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July 15, 2014

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
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David Basse
NYC CD Release for
“The Hero and the Lover…”
Friday, July 18, from 4pm – 7pm
@ SMALLS

SMALLS
183 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014

David Basse

David Basse began his professional music career in 1969, when his parents trusted the neighbors to keep an eye on him while they vacationed in California. Basse seized that opportunity and turned it into a six-night gig at a local cocktail lounge with a band named “Carroll Lee and the Moonlighters”. This gig was the first small step in mastering many styles of drumming and subsequently learning to sing from the drumset. He stayed with Lee for the next three years, earning his way through high school and onto the road at age 17. In 1974, he landed in Kansas City, after gigs in Denver, Nashville, New Orleans, Winnipeg Manitoba, a trip to LA and various teenaged forays throughout the United States.

In August of 1982 David Basse began his focus on jazz. He made a tough decision: attend his tenth high school class reunion, or take a much-needed gig at City Light, then a brand new Kansas City nightclub located at 7425 Broadway. Little did he know that one night stand with vocalist Pricilla Bowman would turn into almost seven years, five nights a week at the nightclub and an opportunity to rub elbows with politicians, community leaders, and to jam with jazz royalty such as Johnny Griffin, Richie Cole, and Les McCann. The regular members of the band often included Claude “Fiddler” Williams, Carmell Jones, and Basse’s newfound mentor Ahmed Alaadeen.

Meeting drummer Bill Goodwin in 1985 led Basse to try his luck in the Los Angeles. Bill introduced David to pianist Mike Melvoin; a musician that David had idolized from Mike’s extensive studio work and on records by Tom Waits, Frank Sinatra and many others. Starting in 1992, Melvoin helped Basse establish himself in L.A. and to develop a body of original material that continues to grow to this day. West coast bands led by Basse featured Melvoin and other noted musicians such as bassist Andy Simkins, trumpeter Steve Huffstetter, trombonist Slyde Hyde, and drummer Earl Palmer.

In 2003 Basse funded and produced a recording that became a Grammy nominated project for Mike Melvoin. The duo traveled to the east coast and performed at the Deer Head Inn. This legendary nightclub is housed in a 150-year-old Inn in the Delaware River Valley, on the Appalachian Trail. Saxophonist Phil Woods lives just a few blocks from the Inn, as well as many other celebrated artists and musicians. The recording project began when Goodwin brought Basse and Melvoin to Woods’ home for a rehearsal that featured many originals that Woods instantly dubbed, “The American songbook raised up a notch”.

Today, Basse’s ninth recording, “The Hero and the Lover…” is a culmination of over forty years of trial and error, serendipitous miscalculation and a powerful and undying love of art and music. It is a testament to the tenacity that it takes to survive in the face of an international recession and continue to create worthwhile art.

Besides traveling in support of his new recording and publically speaking on the merits and musical heritage of his adopted hometown – Kansas City; David Basse hosts a weekly jazz radio program at the University of Kansas and is the featured male vocalist on “The 12th Street Jump” – public radio’s “weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam”.

Early in 2014 we find Basse at it again – embarking on a late night syndicated jazz radio project entitled “Jazz Alive Overnight.”

