Dan Jacobs: Guestbook
Heinz Didier, trumpet, Zürich
January 11, 2010
Hello from Zürich
i just want to say that i like your website very much, especially the writings and the music.
I will soon return.
Karen Anderson Hall, vocal, MI
January 10, 2010
Wow Dan! I REALLY enjoyed this video montage, beautiful piano arrangement on Auld Lang Syne! Thanks and Happy New Year. Karen
Sue Hawley, physical therapist, NY
January 6, 2010
Dan,
I just sat to listen your piano version of "Auld Lang Syne" and....ahhhh.....I am now sooo calm.....what a wonderful piece between your calm, thoughtful music and Myrna's great pics montage! Thank you for that very aesthetic experience,......resonated so well with me!
Love,
Sue
Gary Wattman, drums, CA
December 29, 2009
You PLAY like no other, SHEW Look out, the "MAN" is in town!!
Andrea Tofanelli, trumpet, Italy
December 22, 2009
Respect to you, my friend! I like your playing! Thank you!- Andrea
Kristine, sax, TX
December 22, 2009
Love the site, excellent photos too. K.
Arzo Tureaud, trumpet, FL
December 22, 2009
Dan,
You're a great player! Hopefully we will get a chance to stand next to each other again in a band situation sometime soon. - Arzo
www.myspace.com/arzotureaud
S. Yallo, musician, NJ
December 21, 2009
The listening pleasure I continue to get from "Blue After Hours" is paramount to the unforgettable experience of my becoming aware of music for the very first time!
Who would ever have imagined that sounds waves could make such an emotional impression on one. You have created a fantastically moving collection of moods and sounds.
Keep them coming Mr. Jacobs. - Scott
Ross Boissoneau, trumpet, MI
December 21, 2009
Dan,
I’ve been keeping up on your appearances and schedule – thanks for the updates!
I continue to play my trumpet, though I’m still trying to figure out exactly how these silly horns work, and I still want to play flute someday. In short, I want to be just like you when I grow up. :-)
Hope all is well with you. I’ll look forward to hearing and seeing you when schedules coincide.
- Ross
Richy Segarra, trumpet
December 20, 2009
Dan in spanish, te lo mereces eres de los mejores del mundo una historia musical sin final, get a person who traslate spanish, allways respect to you my friend.- Richy
(note: this roughly translates as "you deserve it to you are one of best of the world, a musical history without end")
Vern Wittcolm, trumpet, Chicago
December 19, 2009
Thanks for posting that article about "sideslipping" - I've been doing that all my life in my playing but never knew what to call it. Very informative. - V.
Fred Gray, journalist, MI
December 15, 2009
You are not only a great musician but a wonderful writer as well.
- Fred
Marty Buttwinick
December 13, 2009
Cool site--cool playing!
http://buttwinickmusic.com
Eddie Curtis, reviewer, MI
December 12, 2009
Review excerpt from "SWINGIN' & SINGIN'
Featuring Ellen Murray, vocalist.
Particularly outstanding is the masterful trumpet solo performed by Dan Jacobs, who wittingly weaves in and out of the traditional harmonic structure of the song and has created some witty playfulness and mischief here. His solo is quite vibrant, breathing freshness, yet keeping true to the the fun and ''cool'' tradition of this timeless 1926 Ray Henderson classic.
John Christianson, trumpet, CA
December 12, 2009
Dan, good articles and great photos by your wife! John
Al Albaitis, firefighter/artist/drummer, Las Vegas
December 5, 2009
Dan,
Wow. As musicians we enjoy compliments, naturally but when it is from one who is a master, well it is a different story. You will be able to appreciate this analogy.
Long ago and far away at the KoKo bar in E. Lansing when we were both playing with Severe Hands, we were visited by a few members of a band who had just finished a gig on campus. The premo timekeeper of the group introduced himself over a warm handshake and later uttered a phrase that still is and always will be a treasured recollection of mine. I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t feel up to it, but if he caught me on a good night ... anyway, the highest compliment in all of my years on stage was from this man. “Stay with it, he said. Stay with it, cause I’m tellin’ you (here it comes) you – are a contendin’ drumma”.
