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JE Chapman

J.E. Chapman's music is American music born of the 20th century which finds life in the 21st century. He believes that Jazz music is an American musical tradition worthy of any and all ensembles and his music is always rich with that tradition. He holds a B.A. from Eastern Illinois University in Trombone performance/Jazz Studies, a M.M. from Western Illinois University in Music Composition/Jazz and a D.M.A. in Music Composition (with a jazz emphasis) from The Conservatory of Music at The University of Missouri, Kansas City. J.E. Chapman has composed for, or had compositions performed by: Clint Ashlock and The New Jazz Order Big Band; The Black House Collective (New Music Ensemble); Brett Evans (bass trombonist and educator); Natalie M. Wise (choreographer); David Ross (choreographer); EIU Jazz Ensembles; WIU Jazz Ensembles; UMKC Jazz Ensembles; The J.E. Chapman Music Circus; J.E. Chapman Large Ensemble.

Topsy Chapman, Clark Terry Celebrate Thanksgiving On Riverwalk Jazz

Source: Don Mopsick
November 28, 2013

This week on Riverwalk Jazz, we “break bread together” with songs in the spirit of Thanksgiving. New Orleans’ Topsy Chapman joins The Jim Cullum Jazz Band, lending her soulful vocals to classic Spirituals and Gospel hymns. Three legends of American music—trumpeters Clark Terry, “Sweets” Edison and bass-baritone William Warfield—perform with the band and share heartfelt and humorous family stories of what this music has meant in their lives. The program is distributed in the US by Public Radio International, on ...
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Radio

Dick Hyman, Topsy Chapman Celebrate Teddy Wilson This Week On Riverwalk Jazz

Source: Don Mopsick
November 22, 2012

Teddy Wilson backed Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday—then became a star playing with Benny Goodman. He made history as one of the first black musicians to join a white band in public performances. Wilson’s understated, delicately-swinging piano style defined the Swing Era. This week on Riverwalk Jazz, pianist Dick Hyman (who took piano lessons from Wilson in New York) and vocalist Topsy Chapmanjoin The Jim Cullum Jazz Band to celebrate Teddy Wilson's magic touch. The program is distributed in the ...
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Radio

Topsy Chapman Sings Bessie Smith This Week On Riverwalk Jazz

Source: Don Mopsick
April 5, 2012

This week on Riverwalk Jazz, it’s the story of Bessie Smith, dubbed “Empress of the Blues." Contemporary New Orleans vocalist Topsy Chapman joins The Jim Cullum Jazz Band to re-interpret classics of early jazz and blues first recorded by Bessie in the 1920s. The program is distributed in the US by Public Radio International, on Sirius/XM satellite radio and can be streamed on-demand from the Riverwalk Jazz website. “Bessie was a queen,” said Ruby Walker, her niece by marriage. “I ...
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Recording

Marshall Chapman's "Big Lonesome" Album Due October 26 with Guests Will Kimbrough and Others

Source: conqueroo
August 7, 2010

Release is dedicated to the late Tim Krekel. Co-produced with Michael Utley, accompanists include Will Kimbrough, Casey Wood, and Jim Mayer.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Marshall Chapman's life, as author/friend William Gay puts it, “is like five or six lives shoehorned into one. It's like a movie or a good book." Speaking of books, the multifaceted singer-songwriter has written two, and the newest (They Came to Nashville) is being released the same day as Big Lonesome, her sixth release on Tallgirl Records and ...
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Recording

Michael Chapman:time Past and Time Passing

Source: JamBase
March 27, 2009

By: Dennis Cook

While the name Michael Chapman may be unfamiliar to a mass audience, amongst serious guitar enthusiasts this Brit ranks right next to Richard Thompson, John Martyn and Davy Graham. But unlike his countrymen, Chapman has heaping helpings of John Fahey and even the pleasant aerial wisp of early Windham Hill players like Michael Hedges and Will Ackerman. His latest release in a long career stretching back to the 1960s is sonorous, end-to-end pleasure, mixing mesmerizing instrumentals with ...
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Performance / Tour

Tabitha Fair Will Lee, John Chapman, Ralph MacDonald at the Iridium Sunday, Nov.14 6.30-8.00p.m.

Source: All About Jazz
November 5, 2004

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sunday, Nov. 14, Classic Night Club Hour 6.30-8.00p.m. $20 Entrance $15 Drinks ($10 more for whole evening) TABITHA FAIR WILL LEE, JOHN CHAPMAN, RALPH MACDONALD & MORE Arthur Pomporello is set to give the Iridium audience a real gem bringing together Tabitha Fair, Will Lee, John Chapman, Ralph McDonald (and others!) for the “Classis ...
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He is...a fine composer for large jazz ensembles. —Roger Atkinson, editor Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors Magazine

Primary Instrument

Composer / conductor

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

I will happily work with any student of varying degrees of experience. B.A. from Eastern Illinois University in Trombone performance/Jazz Studies, a M.M. from Western Illinois University in Music Composition/Jazz and a D.M.A. in Music Composition (with a jazz emphasis) from The Conservatory of Music at The University of Missouri, Kansas City. Teaching Experience: Jazz Combo Coach 2010-2013 at The University of Missouri, Kansas City. Composition Mentor (Graduate to Undergraduate) at UMKC 2009- 2011.