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Detroit Jazz Fest Executive Director Terri Pontremoli visits Detroit JazzStage - 2008

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 18:11:00 GMT

This month on Detroit Jazzstage,Terri Pontremoli, the Executive Director of the Detroit International Jazz Festival, sat down to discuss this year's lineup.

For more than a quarter century, the Detroit Jazz Fest has entertained millions of fans with jazz legends ranging from Herbie Hancock to Yusef Lateef and Ron Carter. Today, it ROARS on six stages over four days, with blues, gospel, R&B, and one of the finest jazz lineups on the planet. The festival also offers educational events, daily second-line parades, fire works, and rare opportunities to meet the artists. And it's all FREE!

In 2008, the Detroit Jazz Fest will celebrate the rich musical traditions of Philadelphia and Detroit and the "Trane" that connects them.

Billed as A Love Supreme: the Philly/Detroit Summit, the festival will feature Philadelphia native and renowned bassist Christian McBride as artist in residence. Other featured artists include Dianne Reeves, Gerald Wilson, Geri Allen, along with Philly stalwarts Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, Roy Hargrove, Sonny Fortune, Pat Martino and many more.

The festival takes place in Downtown Detroit over Labor Day Weekend, August 29th through September 1st 2008.

For more information on the 2008 Detroit International Jazz Festival, go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com

Music heard on this show

Viva Tirado - The Gerald Wilson Big Band - Recorded live at the 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival

Bossa J.C. - James Carter - From the CD Present Tense
Trumpet - Dwight Adams
Saxophone - James Carter
Guitar - Rodney Jones
Piano - D.D. Jackson
Percussion - Eli Fountain
Bass - James Genus
Drums - Victor Lewis

Blue Horizons - Sean Dobbins and The Modern Jazz Messengers - From the 'Modern Jazz Messengers' CD.
Saxophone - Dean Moore
Vibes - Robert Pipho
Piano - Steve Richko
Bass - Marion Hayden
Drums - Sean Dobbins

Buhaina - (comp. Kenny Cox) The Marion Hayden Sextet- Recorded live at the 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival
Trumpet - Dwight Adams
Saxophone - Wendell Harrison
Trombone - Ron Kischuk
Piano - Buddy Budson
Bass - Marion Hayden
Drums - Sean Dobbins

A Good Man Is Hard To Find - Maria Muldaur and James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band - Recorded live at the 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival

Go to www.jazzstage.us for links to these and the other great artists featured on Detroit JazzStage

Acknowledgments -
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Go to bopculture.com for more information.

A special thanks goes out to Mack Avenue recording artist Sachal Vasandani for supplying us with our introduction. Go to http://www.mackavenue.com for more information on Sachal and their many other great artists.

This episode is sponsored by the 2008 Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition.

DJS Jazz Spotlite Featuring The Legendary Dr. Yusef Lateef

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:27:00 GMT

This DJS Jazz Spotlite features the legendary Dr. Yusef Lateef.

Known for his innovative blending of "Eastern" music with American jazz, Lateef's main instruments are tenor saxophone and flute, but he is one of few to play oboe or bassoon in jazz, and also plays various world music instruments.

Dr. Lateef came up in a very fertile period in Detroit. Some of the Detroit musicians he performed with include vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist Paul Chambers, drummer Elvin Jones, and guitarist Kenny Burrell.

By 1960, after already playing a year with Dizzy Gillespie's orchestra, he began performing with Charles Mingus, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, and obtained a BA in music and a MA in music education from Wayne State University.

This true renaissance man has continued to write music that crosses stylistic and artistic boundaries. He has taught at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and the the Manhattan School of Music. He has toured the world with his ensembles and other musicians performing in concert halls and music festivals. Dr. Lateef continues to perform, record and expand the boundaries of music.

Dr. Lateef participated in a panel discussion held in the Jazz Talk Tent at the 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival. The discussion focused on the Dr. Lateef's life and his many accomplishments. In the segment featured in this Spotlite, Dr. Lateef discusses how he started exploring non-western musical instruments. The other participants in the discussion included Detroit Saxophonist Steve Wood, author Herb Boyd, and producer/educator/author/jazz historian Ira Gitler

To learn more about this amazing musician, and human being, go to yuseflateef.com

Music
Cry Tender

Musicians
Trumpet - Lonnie Hillyer
Piano - Hugh Lawson
Bass - Herman Wright
Drums - Frank Gant

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music -Riff3 - Tim Brockett**
Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)
Trumpet - Ben Toman
Trumpet - Mark Byerly
Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther
Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski
Trombone - John Rutherford

Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

A special thank you to author Herb Boyd for acting as liason between Dr. Lateef and JazzStage Productions. Make sure to check out the book he coauthored with Dr. Lateef called The Gentle Giant. It is a highly recommended read

The photo comes courtesy of Hans Speekenbrink Podiumfotografie. His many other fine works can be found at http://hansspeekenbrink.nl

This Spotlite was sponsored by the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition.

**Past DJS Jazz Spotlite's have wrongly credited Dave Luther as the Riff3 composer. JazzStage Productions stands corrected and would like to apologize to Mr. Brockett for this oversight

DJS Jazz Spotlite Featuring Mack Avenue Artist Sachal Vasandani

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:46:00 GMT

Your guest for this DJS Jazz Spotlite is the New York-based vocalist-songwriter-bandleader and Mack Avenue recording artist Sachal Vasandani. This fresh, young talent displays a singular, deep-brewed voice and possesses an uncanny sensibility to straddle the fine line between jazz and pop. You will hear a cut from his latest CD, Eyes Wide Open.

Vasandani is in the company of his established trio comprised of Pianist Jeb Patton, Bassist David Wong and Drummer Quincy Davis.

Guests on the CD include Vibraphonist Stefon Harris, Trumpeter Marcus Printup and Guitarist Doug Wamble. The album is produced by esteemed Bassist/Bandleader John Clayton and veteran staff producer Al Pryor, engineered by Joe Ferla and mastered by Bob Ludwig.

For more information on Sachal visit sachalvasandani.com.

Music
Send 'Em Up To Heaven

Musicians
Vibes - Stefon Harris
Piano - Jeb Patton
Bass - David Wong
Drums - Quincy Davis

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music -Riff3 - Tim Brockett
Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)
Trumpet - Ben Toman
Trumpet - Mark Byerly
Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther
Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski
Trombone - John Rutherford

Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

This Spotlite was sponsored by the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition.

For more information on the many fine Mack Avenue Records artists, go to mackavenue.com

DJS Jazz Spotlite Featuring Trumpeter Sean Jones

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:45:00 GMT

Mack Avenue Records Recording artist Sean Jones has revealed himself as among the most immensely expressive, versatile and gifted players of his generation. With each new project, the Warren, Ohio native has peeled back another layer to show us a fresh peek at his soul. His 2004 solo debut, Eternal Journey (recorded when he was 25) introduced Sean as a deft expressor of modern bop for the 21st century via originals and standards in a quintet format. Saxophonist/Composer Tia Fuller's composition Gullyism will be presented in this Spotlite.

Sean joined moderator W. Kim Heron and fellow panelists Charlie Gabriel, Howard Mandel, Lajoie Butch Gomez in the Jazz Talk Tent at the 2006 Detroit International Jazz Festival for a discussion on New Orleans Brass Bands. Here Sean discusses the resourcefulness of late 19th Century New Orleans musicians learning to play the many instruments left over from the U.S. Civil War, and how they developed playing techniques that have an impact still to this day.

