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SinopseA partir do best-seller Sapiens, de Yuval Harari, o premiado espetáculo FICÇÕES fala da capacidade humana de criar e acreditar em ficções: deuses, dinheiro, nações…o que foi ou não inventado? Mas, apesar dessa habilidade inédita e revolucionária que alçou nossa espécie à condição de “donos” do planeta, seguimos inseguros e sem saber para onde ir. Você está satisfeito?Debatedores:Paulo Cesar Medeiros (Iluminação)Currículo:Iluminador cênico com 37 anos de carreira e mais de 1200 projetos realizados em parceria com grandes nomes do teatro nacional. A excelência de seu trabalho nos palcos já lhe rendeu indicações aos mais importantes prêmios do país, venceu cinco vezes o Prêmio Shell, 3 APTRs, Bibi Ferreira, Aplauso, 2 CEBETIJ, Zilka Salaberry, Reverência, Sated, Femsa, 2 Prêmios Coca Cola de Teatro Infanto Juvenil, entre outros.É sócio fundador da empresa de luz Art Light e criador, junto de Cristina Braga e Ricardo Medeiros da Festa das Luzes da Mata Atlântica. Escreveu o livro “A Dramaturgia da Luz” com fotos de seu trabalho e uma pesquisa sobre a história da Iluminação. Atualmente, é professor da Escola Sesc de Arte Dramática Bia Junqueira (Cenário)Currículo:Artista interdisciplinar, diretora de arte, cenógrafa, curadora, consultora, diretora artística, especializada em conceituar e criar conteúdo e espaços em suas múltiplas linguagens. Viveu onze anos na França, onde trabalhou com grandes nomes da cena europeia Bob Wilson, Tadeuz Kantor, Patrice Chéreau, Joseph Svoboda e na Ópera de Paris. Suas incursões nos domínios mais variados relacionados à cena, seja ela teatral, cinematográfica ou plástica, a levaram a participar do Fórum Central de Tendências em Paris - o que a levou a prestar consultoria para diferentes Bureaux de Tendências, como o de Catherine Laget e Dominique Perclers - e a desenvolver seu percurso como curadora e diretora artística. Desde seu retorno ao Brasil, vêm recebendo indicações e prêmios no âmbito teatral e cinematográfico dentre eles: indicada por todos os prêmios do Rio de Janeiro, e pelo prêmio Bibi Ferreira em São Paulo com o espetáculo Ficções, premiada pelo conjunto de suas obras realizadas em 2016 pela APTR e Fundação Cesgranrio, em janeiro de 2020, Prêmio Cesgranrio de Teatro, pelo espetáculo “Eu, Moby Dick”. prêmio da APTR, pela “solidão dos campos de algodão”. Federico Puppi (Sonoplastia)Currículo:Puppi é compositor e diretor musical. Italiano radicado no Brasil, começou a estudar violoncelo aos 4 anos, no Suzuki Center – Itália. Formado no Conservatório de Aosta em violoncelo erudito, estudou música moderna no Liceu de Barcelona. Em 2006 recebeu uma scholarship para o Berklee College of Music durante o Umbria Jazz Festival.Em 2015 lançou seu primeiro disco autoral “O Canto da Madeira”, considerado o melhor disco instrumental do ano pela crítica especializada. Em 2018 lançou seu segundo álbum, “Marinheiro de terra firme”, com a participação de Milton Nascimento.Indicado ao Grammy Latino em 2015 por “Guelã” e em 2014 ao Grammy USA com o disco “Magic” de Sergio Mendes.Ficha Técnica do espetáculo:Inspirada a partir do livro Sapiens – Uma breve história da humanidade, de Yuval Noah HarariIdealizada por Felipe Heráclito LimaEscrita e encenada por Rodrigo PortellaAtuação: Vera HoltzPerformance e Trilha Sonora Original: Federico PuppiInterlocução dramatúrgica**: Bianca Ramoneda, Milla Fernandez e Miwa Yanagizawa**Assistente de direção: Cláudia BarbotCenário: Bia JunqueiraFigurino: João PimentaIluminação: Paulo MedeirosPreparação corporal: Tony RodriguesPreparação vocal: Jorge MayaProgramação Visual: CadãoFotos: Ale CatanOperador de luz: Ari NagôSonorização e Operação de Som: Vitor AmaralDireção de produção: Alessandra ReisGestão de projetos e leis de incentivo: Natália SimoneteProdução executiva: Wesley CardozoAdministração: Cristina LeiteProdutores associados: Alessandra Reis, Felipe Heráclito Lima e Natália Simonete
If you've ever found yourself relaxing on the couch with a warm cup of tea, lost in thought about your day, Cecily's beautiful music is exactly what you need to enhance those moments. Cecily is an amazing vocalist and songwriter based in DC, known for her soothing and rich voice. She describes her music as a blend of soul with strong influences from jazz, 90's R&B, and a touch of folk.She's shared the stage with some incredible talent, opening for award-winning artists like Gregory Porter and Jose James, as well as R&B stars like Johnny Gill, Kenny Lattimore, and Elle Varner. She's even performed alongside folk artist Becca Stevens and alternative soul pioneer Bilal. Just this past June, she released Awakening Pt. II, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2019 project Awakening Pt. I. I had the pleasure of chatting with her virtually on Zoom, and it was truly inspiring. We explored her musical influences, reminisced about her experiences at the Umbria Jazz Festival, and discussed her connection to Gil Scott-Heron. We also delved into the messages and creative process behind Awakening Pt. II. We wrapped up our conversation by talking about her approach to songwriting and the challenges of releasing an album independently. It was such a delightful exchange, and I really hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed our conversation!
