunday, June 14, 2009 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
ARC LABEL: Launches Phase II; LEE SHAW: New CD and Tour; KCJO: 2009-10 Season; and more...

1. ARC LABEL: Launches Phase II
The Artists Recording Collective (ARC) is pleased to announce that we have launched our operation into our Phase II of our unique music brand and professional recording label business model.  Current ARC member artists and labels will receive a detailed welcome packet in a few weeks.  Procedures for artist and label inquiries for membership are outlined in our Featured FAQ - see the .pdf at the link for our submissions policy and procedures.


ROFILE: About the Artists Recording Collective:

Founded on December 7, 2007, ARTISTS RECORDING COLLECTIVE (ARC) is an internationally recognized brand and professional recording label that emphasizes promoting and facilitating the distribution and utilization of the works created by our members.  ARC is a music label for our times...

Feature articles and reviews published in major print publications like: Downbeat(US), JazzTimes(US), JazzWize(UK), Jazz Improv NY(US), and more...

Feature articles and reviews in leading music portals and digital publications like: All About Jazz New York(US), JazzReview, eJazz News, and more...

ARC serves artists-producers and boutique record labels who require a dynamic and multi-dimensional platform to present their works and services in an environment that is not under compulsion or creative restraint.

No drama, no egos, no bad trips - just one collective and positive mission of sharing great music with the world.

ARC ROSTER: Member Artists and Labels

Current roster includes ...

CHRIS BURNETT - BurnettMusic.com
ERICA LINDSAY - Moment of Conception Publishing
SUMI TONOOKA - SuToBa Music
BILL CALDWELL - Bill Caldwell Music
GENE PERLA - PM Records
GEORGE KAHN - Playing Records
JEFF “Siege” SIEGEL - Siege Music
JIM MAIR - JMP
KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA
KANSAS CITY YOUTH JAZZ
LEE SHAW - LuvLee Records
LEON BRADY
MICHAEL JEFRY STEVENS - various projects
RICHIE PRATT - Grandmaster Records
STAN KESSLER - various projects - Standing Bear Music
TONI GATES - Toni Gates Productions
TRACE ELEMENTS - Moment of Conception Publishing
WILL MATTHEWS - Wee Bop Music
ARC PROMOTION-RELATED STATS...

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2. LEE SHAW: New CD and Tour

"Blossom" CD by Lee Shaw Trio - IN STORES SOON!


Click to play streaming music selections from LEE SHAW TRIO: BLOSSOM CD - Artists Recording Collective (ARC-2086):
http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1542454    |   In Stores Soon ...
 
Blossom - featuring R. Syracuse and J. Siegel - Lee Shaw
Fat's Blues - feat. R. Syracuse and J. Siegel - Lee Shaw
Algo Triste - feat. R. Syracuse and J. Siegel - Lee Shaw

LEE SHAW TRIO : European Tour June 2009 - PHOTOS BY DIANE REINER.





 
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3. KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA: 2009-10 Season; and more...

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PRESS INQUIRIES and CONTACT


♪♫ Artist Interviews via telephone and email are welcome
♪♫ Jazz Radio Programmer requests for CDs are welcome
♪♫ Music Licensing Inquiries are welcome

Please use the contact form at
http://ArtistsRecordingCollective.info to initiate your request or inquiry. 
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Honoring the past, present and future of music...™
AS FEATURED IN "DOWNBEAT" MAGAZINE ARTICLE (March 2009)
Official Logo Designs by
Paul Tsang
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ARTISTS RECORDING COLLECTIVE (ARC) is an internationally recognized brand that emphasizes promoting and facilitating the distribution and utilization of the works created by our members. ARC serves artists-producers and boutique record labels who require a dynamic and multi-dimensional platform to present their works and services in an environment that is not under compulsion or creative restraint. No drama, no egos, no bad trips - just one collective and positive mission of sharing great music with the world. Visit us online at:
http://ArtistsRecordingCollective.info
Thursday, May 28, 2009 

Category: Blogging

Greetings everyone,

Following are updates from the Artists Recording Collective.  Thanks for your interest.

SUMI TONOOKA: Concert Benefits AIDS Orphans; Film Score Completed with New York Premiere in June; Africa Tour in Fall 2009; TONI GATES: 2009 "One By One" Concert; SUMMER JAZZ CAMPS; and, more...

