| Performer | Category | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Felder | Straight-ahead | April 2011 |
| Fred Foss | Straight-ahead | May 2011 |
| EC Coleman | Straight-ahead and Latin | June 2011 |
| Origem | Brazilian Jazz | Nov 19 2011 |
| Fred Foss | Straight-ahead | Dec 2011 |
| Jimmy Burrell | Hard Bop | Jan 28 2012 |
Bobby Felder
Fred Foss
EC Coleman
Origem
Jimmy Burrell and Friends
Felder determined that playing private dances/functions could be more lucrative than working the club scene, whether it was rhythm and blues or jazz. He has prospered on the private circuit with his group, Bobby Felder and His Blue Notes.
Initially, performing on weekends proved a better fit with his employment as Band Director at Kelly Miller Junior High School and his pursuit of a Masters Degree at Catholic University.
Attendees at Inaugural Balls from Kennedy to Clinton have danced to the sounds of Bobby Felder and His Blue Notes.
Initially, performing on weekends proved a better fit with his employment as Band Director at Kelly Miller Junior High School and his pursuit of a Masters Degree at Catholic University.
Attendees at Inaugural Balls from Kennedy to Clinton have danced to the sounds of Bobby Felder and His Blue Notes.
Transplanted from NYC to Washington, D.C. nearly two decades ago, saxophonist/flutist Fred Foss finally debuts as leader, blowing straightahead with a tight-playing eight-musician team.
They deliver six harmonious, well-arranged (mostly) originals that scan the African-American social evolution and spotlight young trumpet ace Marcus Rabb, arranger Roger Woods (alto/tenor sax, bass clarinet), pianist George Colligan, and others. Acoustic bassist James King donates his ballad "When We Were," an engaging vehicle for Foss' honeyed flute solo. A sterling maiden voyage. - Nancy Ann Lee
They deliver six harmonious, well-arranged (mostly) originals that scan the African-American social evolution and spotlight young trumpet ace Marcus Rabb, arranger Roger Woods (alto/tenor sax, bass clarinet), pianist George Colligan, and others. Acoustic bassist James King donates his ballad "When We Were," an engaging vehicle for Foss' honeyed flute solo. A sterling maiden voyage. - Nancy Ann Lee
Ernest, a second generation musician, was born in Naples, Italy to Ernest and Rebecca Coleman. His father, Ernest Jr., was a jazz musician who played tenor sax and was also a great arranger and composer.
Ernest studied at the Naval Conservatory of Music in Norfolk, Virginia and was awarded a special honor for being the youngest student to graduate from this conservatory. After his tour with the Navy Band, Ernest moved to Los Angeles, California and began his true musical quest. He performed for Guys & Dolls, Ain't Misbehavin, Bourbon Street Review, and A Chorus Line.
Ernest received the call of a lifetime! He was offered an opportunity to play with the great jazz legend–the one and only jazz bassist, Al McKibbon. Mr. McKibbon was the bassist for a Broadway show out of New Orleans, entitled The Bourbon Street Review.
Ernest recently recorded his second CD, as a Bandleader, entitled, Her Eyes at Sunset. He recorded his CD and began his tour in Atlanta, GA, in March of 2011.
Ernest studied at the Naval Conservatory of Music in Norfolk, Virginia and was awarded a special honor for being the youngest student to graduate from this conservatory. After his tour with the Navy Band, Ernest moved to Los Angeles, California and began his true musical quest. He performed for Guys & Dolls, Ain't Misbehavin, Bourbon Street Review, and A Chorus Line.
Ernest received the call of a lifetime! He was offered an opportunity to play with the great jazz legend–the one and only jazz bassist, Al McKibbon. Mr. McKibbon was the bassist for a Broadway show out of New Orleans, entitled The Bourbon Street Review.
Ernest recently recorded his second CD, as a Bandleader, entitled, Her Eyes at Sunset. He recorded his CD and began his tour in Atlanta, GA, in March of 2011.
Led by Brazilian born, Washington-bred brothers Alejandro and Leonardo Lucini, Origem spends much of its time on 'Ijexa' commuting between continents, blending Brazilian music with elements of contemporary and straight ahead jazz. The brothers make for a nimble rhythm section - bandleader Alejandro on percussion; Leonardo on electric and acoustic bass - beginning with the opening track, a breezy reprise of Joao Bosco's engaging samba, 'Preta Porter de Tafeta,' featuring flutist Enrique Rios. Another highlight the pan-cultural 'Point of View,' a richly textured ballad composed by Alejandro, also demonstrate the band's resourcefulness and dexterity.
Born in Myrtle Beach, SC. Attended Howard University in 1965 graduate with
a Bachelors of Music Education. Has resided in DC for over 40 years. Jimmy
plays jazz, Latin, Caribbean, Reggae in various clubs in the DC area.
Played trumpet and arranged music for featured artist and shows for 10 years
at the historic Howard Theatre in NW DC. Toured the country with various
highly acclaimed rock and jazz artist.
JIMMY BURRELL - PIANO
DAVID REESE - BASS
CHALMAN HOLMES - TRUMPET/TROMBONE
VINCE STROMAN - DRUMS
JIMMY BURRELL - PIANO
DAVID REESE - BASS
CHALMAN HOLMES - TRUMPET/TROMBONE
VINCE STROMAN - DRUMS
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