Jazz Articles about David Arnay

David Arnay: 8

by C. Michael Bailey
May 22, 2013

Los Angeles pianist/arranger/composer David Arnay releases his third recording as a leader in the theme-minded 8. Eight signifies both the number of selections on the disc as well as the sequential sum of instruments added to each performance, from solo to octet performance. So, the premise is Arnay adds one instrument to each piece as he ascends from one to eight. Arnay's thematic approach is both clever and educational. He opens the disc with a swinging solo ...

David Arnay and Nedra Wheeler at Parkway Grill, Pasadena

by Kim Vinson
September 13, 2008

David Arnay and Nedra WheelerFriday Night Jazz at Parkway GrillThe Parkway GrillPasadena, California August 15, 2008

Imagine this... An Olympic Marathon of the blues mixed with straight ahead jazz relays, all seasoned with a dash of ballads, swing, and contemporary compositions from the '60's and '70's and a standard turned into a tantalizing tango. This was the soulful session that occurred Friday night, August 15th, at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena. The packed lounge and ...

Phil Upchurch: Tell The Truth!

by AAJ Staff
July 1, 2001

If Phil Upchurch would unroll a list of albums on which he has played, ever since his start in the very early 1960's, it would be as long as his arm--and it would still dangle from his hand for at least the same length again. Always busy as a back-up guitarist, Upchurch's versatility and his ability to slip into any format obscure his true musical personality.Is he a blues guitarist, as he was with Muddy Waters and Buddy ...

Phil Upchurch: Tell the Truth!

by Dave Hughes
July 1, 2001

Phil Upchurch, who has been a highly in-demand session and touring guitarist and bassist for three and a half decades (and released twenty previous albums along the way), has now released one of his most personal and satisfying CDs yet, Tell the Truth. And the title is apt; Upchurch was able to make this album with his current working band performing the music of his choice, without having to comply with record company directives to use big-name guest stars or ...

Phil Upchurch: Tell the Truth!

by Dave Hughes
July 1, 2001

Phil Upchurch, who has been a highly in-demand session and touring guitarist and bassist for three and a half decades (and released twenty previous albums along the way), has now released one of his most personal and satisfying CDs yet, Tell the Truth. And the title is apt; Upchurch was able to make this album with his current working band performing the music of his choice, without having to comply with record company directives to use big-name guest stars or ...

Phil Upchurch: Tell The Truth!

by AAJ Staff
July 1, 2001

If Phil Upchurch would unroll a list of albums on which he has played, ever since his start in the very early 1960's, it would be as long as his arm--and it would still dangle from his hand for at least the same length again. Always busy as a back-up guitarist, Upchurch's versatility and his ability to slip into any format obscure his true musical personality.Is he a blues guitarist, as he was with Muddy Waters and Buddy ...