Dave’s flying solo this week and he’s put together a great show for your listening pleasure! Not one, not two, but three trumpets in the first two tunes… highlights from this week at IMPFest… an anniversary and a reunion… three artists are played on the show for the first time… and a big band set to finish it off… enjoy!
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- Thomas Marriott – “Take It To The Ozone”
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From the CD Flexicon (Origin Records)
Trumpeter Thomas Marriott’s Flexicon band with Rick Mandyck on piano, Phil Sparks on bass and Matt Jorgensen on drums celebrates the 2nd anniversary of their weekly gig at the New Orleans this Friday. That’s a long running gig and we couldn’t be happier to see it continue! If you haven’t been down to check them out do it! Here’s a Freddie Hubbard burner from the album that spawned the band, with Jorgensen, Mark Taylor on Alto, Bill Anschell on piano, Jeff Johnson on bass and special guest Joe Locke on vibes.
Upcoming show: Fri., May 4th @ New Orleans - Fred Radke – “Absolutely Nuclear”
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From the LP First Reunion (First American Records)
Dave had to pull out the turntable to feature this killer track from a 1982 LP by trumpeters Fred Radke and Mike Vax! The two trumpeters are having another reunion this weekend at Tula’s, with Butch Nordal on piano, Dan Dean on bass and Tom Collier on drums. Should be a great night of trumpet pyrotechnics, as you can hear on this track that features Collier, Dean and pianist Barney McClure.
Upcoming shows: Sat., May 5th @ Tula’s & Mon., May 7th w/Harry James Orchestra @ Meany Theater - Burn List
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Exclusive Unreleased track from Sonarchy Radio
IMPFest IV is this weekend and the next two bands are featured on opening night. This tune is from Burn List, featuring the tower improvisors Cuong Vu on trumpet, Greg Sinibaldi on reeds, Aaron Otheim on keyboards and Chris Icasiano on drums. We’re glad to be able to feature this killer tune from their Sonarchy Radio broadcast and hope you’ll catch them live.
Upcoming show: Fri., May 4th @ IMPFest IV - Bad Luck – “Menagerie”
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From the CD Two (Table & Chairs)
Bad Luck is also playing at IMPFest IV this weekend with Burn List and George Garzone. Saxophonist Neil Welch and drummer Chris Icasiano have been playing as a duo for many years now and have developed a repertoire and a share language between them. Their shows cover lots of ground and sonic space, with the use of their acoustic instruments and electronics.
Upcoming show: Fri., May 4th @ IMPFest IV - Jim Knapp Orchestra – “Kennewick Man”
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From the CD Secular Breathing (Origin Records)
The Jim Knapp Orchestra returns to the Royal Room this week for a great double-bill with the Northwest School Jazz Band under the direction of fellow trumpeter Jim Sisko. Knapp’s band is one of the premier big bands playing today and have a large body of Jim’s great compositions to draw from, including this one, which features Rob Davis on tenor and Ingrid Jensen on trumpet.
Upcoming show: Sun., May 6th @ The Royal Room - Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra – View From The Top
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From the CD In Progress (Pony Boy Records)
The Jim Cutler has been playing Tula’s every Sunday night for the better part of a decade and somehow we have yet to feature them on the show. We rectify that situation with this great Cutler original from their Debut album featuring great playing by the leader on tenor and Al Keith on trumpet among others.
Upcoming show: Sun., May 6th @ Tula’s
Join us next week as we feature a giveaway! We’ll have a couple of copies of the brand new album from Human Spirit courtesy of Origin Records! See you in the clubs…
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