Information on Sean Jones can be found at http://www.seanjonesmusic.com

Music
Gullyism - Tia Fuller

Musicians
Sean Jones - Trumpet
Charles Fambrough - Bass
Ralph Peterson - Drums
Tia Fuller - Saxophones, Flute
Mulgrew Miller, Orrin Evans - Piano

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music -Riff3 - Tim Brockett
Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)
Trumpet - Ben Toman
Trumpet - Mark Byerly
Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther
Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski
Trombone - John Rutherford

Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

This Spotlite was sponsored by the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition.

For more information on the many fine Mack Avenue Records artists, go to http://www.mackavenue.com

DJS Jazz Spotlite Featuring Pianist Rick Roe

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:07:00 GMT

This DJS Jazz Spotlite features multi-award winning pianist Rick Roe. He is a respected educator and one of the Professors of Jazz at Michigan State University. Rick has served as an educator/clinician at the University of Arizona, North Texas University, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the University of Michigan, and the Montreaux/Detroit Jazz Festival. He has performed with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Belgrave, Donald Walden, Rodney Whitaker, Frank Foster, Gerald Cleaver, Louis Smith, and many others.

Rick won First Place in the Great American Jazz Piano Competition in 1994, was twice a Semifinalist in Thelonius Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, in 1993 and 1999, and has been a featured performer in the Jacksonville (Florida) Jazz, Savannah (Georgia) Onstage International Arts, Montreaux/Detroit International Jazz (now the Detroit International Jazz Festival), Birmingham Jazz, Lansing Jazz, Flint Jazz, and Hawaii Jazz (with Frank Morgan) Festivals.

This DJS Jazz Spotlite will feature the title track from Rick's latest album, Minor Shuffle. The album also features the great, young bassist Josef Deas and smokin' drummer Thaddeus Dixon.

To learn more about Rick or to purchase any of his superb recordings please visit roemusic.com.

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave Luther
Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)
Trumpet - Ben Toman
Trumpet - Mark Byerly
Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther
Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski
Trombone - John Rutherford

Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

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DJS Jazz Spotlite Featuring James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:08:00 GMT

Jim needs little introduction in the jazz world. Professor of Music at the University of Michigan for over 40 years, he has led his Grammy-nominated Chicago Jazz Band for over 31 years, touring across North America and releasing numerous acclaimed records and C.D.s, including a project backing up the legendary Maria Muldaur in an album of early blues classics.

He is the author of Jelly Roll Morton- The Collected Piano Music and in late 2002 took on the task of reconstructing the great jazz pianist James P. Johnson's lost opera, De Organizer, which was given packed performances in Ann Arbor at the Power Center and in Detroit at Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall. In 2005 he completed reconstruction of Johnson's other opera, The Dreamy Kid. The two operas were performed together, as Johnson had planned,over several evenings in March 2006, by University of Michigan forces conducted by Kenneth Kiesler and with Dapogny at the piano. The performances took place at the university's Mendelssohn Theater in Ann Arbor. Recordings of the operas are being edited for issue. Dapogny was also voted Ann Arbor Current Entertainment Monthly's 2004 and 2005 "Jazz Artist of the Year".

Jim's piano playing is powerful, rich, sophisticated and inventive. His cornet playing (popping up in P.O.R.K.'s small group, the Wolverines) alludes to Bix Beiderbecke while being completely "in the moment".

Dapogny's countless transcriptions of classic jazz music and numerous masterful arrangements give the Rhythm Kings a true world-class library to play from. Jim's musical direction gives P.O.R.K. a unique and profound sound and keeps alive the true spirit of early jazz and dance music.

Listen in as Jim discusses his early influences and the relevance this music still holds today.

Additional information on James Dapogny can be found at http://porkjazz.com, http://pkorecords.com, and All About Jazz.

Music
Way Down Yonder In New Orleans - Recorded live at the 2006 Detroit International Jazz Festival

Musicians
Clarinet - Mike Jones
Tenor sax - Jim Wyse
Trumpet - Paul Finkbeiner
Trombone - Chris Smith
Piano - Jim Dapogny
Guitar, Banjo - Rod McDonald
Bass - Kurt Krahnke
Drums - Pete Siers

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave Luther
Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)
Trumpet - Ben Toman
Trumpet - Mark Byerly
Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther
Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski
Trombone - John Rutherford

Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

This Spotlite was sponsored by the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition.

A DJS Jazz Spotlite Featuring Pianist Hal Galper

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:46:00 GMT

We are thrilled to present to you an original composition, plus commentary from Hal Galper. With over 82 recordings to his credit, 20 as a leader in his own right, pianist, composer, publisher, educator, author and touring artist, Hal Galper is best known for his work with Chet Baker, Cannonball Adderley, John Scofield and the Phil Woods Quintet. His recordings as a leader with Mike and Randy Brecker are considered among the best. Listen in as Hal talks about the development of his recently conceived rubato concept of playing technique followed by the composition Waiting For Chet from his Agents Of Change CD

For more information on Hal go to http://www.halgalper.com

Musicians
Hal Galper - Piano
Tony Marino - Bass
Billy Mintz - Drums

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave Luther
Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)
Trumpet - Ben Toman
Trumpet - Mark Byerly
Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther
Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski
Trombone - John Rutherford

Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

A DJS Jazz Spotlite Presenting Pianist Steve Richko

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:23:00 GMT

Pianist Steve Richko lives in Dearborn, MI. He is a 27-year-old prodigy who fell in love with the music of Oscar Peterson at the age of 12. Since then, Steve has made a thorough study of Oscar's piano artistry and career. Today, Steve Richko is regarded as one the finest young pianists on the Detroit jazz scene. Steve's virtuosic piano technique is astounding and his understanding of ensemble playing and trio arranging makes for a spectacular presentation. He plays with great feeling and charisma, at once lush and rhapsodic, then bluesy and greasy, then lightning fast bebop! Steve Richko's musical star is just now rising and the sky is the limit for this amazing jazz sensation!

More information on Steve can be found at http://pkorecords.com

Music
Title track from Steve's CD - To Oscar, With Love: A Tribute To Oscar Peterson

Sales of this CD benefit ALS Foundations dedicated to finding a cure for Lou Gerhig's Disease.

Musicians
Piano - Steve Richko
Bass - Paul Keller
Drums - Pete Siers

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music -Riff3 - Dave Luther
Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)
Trumpet - Ben Toman
Trumpet - Mark Byerly
Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther
Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski
Trombone - John Rutherford

Background Music - Mark Byerly's the resurrection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P. Go to bopculture.com for more information

This Spotlite was sponsored by the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com to find out more about this wonderful end of summer tradition.

Detroit JazzStage Presents Saxophonist Alex Graham

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:16:00 GMT

Alto Saxophonist, and Origin Records recording artist Alex Graham has performed with several of todayâs top jazz artists including Wessell Anderson, Nnenna Freelon, Louis Smith, Diane Schuur, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Mark Levine, Peter Bernstein, Steve Davis, Joe Magnarelli, Michael Weiss, Aaron Goldberg, Rodney Whitaker, Jim Rotundi, Sam Yahel and Dena Derose. He has performed at festivals and clubs in the United States, Europe and Japan and has appeared on several recordings.

In addition to writing arrangements for vocalists Diane Schuur and John Boutte, he has also composed and arranged for small group, big band and studio orchestra. He has taught and lectured at the college level, and is currently teaching "Jazz Performance Workshop" at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY where he is pursuing his Doctorate in Jazz Studies. A resident of New York City for 10 years, Alex moved to Mackinac Island, Michigan after becoming the music director at Grand Hotel in 2001. Under his leadership, USA Today has praised Grand Hotelâs music as its best amenity. His latest CD, The Good Life, received significant national airplay in 2006 and was designated "chartbound" by jazzweek.com.