Kris Myers was born on April 5, 1977. Receiving a drum kit at the age of 8, he took an early interest in jazz, rock and punk music. During high school Myers co-started his first musical outfit, a ska/punk band called the Skalawags. The group received a decent amount of success but denied an offer to tour Japan to instead pursue college degrees. Myers attended Elmhurst College from 1995 – 1999 where he was a music major and the drummer in the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Under director Doug Beach, the Elmhurst College Jazz Band played gigs in the U.S. and Internationally at events such as the Umbria Jazz Festival, Jakarta Jazz Festival and the Montreaux Jazz Festival. In 2001 Myers enrolled in DePaul University where he earned his master's degree in jazz drumming and was a member of the Rob Parton Orchestra. In addition to his involvement in school bands, Myers was playing in festivals with a variety of jazz artists such as Nicholas Payton, Diane Schuur, Randy Brecker, Dennis DiBlasio as well as local musicians Mark Colby and John McLean. Myers also was a member of Chicago jazz fusion band Kick the Cat. Myers began playing drums for progressive-rock band Umphrey's McGee in 2003 following the departure of original drummer Mike Mirro. With Myers at the helm, Umphrey's has released ten albums and maintains a rigorous touring schedule of over 100 live shows per year. Umphrey's has performed at legendary festivals and venues such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Fuji Rock Festival, South by Southwest, Red Rocks, The Ryman Theatre, The Beacon Theatre and more. With Umphrey's, Myers has shared the stage with countless notable musicians such as Buddy Guy, Huey Lewis, Ivan Neville, Les Claypool, Stephen Perkins, Mike Keneally, Joshua Redman, Bela Fleck, Taj Mahal, Victor Wooten, Adrian Belew, Stanley Jordan, Gene Ween, Derek Trucks and Jason Bonham. In 2011 Myers was honored with the title of Best Jam Band Drummer by DRUM Magazine, beating jamband stalwarts such as Butch Trucks (The Allman Brothers) and Jon Fishman (Phish). In 2018, Myers was featured on the cover of Modern Drummer's July issue. Myers placed second in the Experimental Rock category of the publication's “Readers Poll Awards” behind St. Vincent drummer Matt Johnson. When he's not behind the drum kit, Myers enjoys playing golf, attending concerts, hiking and collecting art. Some Things That Came Up: -2:30 Kris's multi genre style -3:00 Rabid fans -4:45 The Umphrey's McGee audition turned into a 21 year gig and counting -6:30 Kris's previous band was Kick The Cat -11:00 Maintaining a list of all the venues the band has played -11:30 Red Rocks is fave venue as well as The Fox Theater in Oakland and The Ryman in Nashville -14:00 Vic Salazar !!! The ambassador of the drum community -16:40 The rider! The love of milk chocolate! -18:00 Stretching, fitness center, yoga -19:40 The documentary “Frame By Frame” -21:20 The Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart.. “most impressive” -23:40 The cover of Modern Drummer magazine in 2018! -24:30 Dauz pads! Used by Rush and Nine Inch Nails -26:45 Writing material together as a band -27:40 Producer Greg Majors and Manny Sanchez -30:30 Different sets every night. Choosing from 14 studio albums. Responsible for all songs at all times -35:40 collaboration with Huey Lewis. Met at The Jammy Awards in 2006. -43:00 Kris loves practicing impressions -44:30 Stewart Copeland, Buddy Rich, Vinnie Colaiuta, Keith Carlock, Steve Gadd 49:50 The art of mashups, inspired by DJ culture -50:15 Kris songs background vocals while playing insane music -52:00 Rotator Cuff repair surgery. 6 month rehab, but ready after 4 months -54:00 Local gigs and charity work -54:50 Getting to do the “Boom Smack” -55:50 “David's Den” for mental health -56:15 Wedding preparation -57:20 “The Fave 5” Follow: www.umphreys.com www.krismyersdrums.com FB: @krismyers IG: @krismyersdrums YouTube: @krismyersdrums The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits! Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