www.davidbasse.com
913.642.5491
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July 14, 2014To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
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THE GOLDEN AGE OF NIGHTCLUBS RETURNS AS
ERIC COMSTOCK OPENS ELEGANT NEW ROOM,
APPEARING EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
AT CAFÉ NOCTAMBULO AT PANGEA
ERIC COMSTOCK, hailed as “the heir to the cabaret throne” by Stephen Holden of The New York Times,  performs every Tuesday night of the summer at an exciting new music venue, Café Noctambulo at Pangea.  He will perform sets from 8pm to midnight. Pangea, a Basque restaurant in the East Village for over 25 years, is located at 178 Second Avenue between 11th & 12th Streets. There is a $20 cover charge and a $20 minimum. For reservations, call 212.995.0900, or visit www.cafenoctambulo.comComstock, who has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and virtually every important nightclub in New York and across the country, is returning to his piano bar roots. “Hotel bars are where I learned how to entertain, and it is such a joy to have that spontaneous thrill of an audience of listeners to sing to, and take requests from,” he says, “and there’s nothing more soul-satisfying than to sing whatever song you needto sing at a given moment.”An acknowledged master of the American Songbook, Comstock is one of only a handful of singer/pianists who can command a room merely by sitting at the piano, singing and telling stories.  In addition to his extensive knowledge of repertoire, Comstock has a seemingly unending supply of anecdotes about the songs, the writers, and the stars who sang them.  His unique combination of musicianship, history and charisma creates an experience that is as entertaining as it is musically savvy, and his audiences feel they’ve been to a terrific party where the music and the stories have been equally great.Comstock’s saloon-singer style has been compared to such masters of the genre as Bobby Short and Frank Sinatra, two of his idols. He co-wrote and starred in the successful revue OUR SINATRA, which began at The Oak Room of The Algonquin and ran for four years Off Broadway. With his enviable command of both pop and jazz repertoire, Eric performs and records with some of the world’s finest jazz musicians, such as Andy Bey, Frank Wess, Houston Person, Peter Washington, Wycliffe Gordon, Dena DeRose, Bill Henderson, Matt Wilson, Ken Peplowski and Harry Allen. His fourth and most recent CD “bitter/sweet” is a collaboration with jazz guitar star Randy Napoleon. Other CDs include “No One Knows”, “All Hart” and “Young Man of Manhattan”.

Comstock will be inviting celebrated colleagues such as his frequent collaborator, vocalist Barbara Fasano, to join him for a song or two.  The entertainment policy at Café Noctambulo (which is Spanish for “night owl”) will expand in the fall, and Comstock and the venue’s Entertainment Director, Christopher Gines, hope its success will lead to a renaissance in the New York nightclub experience.  For now, Tuesday night offers an elegant piano bar experience that recalls the best of New York nightlife.

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July 14, 2014To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
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MORRISTOWN
JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th
Free Concert
Celebrates New Jersey’s 350th Anniversary
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The 4th Annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival returns to the Green on Saturday, August 16, from noon to 10:00 PM. The free concert will celebrate the 350thanniversary of the founding of New Jersey with a roster that features artists with Jersey ties handing off the stage to one of Britain’s top blues guitarists.The festival begins at noon with Trio Da Paz, considered by critics to be one of the top Brazilian jazz groups in the world. Under the leadership of Montclair bassist Nelson Matta, the group includes guitarist Romero Lunbambo and percussionist Duduka da Fonseca. The trio not only delights audiences with its performances of well-known Brazilian hits, they explore new musical territory with dazzling improvisation.At two, legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli headlines Guitar Summitwith his pals Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo and Ed Laub. The quartet was a huge hit at last year’s Festival and returns to bring new life to popular jazz standards.Following Guitar Summit, the extraordinary drummer Winard Harper takes the stage with Jeli Posse. The group’s first CD hit number one on the jazz charts when it was released and they are riding a wave of international popularity. Their infectious rhythms underpinning the melodic improvisations of top young players captivates audiences around the world.

At six o’clock, the music turns to the blues with South Jersey harmonica player Mikey Junior and his band. Mikey Junior is building a reputation for continuing the great blues legacy of Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Walter Horton and Paul Butterfield. His exciting band provides the perfect transition from an afternoon of great jazz to an evening of cooking blues.

The full day of music concludes with the sensational British blues guitarist Matt Schofield, picked by Guitar and Blues Magazine as one of the “top 10 British Blues Guitarists of All Time.”  An electrifying performer, Schofield is one of the biggest blues guitarists in Europe and is now building his reputation in the United States.

