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Michael Treni
Pop-Culture Blues
by Jack Bowers
The blues, as it turns out, has many shades; an enduring art form that has been an integral part of the language of jazz since its beginning (if not before). Some aspects of the blues are readily perceived, others not so much. “The common thread," Michael Treni writes in his astute liner notes to Pop-Culture Blues, the fifth album as leader of his own big band, “is that the blues is most frequently found as a 12-bar form made up ...
read moreBandleader Michael Treni Continues His Resurgence With "Boys Night Out," A Powerhouse Session Showcasing His 16-piece Orchestra With Jerry Bergonzi
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
A boys’ night out is usually dedicated to the avid pursuit of instant gratification, but in the case of trombonist Michael Treni, this convivial music hang was a long time coming. His fourth release since rededicating himself to music after a successful career in business, Boys Night Out features Treni’s talent-laden 16-piece orchestra. It’s the work of a savvy leader who knows how to get the most out of his crew. While Boston tenor sax legend Jerry Bergonzi is the ...
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Composer/Arranger Michael Treni's CD/DVD "Turnaround" Released on November 24 by Bell Production Company
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MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
Project Showcases Original Music Recorded in 2008 & 2009 Performed By Large Jazz Ensembles Featuring Jerry Bergonzi, Vinnie Cutro & The Late Gerry Niewood Turnaround, a CD/DVD project documenting performances of eight original works by composer and arranger Michael Treni scored for a 16-piece jazz ensemble, is set for release on November 24, 2010 by the Bell Production Company. Among the personnel on the CD, which was recorded in February 2009 and February 2008, are saxophonists ...
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