Detroit JazzStage - Worldclass Jazz from Motown

This month on Detroit Jazzstage,Terri Pontremoli, the Executive Director of the Detroit International Jazz Festival, sat down to discuss this year's lineup. For more than a quarter century, the Detroit Jazz Fest has entertained millions of fans with jazz legends ranging from Herbie Hancock to Yusef Lateef and Ron Carter. Today, it ROARS on six stages over four days, with blues, gospel, R&B, and one of the finest jazz lineups on the planet. The festival also offers educational events, daily second-line parades, fire works, and rare opportunities to meet the artists. And it's all FREE! In 2008, the Detroit Jazz Fest will celebrate the rich musical traditions of Philadelphia and Detroit and the "Trane" that connects them. Billed as A Love Supreme: the Philly/Detroit Summit, the festival will feature Philadelphia native and renowned bassist Christian McBride as artist in residence. Other featured artists include Dianne Reeves, Gerald Wilson, Geri Allen, along with Philly stalwarts Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, Roy Hargrove, Sonny Fortune, Pat Martino and many more. The festival takes place in Downtown Detroit over Labor Day Weekend, August 29th through September 1st 2008. For more information on the 2008 Detroit International Jazz Festival, go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com Music heard on this show Viva Tirado - The Gerald Wilson Big Band - Recorded live at the 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival Bossa J.C. - James Carter - From the CD Present Tense Trumpet - Dwight Adams Saxophone - James Carter Guitar - Rodney Jones Piano - D.D. Jackson Percussion - Eli Fountain Bass - James Genus Drums - Victor Lewis Blue Horizons - Sean Dobbins and The Modern Jazz Messengers - From the 'Modern Jazz Messengers' CD. Saxophone - Dean Moore Vibes - Robert Pipho Piano - Steve Richko Bass - Marion Hayden Drums - Sean Dobbins Buhaina - (comp. Kenny Cox) The Marion Hayden Sextet- Recorded live at the 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival Trumpet - Dwight Adams Saxophone - Wendell Harrison Trombone - Ron Kischuk Piano - Buddy Budson Bass - Marion Hayden Drums - Sean Dobbins A Good Man Is Hard To Find - Maria Muldaur and James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band - Recorded live at the 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival Go to www.jazzstage.us for links to these and the other great artists featured on Detroit JazzStage Acknowledgments - Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information. A special thanks goes out to Mack Avenue recording artist Sachal Vasandani for supplying us with our introduction. Go to http://www.mackavenue.com for more information on Sachal and their many other great artists. This episode is sponsored by the 2008 Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition.

This DJS Jazz Spotlite features the legendary Dr. Yusef Lateef. Known for his innovative blending of "Eastern" music with American jazz, Lateef's main instruments are tenor saxophone and flute, but he is one of few to play oboe or bassoon in jazz, and also plays various world music instruments. Dr. Lateef came up in a very fertile period in Detroit. Some of the Detroit musicians he performed with include vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Paul Chambers, drummer Elvin Jones, and guitarist Kenny Burrell. By 1960, after already playing a year with Dizzy Gillespieâs orchestra, he began performing with Charles Mingus, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, and obtained a BA in music and a MA in music education from Wayne State University. This true renaissance man has continued to write music that crosses stylistic and artistic boundaries. He has taught at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and the the Manhattan School of Music. He has toured the world with his ensembles and other musicians performing in concert halls and music festivals. Dr. Lateef continues to perform, record and expand the boundaries of music. Dr. Lateef participated in a panel discussion held in the Jazz Talk Tent at the 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival. The discussion focused on the Dr. Lateef's life and his many accomplishments. In the segment featured in this Spotlite, Dr. Lateef discusses how he started exploring non-western musical instruments. The other participants in the discussion included Detroit Saxophonist Steve Wood, author Herb Boyd, and producer/educator/author/jazz historian Ira Gitler To learn more about this amazing musician, and human being, go to yuseflateef.com Music Cry Tender Musicians Trumpet - Lonnie Hillyer Piano - Hugh Lawson Bass - Herman Wright Drums - Frank Gant Acknowledgements: Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave Luther Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com) Trumpet - Ben Toman Trumpet - Mark Byerly Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski Trombone - John Rutherford Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information A special thank you to author Herb Boyd for acting as liason between Dr. Lateef and JazzStage Productions. Make sure to check out the book he coauthored with Dr. Lateef called The Gentle Giant . It is a highly recommended read The photo comes courtesy of Hans Speekenbrink Podiumfotografie. His many other fine works can be found at http://hansspeekenbrink.nl This Spotlite was sponsored by the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition.

