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2011 - 2012 ALL THAT JAZZ SERIES at the NAPLES PHILHARMONIC November
2011
-
April
2012
After the great success of last season's sold out series, the Naples
Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra returns for it's second season with an
amazing lineup of internationally acclaimed guest stars.
INTRODUCING THE PHILHARMONIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Come hear the finest live jazz music in the region as the all-star
Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra headlines this new series in the intimate
setting of Daniels Pavilion. Each concert in All That Jazz will feature
an esteemed special guest artist. Six exciting programs showcasing a
variety of great jazz music!
The Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra is:
Glenn Basham (coordinator and violin)
Lew Del Gatto (co-bandleader and tenor saxophone)
Jerry Stawski (co-bandleader and piano)
Mike Harvey (drums)
Kevin Mauldin (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
The Naples Philharmonic
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108-2740
(239) 597-1900 or
(800) 597-1900 The Naples Phil website
Each ALL THAT JAZZ event will have two nightly shows:
6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER JAZZ: DENNIS ROWLAND
November 16, 2011 (Wednesday)
Dennis Rowland was the featured vocalist with the Count Basie Orchestra
1977 - 1983. Born and raised in Detroit, he was brought up listening to
his parents’ jazz and gospel records while also immersing himself in
the local Motown sound. Hearing Joe Williams at the age of five or six
was the most formative influence of all for Rowland. Dream became
reality when Rowland joined the Count Basie Orchestra in 1977. He spent
seven years with them, and shared the stage with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah
Vaughn and Tony Bennett. He has also toured with Grover Washington, Jr.
and played with the Ray Anthony Orchestra. Dennis Rowland website
www.dennisrowland.com The
Naples
Phil
website:
November
Jazz
with
Dennis
Rowland
DECEMBER JAZZ: IRA SULLIVAN
December 28, 2011 (Wednesday)
Ira Sullivan, a five-time Grammy nominee, is a unique figure in jazz
music as a multi-instrumentalist who is a master of the trumpet,
flugelhorn, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone and flute. He has
performed and recorded with some of the greatest figures in jazz
history including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Horace Silver, Red
Rodney, Johnny Griffin and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Mr. Sullivan,
originally from Chicago, was an integral part of that city’s vibrant
jazz scene during the 1950’s and ‘60’s. He has lived in Miami since the
early ‘60’s and continues to tour the world performing concerts and
teaching clinics. Ira Sullivan website
www.irasullivanjazz.com The
Naples
Phil
website:
December
Jazz
with
Ira
Sullivan
JANUARY JAZZ: MIKE MAINIERI
January 12, 2012 (Thursday)
Primarily recognized as an award-winning jazz vibraphonist, Mike
Mainieri's equally remarkable talents as producer, performer, arranger,
and composer have contributed to shaping the cutting edge in music.
During the ‘50s and early ‘60s, he performed with such legendary
artists as Buddy Rich, Billie Holliday, Dizzy Gillespie, Coleman
Hawkins and Wes Montgomery. At the age of 20, he won Downbeat's
International Jazz Critic's Award. In the late 70s, Mike founded the
pioneering jazz/fusion group Steps Ahead, which included previous
cohorts Michael Brecker, Eddie Gomez, Steve Gadd and Don Grolnick.
Delving into contemporary sounds while maintaining experimental sounds
and compositional integrity, Steps Ahead was and is a launching pad for
young talent and new musical ideas. Mike Mainieri website:
www.nycrecords.com The
Naples
Phil
website:
January
Jazz
with
Mike
Mainieri
FEBRUARY JAZZ: CHARLES MCPHERSON
February 16, 2012 (Thursday)
Charles McPherson has toured the US, Europe, Japan, Africa and South
America with his own group, as well as with jazz greats Billy Eckstine,
Lionel Hampton, Nat Adderly, Jay McShann and others. McPherson has
recorded as guest artist with Charlie Mingus, Barry Harris, Art Farmer,
Kenny Drew, Toshiko Akiyoshi, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Orchestra and the
Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. He has recorded as
leader on Prestige, Fantasy, Mainstream, Discovery, Xanadu, and most
recently Arabesque. His most recent recording is the highly acclaimed
"Manhattan Nocturne". Charles was also the featured alto saxophonist in
the Clint Eastwood film "Bird," a
biography about Charlie Parker. Charles McPherson
website www.charlesmcpherson.com The
Naples
Phil
website:
February
Jazz
with
Charles
McPherson
MARCH JAZZ: BOBBY SHEW
March 22, 2012 (Thursday)
Bobby Shew, a Los Angeles based jazz and lead trumpeter, has played and
recorded with the small groups of Art Pepper, Bud Shank, The Horace
Silver
Quintet and Frank Strazzeri-Sam Most, as well as numerous big bands
such as Buddy Rich, Tommy Dorsey, Bill Holman, Louie Bellson, Toshiko
Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin, Oliver Nelson, Bill Berry, Nat Pierce-Frank Capp
Juggernaut, Ed Shaughnessy, Terry Gibbs, Benny Goodman, Maynard
Ferguson, Neal Hefti, Don Menza, and Bob Florence. In addition to being
a sideman, Bobby is also a leader, recording many
of his own albums. Several of these received very high accolades from
critics and high placement on the airplay charts. One of his albums,
'Outstanding In His Field' was nominated for a Grammy in 1980, while,
'Heavy Company' was awarded the Jazz Album Of The Year in 1983. He also
spent many years in the Los Angeles recording studios working on
countless TV shows, record albums and film soundtracks. Bobby Shew website
www.bobbyshew.com The
Naples
Phil
website:
March
Jazz
with
Bobby
Shew
APRIL JAZZ: DANTE LUCIANI
April 19, 2012 (Thursday)
Dante Luciani, formerly the lead trombonist and soloist with the Woody
Herman and Maynard Ferguson Orchestras, Luciani has performed with
various artists, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Ben Vereen,
Burt Bacharach, Natalie Cole, Anthony Newley, Bob Mintzer, Randy
Brecker, and Paquito D’Rivera. Dante Luciani is a lecturer in jazz
trombone in the Department of Studio Music and Jazz at the University
of Miami Frost School of Music where is coordinator of the Jazz Brass
program, and conducts the award-winning Frost Concert Jazz Band (CJB). The
Naples
Phil
website:
April
Jazz
with
Dante
Luciani
Calender 2011 - 2012
Private
instruction is availiable on an appointment basis.
September 2011
9.01.11
-
9.30.11New
York City
9.04.11 - 9.05.11
Jim Morse Recording Project
Jim Morse (trumpet and composer)
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
David Miller (trombone)
Alex Hoffman (tenor saxophone)
Spike Wilner (piano)
Ben Wolfe (bass)
Anthony Pinciotti (drums)
Zebulon Sound
223 West 28th Street
New York, NY
(212) 695-8081
9.14.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quintet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Stephen Riley (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Reid Taylor (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Fat Cat NYC website
12:30 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Fat Cat NYC
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014-4236
(212) 675-6056
9.18.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quintet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Stephen Riley (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Jamale Davis (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Fat Cat NYC website
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Fat Cat NYC
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014-4236
(212) 675-6056
9.20.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quintet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Stephen Riley (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Jamale Davis (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Small's Jazz Club website
12:30 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Small's Jazz Club
183 West 10th Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 252-5091
9.21.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quintet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Stephen Riley (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Reid Taylor (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Fat Cat NYC website
12:30 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Fat Cat NYC
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014-4236
(212) 675-6056
9.28.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quartet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Reid Taylor (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Fat Cat NYC website
12:30 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Fat Cat NYC
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014-4236
(212) 675-6056
October 2011
10.01.11
-
10.31.11New
York City
10.04.11
A Musical Tribute to Prof. William Fielder
Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts
Rutgers Jazz Ensemble featuring Orrin Evans (piano)
Conrad Herwig (trombone)
Ralph Bowen (tenor saxophone)
Stanley Cowell (piano)
Joe Magnarelli (trumpet)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Kenny Davis (bass)
Todd Bashore (alto saxophone)
Dion Parsons (drums) Rutgers website
8:00 p.m.