The band who had just left the MSU Student Union was Weather Report and, as God is my witness, this was from the lips of musician, percussionist and drummer par excel lance, Eric Kamau Gravatt as I sat at a table with him and Wayne Shorter. They said that Miroslav had been there but had something else going and Zawinul had gone straight to bed. They actually only caught the last set as it was. Drunkard that I was, I always closed the joint down but the rest of the guys had already left and never knew they were there. It was a brief moment but man, I had a hell of a time getting a hat to fit me for quite a while. Of course the next day when I attempted to tell the story they instantly dismissed it as bullshit so I never brought it up again. I mean it’s not like he offered me a gig or anything, it was just a really meaningful compliment from an authentic cat.
Which brings me to the point: I went to your website and read several of the writings there. Excellent. Do more!!!
The analogy holds for writing and any skilled discipline, I’m sure. Coming from one whose writing chops are as refined as yours means that this compliment “will be a treasured recollection” also. Thank you.
Be well,
A
(editors note: Al Albaitis is a gifted drummer - we played together 30 years ago - he now is a celebrated firefighter a veteran of 25 years in Las Vegas. He is also a successful artist and an accomplished author of many short stories. Check out his website at: http://www.fireart.com)
JOÃO DA PENHA, jazz radio host/journalist, Brazil
December 4, 2009
GREETINGS FROM BRAZIL!
To Dan Jacobs, a superb musical artist with an innate sense of timing and phrasing. A great, blissful, bright, delightful 2010. - JOÃO DA PENHA
John C. Hardaker, trumpet, MI
December 3, 2009
Dan, the gig you guys played at Grand Valley State was the best!!!
You, Vince DiMartino, Allan Vizzutti, and Rex Richardson ROCKED the house!!!
I Will remember it for a long time!!! - John
Joel, Spain
December 2, 2009
I've been really impressed with this site. I love all the trumpet articles. - Joel
John Christianson, trumpet, CA
November 28, 2009
Dan!
It was great meeting you last night! I have been checking out your website and boy what a wealth of information.
Looking forward to playing with you again soon.
Happy holidays,
John
reel-big-fish.com
Brett, trumpet, Chicago
November 24, 2009
Thank you very much for that enlightening article. Brett
Greg Gisbert, trumpet, FL
November 14, 2009
Dan! I am looking foward to talking and playing with you again. I will call you in the next couple of weeks. GG
Rich Wetzel, trumpet, Seattle
November 13, 2009
Dan, I love your solo on Spanish March, holy shit!, awesome chops and passion bro! I have always been a huge fan of your playing. Happy Thanksgiving bro! - Rich
richwetzel.com
Beverleep
November 13, 2009
just wanted to say hi to everybody ,ive been doing this... for a while and i've been reading alot from www.danjacobsmusic.com so i decided to join the forum ,hope to find more good stuff and good friends here.
Tony Gambaro
November 12, 2009
Nice Roger Article Dan! Brings back memeories of my one-on-one with him... Keep up the good work Man!
Tony
Bill Green
November 9, 2009
Great article . Will definitely apply it to my list for reading. G
jason peters, trumpet, FL
November 5, 2009
Good day. Excellent articles, love the music, thanks! Your site is super!
Fred Gray, MI
October 31, 2009
Hi Dan... Wow, love your writing, which is always first class. - Fred
Barry Miller, Drums
October 22, 2009
By the way, did you work with Joe Jaggi with Sonny Bono? Jaggi & I played together for years...
Barry Miller
October 22, 2009
Nice website, Dan. I'm a lifelong jazz drummer from Philly settled in New Orleans. I'm actually looking for a sax player named Jerry George from FL, who wrote to you in here. He was a member of the Navy Show Band and we're having a 40th reunion in November. Can you help? Thanks ~~ Barry
Rich Wetzel, trumpet, Seattle, WA
October 8, 2009
Dan, I just listened to St. Louis Blues again, holy smokes that is an AWESOME solo Dan!!! Thanks again for coming up, you wailed bro! - Rich
Rex Richardson, trumpet, Richmond, VA
October 8, 2009
Hey Dan- it was great to meet you and to play with you!
best, Rex
Jerry G., sax, Florida
October 7, 2009
Really helpful site . . . keep it up. I love the photos. Jerry G.
Tony Backon, bass, FL
September 24, 2009
Tony Brown, Bass, FL
Excellent site, keep up the good work. I read a lot of sites on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but yours is content-rich! A definite great read..Tony Backon
Terry Warburton
September 4, 2009
Hi Dan,
Thanks again for your endorsement of our P.E.T.E.
I look forward to meeting up sometime!