Your guest for this DJS Jazz Spotlite is the New York-based vocalist-songwriter-bandleader and Mack Avenue recording artist Sachal Vasandani. This fresh, young talent displays a singular, deep-brewed voice and possesses an uncanny sensibility to straddle the fine line between jazz and pop. You will hear a cut from his latest CD, Eyes Wide Open. Vasandani is in the company of his established trio comprised of Pianist Jeb Patton, Bassist David Wong and Drummer Quincy Davis. Guests on the CD include Vibraphonist Stefon Harris, Trumpeter Marcus Printup and Guitarist Doug Wamble. The album is produced by esteemed Bassist/Bandleader John Clayton and veteran staff producer Al Pryor, engineered by Joe Ferla and mastered by Bob Ludwig. For more information on Sachal visit sachalvasandani.com. Music Send 'Em Up To Heaven Musicians Vibes - Stefon Harris Piano - Jeb Patton Bass - David Wong Drums - Quincy Davis Acknowledgements: Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave Luther Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com) Trumpet - Ben Toman Trumpet - Mark Byerly Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski Trombone - John Rutherford Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information This Spotlite was sponsored by the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition. For more information on the many fine Mack Avenue Records artists, go to mackavenue.com

Mack Avenue Records Recording artist Sean Jones has revealed himself as among the most immensely expressive, versatile and gifted players of his generation. With each new project, the Warren, Ohio native has peeled back another layer to show us a fresh peek at his soul. His 2004 solo debut, Eternal Journey (recorded when he was 25) introduced Sean as a deft expressor of modern bop for the 21st century via originals and standards in a quintet format. Saxophonist/Composer Tia Fuller's composition Gullyism will be presented in this Spotlite.Sean joined moderator W. Kim Heron and fellow panelists Charlie Gabriel, Howard Mandel, Lajoie Butch Gomez in the Jazz Talk Tent at the 2006 Detroit International Jazz Festival for a discussion on New Orleans Brass Bands. Here Sean discusses the resourcefulness of late 19th Century New Orleans musicians learning to play the many instruments left over from the U.S. Civil War, and how they developed playing techniques that have an impact still to this day.Information on Sean Jones can be found at http://www.seanjonesmusic.comMusicGullyism - Tia FullerMusiciansSean Jones - TrumpetCharles Fambrough - BassRalph Peterson - DrumsTia Fuller - Saxophones, FluteMulgrew Miller, Orrin Evans - PianoAcknowledgements:Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave LutherMotor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)Trumpet - Ben TomanTrumpet - Mark ByerlyAlto Saxophone - Dave LutherTenor Saxophone - Keith KaminskiTrombone - John RutherfordBackground Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information This Spotlite was sponsored by the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition.For more information on the many fine Mack Avenue Records artists, go to http://www.mackavenue.com

This DJS Jazz Spotlite features multi-award winning pianist Rick Roe. He is a respected educator and one of the Professors of Jazz at Michigan State University. Rick has served as an educator/clinician at the University of Arizona, North Texas University, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the University of Michigan, and the Montreaux/Detroit Jazz Festival. He has performed with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Belgrave, Donald Walden, Rodney Whitaker, Frank Foster, Gerald Cleaver, Louis Smith, and many others. Rick won First Place in the Great American Jazz Piano Competition in 1994, was twice a Semifinalist in Thelonius Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, in 1993 and 1999, and has been a featured performer in the Jacksonville (Florida) Jazz, Savannah (Georgia) Onstage International Arts, Montreaux/Detroit International Jazz (now the Detroit International Jazz Festival), Birmingham Jazz, Lansing Jazz, Flint Jazz, and Hawaii Jazz (with Frank Morgan) Festivals. This DJS Jazz Spotlite will feature the title track from Rick's latest album, Minor Shuffle. The album also features the great, young bassist Josef Deas and smokin' drummer Thaddeus Dixon. To learn more about Rick or to purchase any of his superb recordings please visit roemusic.com. Acknowledgements: Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave Luther Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com) Trumpet - Ben Toman Trumpet - Mark Byerly Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski Trombone - John Rutherford Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information Make sure to Dgg this show: Share on Facebook

