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Showing posts with label nashville jazz workshop. Show all posts
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Saturday, August 06, 2011
NJW's Snap on 2 & 4 Series Presents: Monica Ramey with the Beegie Adair Trio
Snap on 2&4: Monica Ramey w/ the Beegie Adair Trio
Friday, September 9
8:00pm
The Jazz Cave
Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1319 Adams Street
For the September 9 Snap on 2&4 presentation, NJW is pleased to welcome to the Jazz Cave Monica Ramey with the Beegie Adair Trio.
About Monica Ramey:
“Monica Ramey gives me the feeling that I can make it through any obstacle in life. Her music encompasses love, joy, sadness, hope, and humor. These are qualities that most artists strive for in their music, but few achieve. Monica presents the human experience, in such a beautiful way. Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to Monica Ramey. “
-Rod McGaha, Jazz Trumpeter
Monica is a native of Francesville, one of Indiana’s smallest town. By the age of 11, she had become well known in Indiana after starring in several local and professional Broadway musical productions. As a teenager, she studied at the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts, and in 1995, Monica was selected to become one of only 12 singers nationally to be a member of the GRAMMY National All American High School Jazz Band and Choir. Monica later studied Music Performance at Indiana State University and was a member of the ISU Jazz Singers. She also interned for the NARAS Foundation in Los Angeles, where the preservation of jazz music became a focal point of her responsibilities.
In 2000, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing career, where she discovered the Nashville Jazz Workshop, giving her the opportunity to study under some of Nashville's finest musicians. Her debut album Make Someone Happy is receiving international airplay on jazz radio, Pandora, Music Choice and DMX to name a few.
About Beegie Adair:
Jazz great Helen Merrill salutes her “inventive jazz sense, her wonderful sense of time and improvised melody.” Michael Feinstein calls her “a marvelously understated player whose interpretations of standards are just brilliant," Christopher Louden of Jazz Times magazine says Adair is “an accomplished artist with a delicate touch.” The Los Angeles Times calls her music “Elegant.” Entertainment News writes, “Beegie Adair is one of the finest piano players in the world.”
Jazz fans around the world agree with critics about Adair’s sophisticated and listenable jazz performances, and have made her recordings among the biggest sellers in the jazz world.
A mainstay of the Nashvile jazz scene, Adair has recorded over 30 CDs (29 of which are recorded with her trio). She hosted her own radio show, Improvised Thoughts, in the late 80's and has been featured twice on Marion McPartland's Piano Jazz. In 2002, Beegie joined one of the most exclusive rosters in the world when she became a Steinway Artist. An honor only bestowed upon 1,600 pianists in the world including Lang Lang, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Legrand, Billy Joel and the "immortals" like Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Arthur Rubinstein.
She and her trio continue to play in jazz clubs and festivals around the world and was the top selling jazz artist in Japan in 2010. In January, Beegie received a very warm welcome from her fans in New York, making her debut appearance at Birdland, with Monica Ramey. The trio for this performance will include bassist Roger Spencer and drummer Marcus Finnie.
Tickets for this special Snap on 2&4 will go on sale Monday, September 5 at 10am by phone at 242-5299. Admission is $20 / $10 for college and High school students with ID. There will be two sets, starting at 8pm.
Friday, September 9
8:00pm
The Jazz Cave
Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1319 Adams Street
For the September 9 Snap on 2&4 presentation, NJW is pleased to welcome to the Jazz Cave Monica Ramey with the Beegie Adair Trio.
About Monica Ramey:
“Monica Ramey gives me the feeling that I can make it through any obstacle in life. Her music encompasses love, joy, sadness, hope, and humor. These are qualities that most artists strive for in their music, but few achieve. Monica presents the human experience, in such a beautiful way. Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to Monica Ramey. “
-Rod McGaha, Jazz Trumpeter
Monica is a native of Francesville, one of Indiana’s smallest town. By the age of 11, she had become well known in Indiana after starring in several local and professional Broadway musical productions. As a teenager, she studied at the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts, and in 1995, Monica was selected to become one of only 12 singers nationally to be a member of the GRAMMY National All American High School Jazz Band and Choir. Monica later studied Music Performance at Indiana State University and was a member of the ISU Jazz Singers. She also interned for the NARAS Foundation in Los Angeles, where the preservation of jazz music became a focal point of her responsibilities.