Nicholas Music Center
Mason Gross Performing Arts Center
Douglas Campus
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
10.05.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quartet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Reid Taylor (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Fat Cat NYC website
12:30 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Fat Cat NYC
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014-4236
(212) 675-6056
10.10.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quartet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Reid Taylor (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Fat Cat NYC website
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Fat Cat NYC
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014-4236
(212) 675-6056
10.12.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quartet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Reid Taylor (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Fat Cat NYC website
12:30 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Fat Cat NYC
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014-4236
(212) 675-6056
10.16.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quartet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Jamale Davis (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Small's Jazz Club website
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m.
Small's Jazz Club
183 West 10th Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 252-5091
10.19.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quartet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Reid Taylor (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Fat Cat NYC website
12:30 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Fat Cat NYC
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014-4236
(212) 675-6056
10.26.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quartet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Reid Taylor (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Fat Cat NYC website
12:30 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Fat Cat NYC
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014-4236
(212) 675-6056
10.28.11
Dan Miller Sextet at Smalls Jazz Club
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
David Miller (trombone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Spike Wilner (piano)
Neal Caine (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Small's Jazz Club website
Two sets 10:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Small's Jazz Club
183 West 10th Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 252-5091
10.29.11
Dan Miller Sextet at Smalls Jazz Club
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
David Miller (trombone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Spike Wilner (piano)
Mike Karn (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Small's Jazz Club website
Two sets 10:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Small's Jazz Club
183 West 10th Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 252-5091
November 2011
11.01.11
-
11.15.11New
York City
11.02.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quartet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Reid Taylor (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Fat Cat NYC website
12:30 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Fat Cat NYC
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014-4236
(212) 675-6056
11.09.11
Dan Miller with the Ned Goold Quartet
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Reid Taylor (bass)
Charles Goold (drums) Fat Cat NYC website
12:30 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Fat Cat NYC
75 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014-4236
(212) 675-6056
11.12.11
Dan Miller with Scott Smith and Dave Trefethan
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Scott Smith (bass)
Dave Trefethan (guitar)
Campiello 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
11.15.11
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Barron Collier High School Jazz Band
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Lew Del Gatto (saxophone)
Peter Van Wyk (trombone)
Jerry Stawski (piano)
Scott Smith (bass)
Ron Hefner (drums)
Barron Collier High School 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
5600 Cougar Drive
Naples, Florida 34109
239-377-1200
11.16.11
Dan Miller with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Featuring
guest artist vocalist Dennis Rowland
Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Jerry Stawski (piano)
Goetz Kujack (drums)
Kevin Mauldin (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Two Shows: 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The Naples Philharmonic
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108-2740
(239) 597-1900 or
(800) 597-1900 The Naples Phil website
11.19.11
Dan Miller with the Dan Heck-Rebecca Richardson Quartet
Rebecca Richardson (vocals and piano)
Dan Heck (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Trimble McCollough (drums)
Campiello 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
11.26.11
Dan Miller with the Dan Heck-Rebecca Richardson Quartet
Rebecca Richardson (vocals and piano)
Dan Heck (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Trimble McCollough (drums)
Campiello 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
December 2011
12.03.11
Dan Miller with the Dan Heck-Rebecca Richardson Quartet
Rebecca Richardson (vocals and piano)
Dan Heck (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Trimble McCollough (drums)
Campiello 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
12.05.11
Dan Miller with the Dan Heck-Rebecca Richardson Quartet
Rebecca Richardson (vocals and piano)
Dan Heck (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
James Martin (drums)
Private Engagement
Captiva Island, FL
12.09.11
Dan Miller with Stu Shelton and Patricia Dean
Stu Shelton (organ)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Patricia Dean (drums)
Campiello 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
12.20.11
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
12.24.11
Dan Miller with Stu Shelton and Trimble McCollough
Stu Shelton (organ)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Trimble McCollough (drums)
Campiello 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
12.28.11
Dan Miller with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Featuring guest artist Ira Sullivan
Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Jerry Stawski (piano)
Mike Harvey (drums)
Kevin Mauldin (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Two Shows: 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The Naples Philharmonic
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108-2740
(239) 597-1900 or
(800) 597-1900 The Naples Phil website
January 2012
1.04.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Barron Collier High School Jazz Band
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Barron Collier High School 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
5600 Cougar Drive
Naples, Florida 34109
239-377-1200
1.07.12
Dan Miller with the Dan Heck-Rebecca Richardson Quartet
Rebecca Richardson (vocals and piano)
Dan Heck (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Trimble McCollough (drums)
Campiello 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
1.09.12
Dan Miller at the Fort Myers Film Festival TGIM: Intellectualization Mondays in Fort Myers with host Eric Raddatz
Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center
2301 First Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-333-1933
TGIM w/ judges jazz trumpeter Dan Miller, Wink TV's Haley Hinds-Barran & filmmaker Perry Wilson films in consideration for the 2012 Fort Myers Film Festival with host Eric Raddatz and co-hosts Melissa DeHaven and Laura Nin, musical guest Elijah Green and performances from local talent. Come get a transparent view of how we select our official programming, grab a drink and intellectualize with the indie community. Doors open for 6-7 p.m. 2-4-1 social hour. Films start at 7 p.m.
1.10.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
1.10.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Palmetto Ridge High School Jazz Band
Palmetto Ridge High School 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1655 Victory Lane
Naples, FL 34120
239-377-2400
1.11.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 9:20 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
1.12.12
Dan Miller with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Featuring
guest artist Mike Maineri
Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Jerry Stawski (piano)
Mike Harvey (drums)
Kevin Mauldin (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Two Shows: 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The Naples Philharmonic
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108-2740
(239) 597-1900 or
(800) 597-1900 The Naples Phil website
1.14.12
Dan Miller with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
"Thank You Myra Daniels" Grand Gala
Naples Philharmonic Orchestra
with Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart
and special guests Brian Stokes Mitchell, Harolyn Blackwell and Kelli O'Hara
Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Jerry Stawski (piano)
Mike Harvey (drums)
Kevin Mauldin (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Showtime 8:00 p.m.
The Naples Philharmonic
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108-2740
(239) 597-1900 or
(800) 597-1900 The Naples Phil website
1.17.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
1.21.12
Dan Miller with the Dan Heck-Rebecca Richardson Quartet
Rebecca Richardson (vocals and piano)
Dan Heck (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Trimble McCollough (drums)
Campiello 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
1.24.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
1.24.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Palmetto Ridge High School Jazz Band
Palmetto Ridge High School 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1655 Victory Lane
Naples, FL 34120
239-377-2400
1.25.12
Dan Miller with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Featuring
guest artist Dick Hyman
Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Jerry Stawski (piano)
Mike Harvey (drums)
Paul Shewchuk (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Showtime 8:00 p.m.