Jim needs little introduction in the jazz world. Professor of Music at the University of Michigan for over 40 years, he has led his Grammy-nominated Chicago Jazz Band for over 31 years, touring across North America and releasing numerous acclaimed records and C.D.s, including a project backing up the legendary Maria Muldaur in an album of early blues classics.He is the author of Jelly Roll Morton- The Collected Piano Music and in late 2002 took on the task of reconstructing the great jazz pianist James P. Johnson's lost opera, De Organizer, which was given packed performances in Ann Arbor at the Power Center and in Detroit at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall. In 2005 he completed reconstruction of Johnson's other opera, The Dreamy Kid. The two operas were performed together, as Johnson had planned,over several evenings in March 2006, by University of Michigan forces conducted by Kenneth Kiesler and with Dapogny at the piano. The performances took place at the university's Mendelssohn Theater in Ann Arbor. Recordings of the operas are being edited for issue. Dapogny was also voted Ann Arbor Current Entertainment Monthly's 2004 and 2005 Jazz Artist of the Year .Jim's piano playing is powerful, rich, sophisticated and inventive. His cornet playing (popping up in P.O.R.K.'s small group, the Wolverines) alludes to Bix Beiderbecke while being completely in the moment .Dapogny's countless transcriptions of classic jazz music and numerous masterful arrangements give the Rhythm Kings a true world-class library to play from. Jim's musical direction gives P.O.R.K. a unique and profound sound and keeps alive the true spirit of early jazz and dance music.Listen in as Jim discusses his early influences and the relevance this music still holds today.Additional information on James Dapogny can be found at http://porkjazz.com, http://pkorecords.com, and All About Jazz.MusicWay Down Yonder In New Orleans - Recorded live at the 2006 Detroit International Jazz FestivalMusiciansClarinet - Mike JonesTenor sax - Jim Wyse Trumpet - Paul Finkbeiner Trombone - Chris SmithPiano - Jim DapognyGuitar, Banjo - Rod McDonaldBass - Kurt KrahnkeDrums - Pete SiersAcknowledgements:Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave LutherMotor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)Trumpet - Ben TomanTrumpet - Mark ByerlyAlto Saxophone - Dave LutherTenor Saxophone - Keith KaminskiTrombone - John RutherfordBackground Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information This Spotlite was sponsored by the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition.

We are thrilled to present to you an original composition, plus commentary from Hal Galper. With over 82 recordings to his credit, 20 as a leader in his own right, pianist, composer, publisher, educator, author and touring artist, Hal Galper is best known for his work with Chet Baker, Cannonball Adderley, John Scofield and the Phil Woods Quintet. His recordings as a leader with Mike and Randy Brecker are considered among the best. Listen in as Hal talks about the development of his recently conceived rubato concept of playing technique followed by the composition Waiting For Chet from his Agents Of Change CDFor more information on Hal go to http://www.halgalper.com MusiciansHal Galper - PianoTony Marino - BassBilly Mintz - DrumsAcknowledgements:Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave LutherMotor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)Trumpet - Ben TomanTrumpet - Mark ByerlyAlto Saxophone - Dave LutherTenor Saxophone - Keith KaminskiTrombone - John RutherfordBackground Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

Pianist Steve Richko lives in Dearborn, MI. He is a 27-year-old prodigy who fell in love with the music of Oscar Peterson at the age of 12. Since then, Steve has made a thorough study of Oscar's piano artistry and career. Today, Steve Richko is regarded as one the finest young pianists on the Detroit jazz scene. Steve's virtuosic piano technique is astounding and his understanding of ensemble playing and trio arranging makes for a spectacular presentation. He plays with great feeling and charisma, at once lush and rhapsodic, then bluesy and greasy, then lightning fast bebop! Steve Richko's musical star is just now rising and the sky is the limit for this amazing jazz sensation! More information on Steve can be found at http://pkorecords.com Music Title track from Steve's CD - To Oscar, With Love: A Tribute To Oscar Peterson Sales of this CD benefit ALS Foundations dedicated to finding a cure for Lou Gerhig's Disease. Musicians Piano - Steve Richko Bass - Paul Keller Drums - Pete Siers Acknowledgements: Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave Luther Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com) Trumpet - Ben Toman Trumpet - Mark Byerly Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski Trombone - John Rutherford Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information This Spotlite was sponsored by the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition.

