Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Post-Bop and Avant-Garde Jazz Saxophonist Keith Gamble: Ortheia Barns-Kennerly and Marcus Belgraves
Post-Bop and Avant-Garde Jazz Saxophonist Keith Gamble: Ortheia Barns-Kennerly and Marcus Belgraves: Ortheia Barns-Kennerly and Marcus Belgraves were internationally renowned artist who were loved by many, and especially Detroiters. Tha...
Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly and Marcus Belgrave
Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly and Marcus Belgrave were internationally renowned artist who were loved by many, and especially Detroiters. That is why it is with a heavy heart I prepare this blog. During the month of May we have lost two of our greatest musical artist; Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly and Marcus Belgrave.
I never performed with Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly, but I have had the pleasure of seeing Ortheia Barns-Kennerly perform at some outdoor festivals, and on television. Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly`s reputation proceeds herself as a vocalist, and a well earned reputation she has built. I have just recently met Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly as her husband started saxophone lessons with me. My heart goes out to Mr. Kennerly. Also, to the loved ones of Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly, and her fans throughout the world.
I have known Marcus Belgrave since high school, where he would come to Northwestern H.S. in Detroit, MI., to introduce compositions he composed to our stage band, do clinics, and was always accessible to mentor young instrumentalist. Marcus Belgrave was thoroughly committed to jazz, as was demonstrated through his initiatives, and projects. In the 1970`s, Marcus Belgrave organized the New Detroit Jazz Development Workshop, which was a training ground for many of Detroit`s finest jazz musicians. In the New Detroit Jazz Development Workshop we would perform big band arrangements from That Jones, and other composers. Marcus Belgrave was also connected to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Orchestra Hall with his jazz series. Marcus Belgrave touched so many lives, and we are all the better because he did. Thank you, Marcus Belgrave.
We in Detroit`s music community have lost two significant artist. No one can fill the void of Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly or Marcus Belgrave, but they left something for us; a passion to serve music with your best.
I never performed with Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly, but I have had the pleasure of seeing Ortheia Barns-Kennerly perform at some outdoor festivals, and on television. Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly`s reputation proceeds herself as a vocalist, and a well earned reputation she has built. I have just recently met Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly as her husband started saxophone lessons with me. My heart goes out to Mr. Kennerly. Also, to the loved ones of Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly, and her fans throughout the world.
I have known Marcus Belgrave since high school, where he would come to Northwestern H.S. in Detroit, MI., to introduce compositions he composed to our stage band, do clinics, and was always accessible to mentor young instrumentalist. Marcus Belgrave was thoroughly committed to jazz, as was demonstrated through his initiatives, and projects. In the 1970`s, Marcus Belgrave organized the New Detroit Jazz Development Workshop, which was a training ground for many of Detroit`s finest jazz musicians. In the New Detroit Jazz Development Workshop we would perform big band arrangements from That Jones, and other composers. Marcus Belgrave was also connected to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Orchestra Hall with his jazz series. Marcus Belgrave touched so many lives, and we are all the better because he did. Thank you, Marcus Belgrave.
We in Detroit`s music community have lost two significant artist. No one can fill the void of Ortheia Barnes-Kennerly or Marcus Belgrave, but they left something for us; a passion to serve music with your best.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Post-Bop and Avant-Garde Jazz Saxophonist Keith Gamble: Music And The Creative Economy
Post-Bop and Avant-Garde Jazz Saxophonist Keith Gamble: Music And The Creative Economy: What does advertising, architecture, art, craft, design, fashion, film, and music have in common? They are all fields involved in the c...
Music And The Creative Economy
What does advertising, architecture, art, craft, design, fashion, film, and music have in common? They are all fields involved in the creative economy. The music business is a combination of companies and individuals that make-up the music industry by creating, making, and selling music. Working in music are musicians, companies and professionals who create and sell music. Also included in music are those who present live music, professionals that assist musicians with their careers, those who broadcast music, journalist, educators, instrument makers, and others. Music as an industry is apart of an economic system known as the creative economy.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts gives the definition of the creative economy as "the enterprises and people involved in the production and distribution of goods and services in which the aesthetic, intellectual, and emotional engagement of the consumer gives the product value in the marketplace". The creative economy includes for-profit creative service businesses, nonprofit arts groups, and independent creative businesses.
Musicians participate in the creative economy by performing in bands, work with groups accompanying dance troupes or musical theaters, working as professional studio musicians, and providing music to churches and other religious institutions. Musicians are also participants in fields such as education and medicine.