SUMI TONOOKA: Concert Benefits AIDS Orphans; Film Score Completed with New York Premiere in June; Africa Tour in Fall 2009

A Note of Hope 2009

On May 2, 2009, Covenant Mercies hosted its second biannual benefit concert, A Note of Hope, to the delight of a tremendous audience of loyal friends and music-lovers who came out in support of our cause.

Lending their time and considerable talents to A Note of Hope were (left to right in the picture above)
Sumi Tonooka on piano, Rosella Clemmons Washington on vocals, John Blake Jr. on violin, Gerald Veasley, on bass, Chris Farr on saxophone, and Donald Robinson on keyboards/synth. Also contributing (but not visible in the photo) was Harry “Butch” Reed on drums.

With the success of her ARC debut recording, "Long Ago Today" and the pending August 2009 release of her highly anticpated follow-up CD, "Initiation" featuring Erica Lindsay, Sumi Tonooka has simultaneously engaged several noteworthy projects over recent months.

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1. Concert Benefits AIDS Orphans and Africa Tour in Fall 2009

Sumi recently concluded a series of performances with fellow jazz greats John Blake, Jr., Gerald Veasley, and Rosella Clemmons Washington of extraordinary music in support of an exceptional cause.  Among other musical delights, the concerts featured John Blake's jazz arrangements of traditional Negro Spirituals.

All proceeds directly benefited Covenant Mercies, a charitable organization serving AIDS orphans in Uganda, Zambia, and Ethiopia.  This ensemble tours Africa from August 31 through September 19.

See:  http://www.covenantmercies.org/pages/index.php?pID=581

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2. Film Score Completed with New York Premiere in June

Sumi recently finished scoring the music for "Mrs. Goundo’s Daughter", a film by Barbara Attie and Janet Goldwater.  The Film Society of Lincoln Center (www.filmlinc.com) hosts the NEW YORK PREMIERE June 12–25, 2009.


Series: Human Rights Watch International Film Festival [2009]

MRS. GOUNDO’S DAUGHTER
Barbara Attie and Janet Goldwater, US/Mali, 2009, 68m
In English and Bambara and French with English subtitles

Film Synopsis:  A Malian mother fights for asylum in the U.S. to protect her two-year-old daughter from female genital cutting. She must persuade an immigration judge what she already knows: her U.S.-born daughter Djenabou will suffer this procedure if Goundo is deported. The film bridges Goundo’s two worlds, expertly interweaving scenes from Mali of girls preparing for an excision ceremony and scenes from Philadelphia where those who have survived the ceremony share their stories.

Show Times:

Sun Jun 21: 7*
Mon Jun 22: 4*
Tue Jun 23: 9*

*filmmakers will attend

Related link: http://www.filmlinc.com/wrt/onsale/hrw09/mrsgoundo_sdaughter.html
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TONI GATES:  Details set for 2009 "One By One" Concert

Related link: http://ToniGates.com
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SUMMER JAZZ CAMPS:  KCKCC/KCJO and MCC/KCYJ offer educational opportunities this summer...

Related link: http://KCJazzOrchestra.org


Related link: http://KCYouthJazz.org
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AND MORE...

Honoring the past, present and future of music...™
RECENTLY FEATURED IN "DOWNBEAT" MAGAZINE ARTICLE (March 2009)
Official Logo Designs by
Paul Tsang
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ARTISTS RECORDING COLLECTIVE (ARC) is an internationally recognized brand that emphasizes promoting and facilitating the distribution and utilization of the works created by our members. ARC serves artists-producers and boutique record labels who require a dynamic and multi-dimensional platform to present their works and services in an environment that is not under compulsion or creative restraint. No drama, no egos, no bad trips - just one collective and positive mission of sharing great music with the world. Visit us online at: http://ArtistsRecordingCollective.info