Alto Saxophonist, and Origin Records recording artist Alex Graham has performed with several of todayâs top jazz artists including Wessell Anderson, Nnenna Freelon, Louis Smith, Diane Schuur, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Mark Levine, Peter Bernstein, Steve Davis, Joe Magnarelli, Michael Weiss, Aaron Goldberg, Rodney Whitaker, Jim Rotundi, Sam Yahel and Dena Derose. He has performed at festivals and clubs in the United States, Europe and Japan and has appeared on several recordings. In addition to writing arrangements for vocalists Diane Schuur and John Boutte, he has also composed and arranged for small group, big band and studio orchestra. He has taught and lectured at the college level, and is currently teaching "Jazz Performance Workshop" at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY where he is pursuing his Doctorate in Jazz Studies. A resident of New York City for 10 years, Alex moved to Mackinac Island, Michigan after becoming the music director at Grand Hotel in 2001. Under his leadership, USA Today has praised Grand Hotelâs music as its best amenity. His latest CD, The Good Life, received significant national airplay in 2006 and was designated "chartbound" by jazzweek.com. Alex discusses his career and soon to be released CD "Brand New" with hosts Jim Gallert and Rodney Reeves For more information about Alex, go to http://www.alexander-graham.com Music heard on this show Explosion - from The Good Life. Alex Graham - alto sax, Rick Roe - piano, Rodney Whitaker - bass, Joe Strasser - drums. Rocket Science - from Brand New Alex Graham - alto sax, Jim Rotondi - trumpet, Steve Davis - trombone, David Hazeltine - piano, Rodney Whitaker - bass, Carl Allen - drums Pig Pig - from Brand New The Mole People - from Countdown Alex Graham - alto sax, Louis Smith - trumpet, Joe Magnarelli - trumpet, Rick Roe - piano, Rodney Whitaker - bass, Joe Farnsworth - drums. More Or Less - from Hi-Fi Alex Graham - alto sax, Whitney Ashe - piano, Gary Wang - bass, Matt Jorgensen - drums. Acknowledgements: Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information This episode is sponsored by the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit, MI. For more information on the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts go to http://www.musichall.org/

This month we are featuring trumpeter/composer/arranger Walt Szymanski. Walt began his musical journey from a small home on the east side of Detroit that was constantly resonating with the sound of music. Listening to his mother play and sing the Broadway standards on the family piano and hearing the records of Nat Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Al Hirt as well as the constant refrains of the ever present Motown sound presented him a tremendous musical foundation upon which to build. Walt discusses his career and the many wonderful personalities he's encountered along the way. For more information on Walt and where to purchase CD's, go to http://www.waltszymanski.com Music Trippin'* 90Â With 100%** 7th Avenue Slope* Que Es Esto Mi Amor?* Herbie's Harem* Campo Izquierda*** Loves Brief Departure* Ensembles *Motor City Jazz Quintet Walt Szymanski - Trumpet Scott Petersen - Tenor Sax Phil Kelly - Piano Paul Keller - Bass Jon Knust - Drums **Unity Walt Szymanski - Trumpet Alex Harding - Bari Sax Andy Bemke - Piano Massa Kamaguchi - Bass Jon Knust - Drums ***Emergence Walt Szymanski - Trumpet Tino Derado - Piano Wayne Batchelor - Bass Gene Calderazzo - Drums Acknowledgements: Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information We'd also like to thank jazz vocal great Kurt Elling for introducing this episode. To learn more about Kurt and his music, go to www.kurtelling.com This episode is sponsored by the folks at www.allaboutjazz.com

Hello Detroit Jazzstage Listeners, Did you know that we have two other podcasts that feature great jazz? Check out the Detroit JazzStage Jazz Spotlite Channel, a weekly short featuring great music from local, national, and international jazz musicians. Go to Detroit JazzStage - Jazz Extras to learn about Bennie Maupin, Frank Zappa, Jaco Pastorius, Mose Allison, and many more. You can subscribe through Itunes or go to http://www.jazzstageproductions.com for more information.

This month on Detroit JazzStage, we welcome poet M.L. Liebler and jazz guitarist/poet Ron English. M.L. fronts the group, M. L. Liebler Know It Was The Blood - Traditional Spiritual - Ron English solo Guitar Jacob's Ladder - Traditional Spiritual Musicians Ron English - Guitar Dean Moore II - Alto Saxophone John Dana - Bass Gerald Cleaver - Drums Acknowledgements: Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information This episode is sponsored by the folks at www.allaboutjazz.com