Alex discusses his career, soon to be released CD "Brand New", and his upcoming performance at Music Hall in Detroit, MI on February 1st, 2008 with hosts Jim Gallert and Rodney Reeves

For more information about Alex, go to http://www.alexander-graham.com

Music heard on this show
Explosion - from The Good Life.
Alex Graham - alto sax, Rick Roe - piano, Rodney Whitaker - bass, Joe Strasser - drums.

Rocket Science - from Brand New
Alex Graham - alto sax, Jim Rotondi - trumpet, Steve Davis - trombone, David Hazeltine - piano, Rodney Whitaker - bass, Carl Allen - drums

Pig Pig - from Brand New

The Mole People - from Countdown
Alex Graham - alto sax, Louis Smith - trumpet, Joe Magnarelli - trumpet, Rick Roe - piano, Rodney Whitaker - bass, Joe Farnsworth - drums.

More Or Less - from Hi-Fi
Alex Graham - alto sax, Whitney Ashe - piano, Gary Wang - bass, Matt Jorgensen - drums.

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Go to bopculture.com for more information

This episode is sponsored by the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit, MI. For more information on the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts go to http://www.musichall.org/

Detroit JazzStage with Trumpeter/Composer Walt Szymanski

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:34:00 GMT

This month we are featuring trumpeter/composer/arranger Walt Szymanski. Walt began his musical journey from a small home on the east side of Detroit that was constantly resonating with the sound of music. Listening to his mother play and sing the Broadway standards on the family piano and hearing the records of Nat Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Al Hirt as well as the constant refrains of the ever present Motown sound presented him a tremendous musical foundation upon which to build.

Walt discusses his career and the many wonderful personalities he's encountered along the way.

For more information on Walt and where to purchase CD's, go to http://www.waltszymanski.com

Music
Trippin'*
90Â With 100%**
7th Avenue Slope*
Que Es Esto Mi Amor?*
Herbie's Harem*
Campo Izquierda***
Loves Brief Departure*

Ensembles
*Motor City Jazz Quintet
Walt Szymanski - Trumpet
Scott Petersen - Tenor Sax
Phil Kelly - Piano
Paul Keller - Bass
Jon Knust - Drums

**Unity
Walt Szymanski - Trumpet
Alex Harding - Bari Sax
Andy Bemke - Piano
Massa Kamaguchi - Bass
Jon Knust - Drums

***Emergence
Walt Szymanski - Trumpet
Tino Derado - Piano
Wayne Batchelor - Bass
Gene Calderazzo - Drums

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Go to bopculture.com for more information

We'd also like to thank jazz vocal great Kurt Elling for introducing this episode. To learn more about Kurt and his music, go to www.kurtelling.com

This episode is sponsored by the folks at www.allaboutjazz.com

Detroit JazzStage Jazz Spotlite and Jazz Extras Podcasts

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:32:00 GMT

Hello Detroit Jazzstage Listeners,

Did you know that we have two other podcasts that feature great jazz?

Check out the Detroit JazzStage Jazz Spotlite Channel, a weekly short featuring great music from local, national, and international jazz musicians.

Go to Detroit JazzStage - Jazz Extras to learn about Bennie Maupin, Frank Zappa, Jaco Pastorius, Mose Allison, and many more.

You can subscribe through Itunes or go to http://www.jazzstageproductions.com for more information.

Detroit JazzStage Welcomes Poet M.L. Liebler and Guitarist/Poet Ron English

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:06:00 GMT

This month on Detroit JazzStage, we welcome poet M.L. Liebler and jazz guitarist/poet Ron English. M.L. fronts the group, M. L. Liebler & The Magic Poetry Band. By day, he is a Wayne State University professor (and St. Clair Shores, Michigan's first Poet Laureate). Over the last twenty plus years, M.L. has combined his insightful, urban poetry with the funky tones of modern jazz, resulting in a perfect elision of sound and vision. Ron has enjoyed a long and varied music career, with roots wide and deep in blues, Broadway, bebop, avant-garde, funk, Motown, and gospel. M.L. and Ron share their views of how poetry and jazz are intertwined, plus discuss their 2007 CD The Kurl Of The Butterfly's Tongue. Their Detroit experience is peppered with some of the people and places they have encountered through the years such as the Detroit Artists Workshop, the Detroit Contemporary 5, Cobb's Corner, Jack Kerouac's first wife Edie Parker and many more.

Ron also discusses his latest CD by his group Psalm 150 Ensemble. His CD, titled Devotions, features a stellar Detroit lineup. The Psalm 150 Ensemble perform Ron's arrangements of negro spirituals and traditional sacred music.

Information on where to purchase both CD's can be found at http://detroitradiocompany.com

Poems
The Twilight Blues
Rock 'N' Roll

Music
Magic Poetry Band - The Kurl Of The Butterfly's Tongue
The Jazz/Foster's - M.L.
A Work in Progress/Dragons - Faruq Z. Bey
The Blower - Ron English
The Kurl of the Butterfly's Tongue/Spectrum - Faruq Z. Bey

Musicians
Faruq Z. Bey - Tenor Sax
Ron English - Guitar
Jef Reynolds - Bass
Bill Hulet - Drums

Psalm 150 Ensemble - Devotions
I Know It Was The Blood - Traditional Spiritual - Ron English solo Guitar
Jacob's Ladder - Traditional Spiritual

Musicians
Ron English - Guitar
Dean Moore II - Alto Saxophone
John Dana - Bass
Gerald Cleaver - Drums

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Go to bopculture.com for more information

This episode is sponsored by the folks at www.allaboutjazz.com

Detroit JazzStage Featuring Trumpeter Bill Lucas

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 04:53:00 GMT

Detroit JazzStage is pleased to announce it's continued partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Max M Fisher Music Center. "The Max" is a state of the art performing arts complex built in 2003. They are home to the world famous Detroit Symphony Orchestra as well as to jazz, pops, family concerts and more. This episode is the second of three live Detroit JazzStage podcasts from their Jazz Club @ The Max series recorded by JazzStage Productions Sound Engineer/Producer Mark Byerly. To learn more about The Max M. Fisher Music Center surf to http://jazzstage.us or http://detroitsymphony.com

For this episode we feature Trumpeter Bill Lucas. Not only is Bill the fourth trumpet for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, he's also an active member of the freelance, jazz and chamber music communities in metropolitan Detroit. Bill has appeared as a jazz soloist in many popular jazz clubs and nightspots of Vail, CO, as well as the Detroit International Jazz Festival and Montreux Jazz Festival. A prolific arranger for small ensembles, he is frequently called upon to compose trumpet fanfares for local commemorations. Lucas' arrangements for brass have been performed by the Celli Jam, comprised of members of the DSO cello section.

Music
No Left Turn
Pallister Avenue
Notes for Norris
Bill's Blues
Waltz for Valentina
All the above are Bill Lucas compositions
Trumpet Duet, 1st Mvt. - E. Dean Sahutske. Both parts performed by Bill Lucas

Musicians
Bill Lucas - Trumpet
Ellen Rowe - Piano
Paul Keller - Bass
Pete Siers - Drums

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Go to bopculture.com for more information

Two new DJS Jazz Spotlite Channel features

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:01:00 GMT

Hello Detroit JazzStage Listeners,

We have two new Spotlites available for download at jazzspotlite.com featuring Pianist Steve Richko, and Saxophonist/Poet Faruq Z. Bey. Go to http://www.jazzspotlite.com for more information.

