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Nate Najar Trio: Tribute to Charlie Byrd
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Sun, 11/21/10
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(917 days ago)
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From: 04:30 PM
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To: 05:30 PM
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Location: An die Musik Live
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410.385.2638
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Nate Najar
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NATE NAJAR TRIO: Tribute to Charlie Byrd
Nate Najar, guitar
Tommy Cecil,bass
Frank Russo, drums
$20 all seats
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Nate Najar is one of only few guitarists who play jazz on the classical guitar. Many guitar players emulate horn players with blistering single note runs, but Nate prefers the more orchestral approach afforded by the classical guitar. Contrapuntal lines, lush harmony, and a full swinging sound have come to be associated with his guitar work. Swinging jazz sounds, blues, and Brazilian styles are all at home under Nate's hands. Rick Anderson of the All Music Guide says it best:
"one of the most consistently interesting and enjoyable young guitarists on the jazz scene.... Highly recommended."
Nate has performed with such notable jazz artists as Clark Terry, Ken Peplowski, Ray Kennedy, Gene Bertoncini, Harry Allen and many others. He studied for many years with the great Washington DC guitar teacher Frank Mullen, who helped develop his orchestral approach to guitar playing.
In December of 2006, Nate featured an all star septet to perform his adaptation of the great Ellington-Strayhorn Nutcracker. The show has since become a holiday tradition. Nate has also been featured at jazz clubs, festivals and concert appearances throughout the country. A personal and professional achievement, Nate has performed numerous times with the Joe Byrd Trio to pay tribute to the late Charlie Byrd, one of Nate’s biggest influences.
Nate’s latest cd recording is called “Live At The Side Door” and features John Lamb on bass and Chuck Redd on drums. The album was recorded at the Palladium Theatre’s popular “Side Door Jazz” concert series in St. Petersburg, Fl where Najar resides. Other recent releases include “Christmas with the Nate Najar Trio” and “The Nate Najar Trio- I’m All Smiles”.
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Jazz bassist and composer Tommy Cecil first picked up the bass as a teenager in his hometown of Baltimore, and started teaching himself how to play. In 1976, Tommy moved to Washington and since then has established himself as one of the most sought-after bassists in the area. As a free-lancer he has worked with artists as diverse as Joe Henderson, Charlie Byrd, Tommy Flanagan, Kieko Matsui, Cab Calloway, Terence Blanchard, Mose Allison, Phil Woods, Teddy Wilson and Chet Baker. Additionally, Tommy concertized with Grover Washington, Jr. and Henry Butler in the former Soviet Union on a tour sponsored by the Chautauqua Institute. Tommy has played in the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra under the direction of Gunther Schuller.
Saxophonist Ron Holloway frequently calls Tommy for gigs and recordings including "Slanted" and "Scorcher" (Milestone). Tommy is featured on pianist Larry Eanet's latest recording, "Sunset Stomp" (Arbors Jazz) and guitarist Royce Campbell hired Tommy for his recording, "Project G5 Tribute To Joe Pass" (King/Japan) which also features Gene Bertoncini, Charlie Byrd, Mundell Lowe and John Pisano.
Tommy has headlined at Wolf Trap, Blues Alley, One Step Down and The Smithsonian with pianist Louis Scherr. Together they released several recordings including "The Song Is You" (Limetree/Holland) and "Warm Valley" featuring Joe Henderson (Westwind/Germany). Tommy and Louis have played jazz festivals in Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia, Tallinn, Estonia; San Remo, Italy; and Santiago, Chile.
Tommy's first recording as a leader has been released. "Samba For Felix" (Slider Music) features pianist Tommy Flanagan, saxophonist Gary Bartz, guitarist Paul Bollenback, drummer Billy Hart and percussionist Cyro Baptista.
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Frank Russo joyfully paints colorful soundscapes with his highly skilled, passionate, musical drumming. He's an in demand performer, recording artist and educator who currently resides in Maryland and teaches at Towson University. He is also an artist/educator for Bosphorus Cymbals, MD Drums and The Vic Firth Education Team. Raised in the NYC area, Frank was steeped in the rich musical heritage of the jazz legends at an early age and carriers on the legacy of a musical family.
An incredibly adaptable musician, a partial list of his performances testifies to his diverse talent. He has performed with Mundell Lowe, Dr Lonnie Smith, Hal Crook, Craig Handy, Keter Betts, Ethel Ennis, Greg Gisbert, Chuck Redd, Bill McHenry, John O'Gallagher, Dave Ballou, John D'earth, Denis DiBlasio, Ron McCurdy, The Coasters, Frankie Lane and many more. Highlights of his performances include the Detroit Jazz Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, Stan Getz Jazz Festival, East Coast Jazz Festival, The Kennedy Center and many others. Tours have included several trips to Asia, Europe, Canada, Mexico and Bermuda. Frank completed a distinguished career with the prestigious Naval Academy Band where he performed in and led several dynamic ensembles. He was stationed in Annapolis, San Diego, Great Lakes, Monterey and Norfolk during his career.
Frank is a Summit Records Recording Artist whose recordings have gained national recognition and praise from Downbeat, Jazztimes and Modern Drummer along with others. He is featured on "Point of Grace" with PF Flyer, "No Turning Back" with Fred Hughes, "Gabrielle's Hand" with Bob Boguslaw and The acclaimed Shook Russo Quartets "Featuring Greg Gisbert" all on Summit Records. As a sought after studio ace he has played on countless sessions, crossing all genres, including PBS Documentaries, "Quiet Now" with John Toomey, "In My Mind's Eye" with Max Murray & Doug Bickel, Kenny Carr's "Turn the Page" featuring brilliant saxophonist Donny McCaslin, "Uncertain Paths" with Rob Levit and many more.
Frank is also a member of the Bob Butta Trio, The Fred Hughes Band, Rob Levit Trio, Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet, Bob Boguslaw's The Way, Mozart to Motown with Stefan Scaggiari, PF Flyer and The Shook Russo Quartet. His most recent release on Summit Records "A Thousand Eyes" is with the superb saxophonist Pete BarenBregge.
Frank is proud to exclusively perform on maple drums designed by Keith Larsen (Maryland Drum Company), Bosphorus Cymbals and Vic Firth Products.
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Tommy Cecil
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Frank Russo
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