US-NZ Jazz Connection: Bruce Forman & Harvey Wainapel

The US - NZ Jazz Connection Saturday May 29 at the Masonic Hotel & Bar in Devonport.

Featuring: Bruce Forman, Harvey Wainapel, Clay Jenkins, Lance Philip and Paul Dyne.

From Los Angeles, jazz guitar great Bruce Forman. Bruce Forman's guitar style has been an important part of the international jazz scene for more than two decades. He has been featured as leader as well as sideman at many of the most prestigious festivals and concert venues throughout the world. His numerous recording and performing credits include the likes of Bobby Hutcherson, Ray Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Barney Kessel, Richie Cole, and countless others.

Known for swinging bop-style phrasing and inventive harmonisations, his ability to work in a variety of settings keeps him in constant demand. His guitar work is featured throughout Clint Eastwood's Academy Award winning film, Million Dollar Baby.

From San Francisco saxophonist Harvey Wainapel. "One of the most promising and versatile players of his generation." - All Music Guide to Jazz, 1998. Multi-saxophonist Harvey Wainapel's newest (and third) CD, The Hang, is a natural outgrowth of his busy and varied career. Lessons learned while performing with the likes of McCoy Tyner, Joe Lovano, Joe Henderson, Ray Charles, Johnny Coles The Jovino Santos Neto Quintet and Billy Hart - combined with valuable experience gained from years of leading his own international tours - have come together in Wainapel's strongest recording to date.

Joining Wainapel on The Hang is the all-star cast of pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Larry Grenadier, trumpeter Phil Grenadier, and drummer Kenny Wollesen.

Clay Jenkins. Clay's solo recordings include Rings, Give and Gather, Yellow Flowers After, Azure Eyes, and Matters of Time. Additionally, his ensemble with co-leader Kim Richmond has released three recordings: Range, Look at the Time, and Crossweave. Other artists Clay has recorded with include Milt Jackson, the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Diana Krall, Billy Harper, Lyle Mays, Peter Erskine, Harold Danko, Rufus Reid, Ray Brown, Joe La Barbera, Kurt Elling, Dr. John, Bob Sheppard, Jim Widner, John La Barbera, Pat La Barbera, Eric Reed, Gary Hobbs, Rich Perry, Bill Perkins, Bill Cunliffe, Gary Anderson, Billy Childs, Steve Houghton, Lennie Niehaus, Ernestine Anderson, Karrin Allyson, and Miki Coltrane. Professor Jenkins also have recording project with his Eastman colleagues Jeff Campbell and Rich Thompson on their Trio East recording.

His most recent recording project is Blues State. Clay attended the University of North Texas (then named North Texas State University) where he earned his bachelor's degree in music theory and studied trumpet with John Haynie. He received his master's degree in jazz studies from the University of Southern California, studying trumpet with Boyde Hood, and currently studies with Uan Rasey. Prior to joining the faculty at Eastman, Clay held teaching positions at The University of Southern California, California State University at Northridge, California Institute of the Arts, Colburn School of Performing Arts, and The Foundation for the Junior Blind.

Performed throughout in New Zealand 2008 with the New Zealand School of Music Big Band presenting “Miles Ahead” the great piece written by composer/arranger Gil Evans for Miles Davis.

In Concert with the New Zealand connection Lance Philip - Drums; and Paul Dyne - bass.

Tickets available through iTicket.co.nz. Phone (09) 361-1000.

Event listed by Rodger Fox

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