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| 1. | Spoken Introduction
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| 2. | Blues Medley
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| 3. | Love is a Losing Game
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| 4. | Soweto Jam
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| 5. | Butter Bean
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| 6. | Our Day Will Come
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Jazz
Recorded on February 8th & 9th, 2008, SMALLS JAZZ CLUB, GREENWICH VILLAGE, NYC.
Ian Hendrickson-Smith - TENOR
Marcus Parsley - Trumpet
Rick Germanson - Piano
Al Street - Guitar
Bosco Mann - Percussion
Neal Miner - Bass
Brian Floody - Drums
Produced by: SPIKE WILNER
Mixed & mastered by: IAN HENDRICKSON-SMITH
Engineered by: GLEN FORREST
Cover design & photos: MICHELLE WATT
Group Photo: Matt Rogers
Ian Hendrickson-Smith
Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophonist and Flutist Ian Hendrickson-Smith has been and continues to be one of the most sought after musicians in New York City. Mostly noted for his remarkable tone, soulful approach and blues driven melodies he's been reaching audiences world-wide through numerous recordings and live appearances. Born in New Orleans, Ian Hendrickson-Smith began his professional music career in 1996, after four years of studies at the Manhattan School of Music.
Ian's extensive recording experience most recently includes the release of his fourth date as a leader, titled "Blues in the Basement" (Cellar Live Records) following the releases of "Still Smokin'" (2004 Sharp Nine Records),"Party of Three" (2003, K-Pasta Records) and his highly regarded debut CD, "Up in Smoke!" (2003, Sharp Nine Records). He can also be heard on a host of other records as a sideman, check out the "Recordings" page for complete info.
Hendrickson-Smith has worked/and or recorded with: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Mofro, Robbie Williams, Amy Winehouse, The Charles Mingus Big Band Workshop, Phillip Harper, Etta Jones, David Hazeltine, Melvin Sparks, Danny Moore, Popa Chubby, The J.B.'s (Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis), Adam Scone, Lee Fields, Michael "Spike" Wilner, Mark Ronson, Shiner Massive, David Sanborn, The Hotpants, The Macktet, The Uptown Quintet, The Night Crawlers, etc.
Marcus Parsley
I play jazz trumpet mostly, and I'm collaborating with several other open-minded, jazz and non-jazz music people - doing lots of different stuff. I play jazz here in NYC with the Loston Harris Trio /Quartet regularly. more info at lostonharris.com - I've got a few side projects cooking on the backburners and I'm looking forward to getting more music out there with all of them.
Rick Germanson
RICK GERMANSON has been a highly in-demand pianist on the New York City Jazz scene for nearly a decade now. Born May 29, 1972, Rick left his native Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the heels of winning the GRAND PRIZE at The American Pianists' Association Jazz Piano Competition in 1996. His recent accomplishments have garnered much adoration from the media and led to him him being chosen as Best of New Talent in 2004 by All About Jazz NYC.
THE RICK GERMANSON TRIO has performed at Smoke, Smalls, The Kitano and Fat Cat in N.Y.C., Blues Alley in D.C., The Indianapolis Jazz Festival and The Artists' Quarter in Minneapolis. Currently, the RICK GERMANSON DUO can be heard every Wednesday and Thursday evening at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Manhattan. As a solo pianist, Rick performed five nights a week during a year long residency at the acclaimed Four Seasons Restaurant in 2001, the only musician to ever do so.
Rick has two recordings out as a leader on Fresh Sound New Talent: "HEIGHTS" (FSNT 155, 2003) and "YOU TELL ME" (FSNT 217, 2005). Downbeat and JazzTimes magazines have given both recordings rave reviews. Rick has also been documented on over two dozen sessions as a sideman with many of the top musicians in jazz today.
Since 2001, Rick has been touring with the Cannonball Legacy Band; a group that features the original Cannonball Adderley Quintet legendary drummer Louis Hayes. For over a year now, Rick has also been holding down the piano chair for grammy nominated guitarist Pat Martino, touring the world paying tribute to Wes Montgomery.
In addition to the aforementioned, Rick has toured throughout the world, performing at many of the top jazz festivals, venues and concert halls with the following jazz artists: Elvin Jones' Jazz Machine; Regina Carter; Tom Harrell; Slide Hampton; Frank Morgan; Eric Alexander; Frank Lacy; Marlena Shaw; Kevin Mohagany; Donald Harrison; Brian Lynch; Jeremy Pelt; Jim Rotondi; Duane Eubanks; Charles McPherson, Charles Davis; Craig Handy; Cecil Payne; Lance Bryant; Gerald Cannon; Carolyn Leonhart; George Gee Orchestra and many others.
Rick is also an experienced educator, having given clinics and/or taught master classes at such institutes as New York University; The Julliard School; Jazz at Lincoln Center Outreach Program; New Jersey Performing Arts Center Jazz for Teens Program; The Jazz Standard Jazz Discovery Program and the McNally-Smith College of Music in St. Paul, MN.
Al Street
Guitarist Al Street has been around the world playing music. He is a master of style and of the guitar itself.
Street has played at the worlds top festivals including Glastonbury in the UK, the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, the Montreal Jazz Festival in Canada, and the JVC Jazz Festival in NYC.