“The Festival celebrates New Jersey’s 350th birthday with this popular free event that has become a mid-August tradition for us,” said Mayor Dougherty who initiated the festival in 2011. “With great jazz in the afternoon and hot blues in the evening, there is something for everyone’s tastes and it’s a day to look forward to. We are so grateful to our generous sponsors for making this incredible festival possible. ”

Major sponsors for this summer’s Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival include JCP&L, The Metropolitan at 40 Park, PSE&G and Riker Danzig.

Additional sponsors include Alaimo, Atlantic Health, Delaware-Raritan Engineering, Fairview Insurance, Genova Burns Giantomasi Webster, Greenbaum Rowe, Hyatt Morristown, Inglesino Pearlman, Investors Bank, Lindabury McCormick, Morristown Municipal Airport, Morristown Parking Authority, O’Donnell McCord PC, McEnerey Brady & Company, Jeff Rawding AIA, Union Center National Bank, David Brady Esq., Villa Enterprises, Trustees of the Morristown Green, Star-Ledger, Hot House Jazz, New Jersey 350 and the New Jersey Jazz Society.

The Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival will take place on the Green in Morristown rain or shine from noon until 10:00 p.m. Admission is free and many local restaurants will be offering specials for festival attendees. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, visit www.MorristownJazzandBlues.org.

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SIDEBAR:Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival 2014
Schedule of Events12:00 – 2:00:   Trio Da Paz2:00 – 4:00:     Guitar Summit with Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo and Ed Laub

4:00 – 6:00:     Winard Harper & Jeli Posse

6:00 – 8:00:     Mikey Junior Band

8:00 – 10:00:   Matt Schofield

PHOTO: British Blues Guitarist Matt Schofield will appear with his band at the Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival on Saturday, August 16. Photo courtesy of Steve Karas

Editor’s Note: Additional photos and interviews may be arranged by contacting Don Jay Smith of LKS Associates at 908-832-1020 or by email at don@lksassociates.com

Contact:          Don Jay Smith                                                
                        908-832-1020
don@lksassociates.com
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July 14, 2014To: Listings/Critics/Features
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Jocelyn Medina Quartet
Friday, July 25, 7-9 pm

The sounds and styles of internationally acclaimed vocalist/composer Jocelyn Medina cross cultures, creeds and continents. Her original work fuses elements of world music with jazz harmonies, neo-soul/funk grooves and adventurous improvisations delivered through compelling lyrics and a distinct sound. Whether from the stage of an international festival or in the intimate setting of a small jazz venue, she seeks to touch on each listener’s individual experience with messages of universal truth and a unique artistic approach.Jocelyn gathered her eclectic mix of creative influences living and performing throughout Spain, India, Germany, Brazil and Ghana, and studying at Berklee and Manhattan School of Music. Recently back inBrooklyn after 6 months in Mumbai, she continues to diversify her repertoire, merging new genres and defying classification. Click here to hear Jocelyn’s music.Jocelyn returns home to the Inkwell presenting unreleased material from her third album (to be recorded this summer) in addition to music from her last CD, “We Are Water.” The band: Jocelyn Medina-voice & compositions; Rez Abbasi-guitar; Zack Lober-bass; Paul Wiltgen-drums.

Please join us Friday, July 25, 7-9 pm, join us for an exciting evening of music when Jocelyn and her quartet perform at the Ink Well Cafe, 408 Rogers Ave, between Lefferts and Sterling.