Detroit JazzStage is pleased to announce it's continued partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Max M Fisher Music Center. The Max is a state of the art performing arts complex built in 2003. They are home to the world famous Detroit Symphony Orchestra as well as to jazz, pops, family concerts and more. This episode is the second of three live Detroit JazzStage podcasts from their Jazz Club @ The Max series recorded by JazzStage Productions Sound Engineer/Producer Mark Byerly. To learn more about The Max M. Fisher Music Center surf to http://jazzstage.us or http://detroitsymphony.com For this episode we feature Trumpeter Bill Lucas. Not only is Bill the fourth trumpet for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, he's also an active member of the freelance, jazz and chamber music communities in metropolitan Detroit. Bill has appeared as a jazz soloist in many popular jazz clubs and nightspots of Vail, CO, as well as the Detroit International Jazz Festival and Montreux Jazz Festival. A prolific arranger for small ensembles, he is frequently called upon to compose trumpet fanfares for local commemorations. Lucas' arrangements for brass have been performed by the Celli Jam, comprised of members of the DSO cello section. Music No Left Turn Pallister Avenue Notes for Norris Bill's Blues Waltz for Valentina All the above are Bill Lucas compositions Trumpet Duet, 1st Mvt. - E. Dean Sahutske. Both parts performed by Bill Lucas Musicians Bill Lucas - Trumpet Ellen Rowe - Piano Paul Keller - Bass Pete Siers - Drums Acknowledgements:Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

Detroit JazzStage is pleased to announce it's continued partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Max M Fisher Music Center. "The Max" is a state of the art performing arts complex built in 2003. They are home to the world famous Detroit Symphony Orchestra as well as to jazz, pops, family concerts and more. This episode is the second of three live Detroit JazzStage podcasts from their Jazz Club @ The Max series recorded by JazzStage Productions Sound Engineer/Producer Mark Byerly. To learn more about The Max M. Fisher Music Center surf to http://jazzstage.us or http://detroitsymphony.com For this episode we feature Trumpeter Bill Lucas. Not only is Bill the fourth trumpet for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, he's also an active member of the freelance, jazz and chamber music communities in metropolitan Detroit. Bill has appeared as a jazz soloist in many popular jazz clubs and nightspots of Vail, CO, as well as the Detroit International Jazz Festival and Montreux Jazz Festival. A prolific arranger for small ensembles, he is frequently called upon to compose trumpet fanfares for local commemorations. Lucasâ arrangements for brass have been performed by the Celli Jam, comprised of members of the DSO cello section. Music No Left Turn Pallister Avenue Notes for Norris Bill's Blues Waltz for Valentina All the above are Bill Lucas compositions Trumpet Duet, 1st Mvt. - E. Dean Sahutske. Both parts performed by Bill Lucas Acknowledgements: Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

Hello Detroit JazzStage Listeners,We have two new Spotlites available for download at jazzspotlite.com featuring Pianist Steve Richko, and Saxophonist/Poet Faruq Z. Bey. Go to http://www.jazzspotlite.com for more information.

Hello Detroit JazzStage Listeners,We have two new Spotlites available for download at jazzspotlite.com featuring Pianist Steve Richko, and Saxophonist/Poet Faruq Z. Bey. Go to http://www.jazzspotlite.com for more information.

Hello Detroit JazzStage listeners. We have a new spotlite on the Detroit JazzStage Jazz Spotlite Channel featuring James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band recorded live at the 2006 Detroit International Jazz Festival performing Way Down Yonder In New Orleans. You can learn more about Jim and hear the song at jazzspotlite.com.

Hello Detroit JazzStage listeners. We have a new spotlite on the Detroit JazzStage Jazz Spotlite Channel featuring James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band recorded live at the 2006 Detroit International Jazz Festival performing Way Down Yonder In New Orleans. You can learn more about Jim and hear the song at jazzspotlite.com.

Hello Detroit JazzStage listeners. I'm Dean Sahutske, Executive Producer of Detroit JazzStage. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for subscribing to Detroit JazzStage and invite you to also subscribe to the Detroit JazzStage Jazz Spotlite Channel at jazzspotlite.com. We just posted a new spotlite featuring Mack Avenue Records recording artist, Sean Jones. The spotlite features Tia Fuller's composition "Gullyism" from Sean's 2004 solo debut, Eternal Journey. If you want to learn more about Sean and listen to Gullyism in its entirety, go to jazzspotlite.com

Hello Detroit JazzStage listeners. I'm Dean Sahutske, Executive Producer of Detroit JazzStage. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for subscribing to Detroit JazzStage and invite you to also subscribe to the Detroit JazzStage Jazz Spotlite Channel at jazzspotlite.com. We just posted a new spotlite featuring Mack Avenue Records recording artist, Sean Jones. The spotlite features Tia Fuller's composition "Gullyism" from Sean's 2004 solo debut, Eternal Journey. If you want to learn more about Sean and listen to Gullyism in its entirety, go to jazzspotlite.com