James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band on the DJS Jazz Spotlite Channel

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:02:00 GMT

Hello Detroit JazzStage listeners. We have a new spotlite on the Detroit JazzStage Jazz Spotlite Channel featuring James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band recorded live at the 2006 Detroit International Jazz Festival performing Way Down Yonder In New Orleans. You can learn more about Jim and hear the song at jazzspotlite.com.

Trumpeter Sean Jones on the DJS Jazz Spotlite Channel

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:57:00 GMT

Hello Detroit JazzStage listeners. I'm Dean Sahutske, Executive Producer of Detroit JazzStage. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for subscribing to Detroit JazzStage and invite you to also subscribe to the Detroit JazzStage Jazz Spotlite Channel at jazzspotlite.com. We just posted a new spotlite featuring Mack Avenue Records recording artist, Sean Jones. The spotlite features Tia Fuller's composition "Gullyism" from Sean's 2004 solo debut, Eternal Journey. If you want to learn more about Sean and listen to Gullyism in its entirety, go to jazzspotlite.com

Detroit Jazz Fest Executive/Artistic Director Terri Pontremoli visits Detroit JazzStage

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 19:08:00 GMT

This month on Detroit JazzStage, we interview Terri Pontremoli, Executive/Artistic Director of the the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Pontremoli joined the Detroit Jazz Fest in 2005 as managing director. In 2007, she is thrilled to serve as artistic and executive director for "one of the best jazz festivals in the world in a city with an incredibly rich jazz legacy." She cites the urban landscape and the informed audience in Detroit as unique and exciting attributes. Her ambition for the festival is to develop it into a year around organization, with a focus on partnerships and educational initiatives.

Listen in as Terri discusses the upcoming festival with your hosts Jim Gallert, and Rodney Reeves.

For more information on the 2007 Detroit International Jazz Festival, go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com

Music heard on this show

Sonic Tonic - Ron Blake - Recorded live at the 2005 Detroit International Jazz Festival

Basement Vibes Movement 1. Imp Of The Perverse - Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra - Basement Vibes
Keith Kaminski - Soprano Saxophone
Marcus Belgrave - Trumpet

Blues For Manhattan - Gerald Wilson - Recorded live at the 2005 Detroit International Jazz Festival

Marionette - Charles McPherson - Recorded live at the 2005 Detroit International Jazz Festival

Salt River Blues - Rick Roe - Sphere
Rick - Piano
Rodney Whitaker - Bass

Go to www.jazzstage.us for links to these and the other great artists featured on Detroit JazzStage

Acknowledgements -
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Go to bopculture.com for more information.

This episode is sponsored by The Detroit International Jazz Festival www.detroitjazzfest.com

Detroit JazzStage Welcomes Clarinetist/Saxophonist Wendell Harrison

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:09:00 GMT

Clarinetist, tenor saxophonist, and educator, Wendell Harrison , has been a creative powerhouse in Detroit for several decades now. Artists he has worked with include Jack McDuff, Elvin Jones, Sonny Stitt, Grant Green, Sun Ra, Eddie Harris and Hank Crawford. Along with the Wenha and Rebirth labels, Wendell is also the creator of Tribe records. Recordings from the Tribe label are highly sought after by both jazz and electronic collectors. In his highly acclaimed and successful teaching methods, the Be Boppers Method Book, Wendell presents "the Gospel of Barry Harris" as translated through his own experiences.

Join Jim Gallert and Rodney Reeves as Wendell reminisces about his musical upbringing in 1950's Detroit up to his current projects. He introduces us to the people that influenced him along the way such as Barry Harris, Harold McKinney, Sun Ra and John Coltrane.

Music heard on this edition will feature Wendell along with inspiring performances by Harold McKinney, Cecil McBee, Kirk Lightsey, Juma Santos, Doug Hammond, Jerry Gonzalez, James Carter and others.

For more information on Wendell, go to http://wenhajazz.swiftsite.com

Music heard on this show

Boomerang - from Forever Duke - A Tribute To Duke Ellington

Wendell - Clarinet, Tenor saxophone
Charles Tolliver - Trumpet
Jaribu Shahid - Bass
Danny Spencer - Drums
Rick Roe - Piano

Ring Man - from Live In Concert

Armstrong Park - from Something For Pops

Wendell Harrison - Clarinet
Harold McKinney - Piano

Rush & Hustle - from Wendell Harrison & Mama's Licking Stick Ensemble

Wendell - B-flat clarinet
James Carter - Double B-flat contra bass clarinet
Ernie Rogers - E-flat contra bass clarineHarold Orr - Bass clarinet
Greg Koltyck - B-flat clarinet
Paul Onachuck - B-flat clarinet
Ken Hobenstreet - B-flat clarinet
Harold McKinney/Pamela Wise - piano
Marion Hayden - Bass
Alex Brooks/Enix Buchanan - Drums
Jerry Gonzalez - Timbales
Mahindi Masai - Congas, percussion

Jazz On The Run - from Eighth House: Riding With Pluto
Wendell - Tenor Saxophone
Juma Santos - Percussion

Changing The Scene - from Fly By Night

Wendell - Tenor Saxophone
Cecil McBee/Jaribu Shahid - Bass
Kirk Lightsey/Pamela Wise - Piano
Doug Hammond - Drums

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Go to bopculture.com for more information

A special thanks goes out to Mack Avenue Records recording artist Rodney Whitaker for supplying us with our introduction. Go to http://www.mackavenue.com for more information on Rodney and their many other great artists.

Detroit JazzStage Features the Paul Keller Ensemble recorded Live at The Max

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:24:00 GMT

Detroit JazzStage is pleased to announce a partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Max M Fisher Music Center. "The Max" is a state of the art performing arts complex built in 2003. They are home to the world famous Detroit Symphony Orchestra as well as to jazz, pops, family concerts and more. This episode is the first of three live Detroit JazzStage podcasts from their Jazz Club @ The Max series. To learn more about The Max M. Fisher Music Center surf to http://jazzstage.us or http://detroitsymphony.com.

This month's guest, the Paul Keller Ensemble, is one of Michigan's best combos. They perform classic, obscure and original material covering the entire history of jazz. The performance was recorded on November 17th by Detroit JazzStage Sound Engineer/Producer Mark Byerly and was emceed by your host Jim Gallert.

For more information on the Paul Keller Ensemble, go to http://pkorecords.com.

Music
NTK - Paul Keller
The Word On The Street- Paul Keller
Ya Know - Paul Finkbeiner
PK's Tempo - Paul Keller

Paul Keller Ensemble Members
Paul Keller - Bass
Ellen Rowe - Piano
Sean Dobbins - Drums
Paul Finkbeiner - Trumpet
Keith Kaminski - Alto/Tenor Saxophones
Terry Kamura - Trombone
Susan Chastain - Vocals

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Go to bopculture.com for more information

A special thanks goes out to Mack Avenue Records recording artist Sean Jones for supplying us with our introduction. Go to http://www.mackavenue.com for more information on Sean and their many other great artists.

DJS Jazz Spotlight Featuring Vocalist Jesse Palter

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 17:14:00 GMT

For this DJS Jazz Spotlight we're showcasing 21 year old vocal sensation Jesse Palter who, through both training and pure instinct, has grown into one of the most recently accomplished and dynamic singers (and songwriters) in the Detroit jazz scene.. Her voice is a flexible, facile instrument wielded by an ambitious and visionary player; it can be sweet or salty, polished or raw, wide in range and broad in stylistic scope, channeling and combining influences such as Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder and Kurt Elling. It's the voice of someone who has a voracious appetite for growth and is fearless in that pursuit -- the perfect equation for a promising future. The musicians in Jesse's group include Mike Jellick on piano/Rhodes, Ben Williams on bass, and Nate Winn on Drums. Special guests include Dean Moore on Saxophone and Vincent Chandler on Trombone, both of Urban Transport, plus John Douglas of Jazzhead on Trumpet. Listen as Jesse discusses her music, followed by her original tune, Lovesick from her debut CD Beginning To See The Light available at CD Baby http://cdbaby.com/cd/palter

More information on Jesse can be found at http://www.myspace.com/jessepalter

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music - Riff3 - Dave Luther,
Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)
Trumpet - Ben Toman
Trumpet - Mark Byerly
Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther
Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski
Trombone - John Rutherford

Background Music - Mark Byerly's Ressurection available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.