Thursday, May 21, 2009 

Category: Blogging

LEE SHAW: New CD and European Tour Dates

"BLOSSOM" CD PRODUCTION CREDITS - IN STORES SOON!
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Produced by: Jeff "Siege" Siegel & Rich Syracuse
Recorded by: Scott Petito, NRS Recording Studio
Assistant Engineer: Beth Reineke
Front Cover Photography: Todd Weinstein
Trio Photos: Kiane Reiner
Art Director: Ralph Lichtensteiger / OnClickNYC.com
Jeff "Siege" Siegel is endorsed by Vic Firth Drum Sticks
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ARC-2086 . All Rights Reserved.
Artists Recording Collective
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EUROPEAN TOUR DATES | MAY 28 - JUNE 8
Date Time Venue City
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Lee Shaw Trio
May 28, 2009 Thursday TBA Mobile Marktoberdorf, Germany
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Lee Shaw Trio (live recording )
May 29, 2009 Friday TBA World of Basses Reutlingen, Germany
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Lee Shaw Trio
May 30, 2009 Saturday TBA Bix, Stuttgart, Germany
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May 31, 2009 Sunday TBA World of Basses Reutlingen, Germany
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Lee Shaw Trio
Jun 3, 2009 Wednesday TBA Jazzland Vienna, Austria
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Lee Shaw Trio
Jun 4, 2009 Thursday TBA Jazzclub Unterfahrt Munich, Germany
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Lee Shaw Trio (live recording)
Jun 5, 2009 Friday TBA World of Basses Reutlingen, Germany
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Lee Shaw Trio
Jun 6, 2009 Saturday   Franz,  Aachen, Germany
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Lee Shaw Trio
Jun 7, 2009 Sunday TBA Knabenschule Darmstadt, Germany
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Lee Shaw Trio
Jun 8, 2009 Monday TBA Jazzkongress Freiburg, Germany


GENE PERLA: Winners of the PM Records "Bill's Waltz" Giveaway! 

Bill's Waltz


Gene's new CD featuring Elvin Jones, Don Alias, and the NDR BigBand. Bill's Waltz is dedicated to pianist Bill Evans.  We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the contest and please visit http://www.pmrecords.org for more jazz releases.

Congratulations to the following individuals! You're the winners of the PM Records "Gene Perla - Bill's Waltz" giveaway: 

Andrew Rabet, Betty Shoemaker, Borys Pomianek, Cathy Rantz, George Kahn, Jayne Townsley, Ken Daley, Michael Carter, Robert McGuinness  and Ron Wilkins!

More "Bill's Waltz" Listener Response ...

"I just had a chance to listen to your CD this weekend and was very impressed. It's really beautiful jazz."
Hal Ponder

"Astounding!"
Jan Hammer

"Your new CD is wonderful! It's in my car player all the time. Lots of feeling on that recording."
Steve Johns

"I like your "3/4" album, very nice writing and some intense players, the pianist in particular."
Rick Laird


ARC WEBSITE UPDATES: Visit the ARC Press page...


TOURS AND EVENTS

Thu May 21  07:00 PM
• Will Matthews

Radisson Hotel - 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, CA, 95815, US
Details: Count Basie Orchestra Sacramento Jazz Jubilee 7-9p with live radio broadcast from 8-9p on KXJZ
www.capradio.org for info
Tickets: $50 @ door $45 in adv. $25 for Jazz Society members
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Fri May 22  07:00 PM
• Will Matthews

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church - 1801 Lacassie Ave, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, US
Details: Count Basie Orchestra fearturing vocalist Jamie Davis 7-9p w/live radio broadcast on KXJZ from 8-9p
925-943-show for ticket info
Tickets: $50.00 & $35.00
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Fri May 22  07:30 PM
• Lee Shaw
• Jeff (Siege) Siegel

Castle Street Cafe - 10 Castle St, (next to Mahaiwe Theater), Great Barrington, MA, 01230, US
Details: Lee Shaw Trio
Tickets: reservations
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Sat May 23  07:30 PM
• Lee Shaw
• Jeff (Siege) Siegel

74 State - 74 State Street, Albany, NY, 12207, US
Details: Lee Shaw Trio
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Sat May 23  08:00 PM
• Will Matthews

TBA - , Napa Valley, CA, US
Details: Count Basie Orchestra
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Fri May 29  07:30 PM
• Will Matthews

The Drum Room - Hilton President Kansas City, 1335 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO, 64105, US
Details: Will Matthews Duo
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Thu Jun 04  04:00 PM
• Toni Gates
Operation Breakthrough - 3039 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64109, US
Details: Professional African American Speaker Series - Guest Speaker for kids 5th - 11th grades.
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Fri Jun 05  06:00 PM
• Will Matthews