The Lyric Theatre
59 S.W. Flagler Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
Phone: (772) 286-7827 The Lyric Theatre website
1.28.12
Dan Miller-Lew Del Gatto Quintet
Bayshore Festival of the Arts
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Stu Shelton (piano)
Dan Heck (bass)
Ron Hefner (drums) Bayshore CAPA website
2:00 p.m.
Sugden Park
4284 Avalon Drive
Naples, FL 34112
1.28.12
Dan Miller with the Dan Heck-Rebecca Richardson Quartet
Rebecca Richardson (vocals and piano)
Dan Heck (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Patricia Dean (drums)
Campiello 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
February 2012
2.01.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
2.04.12
Dan Miller with the Dan Heck-Rebecca Richardson Quartet
Rebecca Richardson (vocals and piano)
Dan Heck (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Trimble McCollough (drums)
Campiello 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
2.06.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
2.07.12
Dan Miller with the Dan Heck-Rebecca Richardson Quartet Tuesdays at Twilight Concert Series 2011 - 2012
Rebecca Richardson (vocals)
Dan Heck (guitar)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Scott Smith (bass)
Billy Peterson (drums)
Showtime: 7:00 p.m.
Naples United Church of Christ
5200 Crayton Road
Naples, FL 34103
239-261-5469 Naples United Church of Christ website
2.09.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
2.11.12
Dan Miller with the Dan Heck-Rebecca Richardson Quartet
Rebecca Richardson (vocals and piano)
Dan Heck (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Trimble McCollough (drums)
Campiello 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
2.13.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
2.14.12
Dan Miller with the Stu Shelton Group Valentine's Day Private Party
Patricia Dean (vocals)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Stu Shelton (piano)
Scott Smith (bass)
Ron Hefner (drums)
Naples, FL 34120
2.15.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
2.16.12
Dan Miller with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Featuring
guest artist Charles McPherson
Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Jerry Stawski (piano)
Mike Harvey (drums)
Kevin Mauldin (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Two Shows: 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The Naples Philharmonic
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108-2740
(239) 597-1900 or
(800) 597-1900 The Naples Phil website
2.18.12
Dan Miller with the Dan Heck-Rebecca Richardson Quartet
Rebecca Richardson (vocals and piano)
Dan Heck (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Trimble McCollough (drums)
Campiello 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
1177 3rd Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-435-1166
2.22.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
2.24.12
Dan Miller Jazz Clinic Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band
Gulf Coast High School 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
239-377-1690
2.26.12
Dan Miller Concert with the Gulf Coast High School Jazz Band Featuring the Music of Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Golson and Billy Strayhorn
Showtime: 7:00 p.m.
North Naples United Methodist Church
6000 Goodlette-Frank Road
Naples, FL 34109-7206
Gulf Coast H.S. Band: 239-377-1690
March 2012
3.22.12
Dan Miller with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Featuring
guest artist Bobby Shew
Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Jerry Stawski (piano)
Mike Harvey (drums)
Kevin Mauldin (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Two Shows: 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The Naples Philharmonic
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108-2740
(239) 597-1900 or
(800) 597-1900 The Naples Phil website
April 2012
4.19.12
Dan Miller with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra
Featuring
guest artist Dante Luciani
Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Jerry Stawski (piano)
Mike Harvey (drums)
Kevin Mauldin (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Two Shows: 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The Naples Philharmonic
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108-2740
(239) 597-1900 or
(800) 597-1900 The Naples Phil website
June 2012
6.14.12 Dan Miller - Lew Del
Gatto Quintet with Jazz Legend Ira Sullivan
Benefit
Concert: Footsteps to the Future Presents Jazzin’ It Up!
An Electrifying Evening with Jazz Legend Ira Sullivan
Ira Sullivan (trumpet, flugelhorn, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
and flute)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Dan Heck (guitar)
Jerry Stawski (piano)
TBA (bass)
Ron Hefner (drums)
Suzie Hulcher (vocals)
Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center
2301 First Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-333-1933
6.11.12 - 6.17.12 Gulf Coast
Jazz Camp Week One 6.18.12 - 6.22.12 Gulf Coast Jazz Camp Week Two
Gulf Coast
High School
7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119
Band Room Phone Number: 239-377-1690
e-mail for Band Director Steve Deladurantey: deladust@collier.k12.fl.us
Gulf Coast High School Band website: Gulf Coast High School Band
website
Dan Miller News 2006 - 2011
Dan Miller - Lew Del Gatto Quintet with Jazz Legend Ira
Sullivan June
9, 2011
Benefit Concert: Footsteps to the Future Presents Jazzin’ It Up!
An Electrifying Evening with Jazz Legend Ira Sullivan
Ira Sullivan (trumpet, flugelhorn, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
and flute)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Jerry Stawski (piano)
Scott Smith (bass)
Ron Hefner (drums)
Suzie Hulcher (vocals)
**Post-concert note: We had an incredible night of jazz music with over
400 in attendance. Everyone played beautifully and Ira burned all
night. The evening was a fabulous success for Footsteps To The Future.
Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center
2301 First Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-333-1933
Thursday June 9, 2011 at 6:15 p.m.
The VIP Reception to meet musicians begins at 5:15 p.m.
Online Tickets and Info: Sidney and Berne
Davis Art Center website
Footsteps to the Future presents Jazzin’ It Up! An Electrifying Evening
with Jazz Legend Ira Sullivan on Thursday June 9, 2011 at the historic
Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers. The concert,
benefiting Footsteps to the Future, will feature Ira Sullivan along
with some of the finest jazz musicians in Florida.
Mr. Sullivan, a five-time Grammy nominee, is a unique figure in jazz
music as a multi-instrumentalist who is a master of the trumpet,
flugelhorn, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone and flute. He has
performed and recorded with some of the greatest figures in jazz
history including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Horace Silver, Red
Rodney, Johnny Griffin and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.
Mr. Sullivan, originally from Chicago, was an integral part of that
city’s vibrant jazz scene during the 1950’s and ‘60’s. He has lived in
Miami since the early ‘60’s and continues to tour the world performing
concerts and teaching clinics. Music education is a very important part
of Ira’s life.
In addition to Sullivan, the concert also features tenor saxophonist
Lew Del Gatto, who worked and recorded in NYC for over forty years and
was a member of the Saturday Night Live Band from 1975 – 2005. Also
featured is NYC jazz trumpeter Dan Miller, who toured and recorded with
Harry Connick Jr., Maynard Ferguson, Wynton Marsalis, Tom Jones and
Woody Herman. The world-class rhythm section features pianist Jerry
Stawski, bassist Scott Smith and drummer Ron Hefner. Singer/songwriter
Susie Hulcher will be featured vocalist at the VIP reception.
The Jazzin’ It Up concert will benefit Footsteps to the Future, Inc, a
unique mentoring and transitional living program in Lee and Collier
Counties and a model for change in Southwest Florida and the nation.
Its goal is to empower young women in and aging out of foster care, to
safely and successfully transition to living independently through
programs such as mentoring, transitional living and advocacy.
