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March 2006
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March 2006
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Friday, 3/10/06
Dave Samuels/Ray Vega
(Concord Recording Artist)
& Ray Vega
(Palmetto Recording Artist)
Vibes and Trumpet
$20.00
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Saturday,
3/11/06
Gene Bertoncini Trio
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This
dynamic Latin-influenced duo brings a unique blend of Caribbean Latin
soul. Grammy award winning Dave Samuels orchestrates fiery vibe solos
while Trumpeter Ray Vega provides the explosive heat he used to bring
with the likes of Ray Barretto and Tito Puente. Don't miss this great
duet with full band.
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Gene Bertoncini, a
master guitarist, retains the individual spirit of every song he plays
on this sparkling solo recital while imbuing each with his own style
rooted in melodic invention and harmonic nuance.
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Friday, 3/17/06
John Tropea featuring
Anthony Jackson (Bass) and
Lou Marini (Trumpet)
$20.00
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Saturday, 3/18/06
Hendrik Meurkens
Jazz Harmonica and Vibes
$20.00
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Tropea
has written for and played with major recording artists from around the
world. In his long career, his contributions to other artist’s
successes have been numerous, including his solo work with Deodato,
(2001 theme), projects with Laura Nyro, Harry Chapin (Cat’s in the
Cradle), Paul Simon (Fifty Ways), Alice Cooper (Goes to Hell), Eric
Clapton (Journey Man), Dr. John, and many others. The John Tropea band
features another great legend on Bass, the amazing Anthony Jackson, one
of the prolific musicians who has shared the studios with greats like
Quincy Jones, Michel Camilo, Paul Simon and many others. Trumpeter Lou
Marini has shared the stages of many NY TV Studio bandstands.
This will be a great night of music.
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 Hendrik Meurkens, a virtuoso on
both the chromatic
harmonica and the vibraphone, is the most important jazz harmonica
player since Toots Thielemans. German-born but now based in New York,
Meurkens' recordings and performances garner worldwide acclaim because
the transcendent beauty of his music has universal appeal. A two-mallet player in the tradition of Milt Jackson
and Bobby Hutcherson, Hendrik Meurkens was en-route to being an
instantly recognizable vibraphonist when he heard Toots Thielemans.
Inspired by the sound of Thielemans' harmonica, he taught himself the
difficult-to-master instrument.
Hendrik Meurkens' other life-changing musical experience was his
introduction to samba and bossa nova. He was so moved by Brazilian
music that after perfecting his unique musical voice at Berklee, as a
vibraphone major, he moved to Rio in the early 80s to totally immerse
himself in music and culture of Brazil. More about this great
artist can be found by clicking here.
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Friday, 3/24/06
Main Gazane
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Saturday, 3/25/06
Philippe Saisse
Pianist/Composer
Rendevous Recording Artist
$20.00 in advance & $28.00 day of show |
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Keyboardist and NJ Resident Mark Minchello
is no stranger to the Smooth Jazz world. He started his career by
touring with Luther Vandross and has since gone on to work with
many other Jazz and R&B greats. He has most recently been serving
as Musical Director for R&B Diva Regina Belle. He has also
been Keyboardist/Musical Director for two Jazz Explosion Tours
featuring Boney James, Will Downing , Gerald Albright, Vesta and
Regina Belle. He has recently produced Smooth Jazz trumpeter Gordon
James featuring Chuck Loeb And Slide Hampton.
Saxman Bob Magnuson is a fixture on the New York studio
scene. He has performed on countless radio and TV commercials. He has
been featured on CDs by Patti Austin, Whitney Houston, Phobe Snow
and B.B. King. He most recently has been touring with the 3 MO
TENORS and Broadway R&B diva Jennifer Holiday. Not only is
Bob proficient on all the woodwinds but he also excels on the
electronic wind synthesizer.
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Saisse's
resume reads like a who's - who, ranging as diverse as Rod Stewart, Al
Jarreau, Chaka Khan to Al DiMeola and David Sanborn, so there's no
wonder why his latest project caught the attention of Rendevous
Records. His latest CD, "Here
is where you can hear more of the silky piano sounds and layers of
Philippe Saisse, with more info on his 6+ releases
Check
out his latest release, "The Body and Soul Sessions" featuring his trio
band, soon to be released on Rendevous Records later this year.
Check out the newest single, "Do It Again", the Steely Dan classic by
the now-Westchester residing Philippe Saisse.