This month on Detroit JazzStage, we interview Terri Pontremoli, Executive/Artistic Director of the the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Pontremoli joined the Detroit Jazz Fest in 2005 as managing director. In 2007, she is thrilled to serve as artistic and executive director for one of the best jazz festivals in the world in a city with an incredibly rich jazz legacy. She cites the urban landscape and the informed audience in Detroit as unique and exciting attributes. Her ambition for the festival is to develop it into a year around organization, with a focus on partnerships and educational initiatives.Listen in as Terri discusses the upcoming festival with your hosts Jim Gallert, and Rodney Reeves.For more information on the 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival, go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.comMusic heard on this show Sonic Tonic - Ron Blake - Recorded live at the 2005 Detroit International Jazz FestivalBasement Vibes Movement 1. Imp Of The Perverse - Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra - Basement VibesKeith Kaminski - Soprano SaxophoneMarcus Belgrave - TrumpetBlues For Manhattan - Gerald Wilson - Recorded live at the 2005 Detroit International Jazz FestivalMarionette - Charles McPherson - Recorded live at the 2005 Detroit International Jazz FestivalSalt River Blues - Rick Roe - SphereRick - PianoRodney Whitaker - BassGo to www.jazzstage.us for links to these and the other great artists featured on Detroit JazzStage Acknowledgements -Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop CultureClosing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information.This episode is sponsored by The Detroit International Jazz Festival www.detroitjazzfest.com

This month on Detroit JazzStage, we interview Terri Pontremoli, Executive/Artistic Director of the the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Pontremoli joined the Detroit Jazz Fest in 2005 as managing director. In 2007, she is thrilled to serve as artistic and executive director for "one of the best jazz festivals in the world in a city with an incredibly rich jazz legacy." She cites the urban landscape and the informed audience in Detroit as unique and exciting attributes. Her ambition for the festival is to develop it into a year around organization, with a focus on partnerships and educational initiatives. Listen in as Terri discusses the upcoming festival with your hosts Jim Gallert, and Rodney Reeves. For more information on the 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival, go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com Music heard on this show Sonic Tonic - Ron Blake - Recorded live at the 2005 Detroit International Jazz Festival Basement Vibes Movement 1. Imp Of The Perverse - Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra - Basement Vibes Keith Kaminski - Soprano Saxophone Marcus Belgrave - Trumpet Blues For Manhattan - Gerald Wilson - Recorded live at the 2005 Detroit International Jazz Festival Marionette - Charles McPherson - Recorded live at the 2005 Detroit International Jazz Festival Salt River Blues - Rick Roe - Sphere Rick - Piano Rodney Whitaker - Bass Go to www.jazzstage.us for links to these and the other great artists featured on Detroit JazzStage Acknowledgements - Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information. This episode is sponsored by The Detroit International Jazz Festival www.detroitjazzfest.com

Hello Detroit JazzStage listeners. Iâm Dean Sahutske, Executive Producer of Detroit JazzStage. I want to take this moment to let you know that we are still in business. Rodney, Mark, Jim, and I are still committed to bringing you the finest jazz from Detroit. In the coming months, we will bring you live recordings from the Jazz Club at The Max, interviews and music from well established artists, plus highlights from past Detroit International Jazz Festivals in preparation for the up coming festival in September 2007. I want to thank you for staying subscribed and promise there will be more to come.

Clarinetist, tenor saxophonist, and educator, Wendell Harrison , has been a creative powerhouse in Detroit for several decades now. Artists he has worked with include Jack McDuff, Elvin Jones, Sonny Stitt, Grant Green, Sun Ra, Eddie Harris and Hank Crawford. Along with the Wenha and Rebirth labels, Wendell is also the creator of Tribe records. Recordings from the Tribe label are highly sought after by both jazz and electronic collectors. In his highly acclaimed and successful teaching methods, the Be Boppers Method Book, Wendell presents the Gospel of Barry Harris as translated through his own experiences. Join Jim Gallert and Rodney Reeves as Wendell reminisces about his musical upbringing in 1950's Detroit up to his current projects. He introduces us to the people that influenced him along the way such as Barry Harris, Harold McKinney, Sun Ra and John Coltrane. Music heard on this edition will feature Wendell along with inspiring performances by Harold McKinney, Cecil McBee, Kirk Lightsey, Juma Santos, Doug Hammond, Jerry Gonzalez, James Carter and others. For more information on Wendell, go to http://wenhajazz.swiftsite.com Music heard on this showBoomerang - from Forever Duke - A Tribute To Duke EllingtonWendell - Clarinet, Tenor saxophoneCharles Tolliver - TrumpetJaribu Shahid - BassDanny Spencer - DrumsRick Roe - PianoRing Man - from Live In ConcertArmstrong Park - from Something For Pops Wendell Harrison - ClarinetHarold McKinney - PianoRush & Hustle - from Wendell Harrison & Mama's Licking Stick EnsembleWendell - B-flat clarinetJames Carter - Double B-flat contra bass clarinetErnie Rogers - E-flat contra bass clarineHarold Orr - Bass clarinetGreg Koltyck - B-flat clarinetPaul Onachuck - B-flat clarinetKen Hobenstreet - B-flat clarinetHarold McKinney/Pamela Wise - pianoMarion Hayden - BassAlex Brooks/Enix Buchanan - DrumsJerry Gonzalez - TimbalesMahindi Masai - Congas, percussionJazz On The Run - from Eighth House: Riding With PlutoWendell - Tenor SaxophoneJuma Santos - PercussionChanging The Scene - from Fly By NightWendell - Tenor SaxophoneCecil McBee/Jaribu Shahid - BassKirk Lightsey/Pamela Wise - PianoDoug Hammond - DrumsAcknowledgements:Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop CultureClosing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more informationA special thanks goes out to Mack Avenue Records recording artist Rodney Whitaker for supplying us with our introduction. Go to http://www.mackavenue.com for more information on Rodney and their many other great artists.