Try the Inkwell’s new expanded menu plus soul food selections, fine wines and beers.
Your $5 donation (or more, or less) supports the musicians and PLG Arts! This event is made possible with public funds from the Decentralization Program of the NY State Council on the Arts, administered in Kings County by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).FOR MORE INFO: rina@plgarts.org
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PLG Arts promotes the arts, supports local artists, and builds community through celebrating the vibrant collective creativity of Prospect Lefferts Gardens and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods.
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July 14, 2014To: Listings/Critics/Features
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Dave Stryker Appearances This Week

WBGO Interview
w/ Gary Walker
Thursday, July 17th 9am
88.3fm
www.wbgo.org

Thur July 17 – 12:15 pm – 1:45pm

Dave Stryker Quartet featuring Stefon Harris

• Dave Stryker – guitar
• Stefon Harris – vibraphone
• Jared Gold – organ
• Kush Abadey – drums
Newark Museum Jazz in the Garden
49 Washington Street,
Newark, NJ 07102-3176
Phone: 973.596.6550

Sat July 19 – 5 pm – 6 pm

Dave Stryker Organ Trio

• Dave Stryker – guitar
• Jared Gold – organ
• Kush Abadey – drums
Sourland Music Festival
Hillsboro Country Club
Hillsboro NJ

Sat July 19- 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm

Dave Stryker Organ Trio w Freddie Hendrix

• Dave Stryker – guitar
• Freddie Hendrix – trumpet
• Jared Gold – organ
• Kush Abadey – drums
Trumpets Jazz Club
6 Depot Square,
Montclair, NJ
(973) 744-2600

July 26 – Aug 1

Dave Stryker Clinician at Samba Meets Jazz Workshop in Bar Harbor Maine

Samba Meets Jazz Workshop
Bar Harbor Maine

Dave Stryker Itinerary

Sun Aug 3 – 4:00 pm

Dave Stryker

Roots and Ribs Guitar Festival
OSPAC
4 BOLAND DRIVE,
WEST ORANGE, NJ
973-669-7385

Wed., Aug. 6th
Dave Stryker Quartet
“Eight Track” CD Release Show
Dave Stryker –guitar
Jared Gold – organ
McClenty Hunter – drums
Special Guest Vibraphonist Warren Wolf
The Jazz Standard
116 E 27th St.
between Park and Lexington
NYC 10016(212) 576-2232

Fri Aug 29 – Sept 1
Dave Stryker guest artist at the Vail Jazz Party

Vail Jazz Party
Vail Marriott
Vail CO

Dave Stryker’s new CD “8 Track”

A celebration of classic pop tunes from the  70’s reimagined by his working trio and very special guest Stefon Harris.

DownBeat Feature Story June 2014
New CD “Eight Track”
20 Weeks on the Jazz Week Radio Charts

New Video added Pusherman/Superfly:
http://youtu.be/pXu6kNHBr_0

(Strikezone Records 8809) Street Date: March 4, 2014

featuring
Dave Stryker –guitar
Stefon Harris – vibraphone
Jared Gold – organ
McClenty Hunter – drums

Watch Dave Stryker: Making of new CD “8 Track”  On YouTube
I’ll Be Around 

Track Listing:1. I’ll Be Around (Bell/Hurtt) 4:55

2. Pusherman / Superfly (Mayfield) 7:16

3. Wichita Lineman (Webb) (6:04

4. Aquarius (Rado/Ragni/MacDermott) 7:18

5. Never My Love (Addrisi/Addrisi) 6:10

6. Superwoman (Wonder) 6:06

7. Never Can Say Goodbye (Davis) 5:50

8. Make It With You (Gates) 5:06

9. Money (Waters) 6:50

10. That’s The Way Of The World (White, Stepney, White) 4:52

Media Contact
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Whether you’ve heard guitarist Dave Stryker leading his own group (with 25 CD’s as a leader to date), co-leading The Stryker/Slagle Band, Blue To The Bone or as a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, and many others, you know why the Village Voice calls him “one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.”
Dave Stryker was voted once again into the 2013 Downbeat Critics and Readers Polls. Besides his own 25 recordings Stryker has appeared as a sideman or producer on over 100 others. As a composer he has recorded and published over 130 original compositions. He is involved in passing it on, and was recently hired as the new Jazz Guitar instructor at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
. … One of the most joyous feels around. -Pat Metheny
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