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Chad Lawson
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What started as an inspiration by Sha-na-na as a child, to debuting at #1 on iTunes Classical with his 2014 release, The Chopin Variations, Chad Lawson has accomplished much in between. While in school at the Berklee College of Music, Chad began his career as a studio musician. After his studies at Berklee, he decided to go on tour with Babik Reinhardt (son of legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt). Following his stint on the road, Chad formed the Chad Lawson Trio. They released their self-titled debut album in 1997 followed by Dear Dorothy; The Oz Sessions (jazz trio arrangements of The Wizard of Oz) in 2002 and Unforeseen two years later
Various Artists: Putumayo Presents Jazz Christmas
by Jim Trageser
The Putumayo World Music compilations have achieved an enviable brand status with their wide-ranging stylistic variety and the distinctively cheerful covers by artist Lisa Gonzalez. The latest entry, Putumayo Presents Jazz Christmas joins previous entrants Putumayo Presents New Orleans Christmas (2007) and Putumayo Presents A Jazz & Blues Christmas (2008) in offering collections of ...
On Achieving DIY Success [Chad Lawson]
In this article, award winning composer and pianist Chad Lawson outlines his process for achieving success in the music industry, discussing how one can take advantage of social media in unexpected ways, the importance of good networking, and why it is necessary to remain patient when making a career out of your music. Guest post by Chad Lawson from his CDBaby DIY ...
Chad Lawson: Crossing Over and Back
by K. Shackelford
Chad Lawson is a compelling musical voice that deserves wider attention. He's a masterful pianist with an extensive jazz background, but has crossed genres taking the beauty of his music into the classical world. Recently, he released The Chopin Variations, arrangements of famed composer Frédéric François Chopin. On the album, Lawson re-contextualizes Chopin's piano solo pieces, ...
Unforeseen
By Chad Lawson
Label: Summit Records
Released: 2004
Track listing: Past Reference, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, Litttle Person, Michelle, In the Wee Small Hour, Unforeseen, Black Hole Sun, My Shining Hour, Alone Together, So You Said
Chad Lawson Trio: Unforeseen
by Dan McClenaghan
Nothing particularly earthshaking or groundbreaking here; just a well oiled piano trio going after an engaging set tunes, melody in the forefront. Pianist Chad Lawson has an ear for fine melodies on this collection that mixes standards, a few rock tunes, and four of his own first rate compositions. The set opens ...
Dear Dorothy: The Oz Sessions
By Chad Lawson
Label: Summit Records
Released: 2003
Track listing: Over the Rainbow; Yellow Brick Road / Off to See the Wizard; If I Only Had a Brain;
Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead; Munchkinland; The Lollypop Guild; The Merry Ole
Land of Oz; King of the Forest; Dear Dorothy; The Jitterbug; Are We There Yet?;
Optimistic Voices (56:29).
The Chad Lawson Trio: Dear Dorothy: The Oz Sessions
by Jack Bowers
The future isn't always as bleak as it so often appears. Amid the welter of rubbish that passes for music these days one can occasionally discern a refreshing ray of sunshine. Here's one--music from MGM's film classic The Wizard of Oz, handsomely arranged and marvelously played by three talented young musicians from North Carolina. The idea ...
Dear Dorothy: The OZ Sessions
By Chad Lawson
Label: Summit Records
Released: 2002
Track listing: 1. Over the Rainbow - 5:47
2. Yellow Brick Road/See the Wizard - 5:54
3. If I Only Had a Brain - 4:42
4. Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead - 4:54
5. Munchkinland - 4:09
6. The Lollypop Guild - 4:13
7. Merry Ole Land of Oz - 3:32
8. King of the Forest - 4:22
9. Dear Dorothy (Lawson) - 4:31
10. The Jitterbug - 5:04
11. Are We There Yet? (Lawson) - 6:42
12. Optimistic Voices - 2:39
Chad Lawson Trio: Dear Dorothy: The OZ Sessions
by Glenn Astarita
Summit Records has evolved into one of the finer jazz record labels. They're proponents of worthy, yet at times lesser-known talent, while also recruiting more familiar names for a variety of projects. Here, the Chad Lawson (piano) Trio morph tunes from The Wizard of Oz into mainstream jazz arrangements. The musicians have designed a pleasant outing, ...
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