The event will be held at the historic Sidney and Berne Davis Art
Center, 2301 First Street, Fort Myers, on Thursday June 9, 2011 at 6:15
p.m. The VIP Reception to meet musicians begins at 5:15 p.m. The event
also features a Live and Silent Auction, a Fabulous Dessert Raffle.
VIP Tickets are $50, or two for $80 (includes reserved seating,
reception featuring the culinary delights of Chef Brian Baker and time
to mingle with the musicians). General Admission tickets are $25, or
two for $45. Student Admission is $10. Tickets will go on sale Friday,
April 1st.
For more info and to reserve your seats, visit
www.footstepstothefuture.org or call Founder/Executive Director Judi
Woods at 239 281-7378. Reserved seating is limited. Footsteps to the
Future, Inc. is a non-profit 501c (3). Sponsorship opportunities are
available.
2011 ALL THAT JAZZ SERIES at the
NAPLES PHILHARMONIC January
-
April
2011
INTRODUCING THE PHILHARMONIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Come hear the finest live jazz music in the region as the all-star
Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra headlines this new series in the intimate
setting of Daniels Pavilion. Each concert in All That Jazz will feature
an esteemed special guest artist. Four exciting programs showcasing a
variety of great jazz music!
The Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra is:
Glenn Basham (coordinator, violin and harmonica)
Lew Del Gatto (co-bandleader and tenor saxophone)
Jerry Stawski (co-bandleader and piano)
Mike Harvey (drums)
Kevin Mauldin (bass)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
The Naples Philharmonic
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108-2740
(239) 597-1900 or
(800) 597-1900 The Naples Phil website
Each Thursday evening ALL THAT JAZZ event will have two nightly shows:
6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
1. JANUARY JAZZ: RANDY BRECKER
January 6, 2011
The Grammy Award-winning trumpet and flugelhorn player
joins the Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra for this eclectic opening
program. Brecker was an original member of Blood Sweat & Tears, and
has performed with artists ranging from James Taylor to Bruce
Springsteen to Frank Sinatra. The
Naples
Phil
website:
January
Jazz
with
Randy
Brecker
2. FEBRUARY JAZZ: WARREN CHAISSON
February 10, 2011
The pioneering vibraphonist has performed with George
Shearing, Chet Baker, B.B. King and many others. He appeared with Benny
Goodman in a historic From Spirituals to Swing concert at Carnegie
Hall, filling in for Lionel Hampton. This program will feature a
tribute to Hampton and more! The
Naples
Phil
website:
February
Jazz
with
Warren
Chiasson
3. MARCH JAZZ: GENE BERTONCINI
March 10, 2011
Lyrical and versatile guitarist Gene Bertoncini has
been called "the Segovia of jazz." One of the pre-eminent jazz
guitarists of the past four decades, Bertoncini has played with Tony
Bennett, Lena Horne, Wayne Shorter, Vic Damone and many others. The
Naples
Phil
website:
March
Jazz
with
Gene
Bertoncini
4. APRIL JAZZ: BOB KELLER
April 28, 2011
In a career spanning 50 years, tenor saxophonist Bob Keller
has played with the Buddy Rich Jazz Orchestra, Walt Levinskys
Great American Swing Band, various New York City nightclub orchestras,
Broadway pit orchestras and on numerous recordings. The
Naples
Phil
website:
April
Jazz
with
Bob
Keller
Lee County (Florida) All-County Jazz Band March
31, 2011
I'd like to acknowledge the acheivements of four of my private students
who
earned spots in the band this year through extremely hard work and
diligent practice.
Matt DeVries (tenor saxophone)
Mike Yapello (tenor saxophone)
Christian Allmendinger (jazz trumpet)
Melody Cooke (piano)
The students worked extremely hard over two long days of rehearsals
focusing on the original arrangements of the Buddy Rich Band, the Stan
Kenton Orchestra and
the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra.
Florida Music Educators Association Conference January
13
-
14,
2011
I went to Tampa this January for the annual Florida Music Educators
Association Conference (F.M.E.A.) which included rehearsals and a
performance by the Florida All State Jazz Band. This year's band was
directed by Scotty Barnhart, Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at
Florida State University and featured soloist with the Count Basie
Orchestra for nearly 20 years.
I'd like to acknowledge the acheivements of two of my private students,
Matt DeVries (tenor saxophone) and Christian Allmendinger (trumpet) who
earned spots in the band this year through extremely hard work and
diligent practice.
I spent the day at the Yamaha booth in the exhibition hall talking
trumpet and jazz with many old freinds and met many new ones. The
Yamaha contingent was headed by the company's southeastern rep
extrordinaire, Dino Ricco. Thanks for everything guys! I spent the
evening listening to the band rehearse and it was cooking. Enrique
Sanchez, the lead trumpet player from Orlando, was swinging and
incredibly musical. Scotty selected a beautiful program of music by
Duke Ellimgton, Thad Jones and Frank Foster. Matt and Christian played
beautiful solos and I was proud of their performances.
Dan Miller - Jeff Phillips Organ Quintet September
16,
2010
I'm very excited about this special concert. I'll be leading a
powerfully swinging jazz quintet into the Center for the Arts. Playing
a program of classic jazz music from the 1950s and 1960s, this group
features world class jazz organist Jeff Phillips, guitarist Dan Heck,
tenor saxophonist Gerald Augustin and drummer Ron Hefner.
The Art League of Bonita Springs Presents Live at The Promenade
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Jeff Phillips (organ)
Dan Heck (guitar)
Gerald Augustin (tenor saxophone)
Ron Hefner (drums)
Bonita Art
League website
Concert 7:00 p.m.
Promenade at Bonita Bay
26831 South Bay Drive
The intersection of U.S. 41 and South Bay Drive approximately 1.5 miles
north of Bonita Beach Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
info & tickets call 239-495-8989
Dan Miller - Lew Del Gatto Quintet June
10, 2010
Benefit Concert: Jazzin' it Up with Footsteps to the Future
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone)
Joe Delaney (piano)
Doug Kirschner (bass)
Ron Hefner (drums)
Suzie Hulcher (vocals)
We had an incredible concert at the beautiful Sidney & Berne Davis
Art Center on June 10th to benefit Footsteps to the Future. We drew a
standing room only crowd of 350-plus and had a wonderful night of music.
Cypress Lake Center for the Arts Jazz Night April
29, 2010
CLCA plays the music of Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Count Basie,
Thad Jones, Horace Silver and Herbie Hancock
Lee County (Florida) All-County Jazz Band March
25, 2010
I had a beautiful time leading this year's All County High School Jazz
Band for Lee County (Florida). The students worked extremely hard over
two long days of rehearsals focusing on the original arrangements of
Duke Ellington, Count Basie and the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra.
They played an ambitious program which included Duke Ellington's Cottontail,
Herbie
Hancock's
Chameleon, Sammy Nestico's Front Burner,
Thad Jones' To You and Big Dipper. It was a tremendous
concert and I'd like to acknowledge the acheivement of six of my
private students who played wonderfully.
Dylan Taylor (alto saxophone)
Matt DeVries (tenor saxophone)
Steffanee Davis (lead trombone)
Christian Allmendinger (jazz trumpet)
Grant Hudson (guitar)
Melody Cooke (piano)
New Orleans Jazz Pianist & Vocalist Davell Crawford February
4
-
6,
2010
Ellington's welcomes New Orleans Jazz Artist Davell Crawford. Davell is
a world class pianist & vocalist in the great New Orleans piano
tradition of Professor Longhair, James Booker, Dr.John and Harry
Connick Jr.