In 2000, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing career, where she discovered the Nashville Jazz Workshop, giving her the opportunity to study under some of Nashville's finest musicians. Her debut album Make Someone Happy is receiving international airplay on jazz radio, Pandora, Music Choice and DMX to name a few.
About Beegie Adair:
Jazz great Helen Merrill salutes her “inventive jazz sense, her wonderful sense of time and improvised melody.” Michael Feinstein calls her “a marvelously understated player whose interpretations of standards are just brilliant," Christopher Louden of Jazz Times magazine says Adair is “an accomplished artist with a delicate touch.” The Los Angeles Times calls her music “Elegant.” Entertainment News writes, “Beegie Adair is one of the finest piano players in the world.”
Jazz fans around the world agree with critics about Adair’s sophisticated and listenable jazz performances, and have made her recordings among the biggest sellers in the jazz world.
A mainstay of the Nashvile jazz scene, Adair has recorded over 30 CDs (29 of which are recorded with her trio). She hosted her own radio show, Improvised Thoughts, in the late 80's and has been featured twice on Marion McPartland's Piano Jazz. In 2002, Beegie joined one of the most exclusive rosters in the world when she became a Steinway Artist. An honor only bestowed upon 1,600 pianists in the world including Lang Lang, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Legrand, Billy Joel and the "immortals" like Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Arthur Rubinstein.
She and her trio continue to play in jazz clubs and festivals around the world and was the top selling jazz artist in Japan in 2010. In January, Beegie received a very warm welcome from her fans in New York, making her debut appearance at Birdland, with Monica Ramey. The trio for this performance will include bassist Roger Spencer and drummer Marcus Finnie.
Tickets for this special Snap on 2&4 will go on sale Monday, September 5 at 10am by phone at 242-5299. Admission is $20 / $10 for college and High school students with ID. There will be two sets, starting at 8pm.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
NJW Presents: Don Aliquo's "Sun & Shield" CD Release Party
Don Aliquo CD release party
Sunday, May 22
3:00pm
The Jazz Cave
Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1319 Adams Street
NJW is pleased to host saxophonist Don Aliquo's CD release party for his new release Sun and Shield, on Sunday, May 22, from 3-5pm in the Jazz Cave.
Aliquo's 5th solo release is a New York based affair, featuring veteran jazz masters Rufus Reid (bass) Jim McNeely (piano) and the dynamic Obed Calvaire (drums). Recorded in Englewood, New Jersey in June 2010, the CD showcases Aliquo’s sparkling and thoughtful compositions as well as pieces contributed by veteran composers Reid and McNeely. It also debuts Don’s work as a jazz clarinetist, an often overlooked solo instrument with deep jazz roots. The recording presents the consistently brilliant Reid and McNeely, but also showcases the young Obed Calvaire, whose spirited and creative playing is often a rhythmic catalyst for Aliquo. "This project was a thrill to record from the first note. Having the opportunity to play with two of my musical heroes in Reid and McNeely and "musically sparring" with the powerful Obed Calvaire is an experience I will never forget!” states Aliquo.
Don is currently the Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Saxophone at Middle Tennessee State University near Nashville. He has performed in concerts and/or recordings with Gary Burton, Greg Osby, Rufus Reid, Pete Christlieb, Scott Robinson, Jeff Coffin and Marvin Stamm to name a few. Aliquo is also an in-demand clinician, presenting concerts and clinics throughout the United States and is honored to represent Vandoren (reeds and mouthpieces) and P.Mauriat (saxophones).
Sunday, May 22
3:00pm
The Jazz Cave
Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1319 Adams Street
NJW is pleased to host saxophonist Don Aliquo's CD release party for his new release Sun and Shield, on Sunday, May 22, from 3-5pm in the Jazz Cave.
Aliquo's 5th solo release is a New York based affair, featuring veteran jazz masters Rufus Reid (bass) Jim McNeely (piano) and the dynamic Obed Calvaire (drums). Recorded in Englewood, New Jersey in June 2010, the CD showcases Aliquo’s sparkling and thoughtful compositions as well as pieces contributed by veteran composers Reid and McNeely. It also debuts Don’s work as a jazz clarinetist, an often overlooked solo instrument with deep jazz roots. The recording presents the consistently brilliant Reid and McNeely, but also showcases the young Obed Calvaire, whose spirited and creative playing is often a rhythmic catalyst for Aliquo. "This project was a thrill to record from the first note. Having the opportunity to play with two of my musical heroes in Reid and McNeely and "musically sparring" with the powerful Obed Calvaire is an experience I will never forget!” states Aliquo.