Go to bopculture.com for more information

Detroit JazzStage Welcomes Legendary Saxophonist Faruq Z. Bey

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 02:55:00 GMT

In the right hands, they say the pen is mightier than the sword. But the saxophone? Now that is mighty! How mighty you ask? Just check out the words and music of the legendary counterculture icon, saxophonist, composer, poet and philosopher Faruq Z. Bey on the October edition of Detroit JazzStage. Faruq joins Jim Gallert and Rodney Reeves to discuss his music and how it relates to his life, philosophy, linguistics and art. Bey, a founding member of Griot Galaxy, a band referred to as "the best band that never left Detroit", has been active on the Detroit music scene since the early 1970s.

Your featured music includes a selection from a beautifully recorded 1983 concert performance of Griot Galaxy at their peak . The recording from the Detroit Institute of Arts featured the classic group with Faruq Z. Bey, Tani Tabbal, Jaribu Shahid, Tony Holland and David McMurray. The remainder of the selections were taken off the recent recordings 19 Moons, Ashirai Pattern and his latest release Auzar.

For a complete catalog of music by Faruq Z. Bey and the Northwoods Improvisers, go to http://www.entropystereo.com, or http://www.northwoodsimprovisers.com.

Music heard on this show:

Penumbra (poetry)

Zinj Lebarb from Griot Galaxy Live at the D.I.A - Griot Galaxy

Faruq Z. Bey - tenor, alto, soprano
Anthony Holland - alto, soprano
David McMurray - tenor, alto, soprano
Jaribu Shahid - bass
Tani Tabbal - drums

Mamaka II from 19 Moons - Faruq Z. Bey w/ Northwoods Improvisers

Faruq Z. Bey - tenor, alto
Mike Glmore - vibes, bone guitar
Mike Johnston - bass
Nick Ashton - drums
Len Bukowski - contra alto clarinet

Dragons from Ashirai Pattern - Faruq Z. Bey with the Northwoods Improvisers

Faruq Z. Bey - tenor, alto, soprano saxophone, flute
Mike Cary - tenor, flute
Mike Gilmore - vibes, marimba, cheng
Mike Johnston - bass, sho, percussion
Nick Ashton - drums, percussion
Len Bukowski - contra alto clarinet
Mike Khoury - violin

Ayler from 19 Moons - Faruq Z. Bey w/ Northwoods Improvisers

Faruq Z. Bey - tenor, alto
Mike Glmore - vibes, bone guitar
Mike Johnston - bass
Nick Ashton - drums

Gemini from Auzar - Faruq Z. Bey w/ Northwoods Improvisers

Faruq Z. Bey - tenor, alto
Mike Cary - tenor, bass clarinet
Skeeter Shelton - tenor
Mike Gilmore - vibes, marimba
Mike Johnston - bass
Nick Ashton - drums

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.

Go to bopculture.com for more information

Our gratitude goes to W. Kim Heron, of WDET and The Metro Times,for supplying us with our introduction and for an excellent article on Faruq that was published in Detroit's Metro Times.

http://www.wdetfm.org/show.php?show=heron
http://www.wdetfm.org/
http://www.metrotimes.com/
http://www.metrotimes.com/editorial/story.asp?id=5001

Detroit JazzStage October Promo with Faruq Z. Bey

Mon, 2 Oct 2006 20:25:00 GMT

Greetings Detroit JazzStage listeners. We are putting the finishing touches on the October show featuring Faruq Z. Bey. In the meantime, please enjoy this short promo where Faruq discusses the relationships between spoken inflections and musical expressions.

For a complete catalog of music by Faruq Z. Bey and the Northwoods Improvisers, go to http://www.entropystereo.com

Music

Dragons from Ashirai Pattern - Faruq Z. Bey with the Northwoods Improvisers

Faruq Z. Bey - tenor, alto, soprano saxophone, flute
Mike Cary - tenor, flute
Mike Gilmore - vibes, marimba, cheng
Mike Johnston - bass, sho, percussion
Nick Ashton - drums, percussion
Len Bukowski - contra alto clarinet
Mike Khoury - violin

Detroit JazzStage celebrates the 2006 Detroit International Jazz Festival

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 02:56:00 GMT

As you probably know by now, Detroit JazzStage had the pleasure of working with the Detroit International Jazz Festival . We are thrilled that each of our featured artists appeared at the festival.

Celebrating Detroit's rich Jazz heritage with host Rodney Reeves is Executive Producer and former co-host Dean Sahutske and Mark Byerly Besides being our Sound Engineer, composing and perfoming our theme song, Mark was also our first guest and our Sound Engineer. Jim Gallert is preparing for his role as presenter and interviewer for the Detroit International Jazz Festival.

For your September edition of Detroit JazzStage you will hear musical selections from many of our past guests as well as some artists that haven't appeared on Detroit JazzStage. Listeners of DJS have come to expect material that can't be heard anywhere else and this show is no exception. Your hosts will share their thoughts and incite on the featured music from past guests such as Paul Keller, Rick Roe, Urban Transport , and Bop Culture featuring Mark Byerly. You will also hear selections from Drummer/composer Gayelynn McKinney of Detroit's legendary jazz family, veteran Saxophonist Steve Wood and Guitarist Paul Abler .

Music heard on this show:

Rick Roe
Five Twenty Two from The Late Late Show http://cdbaby.com/cd/rkc

Piano - Rick Roe
Bass - Paul Keller
Drums - Gerald Cleaver

Urban Transport
Seldom Blues from Live http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/urbantransport

Alto Saxophone - Dean Moore
Trombone - Vincent Chandler
Bass - Josef Deas
Piano - Scott Gwinnell
Drums - Sean Dobbins

Bop Culture
Marks Mood from Bop Culture http://cdbaby.com/cd/bopculture

Trumpet - Mark Byerly
Piano - Rick Roe
Bass - Paul Keller
Drums - Bill Higgins

Steve Wood Quartet
ODRP Blues from Deep Woods

Saxophone - Steve Wood
Piano - Phil Kelly
Bass - Paul Keller
Drums - Ron Jackson

Gayelynn McKinney
It's About Time from It's About Time http://cdbaby.com/cd/gayelynn

Saxophone -Chris Kearcher
Trumpet - John Douglas
Bass - Marion Hayden
Drums - Gaylynne McKinney

Paul Abler
The Days & Nights of Marion Hayden from Fearless http://cdbaby.com/cd/paulabler3

Guitar - Paul Abler
Piano - Carlton Holmes
Bass - Marion Hayden
Drums - Cindy Blackman

Paul Keller and The Bird of Paradise Orchestra
Jazz Lady After Dark from BINGO! http://pkorecords.com/cds/bingo/bingo.htm

Rick Roe
The Changeover from The Changeover http://cdbaby.com/cd/rickroe2

Piano - Rick Roe
Bass - Rodney Whitaker
Drums - Karriem Riggins

Acknowledgements

Artwork - Jazz Detroit! - Howard Weingarden

Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Jazz Festival Spot music - Mark Byerly's Blues For The Morning Rush Hour available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Go to bopculture.com for more information.