Terry
http://www.warburton-usa.com
Paul Baron, trumpet, Washington
August 23, 2009
Hi Dan. Hope you're doing great. Keep writing those fantastic articles. -Paul
pbaronmusic.com
Jan Qupert, NYC
August 14, 2009
one of these days I want to hear you play in person. I love your music. Jan
Rich Wetzel, trumpet, WA
August 12, 2009
That is awesome about concert you did with Al Vizzutti. I have always held your playing in that regard and top tier with anyone! - Rich
http://www.richwetzel.com
Ray, trumpet, NYC
August 1, 2009
I saw you playing with Allen Vizzutti at the INATERNATIONAL TRUMPET SEMINAR at GVSU last wekk. You were awesome! Holding your own up there with some heavyweights. Congrats man. Where are you playing next? - Ray
Fred Gray, journalist, MI
July 31, 2009
Dan, look forward to catching you in September. You're my favorite trumpet idol - Fred
Billy Brown, Professor, MS
July 23, 2009
JAZZ IMPROV INTERVIEW!
I read every word of your interview in Jazz Improv magazine. Absolutely incredible! I can't believe the continuity of your thought process.
I am saving this article for some of my musically talented friends.
You reminded me that it is more important how you feel about something than what you think about it.
Great article! - Billy
Jim Manley, trumpet, St. Louis
July 21, 2009
I checked out a couple of your tunes - you sound great - beautiful tone - Jim
Jack Kimmell, ph.d, piano/comp/arr, MI
July 7, 2009
Dan,
Your website of pictures is outstanding and astounding! And you certainly have been around the jazz block!
Jack
Margaret, piano, London
June 25, 2009
Wow! This site is mind blowing. Thank you for doing this, I know it must have been a lot of work.
You have a treasure trove of valuable information here, I'm happy I found this site. I want to tell you thanks. You have done something really awesome! - Margaret
Harry Goldson, clarinet, MI
June 21, 2009
Hey Dan, I was listening to radio yesterday and heard what I thought was the most beautiful playing ever . . . and it was you! - Harry
John Trudell, trumpet, Detroit
June 17, 2009
Hey Dan, I love your playing, you sound great. You should write a book on what you practice to be able to do that stuff. - Johnny
Walt Folwer, trumpet, L.A.
June 17, 2009
Sounding good, man! - Walt Fowler
Mike Huddlestun, ABC-TV Detroit, National Anthem vocalist
June 10, 2009
Dan-
Hoping to se you at the Scottville program in July with Edgar. I really enjoy your stuff!! Had the opportunity to sing with Edgar and Tony Galla in their church Praise and Worship Team recently. He's a great guy. Looking forward to your show - Mike
Dave, CA
April 10, 2009
I just rolled through the DJ photos. Quite a resume indeed!
-Dave
Paul Baron, trumpet, Washington
April 4, 2009
Hi Dan,
I've been spending some more time on your site reading and just wanted to stop in and say hi, and thank you again for the wonderful wealth of material you have there. Just fantastic.
Hope you're doing great!!
Paul
cell: 360-739-3130
http://pbaronmusic.com
Pat Buel, drums, Miami
March 30, 2009
Great posts dude,
Thanks alot......for sharing.
You are so helpful...... pat
Paul Baron, trumpet, Washington
March 8, 2009
Dan, Listened to all your cuts and you sound fantastic!! Can't wait to hear more. - Paul Baron
www.myspace.com/pbtrpt
Tim Skully, producer, MI
February 22, 2009
Hi, Dan Jacobs - trumpet player extraordinaire,
Glad to here your working on a new CD .....can't wait to hear your new music....good luck. Tim Skully
Trumpeter, Roger Ingram, three new articles
February 17, 2009
Roger Ingram, new articles on trumpet
World-renoun trumpeter, Roger Ingram has posted three new articles on this website at the "writing" section.
These have not been published anywhere else on the web and are definitely worth checking out.
"It's Almost Over" by daniel w. jacobs
February 13, 2009
I wrote this piece a year ago in Feb. 2008. Many people have asked that I post it again. So here it is. - D. Jacobs
IT'S ALMOST OVER
by daniel w. jacobs
You'll just have to hold out a little longer . . . it’s almost over.
If you can avoid running up a karmic debt in the next few days or weeks; refrain from hurting yourself or others in a misguided attempt to fix situations that can’t be fixed; steer clear of temptations designed to throw you off the right path; you’ll be home free.
Soon the whole cast of monsters, demons, bullies and goons will pack up their inane torture devices and go trundling back to the hells from which they came.