Don is currently the Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Saxophone at Middle Tennessee State University near Nashville. He has performed in concerts and/or recordings with Gary Burton, Greg Osby, Rufus Reid, Pete Christlieb, Scott Robinson, Jeff Coffin and Marvin Stamm to name a few. Aliquo is also an in-demand clinician, presenting concerts and clinics throughout the United States and is honored to represent Vandoren (reeds and mouthpieces) and P.Mauriat (saxophones).
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Adam Nitti at NJW
Bassist, producer, composer, and music educator Adam Nitti's credentials are a Who's Who of contemporary jazz, and include Peter Erskine, Dave Weckl, Wayne Krantz, Victor Wooten, Joe Beck, Mike Stern, and many others. Besides performing and producing independent artists, Adam is Chief Learning Officer for MusicDojo.com, an interactive online music school. He's also in demand as a clinician and teaches at Victor Wooten's bass and nature camps and Gerald Veasley's Bass Boot Camp."
[Note: this performance was originally scheduled for May and cancelled due to weather.]
Admission: $10.00
[Note: this performance was originally scheduled for May and cancelled due to weather.]
Admission: $10.00
NJW Presents: Tierney Sutton Workshop
TPAC is bringing acclaimed jazz artists The Tierney Sutton Band to town to kick off their Signature Series Saturday, October 2 at 8 pm in TPAC's Polk Theater. The band's visit has been eagerly awaited by jazz afficionados -- the group delivered a series of stunning performances at NJW several years ago, and their return is long overdue. This is a great chance for you to support TPAC and world class jazz in Nashville! The band consist of vocalist Tierney Sutton, pianist Christian Jacob, bassist Kevin Axt, and drummer Ray Brinker. Visit TPAC's website for details and to purchase tickets. For more information about the Saturday concert, see our Community Events section.
NJW is one of TPAC's series partners, and will present an educational workshop with the Band Sunday, October 3, 1-3 pm in the Jazz Cave at the Jazz Workshop. The event is suitable for the general public: The group will discuss their music, working together as a band, and will demonstrate how they approach songs and arrangements. Admission $20. Tickets on sale at 242-5299 beginning Monday, Sept. 27.
Admission: $20.00
NJW is one of TPAC's series partners, and will present an educational workshop with the Band Sunday, October 3, 1-3 pm in the Jazz Cave at the Jazz Workshop. The event is suitable for the general public: The group will discuss their music, working together as a band, and will demonstrate how they approach songs and arrangements. Admission $20. Tickets on sale at 242-5299 beginning Monday, Sept. 27.
Admission: $20.00
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Nashville Jazz Workshop Presents: The Solo Art Exhibition of Heather Brand & an All-Star Jazz Performance!
Join Nashville jazz greats Lori Mechem, Roger Spencer, Marcus Finnie, Roy Agee, Monica Ramey and the legendary Beegie Adair for the celebration and premiere of their dear friend & photographer Heather Brand’s highly-acclaimed Solo Photography Exhibition at the Nashville Jazz Workshop on April 9th from 5:30-7:30pm.
This Nashville-based photographer and former student of the Speos Institute of Photography in Paris is best known for her portraits of political figures, musicians and everyday people, all of which have been featured regularly in magazines, fashion and advertising. Many of Brand’s portraits of political figures have become signature images. Brand served as the official photographer for John McCain during his 2008 presidential election.
Like portrait photographer Arnold Newman, Brand has become well known for combining the esthetics of a person’s environment and personality into a single moment of inspiration. Her fine art work was selected for exhibition at the Salon d’art contemporain de Museum National D’Histoire Naturelle and her series “Regard a la Loupe”, meaning “through the magnifying lens”, featured tightly cropped portraits was seen in venues throughout Paris. Additionally, her work has been featured in publications worldwide including, Glamour, Paris Match, and Vogue.
This special event is free and open to the public. Framed art, collector prints and books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, visit http://www.heatherbrand.com or call
615-242-JAZZ (5299).