Davell Crawford (piano & vocals)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Jay Heavilin (bass)
Ron Hefner (drums)
Featuring The Heath Brothers, Madeleine Peyroux, Stanley Jordan, Eric
Lewis, Gloria Lynne, Mark Murphy, Buster Williams, Henry Butler, Sweet
Georgia Brown, Harlem Blues & Jazz All Stars, the Hot 8 Brass Band
from New Orleans and many more legends...bands change every hour.
A traditional old-time "Rent Party" benefit for Jazz Foundation's
Musicians' Emergency Fund.
For more information call 212.245.3999
This is NOT a public event. It is "invitation only." Space is limited.
Reserve your tickets as soon as possible for $250.
Ellington's Jazz Club Grand Re-Opening August
2009
Ellington's Jazz Club & Restaurant has re-opened at it's beautiful,
new location on Sanibel Island. The new home of Elllington's is at 1244
Periwinkle Way, in the gorgeous building that was formerly La Dolce
Vita. Ellington's is the only place in SW Florida that features live,
acoustic jazz music seven nights a week.
The Danny Sinoff Quartet featuring Dan Miller
Fridays - Saturdays
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Danny Sinoff (piano & vocals)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Jay Heavilin (bass)
Ron Hefner (drums)
Ellington's Jazz Club & Restaurant
1244 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
239.472.0494
239.337.JAZZ
Full weekly schedule found at Ellington's website:
Ellington's Final Night at the Sanibel Inn June
27, 2009
Ellington's Jazz Bar and Restaurant has been a mainstay on the Florda
jazz scene since 2003. The club is moving to a new location on Sanibel
Island and I wanted to do something special for the final night at the
Sanibel Inn. I wrote a five-horn book featuring the music of Thelonious
Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Morgan, John Coltrane, Horace Silver and
some of my originals as well. To expand the regular quartet to an
octet, I asked some of Florida's finest young jazz musicians to join us
and it was truly a swinging affair. It was a wonderful evening of music
with old friends and the club was really electrified by the beautiful
playing of these fine young men. The band really burned on a program
which included Let's Cool One, Move, Wee See,
Tin Tin Deo, Ceora, Moment's Notice, Walkin'
and Juicy Lucy.
Danny Sinoff (piano & vocals)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Dylan Taylor (alto)
Gerald Augustin (tenor)
Sam Taylor (tenor)
Jeremiah St.John (trombone)
Jay Heavilin (bass)
Ron Hefner (drums)
There have been some tremendous nights in the club over the last few
years. Ellington's has featured the artistry some of jazz music's
greatest stars including David 'Fathead' Newman, Jimmy McGriff, Bobby
Watson, Freddie Cole, Jon Weber, Davell Crawford, the Brubeck Brothers
(Chris, Darius and Dan), Doug Bickel, Curtis Lundy, Jimmy Norman, Mike
DiMicco, Randy Napolean, Johnnie Mae Dunson, Cynthia Saunders and Mindi
Abair.
Wendy Oxenhorn, the President of the Jazz Foundation of America, has
been responsible for many an incredible night at the club. Over the
past few years, she organized bi-annual JFA fundraising events at
Ellington's which featured world class jazz and blues artists.
I'd also like to recognize some of the fine players who made up the
roster of regular musicians I've had the pleasure of playing with in
the club over the past few years:
Piano: Danny Sinoff, Don Coates, Stu Shelton, Skip Perry, Fred
Wackenhut, Gary Goetz, Dan Tudor
Bass: Jay Heavilin, Doug Kirschner, Kenny Fitzgerald (RIP), Kevin
Mauldin, Vince Evans, Alex Albanese, Aurora Wells
Drums: Ron Hefner, Tim Ruger, Darrell Nutt, Trimble McCollough
Guitar: Bryan Leitch
I'd also like to thank the owners of Ellington's, Jill Algrin and
Sharon Wise, who have worked incredibly hard to bring acoustic jazz
music to SW Florida. They have built a unique entity, not only for the
Sanibel/Ft.Myers/Naples area, but for all of Florida--a nightclub which
features live acoustic jazz music nightly and fine dining.
As previously mentioned, Ellington's is moving to an exciting, new
location which will be announced shortly.
Naples Jazz Festival April
17 - 18, 2009 High School & College Jazz Festival with Clinics and Adjudications
Steve DeLadurantey, the Director of Bands at Golden Gate High School in
Naples, organized the Second Annual Naples Jazz Festival. It featured
two days of clinics and concerts by college and high school jazz bands
from all over the state of Florida. The adjudicators/clinicians
included some old friends including trombonist Dante Luciani, with whom
I was on Maynard Ferguson's Band. We went all over the world with
Maynard that year including Europe, Japan and India. Dante is currently
the professor of jazz trombone at the University of Miami where he also
conducts the UM Concert Jazz Band. He is burning as ever and often
works with Ira Sullivan. The incredibly swinging drummer Leon Anderson,
is the director of jazz studies at Florida State University in
Talahassee, which features a world-class faculty including Marcus
Roberts, Paul McKee and Scotty Barnhart. He's toured internationally
and recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Marcus Roberts and
Victor Goines. Pianist Jeff Phillips is a staple of the Orlando scene
and played beautifully. We worked with high school and college bands
all day and heard some excellent bands from all over the state. The
University of Miami brought it's top jazz ensemble (the CJB) and they
burned the house down, especially on Woody Herman's Hallelujah Time.
We
closed
the
festival
with
a
concert
by
the
clinicians
which
was
a
swinging
affair.
We
were
joined
by
the
tremendous
bassist
from
Philadelphia,
Doug
Kirschner.
This
festival
was
a
great
success
made
so
by
the
great
efforts
of
the
directors,
band
parents
and
students
and
they
look
to
continue
building
the
event
in
the
future.
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Dante Luciani (trombone)
Leon Anderson (drums)
Jeff Phillips (piano)
Doug Kirschner (bass)
Lee County (Florida) All-County Jazz Band April
2, 2009
Chris Vadala, Director of Jazz Studies/Professor of Saxophone at the
University of Maryland and former featured soloist with Chuck Mangione,
led this year's All County Jazz Band for Lee County (Florida). They
played an ambitious program which included Oliver Nelson's Stolen
Moments and Thelonious Monk's Well You Needn't. It was a
tremendous concert and I'd like to acknowledge the acheivement of eight
of my students who played wonderfully.
Dylan Taylor (alto saxophone)
Matt DeVries (tenor saxophone)
Zach Charlebois (baritone saxophone)
Steffanee Davis (lead trombone)
Jeremiah St.John (jazz trombone)
Christian Allmendinger (lead trumpet)
Grant Hudson (bass)
Preeti Sareen (piano)
David 'Fathead' Newman 1933 - 2009 February
24,
1933
-
January
20,
2009
I spoke at length with David and Karen Newman on Christmas Day 2008. He
talked of just finishing a new record and that he was getting ready to
go to Chicago to play Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase for New Years Eve. I
was hoping to see him and Karen again soon, so it was with great
suprise and sadness that I heard of David's passing on January 21st. I
was very fortunate to have met David Newman through an association with
Wendy Oxenhorn and the Jazz Foundation of America. After a meeting him
at a Jazz Foundation event, Jill Algrin and Sharon Wise (the owners of
Ellington's Jazz Bar and Restaurant) invited David to work the club in
March 2006 and he started to come down every March and November.