TBA - Kansas City MO, Kansas City, MO, 64111, US
Details: Queen Bey
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Sun Jun 07  10:30 AM
• Toni Gates
Unity Village - 1901 NW Blue Pky, Lee's Summit, MO, 64065, US
Details: Featured soloist
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Mon Jun 08  09:00 AM
• Jim Mair
• Doug Talley
• Mike Metheny
• Everette Devan
• Mike Ning
• Rod Fleeman
• James Albright
• Scott Prebys
KCJO/KCKCC Jazz Camp - Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Avenue, Humanities Building, Kansas City, KS, 66112, US
Details: Week long jazz camp June 8-13, 2009
www.kansascityjazz.org for more information
Tickets: $190
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Tue Jun 09  09:00 AM
• Jim Mair

• Doug Talley
• Mike Metheny
• Everette Devan
• Mike Ning
• Rod Fleeman
• James Albright
• Scott Prebys
KCJO/KCKCC Jazz Camp - Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Avenue, Humanities Building, Kansas City, KS, 66112, US
Details: Week long jazz camp June 8-13, 2009
www.kansascityjazz.org for more information
Tickets: $190
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Wed Jun 10  09:00 AM
• Jim Mair

• Doug Talley
• Mike Metheny
• Everette Devan
• Mike Ning
• Rod Fleeman
• James Albright
• Scott Prebys
KCJO/KCKCC Jazz Camp - Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Avenue, Humanities Building, Kansas City, KS, 66112, US
Details: Week long jazz camp June 8-13, 2009
www.kansascityjazz.org for more information
Tickets: $190
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Thu Jun 11  09:00 AM
• Jim Mair
• Doug Talley
• Mike Metheny
• Everette Devan
• Mike Ning
• Rod Fleeman
• James Albright
• Scott Prebys
KCJO/KCKCC Jazz Camp - Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Avenue, Humanities Building, Kansas City, KS, 66112, US
Details: Week long jazz camp June 8-13, 2009
www.kansascityjazz.org for more information
Tickets: $190
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Thu Jun 11  06:00 PM
• Chris Burnett

Tan-Tar-A - 494 Tan-Tar-A Drive, Osage Beach, MO, 65065, US
Details: Private Show: Chris Burnett Quartet
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Fri Jun 12  09:00 AM
• Jim Mair
• Doug Talley
• Mike Metheny
• Everette Devan
• Mike Ning
• Rod Fleeman
• James Albright
• Scott Prebys
KCJO/KCKCC Jazz Camp - Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Avenue, Humanities Building, Kansas City, KS, 66112, US
Details: Week long jazz camp June 8-13, 2009
www.kansascityjazz.org for more information
Tickets: $190
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Sat Jun 27  07:30 PM
• Will Matthews
The Drum Room - Hilton President Kansas City, 1335 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO, 64105, US
Details: Will Matthews Duo
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Sun Jul 05  10:30 AM
• Toni Gates
Unity Village - 1901 NW Blue Pky, Lee's Summit, MO, 64065, US
Details: Featured soloist
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Mon Jul 06  07:00 PM
• Chris Burnett

The Blue Room - 1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO, 64108, US
Details: BLUE MONDAY JAM: Chris Burnett
18th & Vine Jazz District - American Jazz Museum on Monday July 6th, 2009 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm.  In the Blue Room.  Admission is FREE! The traditional jam session will be led by local alto saxophonist, Chris Burnett.

CHRIS BURNETT with: TJ MARTLEY, BILL McKEMY and CLARENCE SMITH.  Come down, bring your axe and sit in with the band – or just swing by to take in one of Kansas City’s best jam sessions.  JAZZ UP YOUR FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND ...
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Sat Jul 18  06:00 PM
• Will Matthews

Little Apple Jazz Festival @ City Park - 1101 Fremont St, Manhattan, KS, 66502, US
Details: Count Basie Orchestra Guitarist Will Matthews Quartet / Main Stage
6p-6:45p  rain or shine
 


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Wednesday, May 20, 2009 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVz2fU981u0

Title: "Waltz For Mom" from the album, "Time Flies (Original Master) by Chris Burnett Composed and Arranged by Chris Burnett, BMI Produced by Christopher and Terri Burnett for http://www.BurnettMusic.com. Video by: Stan Arthur

Monday, May 18, 2009 


http://www.lala.com/album/2810527643632926971

Time Flies (Original Master) -...