This Nashville-based photographer and former student of the Speos Institute of Photography in Paris is best known for her portraits of political figures, musicians and everyday people, all of which have been featured regularly in magazines, fashion and advertising. Many of Brand’s portraits of political figures have become signature images. Brand served as the official photographer for John McCain during his 2008 presidential election.
Like portrait photographer Arnold Newman, Brand has become well known for combining the esthetics of a person’s environment and personality into a single moment of inspiration. Her fine art work was selected for exhibition at the Salon d’art contemporain de Museum National D’Histoire Naturelle and her series “Regard a la Loupe”, meaning “through the magnifying lens”, featured tightly cropped portraits was seen in venues throughout Paris. Additionally, her work has been featured in publications worldwide including, Glamour, Paris Match, and Vogue.
This special event is free and open to the public. Framed art, collector prints and books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, visit http://www.heatherbrand.com or call
615-242-JAZZ (5299).
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
"Make Someone Happy" CD Launch
Join Monica Ramey for the release of her debut CD, "Make Someone Happy" featuring the Lori Mechem Trio, Denis Solee, George Tidwell, Roy Agee, James Hollihan and special guest, Beegie Adair.
Be the first to purchase this highly-anticipated project. Both CDs and Digital Download cards will be for sale.
As a special treat, Monica and all of the amazing musicians on this project will take the stage to play tunes from the album.
Can't make it? No worries! You can purchase your copy today at www.monicaramey.com!
Be the first to purchase this highly-anticipated project. Both CDs and Digital Download cards will be for sale.
As a special treat, Monica and all of the amazing musicians on this project will take the stage to play tunes from the album.
Can't make it? No worries! You can purchase your copy today at www.monicaramey.com!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
NJW Fundraiser -- The JAZZ PARTY OF THE YEAR!
Friends,
This is an organization and event that is very dear to my heart. You have 3 weeks to save up your coffee and lunch money and spend it on Sept. 13th at the FABULOUS event. I look forward to seeing you there.
The Nashville Jazz Workshop (NJW) is pleased to announce its Annual Fall Fundraiser will be held Sunday, September 13, from 4:00 pm 8:00 pm at Limelight, 201 Woodland Street.
Now in its ninth year, the NJW Fall Fundraiser is the Jazz Party of the Year and features wine, food and live music by top Nashville jazz artists and guests.
Our special guest artist this year is Donna McElroy, master jazz vocalist, educator, and recording artist on the faculty of Berklee College of Music. Donna is a former Nashville resident, music industry figure, and and former Fisk Jubilee Singer. She is popular with Nashville audiences, and plays to packed houses on her rare return visits. Also on the program will be 3rd Coast Vocals featuring Jeff Hall, Sandra Dudley, Christina Watson, Mark Stephens, and an NJW All Star Ensemble featuring Rod McGaha, Rahsaan Barber, Chester Thompson, Joe Davidian, and Jim Ferguson.
A special feature of the Fall Fundraiser is a live and silent auction, with unique and desirable items that include vacation getaways, tickets to top events, special dinner packages, in-home concerts, artwork by the city’s top artists, and much more. A unique feature of the auction is Small Works – a collection of 5” x 7” canvases with paintings by some of the area's top artists, produced especially for this event.
The ticket price includes food by Monell’s. There will be complimentary wine from 4:00 to 5:00 pm and a cash bar thereafter. Tickets are $50, and will be available beginning August 1. Tickets will be available by phone at 615-242-5299 and online at http://www.nashvillejazz.org/.
Limelight is located at 201 Woodland Street, Nashville, across the street from the Titans stadium.
Major sponsors for this year’s event include Nashville Lifestyles, Limelight, Monell’s, and WMOT Radio. Corporate and patron sponsorship packages are still available, and include reserved seating and other benefits. Call 242-5299 for sponsorship information.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Nashville Jazz Workshop. Celebrating its 11th year of operation, NJW is a non-profit music education organization serving jazz musicians, jazz fans and the jazz community with classes, performances and special events. For more information visit http://www.nashvillejazz.org/.
This is an organization and event that is very dear to my heart. You have 3 weeks to save up your coffee and lunch money and spend it on Sept. 13th at the FABULOUS event. I look forward to seeing you there.