Home Page
Sound Clips:
Do It
Again
Lady
Madonna
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March - April 2006
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April 2006
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Friday March 31, 2006
Melvin
Davis
Pianist/Organist
$15.00
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Saturday April 1, 2006
Alex Bugnon
Pianist/Composer
Narada Recording Artist
$40.00 in advance & $45.00 day of show
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In the
late 1980's, this Pianist bursted on the scene with the Hush Music
family and formed a musical alliance with labelmates Najee and Freddie
Jackson and has been an Urban Jazz fixture since. In the 1990's, Bugnon
posted major sales with CD's such as "107 Degrees in The Shade". Since
the beginning, Bugnon has toured the world with his funky piano licks.
He makes Upstate NY his home.
Bugnon graced the
stage at the Bergen PAC on 3/11/06 tributing Angela
Bofill. He will coming back with full band, so don't miss this great
performance. A Trumpet favorite, we
anticipate a funky good time as he re-visits Trumpets. Reserve
early.
Home
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Sound Clips:
Okra
Around
12:15
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Friday, 4/07/06
Ragan Whiteside
Flautist/Contemporary Jazz - New-Soul
$15.00 in advance and $18.00 day of show
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Saturday, 4/08/06
Marion Meadows
Heads Up Recording Artist
$40.00 in advance & $45.00 day of show
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When she was
studying classical music in College, she fell upon an old Herbie
Hancock record and became intrigued with the improvisational styles of
Hancock, while simultaneously cutting her writing and production skills
deep in the studio. Mt. Vernon's Ragan Whiteside has been
catching the ears of Raef Gomez at the Groove Boutique regularly and
has been getting raves from Deb Rath at CD101.9. Mt. Vernon, NY's
own will make her soulfully-jazzy debut at Trumpets and one should not
miss such an event. Check out her latest CD, which is posted on
her website, which was produced
by Dennis Johnson and our own Bob Baldwin, which will be released
nationwide later this year.
"Sexy, elegant,
and undeniably funky, Ragan's ultra hip take on contemporary jazz is
irresistible. Her vibe meshes perfectly with the sound of The
Groove Boutique!"
-Rafe Gomez, CD101.9 FM.
Home
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Sound Clips:
Meu
Amigo, Meu Amante
Functuation
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When Marion
Meadows blows into Trumpets, he brings his East Coast funk with him and
his band. A Phoenix, Az. native, Meadows' latest CD has been
blasting across radio stations nationwide, with two top-10 hits in 2005
with "Sweet Grapes" and "Suede". His unique soprano flavors
have graced records for Norman Conners, WIll Downing, Pieces of a
Dream. Last year, he filled out the Sax-Pack Trio along with Jeff
Kashwa and Kim Waters.
What's next for
this West Virginia native who has defected West where he treads on
average 100 miles weekly on the bike trails of Arizona? You'll
have to come to Trumpets and see for yourself. Oddly enough, Whiteside
and Meadows share the same 12/7 birthday.
Meadows graced the stage at the Bergen PAC on 3/11/06 tributing Angela
Bofill. He will coming back with full band, so don't miss this great
performance.
Home
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Sound Clips:
Sweet Grapes
Body Rhythm<
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Friday, 4/14/06
Gil Parris and Dave Mann
Saxes and Guitars
$20.00
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Saturday, 4/15/06
Nelson Rangell
Saxophonist
Koch Recording Artist
$40.00 in advance &
$45.00 day of show
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When you cut your teeth within the NYC
music club scene, one develops their own sound quickly. Westchester, NY
guitarist Gil Parris has recorded on the esteemed RCA record label in
the late 1990's and has teamed up with Saxophonist/Writer Dave Mann on
his latest effort. Mann, a Michigan native, who lives in the
heart of the city, stays busy on the NYC session scene, producing
commercials and smooth jazz tracks.
On occasion, Mann has experienced top - 10 proportions, having
written and produced music for Nelson Rangell. Parris'
self-produced sophmore effort is a cleanly-executed recording produced
in upstate New York, co-produced by Mann. Check out the sounds of
Gil Parris, of whom Guitar Magazine says "Shines through as the
brightest star in the genre since Larry Carlton.
Come check out the hot contemporary sounds of Dave Mann and Gil Parris.
You won't be disappointed.
Dave Mann Website
Gil Parris Website
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Many people rave about the fiery sound of this wonderful saxophonist,
but until you hear him on piccolo flute, you have not heard a thing.
Nelson Rangell is one of the prolific saxophonists of this genre. By
the time he strolls on the stage here at Trumpets, look for his latest
CD, his 2nd on Koch Records.
Some of his classic records on the GRP have
featured writings by Dave Mann, but his classic alto sound is one of
the best in the business. Look for a wonderful time by all at
Trumpets as we welcome Nelson Rangell from the mile-high state of
Colorado.