Kris Myers began playing drums for progressive-rock band Umphrey's McGee in 2003. Since then, the band has released eleven albums and maintains a rigorous touring schedule of over 100 live shows per year. Umphrey's has performed at legendary festivals and venues such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Fuji Rock Festival, South by Southwest, Red Rocks Amphitheater, The Ryman Theatre, The Beacon Theatre and more. Myers attended Elmhurst College from 1995 – 1999 where he was a music major and the drummer in the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Under director Doug Beach, the Elmhurst College Jazz Band played gigs in the U.S. and Internationally at events such as the Umbria Jazz Festival, Jakarta Jazz Festival and the Montreaux Jazz Festival. Myers has played with a variety of jazz artists such as Nicholas Payton, Diane Schuur, Randy Brecker, Dennis DiBlasio as well as local Chicago musician Mark Colby. In 2001 Myers enrolled in DePaul University where he earned his Master's Degree in Jazz Drumming. Myers works as a studio musician in the Nashville for various projects. He continues to play with musicians such as Mike Keneally, Bill Evans, Jeff Coffin, and Billy Strings on a variety of projects in both the Nashville and Los Angeles area. In this episode, Kris talks about: Getting started around Chicago's network of educators, drum shops, and universities Umphrey's McGee's early jam/funk influences (Galactic, MMW, Lettuce, Bela Fleck etc.) His drumming influences - bringing an adventurous and active drumming presence to Umphrey's Finding a "give and take" band dynamic - giving a band what they need but being allowed to explore and be you Projects outside of Umprhey's he's been involved with along the way Moving from Chicago to LA in 2014, and ultimately settling in Nashville How where you live and whether it suits your personality/priorities is as important as any musical aspect of your life What he sees in the present and future of Nashville
As a young musician in Tel Aviv, Yotam Silberstein was quickly recognized as a prodigy and was invited to perform with many of the nation's top musicians. At 21, he performed at Italy's renowned Umbria Jazz Festival, released a critically acclaimed debut album and set out on an extensive tour of Europe.Upon receiving a scholarship to the prestigious New School, Yotam Silberstein moved to New York in 2005. He was a finalist in the Thelonious MonkInternational Jazz Guitar Competition in 2005 with one critic noting: “Yotam's tones are exquisitely old school but his playing fresh, fiery and bursting with joyful exuberance, and musically he is one heavy cat.” Jazz Times noted that Yotam has “made an impact on the scene with his precision bebop lines and fleet fingered improvisation”. All About Jazz saw a resemblance between his 2009 release, “Next Page” and “the heyday of Blue Note Records”, adding that Yotam is “forging his own path with skills and style.”As artistically gifted as he is technically proficient, Silberstein is featured on a wide variety of critically acclaimed releases including “Resonance” and “Brasil” on the Jazz Legacy Productions label, John Patitucci‘s new trio album “Irmaos De Fe” and Monty Alexander's Grammy-nominated “Harlem-Kingston Express Live!” among countless others.Yotam has earned his place among the jazz elite by collaborating with such luminaries as James Moody, The Heath Brothers, Roy Hargrove, George Coleman, David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, Paquito D'rivera, Christian McBride, John Patitucci, and many others.This versatile guitarist's wheelhouse runs the sonic spectrum, including Brazilian, world music, blues and bebop. Silberstein's showmanship wowed the Kennedy Center's 2011 production, “Ella!” which featured Dee Dee Bridgewater, Al Jarreau, Dr. Billy Taylor and Janis Siegel. His performance earned him a return invitation for a special appearance at the KC Jazz Club. In Addition Yotam has applied his talent to composing music for film and in 2015 he received the Sundance Time Warner award for film scoring.Yotam Silberstein has toured as a leader in major clubs and jazz festivals in Europe, Japan, South America, Asia and the US and has received high praise for his performances. Having performed with the world's premier talent, Yotam has honed his craft with precision, finesse and the innate artistic touch. Both the critics and his fans await the release of his new album “The Village” on Jazz & People in January . DownBeat magazine calls this “his most fully realized recording to date,” and says that Yotam “burns brightly alongside colleagues Goldberg, Rogers and Hutchinson.” ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
