Oriana

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RAVITA JAZZ UNVEILS NEW ALBUM ORIANA “Impressive sounds.” - George Harris, Jazz Weekly “ A stellar group of like-minded composers and musicians” - Jonathan Widran, The JW Vibe Deirdre Jennings - vocals Mark Leppo - percussion/vibraphone Phil Ravita - bass Benny Russell - saxophones Greg Small - piano Nuc Vega - drums This concert features the music of the album Oriana, to be released this spring by Ravita Jazz. The ten tracks feature originals by Ravita and other band members along with able interpretations of “Black Coffee” and “Caravan.” Writing in the liner notes for the recording, journalist and author Bill Milkowski says, “together with his like-minded colleagues, bassist-composer-bandleader Ravita takes listeners on a kinetic, contemplative and ultimately expansive ride on Oriana.” This is Ravita’s second album as a leader, following the highly praised 2021 album Jagged Spaces. The new recording features long-time friends and colleagues pianist Greg Small, drummer Nucleo Vega, saxophonist Benny Russell and vibe/conga player Mark Leppo. Vocalist Deirdre Jennings brings considerable pipes and arranging know-how to the project. Phil Ravita is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most versatile and sought-after bassists. In addition to leading Ravita Jazz, he appears with many other jazz and classical ensembles and orchestras. He is also a college professor and hosts a weekly radio program on WMTB 89.9 FM. He has shared the stage with such jazz greats as Jimmy Heath, Bobby Shew, Claudio Roditi and Ruby Glover, appearing in countless clubs, concert halls and festivals. He is heard on numerous recordings and won critical acclaim for his work with the Grasso-Ravita Jazz Ensemble for Jagged Spaces. On faculty of Mount Saint Mary’s University, Prince Georges Community College, Harford Community College and the College of Southern Maryland, Ravita is a popular clinician. He holds a master’s degree in jazz performance from University of Maryland, Collège Park (2011) and earned a doctorate in music education from Boston University in 2020.  Phil Ravita uses Aguilar Bass Amplifiers and REMIC Microphones.

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