Clarinetist, tenor saxophonist, and educator, Wendell Harrison , has been a creative powerhouse in Detroit for several decades now. Artists he has worked with include Jack McDuff, Elvin Jones, Sonny Stitt, Grant Green, Sun Ra, Eddie Harris and Hank Crawford. Along with the Wenha and Rebirth labels, Wendell is also the creator of Tribe records. Recordings from the Tribe label are highly sought after by both jazz and electronic collectors. In his highly acclaimed and successful teaching methods, the Be Boppers Method Book, Wendell presents the Gospel of Barry Harris as translated through his own experiences. Join Jim Gallert and Rodney Reeves as Wendell reminisces about his musical upbringing in 1950's Detroit up to his current projects. He introduces us to the people that influenced him along the way such as Barry Harris, Harold McKinney, Sun Ra and John Coltrane. Music heard on this edition will feature Wendell along with inspiring performances by Harold McKinney, Cecil McBee, Kirk Lightsey, Juma Santos, Doug Hammond, Jerry Gonzalez, James Carter and others. For more information on Wendell, go to http://wenhajazz.swiftsite.com Music heard on this show Boomerang - from Forever Duke - A Tribute To Duke Ellington Wendell - Clarinet, Tenor saxophone Charles Tolliver - Trumpet Jaribu Shahid - Bass Danny Spencer - Drums Rick Roe - Piano Ring Man - from Live In Concert Armstrong Park - from Something For Pops Wendell Harrison - Clarinet Harold McKinney - Piano Rush & Hustle - from Wendell Harrison & Mama's Licking Stick Ensemble Wendell - B-flat clarinet James Carter - Double B-flat contra bass clarinet Ernie Rogers - E-flat contra bass clarineHarold Orr - Bass clarinet Greg Koltyck - B-flat clarinet Paul Onachuck - B-flat clarinet Ken Hobenstreet - B-flat clarinet Harold McKinney/Pamela Wise - piano Marion Hayden - Bass Alex Brooks/Enix Buchanan - Drums Jerry Gonzalez - Timbales Mahindi Masai - Congas, percussion Jazz On The Run - from Eighth House: Riding With Pluto Wendell - Tenor Saxophone Juma Santos - Percussion Changing The Scene - from Fly By Night Wendell - Tenor Saxophone Cecil McBee/Jaribu Shahid - Bass Kirk Lightsey/Pamela Wise - Piano Doug Hammond - Drums Acknowledgements: Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information A special thanks goes out to Mack Avenue Records recording artist Rodney Whitaker for supplying us with our introduction. Go to http://www.mackavenue.com for more information on Rodney and their many other great artists

Detroit JazzStage is pleased to announce a partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Max M Fisher Music Center. "The Max" is a state of the art performing arts complex built in 2003. They are home to the world famous Detroit Symphony Orchestra as well as to jazz, pops, family concerts and more. This episode is the first of three live Detroit JazzStage podcasts from their Jazz Club @ The Max series. To learn more about The Max M. Fisher Music Center surf to http://jazzstage.us or http://detroitsymphony.com. This month's guest, the Paul Keller Ensemble, is one of Michigan's best combos. They perform classic, obscure and original material covering the entire history of jazz. The performance was recorded on November 17th by Detroit JazzStage Sound Engineer/Producer Mark Byerly and was emceed by your host Jim Gallert. For more information on the Paul Keller Ensemble, go to http://pkorecords.com. Music NTK - Paul Keller The Word On The Street- Paul Keller Ya Know - Paul Finkbeiner PK's Tempo - Paul Keller Paul Keller Ensemble Members Paul Keller - Bass Ellen Rowe - Piano Sean Dobbins - Drums Paul Finkbeiner - Trumpet Keith Kaminski - Alto/Tenor Saxophones Terry Kamura - Trombone Susan Chastain - Vocals Acknowledgements: Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information A special thanks goes out to Mack Avenue Records recording artist Sean Jones for supplying us with our introduction. Go to http://www.mackavenue.com for more information on Sean and their many other great artists.