The Nashville Jazz Workshop (NJW) is pleased to announce its Annual Fall Fundraiser will be held Sunday, September 13, from 4:00 pm 8:00 pm at Limelight, 201 Woodland Street.
Now in its ninth year, the NJW Fall Fundraiser is the Jazz Party of the Year and features wine, food and live music by top Nashville jazz artists and guests.
Our special guest artist this year is Donna McElroy, master jazz vocalist, educator, and recording artist on the faculty of Berklee College of Music. Donna is a former Nashville resident, music industry figure, and and former Fisk Jubilee Singer. She is popular with Nashville audiences, and plays to packed houses on her rare return visits. Also on the program will be 3rd Coast Vocals featuring Jeff Hall, Sandra Dudley, Christina Watson, Mark Stephens, and an NJW All Star Ensemble featuring Rod McGaha, Rahsaan Barber, Chester Thompson, Joe Davidian, and Jim Ferguson.
A special feature of the Fall Fundraiser is a live and silent auction, with unique and desirable items that include vacation getaways, tickets to top events, special dinner packages, in-home concerts, artwork by the city’s top artists, and much more. A unique feature of the auction is Small Works – a collection of 5” x 7” canvases with paintings by some of the area's top artists, produced especially for this event.
The ticket price includes food by Monell’s. There will be complimentary wine from 4:00 to 5:00 pm and a cash bar thereafter. Tickets are $50, and will be available beginning August 1. Tickets will be available by phone at 615-242-5299 and online at http://www.nashvillejazz.org/.
Limelight is located at 201 Woodland Street, Nashville, across the street from the Titans stadium.
Major sponsors for this year’s event include Nashville Lifestyles, Limelight, Monell’s, and WMOT Radio. Corporate and patron sponsorship packages are still available, and include reserved seating and other benefits. Call 242-5299 for sponsorship information.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Nashville Jazz Workshop. Celebrating its 11th year of operation, NJW is a non-profit music education organization serving jazz musicians, jazz fans and the jazz community with classes, performances and special events. For more information visit http://www.nashvillejazz.org/.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Attention Nashville!
3 great live JAZZ events in Nashville in 7 days--all FREE!
1. Jan 4 - 6-8pm
Vocalist Monica Ramey & guitartist Larry Seeman at the Hill Center's Whole Foods Cafe. Tips very much appreciated.
2. Jan 7 - 7pm
Lori Mechem Quartet CD release party at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. CDs will be available for sale.
3. Jan 11 - 4pm
Jazz on the Move featuring the great Beegie Adair & George Yanok at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Donations are accepted.
1. Jan 4 - 6-8pm
Vocalist Monica Ramey & guitartist Larry Seeman at the Hill Center's Whole Foods Cafe. Tips very much appreciated.
2. Jan 7 - 7pm
Lori Mechem Quartet CD release party at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. CDs will be available for sale.
3. Jan 11 - 4pm
Jazz on the Move featuring the great Beegie Adair & George Yanok at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Donations are accepted.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Friends,
I never utilize this blog except for gigs, but I thought it may be fun to share some of the great things I do within and outside of the music world. For instance, I just saw Kenny Barron on Friday & Saturday night at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. It's not often that you get to see a jazz legend in such an intimate setting. It was incredible!
Maybe it's the holidays or perhaps I'm still growing up a bit, but I feel so thankful for the opportunities I have. As I grow musically and have the opportunity to share my experiences with others, I think the fascination will be as much about my musical experience as will be be about my musical talent. They really go hand in hand. I am who I am, musically, because of all that I've seen and experienced. I am who I am, personally, for the same reason. It's incredible.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and you can be with or speak with someone that matters to you on Thursday. Take care, Monica
I never utilize this blog except for gigs, but I thought it may be fun to share some of the great things I do within and outside of the music world. For instance, I just saw Kenny Barron on Friday & Saturday night at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. It's not often that you get to see a jazz legend in such an intimate setting. It was incredible!
Maybe it's the holidays or perhaps I'm still growing up a bit, but I feel so thankful for the opportunities I have. As I grow musically and have the opportunity to share my experiences with others, I think the fascination will be as much about my musical experience as will be be about my musical talent. They really go hand in hand. I am who I am, musically, because of all that I've seen and experienced. I am who I am, personally, for the same reason. It's incredible.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and you can be with or speak with someone that matters to you on Thursday. Take care, Monica
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