David was a great artist who possessed an incredible spirit and a
gentle soul. He descended from a long line of great Texas tenormen
going back to Herschel Evans with Count Basie, Illinois Jacquet and
Arnett Cobb with Lionel Hampton and his contemporaries like James Clay,
Don Wilkerson and Booker Ervin. I loved listening to David tell stories
about growing up and practicing Bird solos with Ornette Coleman in Fort
Worth. He answered endless questions I had about the people he played
with including James Clay, Tina Brooks, Phil Guilbeau, Marcus Belgrave,
Wynton Kelly and Lee Morgan. He and his wife Karen were such a joy to
be around. Every time they walked into the club, everyone's spririt was
lifted. And when he put those horns together--pure electricity!
David's playing was so swinging. He also had a rare combination of
beauty and intensity that made his improvisations incredibly elegant.
Two of my favorite recordings of his are The Sound of the Wide Open
Spaces with James Clay and Wynton Kelly on Riverside (1960) and Lee
Morgan's Sonic Boom on Blue Note (1967). I was living in the
Dallas area (Denton, TX) while attending North Texas State in the late
1980's and James Clay would be playing weekly at The Green Parrot in
Oak Cliff. I came to love Clay's playing and this record with he and
Fathead is just killing! The hookup between David and Lee Morgan on Sonic
Boom is so groovy. They fit together hand in glove.
My thoughts go out to David's lovely wife Karen, an incredible woman of
great strength and kindness.
David Newman was a wonderful man and musician whom I greatly miss.
Florida Music Educators Association Conference January
8
-
9,
2009
I went to Tampa this January for the annual Florida Music Educators
Association Conference (F.M.E.A.) which included rehearsals and a
performance by the Florida All State Jazz Band. This year's band was
directed by J.B. Scott, Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at the
University of North Florida (Jacksonville). I've known J.B. since 1991
and I was looking forward to hanging out with him again and hearing
what he would do with this band. He does an excellent job with the top
jazz ensemble at U.N.F. and I knew he'd have these young musicians
hooked up in no time.
I'd like to acknowledge the acheivements of my students, Dylan Taylor
(alto saxophone) and Matt DeVries (tenor saxophone) who earned spots in
the band's saxophone section this year through extremely hard work and
diligent practice. These young men are swinging! Another one of my
students, Alex Ravitz, was a member of the Florida All-State Symphony
Orchestra on bass clarinet.
I spent the day at the Yamaha booth in the exhibition hall talking
trumpet and jazz with many old freinds and met many new ones. The
Yamaha contingent was headed by Philadelphia's own Ed Boyer and the
company's southeastern rep extrordinaire, Dino Ricco. Thanks for
everything guys! I spent the evening listening to the band rehearse and
it was cooking. Gilbert Paz, the lead trumpet player from Miami, was
outstanding. J.B. selected a challenging program including Greg
Hopkins' chart for Buddy's band on Horace Silver's Nutville,
which the band tore up. Dylan and Matt played beautiful solos all night
and I was proud of their performances.
New York City September
-
October
2008
I spent September and October in New York City where I had a tremendous
time hanging and playing with old friends and seeing family. I decided
to drive up so I could remain mobile for my time in the city running
between NYC, New Jersey, New Haven and Philly.
I was also re-united with my old
running parnter from Texas, tenor saxophionist Tim McCall. Tim was at
North Texas when I went there and we had a quintet together with
pianist Steve Snyder. Tim was leading the Friday late night session at
Small’s and he asked me to join him on the gig while in town.
This was made extra special due to the fact that my old friend Spike
Wilner was playing gorgeous piano (as always). I also had the pleasure
of hearing Spike's group with Ryan Kisor and Joel Frahm play the music
of Hampton Hawes, which was a gas.
Bobby Shew came to NYC on September
27th for the Yamaha Day of Jazz III which featured clinics by Bobby and
trombonist Steve Turre at Yamaha Artist Services (689 5th Avenue).
Keith Loftis (tenor saxophone) had his quartet there featuring the
great Anthony Wonsey on piano and after the clinics, Bobby and Steve
joined Keith's group for a beautiful concert. Afterwards we had a great
dinner and hang with Bob Malone, Wayne Tanabe and Dave Lotozo of
Yamaha. We then headed down to the Jazz Standard to hear the Tribute to
Woody Shaw with Mulgrew Miller, Victor Lewis, Nick Roseboro, Enzana
Edwards and Sean Jones. The event was part of Dave Douglas's Festival
of New Trumpet Music and was organized by Woody's son, Woody III. We
got to hang with the great George Cables most of he night as well.
George was part of Bobby's quartet in California many years ago and
they had a beautiful reunion. George led my small group for two years
when I attended Bud Shank's Jazz Workshop in 1987 & 1988 (Bobby was
teaching there as well) and it was so nice seeing him again. George is
a phenomenal artist of great spirit and a true inspiration. I've known
Bobby Shew for 25 years and not only is he one of the world's finest
jazz trumpet players, he is my teacher, my mentor and my dear friend.
What a tremendous evening!
On October 2, Ned and I went up to
New Haven to play at the Owl Room with Ben Wolfe. It's a beautiful
cigar bar in the heart of New Haven on the Yale campus. Ned's son
Charles played drums and he's incredibly groovy. Ben is the most
swinging person on the planet. This trip is always a blast because the
music is always hooked up and Ben and Ginger always take us on a New
Haven pizza tour.
Most Wednesday nights were spent up
at Showman's Lounge on 125th Street with Jerry Weldon's organ trio
featuring Kyle Kohler and Greg Bandy. This is always an extremely fun
night as the music is burning (Jerry is absolutely crushing) and it
seems like Lou Donaldson and Grady Tate are always making the hang.
New Content September
2008
I have recently updated the Gallery with new photos from some recent
events including E.W.U. Trumpet Madness. In the Articles section, I've
added a list of Jazz Quotations, a brief overview on Embouchure
Building and posted three solo transcriptions to the the article on
Freddie Webster. I've also updated the discography and revised the
article I wrote a few years ago on Freddie Hubbard's Blue Note Years.
It was written for the now-defunct Jazz Trumpet Journal. The J.T.J. was
a tremendous Los Angeles-based magazine in the 1990's and it's
existence was a true labor of love by it's publisher/editor Albert
Balderas. I've also developed a Student Resources page featuring
articles, essays, interviews, recordings, tune study compilations and
listings of historical, critical, biographaphical and instructional
books.
Eastern Washington University Trumpet Madness May
7-10, 2008
I spent four days in Cheney, Washington participating in Eastern
Washington University's annual Trumpet Madness event. The week featured
clinics and concerts with myself, Vern Seilert and Byron Stripling.
Andy Plamondon, EWU's trumpet professor, hosted an incredibly exciting
and musical week. Vern Seilert, currently the professor of trumpet at
the University of Idaho, and I attended North Texas State together and
we were section mates in the Two O'Clock Lab Band under Jim Riggs.
Vern's sound is gorgeous as ever and it was so much fun playing with
him again. We both studied with the great Don Jacoby and traded some
"Jake" stories while hanging out and catching up after the concert.