Ignore the distractions, the dispersing chatter of small minds, the irrelevant, yapping growls of cur voices with inconsequential opinions.
Keep your eye clearly focused on where you’re going and what you’re trying to accomplish. All else else pales in importance at this time.
Stay the course, soon you’ll be free of them for good.
daniel w. jacobs
© 2008-2010, all rights reserved
Randy Casteel, trumpet, Detroit, MI
February 11, 2009
Hey Dan,
I got a chance to look through all your photos, WOW! what a collection of great artists and memories for you.
I wish I had taken pics from all my years on the road and gigs. Thanks for including me in one of them.
Hope we get a chance to work together again. - Randy
Quote from Miles Davis
February 10, 2009
When his teacher at Julliard said black people were despondent Miles said:
"Lookit, my father's French my mothah's good lookin' and I can play the blues. I never suffer, and don't INTEND to suffer."
This is from the Sixty Minutes interview with Miles Davis. The whole interview can be seen on youTube.
Phil Norris, trumpet, CA
January 26, 2009
Wow.....looking at your site and the photos...you know everybody!!! - Phil Norris
http://www.musicmikes.com/staff/phil.htm
Peter Olstad, trumpet, Denver
January 25, 2009
Dan, I am flattered that you want to post something I wrote. Glad to help out. Take care, Peter
peteolstad.com
Eugene Hunt, piano, FL
January 14, 2009
Many thanks for the articles. The have helped me understand my life. - Gene
Bob Lippman, RSVP Marketing, CA
January 9, 2009
Hi Dan,
Love your quotes from "Quotes from the Cottage."
Bob
Virginia Miller, MI
January 4, 2009
Dear Dan, I just printed your ESSAY - "What Scares You" and I have just completed reading it over and over. When, in the WORLD, do you have time for writing such a great, inspirational article? It is absolutely GREAT. SURELY APPEARS TO BE SPOKEN FROM THE HEART--AND EXPERIENCE.Bless your sweet, sweet heart. No grass grows under your feet---right?
Love you, Virginia
Jerry Cameron, bass, MI
January 1, 2009
Dan-Your recent article on "Your Worst Enemy" is a good solid article. Several stong points!
This type of positive planning leads to positive thinking and a “can-do” attitude that cultivates success.
I read this through the eyes of a musician and was easily able to apply it to my life and goals.
I would encourage everyone to read this and test the theory of overcoming "Chronic Maybe Syndrome" by using this process in their own situation, whether sales related or not. It will work.
We may not think of ourselves as sales people but every moment of every day we are selling something to attain our hearts desires. God gave each of us special talents that we should not hide under a basket but rather hold up for the world to see.
We need to build a basic level of confidence into our personalities driving towards success in our individual area of expertice.
Again-Thanks for the article - good solid thought process well aticulated into print.
- Jerry Cameron
(note: the article Jerry refers to is on the "journal" of this site)
Derek Fredette, drums, FL
December 16, 2008
Great to hear from you, Dan! The concert in Milan '06 was a blast! Keep blowing those sweet, sweet notes.
Rich Wetzel, trumpet, WA
November 30, 2008
Happy Holidays Dan!
To one of my long time and all time best friends and one of my favorite trumpet players in the whole world, happy thanksgiving!
I am doing a lot of traveling these days and hope you and I can finally coordinate our schedules sometine!
Your friend and fan!
Rich Wetzel
Bach Trumpet Artist and Clinician
Rich Wetzel's Groovin Higher Jazz Orchest
Matt Olander, trumpet, Portland, OR
November 26, 2008
Dan,
I read the review of Roger Ingram's book and was inspired to buy it. Thank you so much for letting me know about it. I'm not a lead trumpeter but the book has giving me many good tips of basic trumpet playing that has helped me already.
I love the way that Roger writes, it's easy to understand and fun.
matt
Phil Morrison, bass/composer, GA
November 10, 2008
Dan....
Words can't explain my gratitude for your ongoing support and what you expressed in your email to the China Daily. Thanks so much and I forwarded the email to Keith.
You are not only a great musician but a great friend!!
phil
......striving to be of service to humanity by promoting international harmony through music!
Steve Talaga, piano, MI
November 10, 2008
Thanks for the note Dan. The feelings of respect are mutual.
The freshness you bring to every musical situation is an inspiration. - Steve
Chie Imaizumi, composer, band leader, Denver, CO
November 6, 2008
Wow Dan! I'm sorry I missed your show with Maria.I wish I could be there... awww
I love Maria so much. She is super beautiful in so many different ways. words can not describe!