Recent accomplishments include recording a Movie soundtrack with Grammy winner Bob Belden. Touring the world and recording with funk legend Lee Fields and Daptone recording artist Sugarman 3. Al Street has traveled to South America as a U.S. Department of State Jazz Ambassador.
Al Street also performs with "Starlight Orchestras." Starlight is a powerful pivate event band under the direction of Laurell Eastman.
He is featured on Jeremy Pelt's highly acclaimed new record. Al frequently collaborates with the amazing musicians Brian Floody, Roy Dunlap, Ian Hendrickson-Smith, Alex Mincek, Adam Small, Charles Ruggiero, Jeremy Manasia & Adam Scone.
Street has 4 records under his name. Based in NY, one can often catch a performance of the Al Street Blues Patrol.
Al Street is known as the hardest working man on the guitar. A performance by Al Street will not be forgotten. Always on time!
Neal Miner - Bass - Bio (open/close)
Neal Miner was introduced to the world of jazz by his first and foremost teacher, his father. Bill Miner's love of jazz he was a respected jazz record collector and discographer kindled a passion in his son from an early age. Bill shared the music of his vast record collection, took Neal to clubs and concerts, and ensured he received the best musical instruction.
Born February 3rd, 1970 and raised in Manhattan, Neal received his high school diploma from the Interlochen Arts Academy, and attended the Manhattan School of Music. Most notable of his private teachers were classical bassist Orin O'Brien of the New York Philharmonic, and jazz bassist John Webber.
At the age of 19, Neal started working regularly at an Upper West Side jazz bar called Augie's. It was there that he was initiated into the New York City jazz scene, backing many young jazz stars such as Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Brad Mehldau, Eric Alexander, Chris Potter, and Roy Hargrove, all of whom have gone on to garner critical acclaim.
Neal has been a favored sideman to many musicians at Smalls since the opening of the Greenwich Village jazz club, and its sister club, Fat Cat. At both clubs he
has led his own groups, showcasing his original compositions. With a desire to learn from his elders, Neal spent many Sunday evenings in the late nineties at Smalls backing up jazz veterans such as Bubba Brooks, Herman Foster, Eddie Locke, Dick Katz, John Bunch, Walter Perkins, Al Harwood, and Richard Wyands.
In addition to performing, Neal was the founder and sole organizer of The Jazz Composer's Forum that ran for more than 2 years, 1995-97, at the Squire and Smalls jazz clubs. The Jazz Composer's Forum featured original music from over 80 jazz Composers, and gave an opportunity for musicians, young and old, to have their compositions heard by the community.
Since 1998 to the present, Neal has been performing at major jazz clubs and festivals around the world accompanying jazz vocal innovator Jon Hendricks. In 2003 Neal backed Jon on camera and on the soundtrack of the Miramax film, "People I Know," staring Al Pacino and Kim Basinger.
Over the years Neal has accompanied other jazz legends such as Annie Ross, James Moody, Bob Dorough, Bill Henderson, Frank Wess; new jazz stars like Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, Ann Hampton Callaway, Dena DeRose, Loston Harris; and fashion celebrity and T.V. personality Isaac Mizrahi. Neal has also held the bass chair in large groups such as the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, Carnegie Hall Big Band, and the Village Vanguard Jazz Band.
Neal's debut CD as a leader, The Real Neal, was released on the Juniper Records label in 2000. This bass feature recording showcases Neal's love for playing standard melodies on the bass, as well as his original compositions
In 2003, Neal launched his own business called Manhattan Jazz Events. This service offers New York City's top jazz instrumentalists and vocalists to play corporate and private events. In addition to running the business, Neal plays with, and leads, all of Manhattan Jazz Events' various groups.
Since 2005, Neal has been backing jazz vocal legend and actress Annie Ross at her weekly engagement at The Metropolitan Room in Manhattan. Neal's latest CD, The Evening Sound, was released on the Smalls Records label in 2006. This recording captures a sound inspired by his close association with Smalls jazz club for more than a decade, and showcases Neal's talents as composer and bandleader.
In April 2007, Neal joined jazz vocal star Jane Monheit's band, and is performing at major festivals, jazz clubs and concert halls around the country and internationally.
Brian Floody
Born in New York City in 1971, Brian has spent the past thirteen years at his current residence in Brooklyn. While a teenager he studied timpani with Dr. John Beck at the Eastman Shool of Music. In 1989 Brian enrolled at the New School for Social Research and studied with many renowned musicians including Jimmy Cobb and the late Vernel Fournier.
Since 1993 he has travelled extensively throughout the world performing with many instrumentalists including Howard Alden, Eric Alexander, Junior Mance, Brad Mehldau, David "Fathead" Newman, Frank Wess, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Among the vocalists Brian has accompanied are John Boutte, Lea DeLaria, Dena Derose, Norah Jones, Irene Reid, Diane Schuur, and Marlena Shaw.
Brian has had much experience as an educator having been the artistic director of the Emory University jazz festival, faculty at the Adirondack music camp, and master class presenter at the University of Miami, Western Michigan University and Laguardia High School in New York. He is currently on the faculty of the Brooklyn Conservatory and the Swett Arts Academy in the Bronx.
Featured on numerous recordings and television appearances, Brian can be heard on the upcoming Daptone Records release "Naomi Shelton and The Gospel Queens of Brooklyn." In September he returned from a three week tour of Japan with guitarist Tomoya Hara and bassist Mark Tourian. |
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