Byron Stripling was a true inspiration. I first met Byron when he
played lead for the Count Basie Orchestra. He always had time for young
players with questions and he kindly and patiently answered every one
until the bus was ready to depart. His fat sound and swinging
musicality have been the hallmark of his playing for over 20 years. His
motivational seminar was unlike any I've ever heard. His thoughts
encompassed his outlook on life and the role of music in it. He focused
on the level of dedication one must show in order to truly acheive our
pursuits. His concert with the Spokane Jazz Orchestra was burning. He
is in every sense of the word, an artist.
My time was filled with private lessons, clinics (trumpet, wedge and
improvisation), rehearsals, trumpet sectionals and concerts with the
big bands and small groups. I enjoyed playing a very swinging quartet
gig with the EWU faculty rhythm section comprised of Don Goodwin
(piano), Michael Waldrop (percussion) and Brian McCann (bass) in a
local club. The downbeat was a mere ninety minutes after I got off of
my cross country flight and playing with these wonderful musicians
re-energized me. The highlight of the clinics, for me, is always
meeting and working with the diverse cross section of highly motivated
young players. I love talking with them about who they're listening to
and what they're practicing. EWU has a wonderful group of musicians
under the guidence of Andy Plamondon. Not only is Andy a dedicated
teacher and excellent trumpet soloist in both jazz and classical
styles, he truly cares for his students and really fosters a
family-like atmosphere in the trumpet department. Andy and his students
were a joy to be around and I look forward to returning in the future.
Special thanks to Rob Tapper, the head of EWU's jazz department, for
making me feel so welcome. Larry Chamberlain at Yamaha was instrumental
in making this week a success and re-connecting with him after a few
years was great. Larry is an excellent ambassador for Yamaha and his
knowledge and love for music is what makes him the best in the business.
Photos from EWU Trumpet Madness can be found in the Gallery
David Miller Masters Recital at Rutgers University April
22, 2008
My brother David completed his Masters Degree in Music at Rutgers
University in May 2008. Dave assembled a group of old friends to
perform at his recital and it was a wonderful weekend of music and
fellowship. Dave wrote some great charts and the music was swinging
tough! Dave completely burned. Playing with Ben and Ned is always a
treat. Aaron's touch is so elegant and Rudy Royston swings like crazy.
The post-concert party was a blast and was attended by family, friends
and Dave's teachers including Stanley Cowell, Ralph Bowen and Conrad
Herwig.
Congratulations Brother!
David Miller (trombone)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Ned Goold (tenor saxophone)
Ben Wolfe (bass)
Aaron Weiman (piano)
Rudy Royston (drums)
Photos from the concert can be found in the Gallery
Naples Jazz Festival February
15-16,
2008
High School & College Jazz Festival with Clinics and Adjudications
Steve DeLadurantey, the Director of Bands at Golden Gate High School in
Naples, organized the First Annual Naples Jazz Festival. It featured
two days of clinics and concerts by college and high school jazz bands
from all over the state of Florida. The adjudicators/clinicians
included some old friends including trombonist Dante Luciani, with whom
I was on Maynard Ferguson's Band. We went all over the world with
Maynard that year including Europe, Japan and India. Dante is currently
the professor of jazz trombone at the University of Miami where he also
conducts the UM Concert Jazz Band. He is buring as ever and often works
with Ira Sullivan. The fine tenor saxophonist Jeff Rupert is the
director of jazz studies at the University on Central Florida in
Orlando, and he's built an excellent program by bringing in world-class
faculty. He spent a number of years in New York City playing with
Lionel Hampton and getting his degree at Rutgers. Organist Jeff
Phillips is a staple of the Orlando scene and was smoking on the B-3
walking pedals. We worked with high school and college bands all day
and heard some excellent bands from all over the state. UCF brought
it's top jazz ensemble as well as it's faculty small group which
featured Jeff Rupert, pianist Per Danielsson, bassist Richard Drexler
and drummer Marty Morrell of Bill Evans Trio fame. We closed the
festival with a two-hour concert by the clinicians which was a blast.
Playing with Marty Morrell was a gas and he's so swinging! This
festival was a great success made so by the great efforts of the
directors, band parents and students who worked very hard to start a
jazz festival from scratch.
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Dante Luciani (trombone)
Jeff Rupert (tenor saxophone)
Jeff Phillips (B-3 organ)
Marty Morrell (drums)
University of North Florida October
30-31,
2007
Clincs and Dizzy Gillespie Tribute Concert
I've known jazz trumpet player J.B. Scott for over 15 years. He was a
featured soloist with the Dukes of Dixieland for a number of years and
was a homegrown UNF grad himself, studying with Bruce Silva. He is a
wonderful musician who currently leads the top jazz ensemble and
teaches jazz trumpet at the University of North Florida in
Jacksonville. We've talked about doing a clinic and concert at UNF for
years and we finally found a date. I told J.B. that I wanted to do a
concert of the music of Dizzy Gillespie. I've been playing many of the
original Dizzy big band arrangements for years on clinics, but never an
entire program. The top band at UNF was hot and featured a tremendous
lead trumpeter in James Justice and an excellent tenor saxophone
soloist in Chris Miller. J.B. arranged for a full Latin percussion
rhythm section for Tin Tin Deo, Manteca and A Night In Tunisia.
The two days were filled with trumpet lessons and clinics on the wedge
and improvisation. The musicians at UNF are swinging and get their
motivation from a world class faculty anchored by J.B., the legendary
alto saxophonist Bunky Green, pianist Lynne Arielle, guitarist Barry
Green and bassist Dennis Marks. Dennis and I were on Maynard's Band
together traveling to Japan, Europe and India. Dennis had been teaching
at the University of Miami in recent years, while traveling with Arturo
Sandoval's band. He recently joined the faculty at UNF and after a
little cajoling, he agreed to do Dizzy's feature for Ray Brown, One
Bass Hit, with me and the big band. Dennis killed it, just
fantastic. The trumpet students were very responsive to the wedge and
the concepts of "the breath". There was great dialouge about the
trumpet and jazz music and it was very refreshing to work with such
focused young players. The night of the concert, the band burned the
place down in front of a packed house at UNF's Boathouse. J.B. joined
me on Birk's Works and A Night In Tunisia and he played his
tail off. What a sound! It was also a great honor to spend time talking
music with Bunky Green. Bunky was a part of that great 1950's-1960's
Chicago scene with Ira Sullivan, Paul Serrano, Johnny Griffin, Clifford
Jordan, John Jenkins, John Gilmore, Von Freeman, Jodie Christian, Don
Garrett and Wilbur Campbell. His talk of the scene at that time made
history truly come alive. What a tremendous pleasure. I look forward to
returning as soon as possible.
12th Annual Jazz on the Green October
27,
2007
As part of an incredibly busy month, The Danny Sinoff Quartet performed
at the 16th Annual Jazz on the Green. This weekend of music is not only
the biggest jazz festival in SW Florida, but it's also a charity event
which benefits The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. The 2007
edition featured performances by internationally popular stars Rick
Braun, Richard Elliott, Jeff Golub, Walter Beasley and Acoustic
Alchemy. The Danny Sinoff Quartet opened the Sunday concert before a
festival sized crowd on an incredibly beautiful day. Special thanks to
everyone involved with the production, especially the support staff and
the sound crew who made the day very enjoyable. It was a pleasure to
lend our music to this wonderful charity event.
