I'm happy to tell you about a new project I'm involved in with my wife, artist Charlene Lanzel. It's entitled "Raul & Fifi" and it's Charlene singing and myself producing, making music in our home studio and inviting our musician compadres to come over and lay down some of their mojo to the tracks, when needed. The idea of "Raul & Fifi is to play World Music with no boundaries. Bossa Nova, Rumba, Flamenco, Reggae, and New Orleans Funk & Soul all living together happily on one album. And why not? It's all good and it all belongs to the world.

For our first song we recorded George Gershwin's "Summertime" and did it in a Rumba style. We even shot a video down in New Orleans in the swamps and added a little French Quarter Voodoo. We have lots of things cooking at the Chelsea Music Factory so please, check my top friends list and ad our MYSPACE page and keep up to date, cause we have more songs to be added, all coming up soon. Next up: A trip to Rio de Janeiro with a new Bossa Nova. http://www.myspace.com/raulandfifi

Hi All,

I am pleased to announce that, for the first time, I will be making available for sale the musical charts from my critically acclaimed album of Burlesque songs entitled, "Shim Sham Revue- Music of New Orleans Burlesque Show's of the 30's, 40's & 50's". All 15 songs, from Hot Jazz to Slow Blues. Songs from Duke Ellington to Sam Butera and Plas Johnson, to the recently discovered Burlesque gem, "The Oyster Girl". These charts will be available for a limited time only.

These are professionally written charts done by some of New Orleans top arrangers. Nice clean copies that are easy to read.

Charts are arranged for Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass. All charts come with No drum parts.

I have used these charts for Burlesque shows with Dita Von Teese, for Lindy dances and club dates, as well as private functions. Your audience will love them!

Each chart cost $90.00 including shipping with discounts given on orders of 3 or more. Charts will be photo copied and sent by mail. Each chart purchased will include a burnt CD-R copy of the song.

Payments must be made by Paypal. Once payment is received, charts will be shipped within 24 hours.

To hear all 15 songs available go to www.ronniemagri.com and click on "Listen".

Got any questions? E-mail me at ronniemagri@hotmail.com

For a complete list of charts and a short description, see below.

Thanks,
Ronnie


1) Burlecue - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
This is a rare song by New Orleans Jazz Trumpeter, Wingy Manone. It's a great tune that has a wonderful bounce feel to it. Great chart to showcase your horn players. Wonderful for dancing!

2) Moonglow - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
You might have heard of, or played Moonglow before, but not like this! This version is similar to one that New Orleans great Dave Bartholomew recorded in the 1950's. It has a 12/8 triplet type feel to It. Great Tenor saxophone feature.

3) Black and Tan Fantasy- Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
A great jazz song from the Cotton Club era from the Duke Ellington songbook. This version is taken directly from the Ellington version from 1929.
Hot Jazz at it's finest. A wonderful chart to let your horn players shine!

4) Easy Rockin' - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
This is a very rare and obscure song written by New Orleans Saxophone Legend Sam Butera (Louis Prima). Great honkin' sax song with a bit of a bounce. Saxophone feature but also leaves room for others to shine.

5) Egyptian Fantasy - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
This is a song written by Clarinet / Soprano Sax Jazz great Sidney Bechet. It's a Clarinet feature that is played with a Tango feel. This song has a mysterious feel and very cool vibe. A great number for Tango dancing or perhaps a Belly Dancing act.

6) Deacon's Hop - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone and a master rhythm chart for Piano, Guitar, Bass
This is a real bring down the house kind of tune that features your tenor saxophone player. Written and recorded by saxophone great "Big" Jay McNelly in the 1950's, this arrangement has a Count Basie "Flying Home" feel to it. A little jump blues...a little jazz...a little rhythm and blues and a whole lot of honkin' saxophone. On this arrangement the saxophone solo is written out note for note. Also please note that the Tenor Saxophone and Alto Saxophone parts were done in Finale, the other parts were done the old school way, by hand.

7) Do You Care - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
This song from the 1940's was recorded by such artists as Bing Crosby and Glenn Miller among others. But this version and arrangement is from a 1950's Sam Butera album titled "Hot New Orleans Night". A real pretty song with a great melody. If you ever get a request to play something pretty, this would be the song. A great song for a fan dancer.

8) One Monkey Don't Stop No Show - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass
This arrangement is taken from the 1950's version by R&B/Jump Blues chanteuses Big Maybelle. A great song that features Vocals, as well as Guitar and Sax. Also includes lyric sheet.

9) Blue Prelude - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Guitar, Bass
A Jazz Striptease classic! A great ensemble song that really feature your horn players. Very cool guitar licks in this one. No written piano part, but piano or keyboard player can easily read the guitar part.

