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Phil Woods: Philology
by George Kanzler
When pianist Jim McNeely replaced Hal Galper in the Phil Woods Quintet in 1990 it was the current winner--repeating in 1991--of the Downbeat Readers Poll as top jazz small group. But, as McNeely remembers, his first days with the alto saxophonist's band included a benefit concert for the local volunteer fire department in Delaware Water Gap, ...
Reflections on Bud
by Graham Carter
During the past few years I have had the honor to work with many famous jazz musicians, but without a doubt the nicest one of that group was Bud Shank. In thinking about Bud, and his contributions to the jazz world the past 60 years or so, one must rank his demeanor right next to his ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Bill Mays
All About Jazz is celebrating Bill Mays' birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Bill MaysPianist, composer and arranger William Allen Mays (Bill Mays), born February 5, 1944, came from a musical family. In his northern California home, music was always present; his dad was a minister, and his ...
Delaware River Suite - The Inventions Trio
By Marvin Stamm
Label: No Blooze Music
Released: 2008
Track listing: 1. Zingaro
2. Sippin' At Bells/Dance Of The Infidels
3. Prologue/Narrowsburg Deep
4. Rapid Ride At Skinner's Falls
5. Float
6. Shohola Hoedown & Campfire
7. Rollin' Down The Water Gap
8. Philadelphia
9. Toward The Sea
10. Bachianas Brasillieras #5, Mvt.1
11. Charlotte Delights
12. Nuage (Clouds)
Jazz Month Line-up Set: Bill Mays, Mark Sherman & Giacomo Gates at Manalapan, NJ
Free jazz concerts will heat up the headquarters location of the Monmouth County Library in November when the library presents Jazz Month 2008. The month-long event features four jazz concerts on Sundays, November 9 through November 30 at 2 pm. This year's concert series will begin with The Inventions Trio on November 9. The trio features ...
Bill Mays and the Inventions Trio Live at the Rubin Museum - NYC - March 28th, 2008
The Inventions Trio is: Bill Mays - piano Marvin Stamm - trumpet Alisa Horn - cello Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th Street New York, NY 10011 For Info Call: 212-620-5000 March 28th, 2008- Showtime- 7:00 PM Tickets $18/$20 Bill Mays ...
Toronto: Bill Mays and His Trio - Wed, Jan, 9, 2008
Live at La Belle Epoque Wednesday, January 9, 2008 Doors open 6:30PM Music at 8 and 10 PM Music Charge: $20.00 (Full dinner menu available - NO MINIMUM) Bill Mays - Neil Swainson - Terry Clarke La Belle Epoque music series 2008 is pleased to welcome perennial Toronto ...
Fantasy
By Bill Mays
Label: Palmetto Records
Released: 2007
Track listing: Baubles, Bangles and Beads; Vocalise; Fantasy Movement 1; Fantasy Movement 2; Fantasy Movement 3; Prelude #2; Prelude Op. 11 #3 /Sometime Ago; The Girl With Flaxen Hair; Invention #8/Ah-Leu-Cha.
Alone Together
By Marvin Stamm
Label: Jazzed Media - JM 9002
Released: 2007
Track listing: Alone Together; Come Out and Play; Invitation; Baubles, Bangles and Beads; Lagrima Agradecida;
Fun House; When She
Looks at Me.
Bill Mays: Fantasy
by Ralph A. Miriello
For those who have never seriously incorporated classical music in their musical diet, Fantasy, the new crossover album from pianist Bill Mays, trumpeter extraordinaire Marvin Stamm and cellist Alisa Horn, collectively known as The Inventions Trio, is a good starting point for some exposure to classical pieces rendered with a sensibility toward improvisation. Mays, ...