ArcoIris Sandoval - piano, composition Marty Kenney - bass Allan Mednard - drums https://sonicasylum.bandcamp.com/album/arcoiris-sandoval-sonic-asylum-first-voyage ArcoIris Sandoval is a jazz pianist, composer and Fulbright award recipient currently residing in New York City and originally from Tucson, Arizona. She obtained her Master's degree in jazz piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music, and has won 2013 and 2015 ASCAP young jazz composer awards in addition to being a semifinalist at in the Montreux Solo Jazz Piano competition in 2012, a participant in the Mary Lou Williams Festival, Betty Carter Jazz Ahead and the Metropole Orkest Arrangers Workshop directed by Vince Mendoza featuring Richard Bona. One of her arrangements was performed by the Metropole Orkest at the 2016 BBC Proms tribute to Quincy Jones. She has also performed at major festivals throughout the world including Umbria Jazz Festival, Winter Jazz Fest in NYC, Angra Jazz Festival, Monty Alexander Jazz Festival, the Telluride Jazz Festival, the Tucson Jazz Festival with Lonnie Plaxico opening for Tower of Power in 2017 as well in 2015 at the Tucson Jazz Festival with Jimmy Cobb, and many others throughout China, Europe, India, South America, and Mexico. She was also a finalist at the inaugural Ellis Marsalis Jazz Piano Competition in summer 2018. ArcoIris and bassist Mimi Jones are the Co-directors and composers for The D.O.M.E. Experience which is an award winning environmentally and socially motivated orchestra featuring cinematography as well as dance and has featured a roster of acclaimed musicians and renowned choreographers throughout the years. DOME has been the two time recipient of The Bronx Council of the Arts Award, The Puffin Foundation Grant, and the 2020 New Music USA Grant. She is actively performing and touring with several ensembles including with acclaimed jazz vocalist Allan Harris, Shirazette Tinnin’s “Sonic Wallpaper”, and her own Sonic Asylum trio and quintet project which performs locally in NYC even during the pandemic and has performed at the Kennedy Center and Vermont Jazz Emerging Artist festival. She released her debut Sonic Asylum Trio album in summer 2018 with MEII Enterprises entitled “First Voyage” featuring Marty Kenney on bass and Allan Mednard on drums which won a 2018 Global Music Award.
The first episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a set from the 2017 Umbria Jazz Festival featuring Lucas Pino, Glenn Zaleski, Dave Baron, and Jimmy Macbride.
Want a FREE 30-day trial of Audible + 1 FREE book, click HERE - (7:18) How you can feel what others are not saying and feeling - (10:06) You have to have the courage to speak your truth - (13:59) It´s all about finding that balance - (22:28) The emotional side - (24:42) What happens when we experience trauma "I can give you the tools to change, but it´s already within you" "You have to tell your truth and have the courage to make an authentic communication" "People do not expect a woman to be assertive and it´s very hard, but if you have a balanced life, you can manage that" About Alessandra:Alessandra Bosco is an international singer, song-writer, experimental vocalist and careful observer of the human being. Graduated in Sociology, a certified expert in Artistic Vocology, Alessandra attended Berklee College of Music in Boston following a scholarship won at Umbria Jazz Festival. That’s where she discovered Music Therapy and brought it into her musical research. She identifies the human voice as the core of self-expression yet the purest medium through which we connect to each other, directly correlated with our sexuality and the overall ability to create and share intimacy, therefore authenticity. Combining all her studies and her own personal development experience, she developed a coaching method called Voicefulness, in which she combines Yoga of sound, mindfulness practices and vocal technique to help people, especially women, finding their own voice and communicate more authentically by learning daily practices to balance mind, body, and heart. Are we friends? Make sure to follow me on IG www.instagram.com/the.wildsavannah Craving more support just like this? Is your soul telling you you were made for more, yet you feel stuck in the ordinary? Tired of living a life everyone else loves but yourself? Join hundres of other women just like YOU. Head on over to Facebook and join my group, Untamed and Unapologenitc, Women Who Want More Out of Life. Download your FREE guide: 5 Tools You're Not Using That Are Keeping You Stuck While Others Are Thriving Want to apply to work 1:1 with me? Click HERE, fill out the form and we will set up a FREE 90 minute Deep Dive Session. This is the wake up call you have been waiting for! I'm looking forward to learning more about you, your WiLDEST dreams, and how I can help you live your dream life! Click HERE to learn out how you can start traveling and living your dream life NOW.