10) Tombstone Blues - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
Besides the original version recorded in the 1950's by Ernie Freeman and this version, I know of no other version. This is a Killer song with a real cool laid back groove. Great muted Trumpet part and a very sexy saxophone part. Again this is a great song for any dance number. In 1997, Dita Von Teese used a remixed version of this arrangement for her M.A.C. Lipteese campaign.

11) The Mooch - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
A Jazz Classic! This Duke Ellington song is taken directly from the 1940's arrangement by Sidney Bechet. A wonderful horn feature! Drums should be played with mallets to give a jungle effect. This slow, sexy number brings the house down every time.

12) Stormy Weather - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Bass, Guitar.
This is another one you might have heard or played before, but not like this! This arrangement is similar to one that New Orleans Trumpet great Dave Bartholomew recorded in the 1950's.
A very cool, sexy number!

13) Last Call - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
Written by Saxophone great Plas Johnson, this arrangement is exactly like the version Plas recorded in the 1950's. A great blues song that not only features the Tenor Saxophone, but also leaves room for others to stretch out. A very sexy song!

14) Mood Indigo - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
A Duke Ellington Classic! This arrangement is taken from the 1940's Sidney Bechet version. A beautiful song that leaves plenty of room for improvisation. Slow and sexy!

15) The Oyster Girl - Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
A 1950's Bourbon Street Classic! Recorded for the first time by me, Ronnie Magri! Uncovered after 50 years and given to me personally by the original "Oyster Girl" Kitty West. For anybody even thinking about doing an Oyster Girl act, this is a must have. This is an original song written especially for Kitty West and her Oyster Girl act.

INSTRUMENTS
Drums, Percussion

MUSICAL STYLES
Jazz, Rock, Blues, Latin

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES / RECORDINGS WITH:
Little Richard
Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd)
Joey Ramone
Dick Wagner (Alice Cooper)
Stiv Bators
Richie Rano (Starz)
Tim Laughlin
Tony Green's Gypsy Jazz
Shim Shamettes / Shim Sham Revue Burlesque
Dukes of Dixieland
Steamboat Natchez
Storyville Stompers
Dita Von Teese
New York Burlesque Festival
Le Scandal Cabaret
NYC Blues Devils
The Throbs
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Duke Heitger (Squirrel Nut Zippers)
Geffen Records
Atlantic Records

BANDLEADER / MUSICAL DIRECTOR
1999 - 2001- Shim Shamettes / Shim Sham Revue Burlesque
2001 - Port of New Orleans Jazz Band

DISCOGRAPHY
2006- NYC Blues Devils "Hell Yeah" (Hyperspace Records) CD
2006- Rick Trolsen "New Orleans Lullaby" (Lort Records) CD
2005- Tim Laughlin "Live in Germany" (Gentilly Records) CD
2003- Scott Obenschain & Friends "The Gypsy Drag" (Mazurka Records) CD
2002- Ronnie Magri & his New Orleans Jazz Band "Shim Sham Revue" (Jubilee Music) CD
2002- Sweet Kathleen's Jazz Band "Traditional New Orleans Jazz" CD
1997- Camus "Sins of the Father" (Atlantic Records ) CD
1991- The Throbs "The Language of Thieves and Vagabonds" (Geffen Records) LP, CD
1985- Sweet Pain (Combat Records) LP

TELEVISION / VIDEO
2006- "Sexual Healing" (Showtime TV)
2005- "Forty Deuce" (Bravo TV)
2003- "The Nightlife That Was" (WYES TV New Orleans)
2002- 'Freeride with Greta Gaines (Oxygen Network)
2001- "It's Burlesque" (A&E Television)
1997- Camus- "You Who" (MTV)
1991- The Throbs- "Come Down Sister" (MTV, Much Music)

AWARDS
2001- Offbeat Magazine: Winner "Best New Traditional Jazz Band"
Port Of New Orleans Jazz Band- Drummer / Bandleader
2002- Offbeat Magazine: Nominated "Best Album by a Louisana Artist" and "Best Emerging Artist"
Ronnie Magri & his New Orleans Jazz Band
2003- Big Easy Awards: Nominated "Best Traditional Jazz Band"
Ronnie Magri & his New Orleans Jazz Band

Hey Everyone,

You can now go to iTunes and download songs from my "Shim Sham Revue" CD for just .99 cents per song.

Click HERE to check it out.

Thanks,

Ronnie

 

Last Tuesday, Charlene and I went to Susanne Bartsch's private party at Happy Valley Tuesday for the release of Dita Von Teese's new book "Burlesque and the Art of the Teese". Having known, worked & performed with Dita for over 5 years in New Orleans, it was nice to watch Dita perform her signature Martini Glass act from the audience for a change. It was great to see her in New York and catch up on things. Due to the size of the stage she did not have live music.

If you have not seen or picked up "Burlesque and the Art of the Teese" you really should!! Great burlesque & fetish photos & text.


Not to mention the special acknowledgment to yours truly, Ronnie Magri, in the book.



Thanks, Dita!!!!