Detroit JazzStage Presents Tumbao Bravo

Mon, 7 Aug 2006 05:28:00 GMT

Although Detroiter's have the recent record setting heat wave behind them, things are about to heat up again.

This month, Detroit JazzStage presents the Latin Jazz group Tumbao Bravo, co-led by percussionist Alberto Nacif and Saxophonist/Flautist Paul Vornhagen, both of whom we interviewed for this month's show. In addition to learning about the band we also gained a unique perspective on Latin Music. Alberto Nacif shares his insight on Latino music gleaned from his upbringing in Mexico and his many years in the Detroit area. Nacif has done research into Latino music, and shared that knowledge as a program host on WEMU-FM and through performances here and abroad.

Vornhagen, an established performer on the Detroit scene, has for many years felt an affinity with Latin music and this group benefits from his compositions, solos and organizational skills.

Our featured musical selections come from the group's first recording Montuno Salad, (2005 Detroit Music Award winner for Best Jazz Album) and Amigos - From our Hands, their most recent release. Our featured music showcases several Latin styles as heard in compositions by Alberto Nacif, Paul Vornhagen and the wonderful but underexposed pianist/jazz educator Sven Anderson. Judging by the critical acclaim received thus far, Amigos is destined for even more success.

Other band members are multi-talented educator, composer, guitarist and bassist John Barron, veteran Detroit player Bob Mojica on Trumpet/Flugelhorn. Javier Barrios, who's appeared with Latino luminaries such as Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri and Benny Cruz brings his authentic timbale sound to the fold. Filling in for John Barron on some tracks is fellow bassist Jacob Chumura. Although new to the Detroit scene, Jacob has lived in Miami, Florida where he absorbed the Cuban sound. Trumpet ace Paul Finkbeiner, a mainstay of Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings, is heard as well.

For more information on Tumbao Bravo, go to http://www.tumbaobravo.com

Music

1. Excerpt from Sol Y Son - Vorhagen/Anderson from Amigos
2. Cumbia Del Cura* - Nacif from Amigos
3. Montuno Salad** - Vornhagen from Montuno Salad
4. E.P*. - Anderson from Amigos
5. Groove Chick** - Anderson from Montuno Salad
6. Clavier And The Doctor - Anderson from Amigos

Musicians
Paul Vornhagen - Saxes, Flute, Piccolo
Alberto Nacif - Congas, Bongos, Percussion
Sven Anderson - Keys
Bob Mohica - Trumpet
Paul Finkbeiner - Trumpet**
Javier Barrios - Timbales, Percussion
John Barron - Bass
Jacob Chmara - Bass*

Acknowledgements

This episode is dedicated to memory of Latin Jazz great, Hilton Ruiz.

Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Jazz Festival Spot music - Mark Byerly's Blues For The Morning Rush Hour available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Go to bopculture.com for more information.

This episode is sponsored by The Detroit International Jazz Festival www.detroitjazzfest.com

Detroit JazzStage Welcomes Veteran Saxophonist Phil Lasley

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 21:43:00 GMT

Your June/July guest is the great Alto Saxophonist Phil Lasley. Phil explained what it was like growing up in 1950's Detroit. Although his earliest experiences were based in bebop, he has played just about every style of music imaginable. Phil explained how he was drawn to New York to play with people like Tina Brooks, Sunny Murray, Clifford Jarvis, Andrew Hill and Cecil Taylor. Phil shared his ideas on playing different musical styles and his experiences performing with R&B giants like Otis Redding and comedians like Red Foxx.

Three songs were taken from his album The Lincoln Street Music Company. Along with Phil Lasley on alto sax, is the great Faruq Z. Bey playing tenor and trumpeter Doug Halladay. The rhythm section consists of pianist Keith Vreeland, John Dana on Bass and the fiery drummer, Danny Spencer. The other two cuts come from the more straight ahead trio album Jasi. In addition to Lasley is ubiquitous bassist, Rodney Whitaker and the legendary New York pianist John Hicks . Exciting, adventurous, thoughtful, and swinging are just a few words describing the music heard this month.

The music on this show:

The Lincoln Street Music Company
1. Inner Beckoning- Danny Spencer
2. continuation of Inner Beckoning
3. Rosa Crucial - Faruq Z. Bey
4. Dorian - Danny Spencer

Musicians
Phil Lasley - alto sax
Faruq Z. Bey - tenor sax
Doug Halladay - trumpet
Keith Vreeland - piano
John Dana - bass
Danny Spencer - drums

Jasi
5. Jasi - Phil Lasley
6. Nkenge's Blues - Phil Lasley

Musicians
Phil Lasley - alto sax
John Hicks - piano
Rodney Whitaker - bass

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Jazz Festival Spot music - Mark Byerly's Blues For The Morning Rush Hour available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Go to bopculture.com for more information.

This episode was sponsored by The Detroit International Jazz Festival www.detroitjazzfest.com

Detroit JazzStage Welcomes Pianist Rick Roe

Thu, 4 May 2006 01:00:00 GMT

What do Wynton Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Rodney Whitaker, Greg Hutchinson, Bobby Watson, have in common? They have all had our May guest in their piano chair. Your featured artist this month is the great pianist, Rick Roe.

Featured music is taken from his recordings The Changeover (1997) where he is joined by bassist Rodney Whitaker and the fiery drummer Karriem Riggins.

Roe/Keller/Cleaver - The Late, Late Show (2001) featured our December guest Paul Keller on bass along with drummer/ phenomenon Gerald Cleaver .

You will even hear a selection from Rick Roe's latest recording Sphere (2005). His latest is a duo album featuring Rodney Whitaker and was recorded by our own Mark Byerly .

In the Detroit JazzStage tradition of bringing you music that can't be heard anywhere else, we present "Be-Dop" from the MSU Professors of Jazz. Joining Rick on piano is the bassist Rodney Whitaker with Randy Gelispie on drums. The horns are Derrick Gardner playing trumpet, trombonist Vincent Gardner and Diego Rivera performing on tenor sax. CDs are available for purchase at www.cdbaby.com .

Information on Rick Roe can be found at http://www.roemusic.com/

Music

Punctuation Situation (intro piece before interview)
Piano - Rick Roe

Be-Dop from the MSU Professors of Jazz (unreleased recording).
Piano - Rick Roe
Bass - Rodney Whitaker
Drums - Randy Gelispie
Trumpet - Derrick Gardner
Trombone - Vincent Gardner
Tenor Sax - Diego Rivera - tenor sax.

Hop On Pop from The Changeover
Piano - Rick Roe
Bass - Rodney Whitaker
Drums - Karriem Riggins

Close To The Equator from Roe/Keller/Cleaver - The Late, Late Show
Piano - Rick Roe
Bass - Paul Keller
Drums - Gerald Cleaver

Zacatecas from The Changeover
Piano - Rick Roe
Bass - Rodney Whitaker
Drums - Karriem Riggins

Salt River Blues from Sphere
Piano - Rick Roe
Rodney Whitaker

Indigo from Sphere
Piano - Rick Roe
Rodney Whitaker

A section of Skeletones from The Changeover

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Go to bopculture.com for more information.

Detroit JazzStage Featuring Pianist Buddy Budson

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 15:41:00 GMT

Our April guest is the veteran Jazz pianist Buddy Budson. Buddy gave us an insightful interview on his approach to his music and his feelings about some past and present Detroit Jazz musicians. We featured cuts from his recording On With Their Heads and two original songs recorded live at Detroit JazzStage.

