THE TOM DRURY QUARTET – BY GEORGE
The Tom
Drury Quartet consists of four seasoned musicians whose passion for the genre
and for performing have been reignited by the Quartet. Tom Drury (piano), Erick
Scales (sax), Mike Rodenberg (bass), and Pat Moore (drums) are the members of
the quartet. Of the 10 tunes on 'By George', 7 are original compositions by Tom
Drury. Tom is an Instructor of Music at the University of Southern Indiana
(USI) and plays with just about everyone around, as do the rest of the group.
Each one has been in the music business all their lives. Erick Scales is a
composer and arranger and is the current head of the USI Jazz Band. Mike
Rodenberg has played with everyone and in every type of band. Mike comes from a
family well known for its musical prowess. Pat Moore has played with big bands
since he was 17 and owned a local music store for 35 years. Tom Drury was asked
by Harry and Linda George if he would put together a band and play at one of
their house concerts. The Georges have been putting on these salon-like event
at their home since 2007. Tom ask the other musician if they would play that event
and the rest is history. This CD is dedicated to Harry and Linda for their
passion and support of jazz and musicians who play it. Tom's style is
reminiscent of one of his heroes, Thelonious Monk. The Quartet's debut CD,
entitled 'By George', is a testimony to the passion that is jazz and
renaissance of that straight ahead style. The 3 cover tunes anchor this project
and give the music the spice and smoke that reminds the listener of what it may
have been like to hear this music when it was fresh and new. ~ CD Universe
DENNIS ANGEL – ON TRACK
A
contemporary jazz album with elements of funk, latin and the traditional
acoustic five piece jazz combo. This album brings the best of the 60's and 70's
with a current vibe that embraces different aspects of jazz and popular music
with catchy melodies Recording information: Systems Two Recording Studios,
Ltd., Brooklyn, NY; The Clubhouse, Orange County, NY. Photographer: Eleonora
Alberto. Arrangers: Gottfried Stoger; Jason Miles . Personnel: Dennis Angel
(flugelhorn); Rebecca Angel, James "D-Train" Williams , Pamela
Driggs, Maya Azucena (vocals); Nick Moroch (guitar); Romero Lubambo (acoustic
guitar); Jason Miles (strings, piano, keyboards, synthesizer, percussion);
Gottfried Stoger (flute, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Tom
"Bones" Malone (trombone); Kenny Barron (piano); James Genus
(acoustic bass); George Porter, Jr., Amanda Ruzza, Will Lee (electric bass);
Adrian Harpham, J.T. Lewis, Brian Dunne (drums); Bashiri Johnson , Cyro
Baptista (percussion). Audio Mixers: Jason Miles ; Jimmy Bralower. ~ CD
Universe
THE RANDY WEBER REF-U-GEE PROJECT
– UNDER THE RADAR
The Randy
Weber Ref-U-Gee Project "Under The Radar" is a slick Jazz/funk
endeavor that comprises some of the most talented musicians out of New Orleans.
Strangely, during the 2006 hurricane Katrina storm that ripped through
Louisiana, our government and national media labeled the people of Louisiana
"Refugees", hence the name The Randy Weber Ref-U-Gee Project. While
each song tells a story, it's the music that delivers with strong backbeats and
playful melodies. "Under The Radar" has an organic vibe with fluid rhythms
that compliments the artistry of the players while at the same time accenting
the music to a climaxing pulsating aura. Unlike "Smooth Jazz", it's
Jazz with an edge.....a musical journey from start to finish. The musician-ship
is some of the finest in the "Crescent City" that have either
performed or recorded with such artist as George Duke, Kool and the Gang, Jimmy
Cliff, Allen Toussaint, the Fugees, WAR, Diane Reeves to name a few. RWRP
"Under The Radar" sets out on a journey and wants you to groove
along! ~ CD Universe
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