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Friday, 4/21/06
Royal Scam
(Covering Steely Dan Classics)
$15.00
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Saturday, 4/22/06
Enrico Granafei
Harmonica and Guitar
Co-Owner of Trumpets
Prices TBA
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Joe
Montini (sax), Carla Culkin (vocals), Gino
Amato (keyboards, programming), Keith
McGee (guitar, vocals), Tom Boettger (drums), Wendi
Gordy (vocals), Mike Caputo (vocals)
The
Royal Scam is the world's premier Steely Dan tribute band. Playing more
than 40 of Steely Dan's masterpieces, The Royal Scam has helped to keep
the compositions of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, the spirit of
rock/jazz, and the enthusiasm of fine musicianship alive in small clubs
and concert venues in the NY metropolitan area.
Jazz, R&B, Latin, and Pop are among the major elements which make
up Steely Dan's music. All of the many musicians who work with us from
time to time have played most of these various styles and have
contributed some very memorable musical moments for the band. We are
grateful that we have worked with so many talented performers. In March
of 1996, The Royal Scam was featured in a Star Ledger article about
tribute bands and we have appeared on the cover of Steppin' Out
Magazine. We have also appeared on The Jersey Spotlight television show
and a live radio broadcast on WJDN. We have made appearances at the
China Club, Kenny's Castaways, The Bitter End, Club Bené, The
Rock and Roll Cafe, Essex County Summer Concert Series, Stephen's Talk
House, and a host of other clubs which feature classic rock or tribute
shows.
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This man
is multi-faceted, moonlighting as a club owner at this wonderful club,
but his juices really flow when you let him romance you with the sultry
harmonica and guitar playing.
Harmonica virtuoso, classical
guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger, composer Enrico Granafei has a
long history of musical experience which encompasses both Classical
Music and Jazz.Enrico received a degree in classical guitar from the
Conservatory of l'Aquila in Italy in 1976.
His artistic career started in Rome where
he soon became known in the musical community. In 1978 Enrico moved to
Germany where he began to perform and to teach in two different
"Musikschulen". In the early 80's, after returning to Italy, Enrico
started to broaden his horizons by discovering Jazz through the
harmonica. Following in the tradition of the legendary Toots
Thielemans, he began to explore new possibilities for the harmonica, an
instrument too often associated solely with Rock and Blues. Besides
playing in the best jazz clubs in Italy during that period, Enrico
performed regularly on national television where he was a member of the
Pippo Caruso orchestra. His love for Jazz led him to New York City, the
world capital of Jazz, where he soon started to perform in local jazz
clubs, including The Blue Note, Birdland, Visiones, Angry Squire, and
the Bottom Line.
He has
recorded with Eddie Gomez, Eliot Zigmund. Marc Johnson, Adam Nussbaum,
Ted Curson, Nnena Freelon (Concord records) and many others.
Enrico's latest accomplishment is his work
on Hands-Free-Chromatic Harmonica. The revolutionary instrument
invented by Vern Smith allows him to play Chromatic Harmonica and
Guitar at the same time, something that nobody has ever done before in
Jazz. Close your eyes and you will hear two or three musicians but in
fact it's only one! Enrico is one of the most respected players of the
Chromatic Harmonica in the world today and continues to cultivate an
audience for the instrument through his international performances.
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Saturday, 4/29/06
Bob Baldwin
Keyboardist/215 Recording Artist
Co-Producer of the Trumpets CJazz Series
$35.00 in advance &
$40.00 day of show
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Bob Baldwin is a
world-traveled musician. In 2000, he ventured down to South Africa with
Marion Meadows and scouted out musicians to play on their gig there. In
2003, he recorded his record in Brazil, titled "Brazil Chill", where he
worked with Torquato Mariano, Leo Gandelman, the group Azimuth. His
latest efforts blends the funky N.Y. sound he enjoys sharing along with
his experiences in Brazil.
Baldwin has been in the trenches for many years, working with Noel
Pointer, Grover Washington, the aforementioned Meadows, Pieces of the
Dream, Phil Perry, Chuck Loeb and many others. In 1981, when he
was pursuing his degree in Bus. Ad, he was minoring in Broadcasting and
came home to intern with Pat Prescott, Sergio Dean and the late Frankie
Crocker. He's developing a new format called "New Urban Jazz", which
blends a unique blend of Urban and Jazz flavors, some of which he airs
on his show in Bermuda. Look for
his show to air online within weeks.
His latest CD, "All In a Day's Work", debuted top 10 - Billboard
Contemporary Jazz. On this day, all roads will lead to Trumpets, as we
are happy to have Pianist/Arranger and Radio host Bob Baldwin to
perform. He's also been assisting us in developing the lineup for the
months of March and April. Come support this wonderful musician and
preservationist of this great genre of jazz.
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