Detroit JazzStage is pleased to announce a partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Max M Fisher Music Center. "The Max" is a state of the art performing arts complex built in 2003. They are home to the world famous Detroit Symphony Orchestra as well as to jazz, pops, family concerts and more. This episode is the first of three live Detroit JazzStage podcasts from their Jazz Club @ The Max series. To learn more about The Max M. Fisher Music Center surf to http://jazzstage.us or http://detroitsymphony.com. This month's guest, the Paul Keller Ensemble, is one of Michigan's best combos. They perform classic, obscure and original material covering the entire history of jazz. The performance was recorded on November 17th and was emceed by your host Jim Gallert. . For more information on the Paul Keller Ensemble, go to http://pkorecords.com. Music NTK - Paul Keller The Word On The Street- Paul Keller Ya Know - Paul Finkbeiner PK's Tempo - Paul Keller Paul Keller Ensemble Members Paul Keller - Bass Ellen Rowe - Piano Sean Dobbins - Drums Paul Finkbeiner - Trumpet Keith Kaminski - Alto/Tenor Saxophones Terry Kamura - Trombone Susan Chastain - Vocals Acknowledgements: Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information A special thanks goes out to Mack Avenue Records recording artist Sean Jones for supplying us with our introduction. Go to http://www.mackavenue.com for more information on Sean and their many other great artists.

For this DJS Jazz Spotlight we're showcasing 21 year old vocal sensation Jesse Palter who, through both training and pure instinct, has grown into one of the most recently accomplished and dynamic singers (and songwriters) in the Detroit jazz scene.. Her voice is a flexible, facile instrument wielded by an ambitious and visionary player; it can be sweet or salty, polished or raw, wide in range and broad in stylistic scope, channeling and combining influences such as Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder and Kurt Elling. It's the voice of someone who has a voracious appetite for growth and is fearless in that pursuit -- the perfect equation for a promising future. The musicians in Jesse's group include Mike Jellick on piano/Rhodes, Ben Williams on bass, and Nate Winn on Drums. Special guests include Dean Moore on Saxophone and Vincent Chandler on Trombone, both of Urban Transport, plus John Douglas of Jazzhead on Trumpet. Listen as Jesse discusses her music, followed by her original tune, Lovesick from her debut CD Beginning To See The Light available at CD Baby http://cdbaby.com/cd/palter More information on Jesse can be found at http://www.myspace.com/jessepalter Acknowledgements: Opening Music - Riff3 - Dave Luther, Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com) Trumpet - Ben Toman Trumpet - Mark Byerly Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski Trombone - John Rutherford Background Music - Mark Byerly's Ressurection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

For this DJS Jazz Spotlight we're showcasing 21 year old vocal sensation Jesse Palter who, through both training and pure instinct, has grown into one of the most recently accomplished and dynamic singers (and songwriters) in the Detroit jazz scene.. Her voice is a flexible, facile instrument wielded by an ambitious and visionary player; it can be sweet or salty, polished or raw, wide in range and broad in stylistic scope, channeling and combining influences such as Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder and Kurt Elling. It's the voice of someone who has a voracious appetite for growth and is fearless in that pursuit -- the perfect equation for a promising future. The musicians in Jesse's group include Mike Jellick on piano/Rhodes, Ben Williams on bass, and Nate Winn on Drums. Special guests include Dean Moore on Saxophone and Vincent Chandler on Trombone, both of Urban Transport, plus John Douglas of Jazzhead on Trumpet. Listen as Jesse discusses her music, followed by her original tune, Lovesick from her debut CD Beginning To See The Light available at CD Baby http://cdbaby.com/cd/palter More information on Jesse can be found at http://www.myspace.com/jessepalter Acknowledgements: Opening Music - Riff3 - Dave Luther, Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com) Trumpet - Ben Toman Trumpet - Mark Byerly Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski Trombone - John Rutherford Background Music - Mark Byerly's Ressurection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

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