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Jeff Presslaff
Pianist/trombonist/composer/arranger from NY, now living in Winnipeg.
About Me
I work as a pianist, trombonist, composer, and arranger. Lived in
New York most of my life and worked with a lot of interesting
artists including Benny Carter, Bill Barron, Ed Blackwell, Roswell
Rudd, Rick Margitza, Stanley Jordan, George Garzone, Steve
Nelson, Edgar Meyer, Cornelius Bumpus, and Sim Cain. Since
1997, I've lived in Winnipeg, Canada, and find the scene very
active and rewarding. Have had the chance to do shows with
Frank Foster, Rob McConnell, Phil Nimmons, Howard Levy, and
many other great players, as well as having my compositions
and arrangements performed regularly by the excellent Winnipeg
Jazz Orchestra and the Ron Paley Big Band. The Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation has been very supportive with frequent
local and national broadcasts, and so has the Manitoba Arts
Council which has funded several commissions.
Before moving to Canada, I taught at Princeton University, Bard
College, and Union College.
I have a new piano trio album Red Goddess. All original tunes. Available at
http://cdbaby.com/cd/jeffpresslaff