Listen to all of the full tracks for FREE and I still get a royalty payment... pretty cool... pass it on to your friends. Thanks. Peace, Cb --- Chris Burnett www.BurnettMusic.com www.BurnettPublishing.com www.ArtistsRecordingCollective.info

Saturday, May 09, 2009 

Category: Blogging

Artists Recording Collective (ARC) is pleased to announce that master saxophonist, Bill Caldwell has joined us ...



Bill Caldwell performs and records worldwide.

Over the past 30 years, Bill has performed with Karryn Allison, Jerry Bergonzi, Megan Birdsall, Bob Bowman, Randy Brecker, Les Brown Jr., Richard Bruton, Steve Cardenas, Joe Cartwright, Natalie Cole, Pete Christlieb, J.C. Combs, Jay Daversa, Buddy DeFranco, Everette DeVan, Bill Dobbins, Danny Embrey, Gary Foster, Dan Gailey, Marvin Hamlisch, Tim Hagans, Jerry Hahn, Lisa Henry, the Woody Herman Big Band, Steve Houghton, Kelley Hunt, Carmel Jones, Stan Kessler, Bobby Layne, the Lennon Brothers featuring Gail Lennon, Russ Long, Kevin Mahogany, Mike Metheny, Frank Mantooth, Buddy Morrow with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Mark Owen, Bobby Shew, Paul Smith, Mike Steinel, Todd Strait, Kerry Strayer, Bobby Watson, Matt Wilson, and many more.

Bill is an active jazz educator and clinician nationwide. He was most recently appointed Director of the Jazz Studies Program at Wichita State University.  Common Tones is Bill's fourth jazz release as a leader.

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Wednesday, May 06, 2009 

Category: Blogging
The Jazz Bakery last performances in the Historic Helms Bakery Complex on May 31!

“THE JAZZ BAKERY IS MOVING”


The Jazz Bakery, situated for 16 glorious years in the Historic Helms Bakery Complex, will be presenting its last performances in that location on Sunday, May 31, 2009.


While we search for a new home, the JB will maintain a presence throughout the summer appearing at various clubs and theatres, presenting the same fine level of artists who define our very core. We will publicize our summer schedule accordingly.
Above all, please keep up with JB official website for information:
Ruth's Blog.



Farewell Performance Featuring

The George Kahn Quartet

and ...

The Santa Monica High School Jazz Band
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The Jazz Bakery, situated for 16 glorious years in the Historic Helms Bakery Complex, will be presenting its last performances in that location on Sunday, May 31, 2009.

Jazz Pianist, George Kahn, will be hosting a special Farewell Performance starting at 3:30 – 6:00 PM that afternoon. In addition to George’s West Coast Jazz Quartet, this FINAL SHOW at The Jazz Bakery will feature the 18-piece Santa Monica High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Tom Whaley.


Along with George on piano, the West Coast Jazz Quartet will feature Pat Kelley on guitar, Karl Vincent on bass, M. B. Gordy on drums, and some very special guests. George will be playing selections from his newest album “Cover Up!”, as well as song tributes to Shorty Rogers, Wayne Shorter and other jazz greats.

George Kahn, winner of last summer’s Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival, has released 6 CD’s. His “Cover Up!” has received glowing reviews and major radio play across the country. Selections on the CD include John Mayer’s “Waiting For The World To Change”; The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” and Roger and Hammerstein’s “My Favorite Things” along with original jazz compositions.


GEORGE KAHN: Cover Up!



Tickets are $25.00 each, or $15.00 for students with ID. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to the SAMOHI Jazz Band to help with the purchase of new instruments and music.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by credit card by calling the Jazz Bakery.

The JAZZ BAKERY is located at
3233 HELMS AVE LA, CA 90034.
Phone: 310-271-9039.
http://www.jazzbakery.com/

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Thursday, April 30, 2009 

Category: Blogging

Save the Dates

 

 

A Note of Hope 2009

 

On Saturday evening, May 2, 2009 at 7 p.m., join jazz greats John Blake Jr., Gerald Veasley, Sumi Tonooka, and Rosella Clemmons Washington for A Note of Hope at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, PA. Among other musical delights, the concert will be centered around John Blake’s jazz arrangements of traditional Negro Spirituals. All tickets are $30.