Corey Christiansen is becoming recognized as one of the preeminent jazz guitarists in the world. In the fall of 2008 Corey assumed duties teaching at Utah State University and the famed Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Because of his life in the music business he brings a “real world” environment to the classroom. Even with a busy academic schedule, Corey still tours and continues to record. This professional experience enhances his teaching as he is able to bring real-world experiences to his students. He is also an artist-in-residence at Atlanta Institute of Music (Atlanta, GA), and Broadway Music School (Denver, CO). Corey Christiansen has a number of publications with Mel Bay and has conducted countless guitar clinics and concerts across the country and beyond including Europe, South Africa and Australia. He has also performed at many notable festivals and venues including John Pisano’s Guitar Night in Los Angeles, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, Italy, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, the Clearwater Jazz Festival, the Monterey Next Generation Festival, the Daytona Beach Jazz Festival, the Syracuse Jazz Festival, the Park City Jazz Festival, and the St. Louis Jazz Festival. He has also performed and/or recorded with many outstanding jazz artists including James Moody, Jeff Coffin, John Benitez, Terreon Gully, Steve Davis, Eric Alexander, Matt Jorgensen, Byron Stripling, Jeff Hamilton, Alan Pasqua, Randy Brecker, Jeff Coffin, Peter Erskine, John Pisano, Willie Akins, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jim White, Steve Houghton, Steve Allee, Pat Harbison, Jack Wilkins, Ambrose Akinmusire, Ed Soph, Jim White, Christian McBride, Keyon Harrold, George Duke, Terri Lyne Carrington, John Riley, Dave Pietro, Danny Gottlieb, and many, many others. Thanks for listening and keep thriving! Show notes: www.SpenserLiszt.com/blog/TMP26 Free list of potential tax deductions: www.SpenserLiszt.com/p/TaxDeductions Join the Thriving Musicians closed Facebook group: www.Facebook.com/groups/ThrivingMusician Email questions, comments or nominate a Thriving Musician to spenser@spenserliszt.com Follow Spenser online: Facebook: www.Facebook.com/SpenserLiszt Twitter: www.Twitter.com/SpenserLiszt Instagram: www.Instagram.com/SpenserLiszt
We're featuring an interview with bassist Larry Gray on this week's episode. Larry's multi-instrumental path has taken him through performance on guitar, flute, cello, and piano in addition to bass. Larry is in high demand as a jazz bassist in Chicago, performing regularly for decades at Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, and he teaches at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Enjoy! About Larry Born on Chicago’s south side, Larry Gray is considered by many to be one of jazz music’s finest double bassists. His impressive versatility and uncommon musical curiosity keep him in demand as both a leader and sideman. Larry began his musical studies at the age of five when his father brought home an accordion and introduced him to his first teacher. Invigorated by this study, Larry added the guitar to his arsenal and studied piano seriously for many years thereafter. It was not until he was in his twenties that he decided to switch to the double bass. Larry went on to study classical music extensively, eventually adding the cello to his long list of loved instruments. His principal teachers were Joseph Guastafeste, longtime principal bassist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and cellist Karl Fruh, a highly regarded soloist and teacher. Under Mr. Fruh's guidance, he received bachelors and masters degrees in cello performance from the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University. Throughout his long and varied career, Larry has worked with numerous exceptional artists and jazz legends, including McCoy Tyner, Jack DeJohnette, Danilo Perez, Branford Marsalis, Benny Green, Freddy Cole, Benny Golson, Steve Turre, George Coleman, Lee Konitz, Bobby Hutcherson, Sonny Fortune, Ira Sullivan, Junior Mance, David "Fathead" Newman, Willie Pickens, Ann Hampton Callaway, Charles McPherson, Antonio Hart, Jackie McLean, Sonny Stitt, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Al Cohn, Randy Brecker, Nicholas Payton, Kurt Elling, Eric Alexander, Phil Woods, Jon Faddis, Roscoe Mitchell, Von Freeman, Wilbur Campbell, Eddie Harris, and Les McCann. In addition, he has collaborated with guitarists Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, and Tal Farlow, as well trumpeters Donald