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Guest Artist Profiles
The profiles on this page are of jazz artists who have been guest artists for a Jazz Saturdays workshop or have performed locally in Jazz Saturdays sponsered events.
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New Stories Trio
The Acoustic Jazz Quartet
Brent Edstrom
David Glenn
Kristin Korb
John Stowell
Tad Weed
Dr. Gregory Yasinitsky
Kim Richmond
The Dave Peck Trio
Bobby Shew
The September
20 workshop will feature the New Stories Trio
from Seattle. The trio's website can be found at http://www.originarts.com/newstories.
The master class will be at 1:00 PM and the concert at 7:30 PM (both events
in the Morrison Center Recital Hall). All events are free and solely underwritten
by Gayle Manufacturing Company with assistance from Jazz Educators of
Idaho, Inc. and the Boise State University Department of Music.
Since their inception in 1988, Seattle trio New Stories has divided it’s time between performing as a trio and as the backup group to some of the greatest names in jazz. With bebop legend Don Lanphere, they’ve been doing concerts, recordings & clinics around the U.S. for the last 9 years. A Grammy nominated album is the culmination of a 7 year relationship with singer Mark Murphy & for 5 years they’ve worked the Northwest and beyond with sax great Ernie Watts.
August 7, 1999
The Acoustic Jazz Quartet, always reaching for the highest level of expression
and entertainment, defines contemporary acoustic jazz with its blend of
sophisticated original compositions and unique treatment of the classic
jazz repertoire. A working ensemble since 1996, the Acoustic Jazz Quartet
approaches the traditional quartet format from a new perspective creating
a unique ensemble sound.
The band's sound is based in part by the original compositions of Jamie
Findlay. In 1989, Jamie recorded his first album, "Wings of Light,"
with a fantastic band of hired guns, including Alex Acuna, Gary Willis,
and Russell Ferrante. Jamie's subsequent solo album, "Amigos del
Corazon," although satisfying in many ways, left him desiring to
make a record with a well rehearsed band. After working with several different
combinations, Jamie began rehearsing with saxophonist David Sills, drummer
Dean Koba, and bassist Zac Matthews, and the AJQ was born.
March
20, 1999
David Glenn is a jazz trombonist and director of Jazz
Studies at Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington. Mr. Glenn spent 11
years working as a professional trombonist in New York City, where he
toured with Bill Watrous' Manhattan Wildlife Refuge, Diana Ross,
Lou Rawls, Chuck Mangione, the Mel Lewis Orchestra, and Blood, Sweat,
and Tears. He was a member of the Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band for
ten years and was on the Grammy Award winning album Walk on the Water.
Mr. Glenn recently released his first solo CD, Journeys, featuring
his own compositions and arrangements.
November
20, 1999
February
10, 2001
Kristin Korb Kristin has been touring nationally
with in support of her debut CD The Ray Brown Trio -
Introducing Kristin Korb with her main influence on bass,
Ray Brown, pianist Benny Green and drummer Gregory
Hutchinson with guest artist Conte Candoli, Plas Johnson
and the late Oscar Castro-Neves.
In addition to Ray Brown and Benny Green, Kristin has
played with such greats as Clark Terry, Ed Shaunessey,
Bobby Shew, Holly Hofmann and Mike Wofford. As well as
concerts with the Ray Brown trio, she is now the leader
of her own ensemble. Kristin is just beginning to make a
splash in the jazz world and with every concert, she
creates an exciting bass and vocal performance. Find out
more about Kristin at http://www.corrt.com/jazzfest/jazzall98-bios.html#KORB
May
22, 1999
John Stowell is a professional jazz guitarist who
resides in Portland, Oregon. He was voted "Talent
Deserving Wider Recognition," by Down Beat
magazine's International Critic's Poll in 1978 &
1979. Stowell's album Through the Looking Glass
(with bassist David Friesen) was chosen one of the
"Ten Best Jazz Albums of the Decade," by the Los
Angeles Examiner. Stowell has toured extensively in
Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. Find
out more about John at http://cyboard.com/JohnStowell/ or http://www.biojazz.com/js/js.html
December
12, 1998
May 22, 1999
Dr. Gregory Yasinitsky is Coordinator of Jazz
Studies at Washington State University. His jazz program
has received awards from Down Beat magazine and
major jazz festivals, and it has been featured at the
International Association of Jazz Educators Conferences.
Yasinitsky has received grants and awards from the
National Endowment of the Arts, Meet the Composer West,
Artist Trust, and ASCAP. He has over 60 works published
by Kendor Music, Advanced Music, Walrus Music, and the
University of Northern Colorado Jazz Press. Find out more
about Gregory at http://arts.unco.edu/uncjazz/catalog/yasinitskygre.html or http://www.yamaha.com/band/ARTIST/saxophon/gyasinitsky.htm.
March
18, 2000
Kim Richmond is an active and versatile
musician based in the Los Angeles area. His first love is
jazz, and his primary jazz voice is the alto saxophone.
He has, however, been involved in nearly every facet of
the professional music industry, both as a player and as
a composer/arranger. His instruments are alto, soprano,
tenor and baritone saxes, clarinet, bass clarinet, and
flutes. Kim has been a member of the orchestras of Stan
Kenton, Louis Bellson, Bob Florence, Clare Fischer, Bill
Holman, and Vinny Golia among others. Find out more about
Kim at http://members.aol.com/jazzkim/
May 20, 2000
The Dave Peck Trio (from the Cornish Institute of
the Arts in Seattle, WA) is very similar and obviously
inspired by the Keith Jarrett Trio, a really fantastic
group that was recently a featured act at the
International Association of Jazz Educators Conference in
New Orleans. The trio features pianist Dave Peck, bassist Chuck Deardorf, and drummer Dean Hodges.
February 10, 2001
See a complete bio, discography, schedule, and more at Bobby's Web site: http://www.bobbyshew.com/
In addition to a busy
performing and private teaching schedule, Bobby spends a
considerable amount of time actively involved in the
educational system, conducting clinics and master classes
at high schools and college campuses all over the world.
Bobby has also been active on the Board of Directors of
the International Trumpet Guild, and has acted as
National Trumpet Chairman for the International
Association of Jazz Educator's for 16 years. He authors
numerous articles of educational interest in various
trade magazines, all translated into several languages
for worldwide distribution and is currently writing a
trumpet tutor for CD-ROM. During a period of traveling to
New Zealand, Bobby acted as host for a weekly TV show
entitled 'Just Jazz' and has been in numerous
artist-in-residence situations virtually all over the
world. He has even had a few minor acting roles in movies
and TV shows.
He continues to tour
internationally and to produce and record excellent
music. He has released several recent albums for the MAMA
Foundation including Playing with Fire (w/Tom Harrell),
Heavyweights (w/Carl Fontana), and Salsa Caliente.
Bobby has endorsed Yamaha
equipment for years and the fact that they have recently
been using him for adverstisements is further indication
of his popularity.
Bobby Shew never stops using his
remarkable insight, sensitivity and creativity to inspire
the next generation of jazz players and teachers.
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