The Danny Sinoff Quartet:
Danny Sinoff (piano and vocals)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Jay Heavilin (bass)
Ron Hefner (drums)
Jazz Foundation of America 16th Annual Loft Party October
14,
2007 New York City
I am honored to know Wendy Oxenhorn, the Director of the Jazz
Foundation of America. She is selfless and has dedicated her life to
tirelessly helping musicians and their families that are in need. The
JFA has helped countless musicians and their families in need of
medical assistance, housing assistance, legal aid and many other needs
without reservation. Their work in New Orleans in the wake of
Hurricaine Katrina, seemed overwhelming, but with Wendy at the helm,
they helped hundreds find new housing, new instruments, new gigs in
other cities and fufilled many needs. Wendy is an angel that walks
among us and it's her boundless love and empathy for the artist and
their plight, that drives her to achieve the goals of the JFA.
I have been participating in events for the JFA with Danny Sinoff for
over three years now. The Loft Party is the second biggest event for
the JFA annually after the "A Great Night In Harlem" Apollo Theater
concert. The 2007 Loft Party was moving to a much larger space that
would feature three separate stages: jazz, vocal and solo piano. Danny
and I were to work in the "vocal" loft backing up a variety of great
singers with two separate rhythm sections:
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Danny Sinoff and Jon Weber (piano)
Ben Wolfe and Carlo DeRosa (bass)
Chris Brown and E.J. Strickland (drums)
With such a stellar rhythm section line-up, this was guaranteed to
swing like crazy. Playing with these guys was just beautiful. The
featured vocalists included Danny Sinoff of course, also Gloria Lynne,
Fay Victor, Jimmy Norman, Joe Lee Wilson, Stella Mars, and Pamela Luss.
It was an incredible night of music, as between sets you could wander
to the other rooms and hear Hank Jones, Jimmy Heath, Dr.Lonnie Smith,
Randy Weston, Ben Riley, Benny Powell, Jason Moran, Eric Lewis, Bob
Cranshaw and Davell Crawford in an endless parade of tremendous
performances. It was a special night that I was proud to be a part of.
2007 Syracuse Jazz in the Square July
26-28, 2007
I had an incredible week performing with Danny Sinoff at the 2007
Syracuse Jazz in the Square. The group featured Anthony Pinciotti on
drums and Carlo DeRosa on bass, and they were swinging like crazy. We
played with the Syracuse Symphony on Thursday and did a quartet set on
Saturday. The festival was loaded with appearances by incredible
musicians including Hubert Laws, Phil Woods, Rufus Reid, Billy
Drummond, Ralph Pendland, Gerald Albright and Dave Budway. We led the
jam session on Thursday night and played the session on Friday and
Saturday, which stretched past 3:00 a.m. each night. During our time
there, we played with some tremendous musicians based in Syracuse
including Jeff Stockham and Jesse Collins. This festival is run by the
tireless and thoroughly dedicated Larry Luttinger, an excellent
drummer, and spearheaded by jazz fan and patron of the arts Senator
John DeFrancisco. Thanks to both of them for making this a fantastic
weekend.
The Danny Sinoff Quartet:
Danny Sinoff (piano and vocals)
Dan Miller (trumpet)
Carlo DeRosa (bass)
Anthony Pinciotti (drums)
Photos from Jazz in the Square can be found in the Gallery courtesy of photographer John Herr.
Here are two reviews from the Syracuse Post-Dispatch:
Syracuse
Post-Dispatch
Thursday
July 26, 2007 performance with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Jazzing It Up Downtown
Friday, July 27, 2007
By Mark Bialczak
When a 25-year-old singer and pianist with worlds of potential brings
his talented quartet to the forefront, that's a very good thing.
Florida native Danny Sinoff showed the crowd that's he's an absolutely
killer piano player, and his vocals are pretty darn hot, too. With the
wonderful Danny Miller on trumpet, Anthony Pinciotti on drums and Carlo
De Rosa on bass, Sinoff demonstrated chops and charisma with the ballad
"I Wish You Love" and the swinging "On the Street Where You Live" from
"My Fair Lady." Miller stood out with muted trumpet on the former and
full-bore horn work on the latter. Then Sinoff said: "You guys like
Cole Porter? Me, too." He showed it with a fine version of "Love for
Sale."
Syracuse
Post-Dispatch
Saturday
July 28, 2007 performance with the Quartet
Allbright's Finale All Right: Sweet saxophone kisses Jazz in the Square
good night
Sunday, July 29, 2007
By Mark Bialczak
Danny Sinoff and his band flipped through the pages of the Great
American Songbook and found a wonderful ending. The 25-year-old
vocalist and pianist earned two standing ovations. With Dan Miller on
trumpet, Anthony Pinciotti on drums and Carlo De Rosa on bass backing
him with style that screams big-time, Sinoff showed why he's earning
comparisons with a guy from New Orleans who's pretty big in the pop
singing biz. Yes, the young man from Florida sounds a lot like Harry
Connick Jr. With a big voice, fast flurries on the piano and boyish
charm, he won the crowd over with accessible versions of songs that
have stood the test of time: "I Wish You Love," "Pennies from Heaven,"
"The Way You Look Tonight" and "September in the Rain" were bright and
memorable. A good sign: Sinoff sounded just as good veering slightly
from that well-traveled road with a quite lovely ballad "Stars Fell on
Alabama" and sizzling, Sarah Vaughan-inspired "Teach Me Tonight."
New CD Release 7.2007
I'd like
to announce the release of a new CD with Danny Sinoff. This is
the third cd that I've done with Danny, an excellent young
vocalist/pianist with whose group I've been working with since August
2005.
Ellington's Presents: The Danny Sinoff Quartet with special
guest David 'Fathead' Newman was recorded in November 2006 and
April 2007. This recording features the master of the Texas Tenor,
David 'Fathead' Newman.
Maynard Ferguson 1928-2006
I was
shocked when Craig Johnson called to tell me of Maynard's sudden
passing, as MF seemed completely invincible. I always pictured him like
Zeus, sitting on top of a mountain throwing lightning bolts at down at
us mere mortals. I was fortunate enough to travel the world with
Maynard, and his energy and enthusiasm were boundless and infectious.
Every single time he stepped on stage, Maynard was determined to
deliver a performance that would be his best.
To me, Maynard was first a hero, then a mentor and then a friend. I
will miss his spirit more than anything.
New CD Release 11.2006
I'd like
to announce the release of a new CD with Danny Sinoff, an
excellent young vocalist/pianist with whose group I've been working
with since August 2005. The Danny Sinoff Quartet: Live at
Ellington's Volume 2 was recorded live in May 2006 and features a
special guest appearance by the incredibly soulful vocalist Jimmy
Norman.
New MP3 Content
There are
many new MP3's on the site
including a quartet recording featuring Ben Wolfe, Whitney Ashe and
Anthony Pinciotti. I've also recently added music with Jon Weber, my
brother Dave Miller's Sextet as well as excerpts from the new Danny
Sinoff Quartet CD "Live At Ellington's: Volume 2". There are also
excerpts of recordings with Wynton Marsalis, Tom Jones and Harry
Connick Jr.
New Content
I have
added a list of 200 Essential
Small Group Jazz Recordings 1925-1975 to the articles section. I
developed this list in response to numerous questions from students and
teachers alike about what recordings to buy and how to start building a
collection of great jazz records.