Byrd, Harry "Sweets" Edison, and Tom Harrell, among others. Larry continues to tour extensively, performing at jazz festivals and clubs around the globe, including the Umbria Jazz Festival, the Havana Jazz Festival, Rio Sao Paulo Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, the Montreal International Jazz Festival, ECM Festival in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, the Poznan Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, the Montreaux Detroit Festival, the Chicago Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Hollywood Bowl, Village Vanguard, Blue Note (New York and Tokyo), Kennedy Center, and the Ravinia Festival, with such jazz luminaries as Marian McPartland, Clark Terry, Nancy Wilson, Frank Morgan, James Moody, Larry Coryell, Louis Bellson, Barry Harris, Dorothy Donegan, Monty Alexander, Frank Wess, Joe Williams, Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band, Kenny Drew Jr., and most recently, Ramsey Lewis. As a classical musician, Larry played several seasons with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, including a year as principal bass. He worked on many occasions with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under master conductors Erich Leinsdorf, Rafeal Kubelik, Carlo Maria Guilini, and Sir George Solti. He also was the featured double bassist with Lyric Opera for the world premiere of the opera Amistad. Larry is an arranger and composer whose work has been widely recognized as uniquely melodic and exceptionally refined. His discography includes 1,2, 3,..., on Chicago Sessions, the solo bass record, Gravity, One Look, and Solo + Quartet, all on Graywater Records, as well as the Ramsey Lewis and Nancy Wilson collaborations Meant to Be and Simple Pleasures. He can also be heard on the Ramsey Lewis recordings Appassionata, Time Flies, and With One Voice, and the latest release, Songs From the Heart. Larry also arranged and produced the critically acclaimed CD, Django by Ferro. Furthermore, Larry has recorded with Chet Baker, Curtis Fuller, Ira Sullivan, Lin Halliday, Willie Pickens, Nicholas Payton, Randy Brecker, Bunky Green, Bob Moses, Irish flute-whistle virtuoso Laurence Nugent, pop sensations Linda Eder, Dennis DeYoung, and Peter Cetera, and songwriter Michael Smith, among others. In addition, Larry is a first-call studio musician, and his playing can be heard on many commercial radio and television jingles and studio projects as well as the PBS television series, Legends of Jazz, where he can be seen performing alongside Jim Hall, Benny Golson, Chris Potter, Phil Woods, David Sanborn, Chris Botti, Clark Terry, and Roy Hargrove. In addition, Larry's original composition for double bass and guitar, Five Movements, was commissioned and performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble at Symphony Center in Chicago. Most recently, Larry has composed two commissioned works for the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Tribute to the Bass Masters Suite was premiered at the Poznan Festival in Poland in 2008 to much acclaim. A second work, String Thing, was first presented in Chicago in October 2010 as part of the Jazz Institute of Chicago Jazz in Chicago series. Larry also completed a collaborative project with bassists Rufus Reid and Joseph Guastafeste that was premiered in March of 2011 in Chicago. Larry Gray is also a dedicated teacher and is Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also served for many years on the faculties at DePaul University and Northern Illinois University. Active as a clinician at high school and colleges and festivals thought North America, he also coaches various instrumentalists in jazz techniques as well as music theory, sight-singing, and composition. Subscribe to the podcast – follow on Twitter – Like on Facebook
July 10, 2015 by Curtis Killian After winning a scholarship to Berklee at the Umbria Jazz Festival, Italian singer Alessandra Bosco honed her jazz and classical techniques and has since expanded into the avant-garde after discovering radical vocal improvisers like Diamanda Galas and Meredith Monk. Bosco says she was deeply changed by her Berklee experience, which she called "a beautiful sharing of thoughts, personal experiences, friendship and work opportunities.” Inspired by sacred traditions such Sufi chants and shamanic icaros, here’s a vocal extemporary composition from Alessandra Bosco.
Italian jazz writer and producer discusses his involvement with the â??Umbria Jazz Festivalâ?? and the popularity of jazz in Italy.
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