As always, we want to thank you for making Detroit JazzStage a presence on the Internet. We recently passed a milestone. Through your downloads, Detroit musicians have been heard over 100,000 times worldwide. This is a great accomplishment and a testament to the quality music available here in Motown. Keep downloading and listening. Be sure to tell your friends as well.

For more information about Buddy, go to http://www.ursulaandbuddy.net

Music

From the CD:
Rambling Road - section featuring Danny Spencer
On With Their Heads
Sweet Betsy From Pike
Waltz For Alicia

Solo Piano:
Bud's Daydream
Sweet Betsy From Pike

Musicians
Piano - Buddy Budson
Bass - Marion Hayden
Drums - Danny Spencer
Trumpet/Flugel Horn - Dwight Adams
Saxophones - Chris Kaercher
Valve Trombone -Al Duncan

Acknowledgements:
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's Marks Mood available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's Erroenious available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Go to bopculture.com for more information.

Detroit JazzStage Featurette presenting pianist Dave Cook

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 00:02:00 GMT

Detroit JazzStage is pleased to bring to our listeners this first Featurette presenting pianist Dave Cook's composition Up, Up, Up, sponsored by InvestedCentral.com. Dave's composition was performed by trumpeter Paul Finkbeiner's group Atmospheric Disturbance at the Firefly Club in Ann Arbor, MI in January 2006. It was recorded by Mark Byerly of Longview Sound. The set also included Kurt Krahnke on Bass and Sean Dobbins on Drums. Please enjoy this absolutely spell binding performance.

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Opening Music
Riff3 - Dave Luther
Motor City Horns (motorcityhorns.com)
Trumpet - Ben Toman
Trumpet - Mark Byerly
Alto Saxophone - Dave Luther
Tenor Saxophone - Keith Kaminski
Trombone - John Rutherford

Jazzhead on Detroit JazzStage

Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:12:00 GMT

Welcome to the March edition of Detroit JazzStage featuring the music of JazzHead and an interview with trumpeter John Douglas. Defying the muck of the "Acid Jazz" mire, Jazzhead has raged to the top of Detroit's jazz/latin/funk/fusion heap and beyond. From holding down weekly offerings in downtown Motown to late-night (or early morning depending on your biorhythms) loft parties, the Jazzhead torrent has flushed the musically weak of heart from every corner of the Detroit scene.

Birthed as a 5-piece in November 1996, Jazzhead now boasts Trent Mitchell on bass, Duminie DePorres on guitar, Mick Dobday and Phil Hale on keyboards, Recardo (Ricky) Beamon and Ken Scott on drums. John Douglas, with his hefty trumpet and flugelhorn work, rounds out the front line assault. To this day, this horrifically funky line-up continues to hone it's razor-sharp edge beat by funky beat.

Information on Jazzhead can be found at http://www.jazzheadjazz.com

The Music on this show:

Jazzhead CD:
Spirit of Celebration
Ba Ba Da

Musicians
Trumpet - John Douglas
Saxophone - Jason Shearer
Keyboard - Jeremy Ellis
Guitar - John Arnold
Bass - Trent Mitchell
DrumsRick Hudson

Ancestors CD:
Candle Bath (by Trent Mitchell, J. Douglas)
Top of the Food Chain (by Trent Mitchell, J. Douglas and P.Hale

Musicians
Trumpet - John Douglas
Keyboards - Phil Hale
Keyboards - Mick Dobday
Guitar - Eric Guftafson
Bass - Trent Mitchell
Drums - Rick Beamon
Congas - Dennis Shinzel
Percussion - Alex Trajano
Turntable - The Blackman

WDET Studio Recordings:
Nu Inspiration
My Main Man

Musicians
Trumpet - John Douglas
Keyboards - Phil Hale
Guitar - Duminie DePorres
Bass - Trent Mitchell
Drums - Ken Scott

For information on WDET 101.9FM go to http://www.wdetfm.org

Opening Music - Mark Byerly's "Marks Mood" available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's "Erroenious" available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Go to bopculture.com for more information

Announcement - Jim Gallert joins Detroit JazzStage

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 02:00:00 GMT

JazzStage Productions is glad to announce the addition of Jim Gallert to Detroit JazzStage. Jim Gallert is a veteran jazz broadcaster, researcher and writer. He's chalked up over twenty-five years of radio experience as producer and host of "Jazz Yesterday and "Detroit Jazz Alive" on WDET-FM, Detroit, and "Swing City" on WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti. Gallert has participated in all twenty-six Detroit Jazz Festivals as staff writer, emcee or host of "Meet The Artist" sessions.

As a writer, Jim has authored numerous biographies of Detroit jazz musicians including Ray McKinney, Alma Smith, Todd Rhodes, George Benson and Willie Anderson. His biographies have appeared in Detroit and national publications and have been used as CD liner notes. Much of his research, many photographs from his extensive collection and some of his writing was included in Before Motown: A History of Jazz In Detroit, 1920 - 1960 by Lars Bjorn with Jim Gallert. Jim and Lars give talks around town on Detroit's jazz history.

Gallert and Bjorn are currently compiling material for a 2-CD set of rare and unissued Detroit jazz that Uptown Records will issue in 2006. The set will include extensive annotation and newly unearthed photographs of Detroit jazz legends.

We are very happy that Jim is now part of the Detroit JazzStage team and know having him onboard will raise the Detroit JazzStage standards of excellence higher.

Music from the CD "Ancestors"
Hailstorm (by Trent Mitchell, J. Douglas, and R. Beamon)

Musicians
Bass - Trent Mitchell
Trumpet - John Douglas
Keyboards - Phil Hale
Keyboards - Mick Dobday
Guitar - Eric Guftafson
Drums - Rick Beamon
Congas - Dennis Shinzel
Percussion - Alex Trajano

Information on Jazzhead can be found at http://www.jazzheadjazz.com

Opening Music - Mark Byerly's "Marks Mood" available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Go to bopculture.com for more information

Detroit JazzStage Featuring Urban Transport

jazzstage@gmail.com — Wed, 1 Feb 2006 05:00:00 GMT

Detroit Jazzstage is pleased to announce our February guests, Urban Transport. The unusual pairing of trombone with alto sax along with exceptional playing and songwriting make Urban Transport one of the most exciting groups in Detroit. Trombonist Vincent Chandler, drummer Sean Dobbins, alto saxophonist Dean Moore, and bassist Josef Deas sat down with our hosts, Rodney and Dean, at Bert's Marketplace in Detroit's Eastern Market for an insightful interview. Our guests share with us their insight into composing, performing, their source of inspiration, musical heroes and more.

Individually, the members have performed with Joe Henderson, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Dave Liebman, The Mingus Big Band, Benny Golson, and Frank Morgan. Since forming, 4 years ago, they have built a reputation of the group to hear having received accolades in local magazines, newspapers and radio for their music.

Our musical selections will be taken from UT's critically acclaimed first album called "Introducing Urban Transport". Detroit Jazzstage listeners will also be the first to hear two selections recently recorded live for an upcoming CD at the Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor, MI by Mark Byerly of Longview Sound.

Please Contact jazzstage@gmail.com for information on any Urban Transport uncoming events.