Dan...
Thank you.
You know what I mean!
Love, Chie
Kevin Smith, trumpet, MI
October 28, 2008
AWESOME!! Dan Jacobs has and incrediblely sweet sound and unbelievable technique
Dan Jacobs is an amazing trumpet player. From his sweet sound to his incredible technique he is a true artist! This album deserves every jazz-lovers attention! My favorite has to be that unique and beautiful arrangement of "Angel Eyes". What a rhythm section!! WOW! - Kevin Smith
Bruce Knepper, trumpet, Lafayette, IN
October 28, 2008
Wonderful phrasing -- beautiful expression of great music
author.
I love Dan's phrasing on this recording. Just when I think he's going to breathe, he doesn't. It keeps your attention on the music, and makes you wonder how much more he's going to express. This is a very musical endeavor by everyone on the recording. - Bruce
Manuel Jackson
October 28, 2008
Mentally Moving, and Refreshing!
Blue After Hours sounds like a musical breath of fresh air, pure yet haunting. While listening I felt as if Miles, and Masekela were listening too. Thank you!!!! - Manuel
Stephanie du Plessis ( New Zealand)
October 28, 2008
We heard this wonderful music on Smooth Jazz streaming from the USA. Noticed several times, and various tracks all of which are delightful. This CD was not readily available in New Zealand. Love it! - Stephanie
Maria Schneider, pianist, composer, arranger, NYC
October 25, 2008
Dan, you sounded great - you're beautiful. Maria
Dr. Paul Brewer, trombone/educator, MI
October 17, 2008
Dan,
Regarding your playing last night at the Maria Schneider concert, I'll quote what Roy Haynes once said about Charlie Parker's playing: "It wasn't nothin' but soul".
Pure Soul, Dan.
Great work, my friend.
Stay well,
Paul
Randy Marsh, drummer, MI
October 10, 2008
Dan, you played your ass off at the Maria Schneider concert last night. - Randy
A Fan from Japan
October 4, 2008
Hello Dan,
I love your new display picture.
You look great!! Shoko
Cary Kilner, pianist/seeker of truth/N.H.
September 28, 2008
Hey dude, Yer famous!
I just heard Don't Know Why on smoothJazz.com! I was going out the door and I thought, "that sounds familiar." Then I came upstairs to see what it was -- it was you!
-Cary
Sharon Betzel, NH
September 5, 2008
Sharon
you are a wonderful player, one of hte best in my opinion.
Tony Gambaro
September 2, 2008
Nice site Man...
Thanks for your efforts!
Tony
Niki, Detroit, Mi
August 29, 2008
Hi.
what a wonderful resource. Very interesting site. I'm happy to have found it.
Niki
Dan Duncan, trumpet, MI
August 27, 2008
Dan
I really appreciate the encouraging words. As we played I thought, "boy it's a lot easier when there's all this strength around you."
It really seems to me, to be a privilege to play with a bunch of high commitment / high concentration musicians. I don't think there was anybody there that didn't "care" about the music. That makes it meaningful for me. It's rare, unless you're a full time pro. I thought everybody gave it a serious effort - and we had some good musical interactions / exchanges in the meantime. It really was an "event" in my mind and the audience loved it.
On a personal note - it's always a pleasure to play with you. Great to hear you solo again.
Dan D.
Tim Froncek, drummer, MI
August 27, 2008
Yea man, it's always great to have you any of my gigs!
It Was a speical moment with you and Max playing and the planes going over.
Thanks for being there and sharing your talent, always a gas........... Tim F
Kenny Gordon, singer, MI
August 15, 2008
THATS THE BEST I EVER HEARD YOU PLAY LOVE KENNY G
Putin
August 14, 2008
I like This site!
Thanks!
Rob Lester, reviewer, talkinbroadway.com
August 8, 2008
REVIEW of "EILEEN" CD:
Eileen Bertsch has been around for quite a few years, making some recordings and doing theater around the country (her website, www.eyesongmusic.com).
She has the ability to really get inside a song and tell a story. She has a strong, rich voice which she uses to wrap around a song and, in the embrace, she pulls in her audience. She can wail, she can croon, she can belt, but best of all, maybe, she can act a song. Her interpretations are thoughtful and intelligent, mostly songs of contentment with love.
