Results for "Mitch Paliga"

Mitch Paliga

Born in the small mountain town of Libby Montana, I first heard music when my father would play the harmonica around the house. He liked to play old cowboy/folk tunes like "Red River Valley". My father, Nick, learned how to play the harmonica as a young boy from his childhood friend Lido Vizuti. Lido is the father of the well known trumpet player Alan Vizuti. My mother, Joyce, also played trumpet when she was in high school so I was doubly inspired to play the trumpet but changed my mind to the saxophone at the last minute for reasons I still do not know. In 1972 I joined the public school band program, started on alto saxophone and was hooked

Fall Night

By Mitch Paliga

Label: Origin Records
Released: 2008
Track listing: Brittle; QP Doll; Over and Over; Blues for October; Fall Night; Shadow People; Small Town Episode.

Mitch Paliga: Fall Night

by John Barron
March 25, 2008

On Fall Night, his second release as a leader, saxophonist Mitch Paliga showcases his well-defined soprano playing on seven of his original compositions. The Chicagoan is joined by keyboardist Jo Ann Daugherty, guitarist John McLean, bassist Patrick Williams and drummer Ryan Bennett. The music on Fall Night has accessible leanings without sacrificing ...

Small Town Episode

March 10, 2008

Album: Fall Night
By Mitch Paliga
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2008
Duration: 6:00