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I’ve been using a TC Electonics RH450 with an SWR 12″ Bass Monitor cabinet with my upright. AWEsome sound and easy to carry.

Check out the RebelHead on the TC Electronics website. The cabinets are fantastic, too.

MONK is a one character tour de force about the enigmatic genius jazz pianist, Thelonious Monk, who has brought joy and understanding to people all over the world. It is the powerful story of a musical life force.

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Billy,
Hope everything is going great.
As you are no doubt aware, we are in the process of making some changes to our website.
For that reason, we are sending you the new link to your interview.
You can post this link on your website, your myspace page etc.

http://www.crossharpchronicles.com/Personalities2009/billyjonesinterview.htm

Also, we have been thinking about including your interview in an ebook we are preparing, provding that is okay with you. For this reason, please make cer… Continue

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Here's my Post-Standard review for E.S.P.'s "Time's Up!"

Bass player Matthew Vacanti says this about making a record: "It's never finished,; you just run out of time."

Hence the title of E.S.P.'s new collection, "Time's Up," on Vacanti's Baldwinsville label Spider Records.

Truth be told, all the elements seemed to be positioned just right in time and space. The fourth E.S.P. album has been percolating in the minds of founding E.S.P. members Vacanti and guitarist John Magnante since "Uptown Ex… Continue

THE NEW ESP CD "TIME'S UP!" NOW AVAILABLE @ WWW.CDBABY.COM
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY!

Here’s what people are saying about “Time’s Up!”

Karl and his musical colleagues Brian Scherer, John Magnante, Matthew Vacanti and Barry Blumenthal have created a CD that's rewarding to listen to. Whether this is an introduction to their music or a souvenir from a "live" gig, you will enjoy the music on this album!
Bravo, Karl and company."
- Peter Erskine
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Click HERE to go to the SmoothVibes.com website

www.espjazz.org

TIME'S UP! now available at CDBABY.COM:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/espjazz3
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e.s.p. -- Time's Up!

While this is not an exclusively contemporary offering—at least not from many a smooth jazzer’s perspective, ESP is a group of extremely talented and competent musicians w… Continue

"I first met Karl Sterling when his parents brought him to a Stan Kenton Orchestra gig in upstate New York. He was a young drummer. This was 1972. Come to think of it, I was a young drummer at the time, too ... but Karl was younger! Karl's parents were justifiably proud of their son and how well he played. Some thirty five-plus years later, I'm the one who is feeling proud of how well Karl plays: proud that he stayed the course with his drumming, and proud that he matured into such a terrific dr… Continue

When Dissertation Troubles Surrounded Me:

This is an appreciative letter to thank the people who provided pin-point and professional dissertation help at the time when I was totally disappointed and had braced myself to meet the disaster regarding my PhD degree. It was the worst time of my life when I even thought of my dissertation disapproval.

I was busy working and handling my social life. You can say that I was hanging in bala… Continue

Very sadly, the jazz world has lost one of the true greats, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. We will miss you greatly, Freddie:

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David "CasT" CasTiglione brings his jazz home to Auburn for Nov. 21 show


AUBURN NY - These days everyone knows him as "CasT." You may have seen
him on PBS,or in the horn section with The Dave Matthews Band on "Live on The
Rocks" Cd or DVD, or on tour with George Clinton.

Auburn native and sax player David CasTiglione returns to his home town of Auburn
for a special appearance with his jazz quartet at Bear Bones Bar-B-Que, located
at 83 Wall Street 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21st. There will be no… Continue

Oh, how those techno-mothus machine-gun their practice sessions into long, flowing lines with no periods at the end. When such antics were administered by Bird, Stitt, 'Trane, Newk, Jaws, Griff and so many others, it was just part of the boperation. They fit in so perfectly, so needfully, but those who strive to emulate those master monsters, lose the point. Somewhere along the way (our hearts were carefree and gay), the 'Trane whistle led a whole of cats way off the tracks. It seems de rigeur t… Continue

If you're in the Syracuse, NY area, please stop by Clinton Square for the first evening of "Jazz in the Square" jazz festival. SEAFLIGHT, led by guitarist/composer Jason Kessler, will open the series at 5:00pm followed by the Syracuse Symphony Pops Orchestra featuring vocali… Continue

I took this information directly from Buddy's website - www.buddyrich.com - What a great lineup! Can't miss this one..............
Drucker Labs and Scabeba Entertainment presents the 2008 Buddy Rich Memorial Concert.

When: Octo… Continue

This is such a wonderful site that was created by Stan's daughter, Bev Getz. It's one of my personal favorite sites - please visit it, show your support and join today!



Visit Stan Getz Community
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Jul 15 2008 7:00P
Cortini Bros. at Veteran’s Park Oswego

Jul 16 2008 7:00P
Oswego City Big Band featuring Stan Gosek-Brightbeck Park Oswego

Jul 18 2008 7:00P
E.S.P. at Patz Oswego

Jul 22 2008 6:00P
Julie Falatico Trio at AQUA VINO Utica

Jul 25 2008 6:00P
Julie Falatico Trio Canal Park Gazebo Fulton

Jul 26 2008 7:30P
Julie Falatico Trio Gabriell’s Tratoria New Hartford

Jul 27 2008 5:00P
E.S.P. at Patz (HARBORFEST) Oswego

Aug 1 2008 5:30P
Anthony Joseph Swingtet (Wedding at the Bayshore) Os… Continue

My friend Frank Briggs recently released his CD, CHINA RANCH. I first met Frank in 1983 and since the first time I heard him play, he has been one of my favorite drummers. I purchased my copy of this CD a few weeks ago and haven't put it down since. Frank has influenced me heavily as a drummer and as a musician. Congratulations to Frank on the fantastic review by All Music Giude (see link below):


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SEAFLIGHT, a band led by guitarist/composer, Jason Kessler is set to perform on July 24th at JAZZ IN THE SQUARE for two sets. The first set is at 5:00pm - opening for the Syracuse Symphony featuring Ronnie Leigh & Nancy Kelly. The second set will be at 10:00pm following the Syracuse Symphony.

Sealfight will perform all original material composed by Kessler. Personnel includes Chad Lefkowitz-Brown (saxes), Jeff Guevin (bass), and Karl Sterling (drums). This event will also serve as a CD RELE… Continue