More good news: she uses real instruments. I especially like the trumpet work from Dan Jacobs, who is also the producer.
A litmus test for me is how much I enjoy a new recording of a "mega standard." Eileen passes with flying colors. Highly recommended.
-- Rob Lester
http://www.talkinbroadway.com
Jim Stone, Radio Host, WLNZ, 89.7FM
August 7, 2008
RADIO HOST FEEDBACK on "EILEEN" CD release:
It's fabulous!! She can deliver a song like it should be ...with feeling!!! Trumpeter also Dan Jacobs is always the best . . . #1 in my book! I am adding it on our radio show for play in Michigan. Keep up the good work!
- Jim Stone, Host - Big Band Swing - WLNZ, 89.7 FM
mike davison
August 6, 2008
Impressive site, Dan. Great seeing/hearing you in Suttons Bay a couple of weeks ago.
Keep blowin'!
Mike
Fred Feldman, MI
August 5, 2008
"You are a unique artist. You communicate with such depth and sincerity - as though it's your own composition - your own story to tell. You are blessed with a remarkable musical mind" - Fred F.
Gary Stutzman, educator, tuba, MI
July 23, 2008
Dan,
Good work! I am so consumed by my school and the work at hand that I rarely stop to look around at what is happening to us and your words help to give clarity to it all! thanks for your insight and writing. I see you're also continuing your playing on trumpet and flute which is great.
Gary
Northwest Academy Music Director
johnny jazz, jazz writer - music reviewer, CA
July 19, 2008
Dan, You're skilled with the pen your own damn self.....Classy writng and then some....j
johnny jazz
http://community-2.webtv.net/johnnyjazz/johnnyjazzsjazzpage/
Cathy Segal-Garcia, jazz singer and educator, Los Angeles
July 5, 2008
Here is another quote for you.
"The spirit then, is not a "thing". It is the "creator" of things."
L.Ron Hubbard
www.cathysegalgarcia.com
Sunny Wilkinson, vocalist, MI
June 28, 2008
Hey Dan,
You sound BEAUTIFUL . . . lovely to hear you. I can't believe that we had not run into each other before this time. I would love to come and do a special concert . . . ANYTIME! If you are playing near here, I would love to come . . . Loved your Website. I am off to Chicago in a few minutes, so I will sign off.
All the best,
Sunny Wilkinson
________________________
Asst. Professor of Jazz Studies
Michigan State University
Website: www.sunnywilkinson.com
Dan Connor
June 14, 2008
I will always welcome a message referencing "Severe Hands"
Martine Dalton, Grand Rapids, MI
June 12, 2008
Love the CD Dan, you are right the song does remind me of Dad. Great sounds!!! Congrats
Balow G. Italy
June 11, 2008
Your articles are well written and enlightening. thank you.
"BLUE AFTER HOURS" HITS TOP TEN ON CDBABY
June 8, 2008
HOT OFF THE PRESS:
"BLUE AFTER HOURS" by jazz trumpeter, DAN JACOBS hits the TOP TEN best selling smooth jazz CD's on CDBABY.com
Check it out at: http://cdbaby.com/top/76?skip=40
Jack Kimmell, pianist, composer, arranger, MI
June 7, 2008
Happy birthday,
Dan, such a great trumpeteer.
Your music to hear is a joy to the ear
Your outlook on life is a joy to behold
And the sound of your horn will never sound old
'Cause you're Dan, such a great trumpeteer! Have a blast!
Jack K.
Eddy Curtis, trumpet, MI
June 5, 2008
The newest release "Singin' & Swingin' With The DC3" by vocalist Ellen Murray is a smooth, well crafted jazz inflected music. Ellen is skillfully surrounded with superior seasoned and profesional Jazz artists who have performed with some of the greatest legends in the industry.
There are some very bright spots on the CD. Particularly outstanding is the song "Bye Bye Blackbird," which has a catchy hook featuring a masterful trumpet solo performed by inernationally aclaimed trumpet recording artist, Dan Jacobs. Dan wittingly weaves in and out of the traditional harmonic structure of the song and has created some witty playfulness and mischief here. His solo is quite vibrant, breathing freshness, yet keeping true to the the fun and ''cool'' tradition of this timeless 1926 Ray Henderson classic.
Doug Endicott
June 1, 2008
Hey Dan,
Nice site! I enjoyed playing in the section with you last night. Your solos were very tasteful(as usual) and appropriate for the swing-era gendre. Please put me back on your email list!
Thanks,
Doug
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