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Dedicated
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A set of original works for jazz octet that, for the time, seem to be
a logical extension of the “little big band” efforts of such celebrated
composer/arrangers as Gerry
Mulligan, Gil Evans and George Russell.
PERSONNEL:
- Ed Strauman, piano
- Steve Laspina, bass
- Jeff Hirschfield, drums
- Michael Finegold, alto & soprano saxophones, flute
- Ed Fiorenza, tenor saxophone, clarinet
- Sid D’Urbano, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
- Donald Sorder, trumpet, flugelhorn
- Steve Piermarini, trombone
- Dominque Eade, vocals
SELECTIONS:
- Blues Suite: Eccentricity / Tritanopea / Bottoms Up
- All The Things You Are
- Tomorrow Is Another Day
- Cuts Like A Knife
- Are You Happy Now?
- Intensity and Intuition
- What Is This Thing Called Love?
- Just A Minute, Please?
- Chilion Played, And They Were Silent
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Listen With Your Feet
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A seven-movement jazz dance suite conceived in the Big Band tradition
that emulates Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Eddie Sauter -
Bill Finnegan, Thad Jones and Bob Brookmeyer - one that combines
the openness of improvisation with formal music structures enjoying both
the appealing rhythms of dance music and the advanced harmonies of concert
music.
Recorded in Bratislava, Slovakia by the Slovak Radio & Television
Jazz Orchestra. Supported in part by grants from the National Endowment for
the Arts and the American Music Center.
SELECTIONS:
- The Blues Are Out to Getcha
- Sophisticated Strut
- Palpitation Affirmation at the Woodcrest Station
- To Be With You Again
- You’re Oh So So-So Sociable
- You Can’t Pas De Deux in a Rumble Seat
- Out of the Blue
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Just Once More . . .
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An imaginative collection of compositions that showcases amazing performances by Michael
Pedicin on tenor saxophone and Johnnie Valentino on guitar.
The title track is a beautiful, haunting ballad that becomes a vehicle for an exquisite tenor saxophone solo. Other tracks take on a dualistic approach – music that seems surprisingly familiar in an unfamiliar way.
There are two impromptus that challenge the listener with daring digressions into free group improvisation.
Finally, there is the clever scat-work of Ellissa
Lala, which adds a welcomed touch.
PERSONNEL:
- Ed Strauman, piano
- Ron Olmi, drums
- Jordan Berger, bass
- FEATURING
Michael Pedicin, tenor saxophone &
Johnnie Valentino, guitar
- Elissa Lala, vocals
SELECTIONS:
- Impromptu No. 1 Tune Up Tone Down
- In Loco Parentis
- Just Once More
- Huh?
- Serpentine
- When We Were Young
- Think Nothing Of It
- Impromptu No. 2 Tune In Tune Out
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Alone
In The East Parlor
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contact Ed Strauman directly
EMAIL: ejs@EdStrauman.com
A demanding solo piano performance by Ed Strauman that includes distinctive
approaches to popular, classical and jazz standards.
SELECTIONS:
- Call Me
- Three B Medley: Bach (Sinfonia) / Blues (All Blues) / Beirach (Broken Wing)
- I’ve Got The World On A String
- All The Things You Are
- I’ll Remember April
- Call Me Irresponsible / Someday My Prince Will Come
- Well You Needn’t
- Blue Moon
- A Foggy Day / What Is This Thing Called Love?
- Norwegian Wood
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A Change of Heart
To buy this CD for $15
contact Ed Strauman directly
EMAIL: ejs@EdStrauman.com
A trio (piano, bass & drums) performance in the style of the great Bill Evans that blends original works with original arrangements of popular jazz standards.
PERSONNEL:
- Ed Strauman, piano
- Ron Olmi, drums
- John Joseph, bass
SELECTIONS:
- Bach Chorale / A Day in the Life of a Fool
- A Change of Heart
- Summertime
- A Silent Tear
- Girl in the Silver Dress
- Bach Sinfonia / Improvisation
- Monk Fish
- Bright Eyes
- Everything But Love
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