For an additional contribution of $50, enjoy a post-concert reception with the musicians, featuring the delectable desserts of the William Penn Inn.

Click here to purchase tickets securely online through PayPal, or call us at 610.361.0606 x114 to inquire about paying via cash or check.

For FAQs about the concert including brief bios on our headlining musicians, please
click here.

Enter to win a set of autographed CDs from our headlining musicians!

This year, to encourage ticket sales in advance, we are giving away sets of autographed CDs from each of our headlining musicians (four CDs in each set) to three lucky concert-goers who purchase their tickets on or before April 30th. Your name will be entered into the drawing once for each ticket you purchase, and we will notify you on May 1st if you’ve won. Prizes will be left at the Will Call table for our three winners, to be collected upon arrival at the show.

Be sure to purchase your tickets on or before April 30th to ensure your chance to win!

Hope to see you on May 2nd at A Note of Hope!

May
May 2 – Last Saturday rehearsal of the Spring semester
May 3 – 8th Annual KCYJ Spring Concert, Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th St, KCMO
May 4 – Last Reno rehearsal of the Spring semester
May 9 – Summer Registration/Placement 10 to 12noon
May 10 to June 5 – Spring Break

June
June 6 – First summer rehearsal

July
July 4 – No rehearsal

August
August 1 - Last summer rehearsal
August 2 - End of Summer Session Concert, Fairway Park, 62nd & Mission Road, Fairway, KS 6 to 8 pm
August 8 – Fall Registration/Placement
August 9 to August 28 – Summer Break
August 29 – First rehearsal of the Fall Semester

ALSO, check out the great article recently published in the Kansas City Star ...

Kansas City Youth Jazz organization molds a new generation of musicians

By JOE KLOPUS

The Kansas City Star

Oleta Adams

 

The surest sign that Kansas City’s jazz scene is staying healthy is its strength across the generations.

We have established masters in peak form, middle generations rising to the challenge and a young set that’s definitely getting it right.

The important work being done by the Kansas City Youth Jazz organization is one of the big reasons they’re getting it right.

Every week the KCYJ program brings area students together to work on their music. Kids from different parts of town, different schools, different social classes and different ethnic backgrounds let the sound and feel of swing erase any differences. And the results sound so good.

Of course programs like this one, headed by veteran drummer and educator Leon Brady, cost money. And the time for a major KCYJ fundraiser has arrived. It’s on Sunday at the Unity Temple on the Plaza.

The headliner is singer and pianist Oleta Adams, a soulful and expressive artist who is established on the world stage and promoting a new CD, but who clearly remembers what it’s like to be a kid learning music in Kansas City. She will perform with some great Kansas City players, including drummer John Cushon, guitarist Will Matthews and reed man Jim Mair.

The top KCYJ student band will also perform, as will members of the faculty. In this case, those who teach definitely can do what they’re teaching. They include trombonist Jason Goudeau, trumpeter Stan Kessler, pianist Greg Richter, reed man Chris Burnett and drummer Clarence Smith.

The nonprofit KCJY program started in 2001 with barely enough students to make a band. Now it’s serving about 150 students in middle school and high school, organized into several bands — sharpening their sense of discipline and responsibility, teaching ways to solve problems as a team and providing the sheer joy of making music together.

The KCYJ organization will be highly visible next week, too, holding its annual spring concert, featuring four student big bands plus a combo. That’s a free event on May 3, also at Unity on the Plaza. But first there’s the important business of Sunday’s benefit. Every dollar it raises will be a great investment in the future, not just for the musical community but for the community at large. http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/music/story/1155095.html

 Conference Call Quartet US Tour includes New Haven

Here's a pretty cool video of the Conference Call Quartet performing a Live Concert in New Haven. Members of this forward-thinking musical ensemble include an international cast of all-stars: Gebhard Ullmann saxophone - Joe Fonda on bass - George Schuller on drums. Michael Jefry Stevens on piano. This is a video of the composition: You're there, I'm here by Joe Fonda.

Watch the video and listen to the music at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFRbCJJ6XLo

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