Songs (in order of appearance):

Introducing Urban Transport CD
1. Detroit is Live
2. Song for Kimwana
3. In Memory of...
4. Minor Blues in Eb

Kerrytown Concert House recordings*
5. Bright Major
6. Deciduous

Band Members
Alto Saxophone: Dean Moore
Trombone: Vincent Chandler
Bass: Josef Deas
Piano: David Cook
Piano: Scott Gwinnell*
Drums: Sean Dobbins

Acknowlegments:
Opening Music - Mark Byerly's "Marks Mood" available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's "Erroenious" available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Infomation on both CD's is available at bopculture.com

The Bagel Factory Cafe located at 5389 Crooks Roadnear the I75/Crooks exit in Troy, MI is where local Detroiters, and those visiting from out of town, can experience a wonderful assortment of bagel and cream cheese varieties. They can also choose from their many delicious bagel sandwiches made fresh on the spot while you wait. Owner Laurie Anderson's store is a comfortable environment where patrons can sit back and relax with a newspaper or cruise the net through the store's wireless network while enjoying their meal. Listen to the February show to learn how you can save on your next purchase. We certainly want to thank Laurie and the folks at the Bagel Factory Cafe for their support. Go to bagelfactorycafe.com for more information.

Maureen Kearns of RoaringMouse Photography supplied the photos used for this month's feature. Drawn to naturally occurring elements of color, texture and form, Maureen's compositions instinctively identify the influence of dramatic light on her subjects. Maureen is a fantastic photographer and is available to shoot your next party, event or performance. Maureen is also involved with Inside Detroit. Inside Detroit is a service that takes visitors on outings, showing them Detroit's rich nightlife and discussing the history and architecture along the way. Information on how to contact Maureen can be found at roaringmouse.net or insidedetroit.org.

Detroit JazzStage Welcomes the New Year with Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings, Part 2

jazzstage@gmail.com — Sat, 7 Jan 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Part 2 of our New Year's celebration. Our guest, Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings, was recorded live at the Firefly Club in Ann Arbor, MI. If you haven't heard Part 1, please click here to download it. Part 1 can also be found in iTunes. Enjoy the show.

For more information on the band and upcoming events, please go to http://www.porkjazz.com.

Songs (in order of appearance):

SET 3
1. Radio Rhythm
2. Deep Night
3. New Moten Stomp
4. Jones Law Blues
5. Feeling No Pain
6. Junk Man
7. Roll On Mississippi, Roll On

Band Members

Clarinet and Saxophones: Andrew Bishop, Tom Bogardus, Mike Jones
Trumpets: Paul Finkbeiner, Ingrid Racine
Trombone: Gene Bartley
Piano: Jim Dapogny
Tuba: Chris Smith
Guitar and banjo: Rod McDonald
Drums: Steve Fentriss

Opening Music - Mark Byerly's "Marks Mood" available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's "Erroenious" available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Infomation on both CD's is available at bopculture.com

Detroit JazzStage Welcomes the New Year with Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings, Part 1

jazzstage@gmail.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This month we are celebrating the New Year with Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings, P.O.R.K. for short, recorded live at the Firefly Club in Ann Arbor MI. There we also interviewed band members Jim Dapogny, Music Director, and Chris Smith, Band Manager. We had a great time doing the recording and learned much about the style of music they play. We want to mention how important the band members are to the overall success of the ensemble and that their individual and collective contributions to the band are outstanding, truly special and sincerely appreciated by Phil, Jim, Chris and all of us who truly enjoy their music. It is fun music and totally appropriate for bringing in the New Year.

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So with that said, pop open a bottle of bubbly, kiss your significant other and dance the night away.

From us at JazzStage Productions to all of you, Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

For more information on the band and upcoming events, please go to http://www.porkjazz.com.

Songs (in order of appearance):

SET 1
1. St. Louis Blues
2. Deep Creek
3. Little Lawrence
4. Charleston
5. Crazy Rhythm - Band vocal
6. Break Tune
SET 2
1. Button Up Your Overcoat - Band vocal
2. Jig Walk
3. Creole Love Call - Ingrid Racine vocal
4. Sweet Jazz O' Mine
5. Hallelujah
6. Daniel's Blues - Tom Bogardus vocal
7. Alexander's Ragtime Band
8. Pardon The Glove + Break Tune

Please click here for Part 2.

Band Members

Clarinet and Saxophones: Andrew Bishop, Tom Bogardus, Mike Jones
Trumpets: Paul Finkbeiner, Ingrid Racine
Trombone: Gene Bartley
Piano: Jim Dapogny
Tuba: Chris Smith
Guitar and banjo: Rod McDonald
Drums: Steve Fentriss

Opening Music - Mark Byerly's "Marks Mood" available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's "Erroenious" available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Infomation on both CD's is available at bopculture.com

Detroit JazzStage Celebrates the Holiday Season by presenting the Paul Keller Ensemble

jazzstage@gmail.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 18:40:00 GMT

Hello and welcome to another edition of Detroit JazzStage. Rodney and I would like to thank all our listeners for subscribing to Detroit JazzStage and helping to make it one of the top jazz podcasts as listed in iTunes. This month we celebrate the holiday season with the Paul Keller Ensembles's Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers, plus an interview with Paul recorded live at Firefly Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan. So sit back, throw another log on the fire and enjoy some fine musical yuletide joy.

On that note, Rodney and I, along with the rest of us at JazzStage Productions, would like to wish all of you, and your loved ones, the best this holiday season. Cheers

Songs on this show - in order of appearance
Jingle Bells
Angels We Have Heard On High
Oh come, Oh Come Emmanuel
Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy
Silent Night
We Three Kings
Oh Holy Night
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
We Wish You A Very Merry Christmas

Paul Keller Ensemble Members
Leader, String Bass - Paul Keller
Piano - Ellen Rowe
Drums - Sean Dobbins
Saxophones - Keith Kaminski
Trumpets - Paul Finkbeiner
Trombones - Chris Smith
Auxiliary Percussion - Cary Kocher

For more information on Paul Keller go to http://www.pkorecords.com

For information on the Firefly Club go to http://www.fireflyclub.com

Timeline of the show

Opening Music - Mark Byerly's "Marks Mood" available on the self titled CD Bop Culture
Closing Music - Mark Byerly's "Erroenious" available on Bop Culture's CD The E.P.
Infomation on both CD's is available at bopculture.com

Acknowlegments:
I'd like to once again thank our sound engineer, Mark Byerly, for his superb work, and for providing his quality sound engineering talents.

Note: The Diana Krall Christmas Special Paul mentioned during the show was cancelled.

Upcoming show and thanks to our listeners

jazzstage@gmail.com — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 18:44:00 GMT

Hello Detroit Jazzstage listeners. Dean and I wanted to give thanks to you for your incredible support. Our show has become far more popular than we would have ever imagined. Because of you, we are the number one jazz podcasts as ranked by Itunes. We are humbled to have a home on your harddrive and promise to continue working hard to keep you listening by presenting the best Jazz in Detroit along with artist's personal stories/ experiences all wrapped up in the culture that is the Motor City.

We are fast approaching the holiday season here in Detroit. We just wrapped up a live interview with Bassist Paul Keller at the Firefly Club in Ann Arbor. Paul's group plays there every Wednesday unless he is off touring with the likes of Diana Krall, Russell Malone or Marcus Belgrave. Paul generously spoke to us during his breaks to discuss his CD Christmas Songs for Jazz Lovers. This CD is one of our favorite holiday albums and is perfect for our December 1st podcast. To learn more about Paul or to purchase Christmas Songs for Jazz Lovers, please visit PKOrecords.com

Until then, Dean and I would like to wish you a wonderful holiday season. We hope you enjoy Paul's swinging and modern arrangement of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

Paul Keller Ensemble Members
Leader, String Bass - Paul Keller
Piano - Ellen Rowe
Drums - Sean Dobbins
Saxophones - Keith Kaminski
Trumpets - Paul Finkbeiner
Trombones - Chris Smith

Opening Music - Mark Byerly's "Marks Mood" available on the self titled CD Bop Culture