As stated, the creative economy is huge, and music and musicians are well in the thick of it. Students, music is a business, and make sure you understand that! A career in music comes with its ups and downs; feast or famine. You can have a rewarding and enjoyable career in music, but you must plan, practice, and persevere. See you on the bandstand in our creative economy.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts gives the definition of the creative economy as "the enterprises and people involved in the production and distribution of goods and services in which the aesthetic, intellectual, and emotional engagement of the consumer gives the product value in the marketplace". The creative economy includes for-profit creative service businesses, nonprofit arts groups, and independent creative businesses.
Musicians participate in the creative economy by performing in bands, work with groups accompanying dance troupes or musical theaters, working as professional studio musicians, and providing music to churches and other religious institutions. Musicians are also participants in fields such as education and medicine.
As stated, the creative economy is huge, and music and musicians are well in the thick of it. Students, music is a business, and make sure you understand that! A career in music comes with its ups and downs; feast or famine. You can have a rewarding and enjoyable career in music, but you must plan, practice, and persevere. See you on the bandstand in our creative economy.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
My Take On The Best Jazz Albums
What is your favorite jazz album? I don`t know! What criterion do you use to make that determination? Being Saxophonist Keith Gamble I would say "Meaning, Truth, and Understanding", because it`s my recording, and I play and compose all the music on that CD. But, that would be rather self-serving, and in poor taste.
My favorite albums are those recordings I listen too over and over again. With these recordings I hear something that grabs my attention at (or almost) every listen.
On Herbie Hancock`s "The Prisoner" album I am just always in awe over Joe Henderson`s tenor saxophone solo on "I Have A Dream". "Speak Like A Child" is another Herbie Hancock album I just love because of the harmonic work, especially on the title piece. Before Herbie Hancock, and before I started playing saxophone, I heard "Offering" by John Coltrane, which is a live recording at Philadelphia`s Temple University. That started my love for this music called jazz. Other jazz albums include: Herbie Hancock`s VSOP album, especially with the Mwandishi 6tet, Joe Henderson`s Inner Urge, Bobby Hutcherson`s Montara and Waiting albums, Woody Shaw`s Rosewood and Katrina Ballerina recordings, Flora Purim`s Butterfly Dreams and Encounter, and Miles Davis` ESP and Nefertiti albums.
Of course many albums are not on this list, and I don`t thing you could include all of my favorites. We are all blessed to have such great albums in the jazz discography.
My favorite albums are those recordings I listen too over and over again. With these recordings I hear something that grabs my attention at (or almost) every listen.
On Herbie Hancock`s "The Prisoner" album I am just always in awe over Joe Henderson`s tenor saxophone solo on "I Have A Dream". "Speak Like A Child" is another Herbie Hancock album I just love because of the harmonic work, especially on the title piece. Before Herbie Hancock, and before I started playing saxophone, I heard "Offering" by John Coltrane, which is a live recording at Philadelphia`s Temple University. That started my love for this music called jazz. Other jazz albums include: Herbie Hancock`s VSOP album, especially with the Mwandishi 6tet, Joe Henderson`s Inner Urge, Bobby Hutcherson`s Montara and Waiting albums, Woody Shaw`s Rosewood and Katrina Ballerina recordings, Flora Purim`s Butterfly Dreams and Encounter, and Miles Davis` ESP and Nefertiti albums.
Of course many albums are not on this list, and I don`t thing you could include all of my favorites. We are all blessed to have such great albums in the jazz discography.
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Post-Bop and Avant-Garde Jazz Saxophonist Keith Gamble: Herbie Hancock`s I Have A Dream
Post-Bop and Avant-Garde Jazz Saxophonist Keith Gamble: Herbie Hancock`s I Have A Dream: Dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Herbie Hancock`s I Have A Dream is a beautiful composition from Hancock`s "The Prisoner"...
Herbie Hancock`s I Have A Dream
Dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Herbie Hancock`s I Have A Dream is a beautiful composition from Hancock`s "The Prisoner" LP. Released in 1969, this was Herbie Hancock`s last recording session with Blue Note Records (at least as a leader). Plush with beautiful harmonic and ensemble writing, and solos that will keep you in awe. Joe Henderson; Wow! He plays a timeless solo on tenor saxophone. Some argue it is his best recorded solo. I don`t know if it is his best solo, but I will say it is Joe Henderson`s top 10, and probably near the very top of the list. The unsung hero is the rhythm section. Buster Williams and Albert "Tootie" Heath on bass and drums respectively work a musical collaboration of expressive artistry.
Other fine gems and recordings can be found on The Prisoner LP, but "I Have A Dream" is my favorite. Personnel on I Have A Dream include; Herbie Hancock - piano and electric piano, Johnny Coles - flugel horn, Garnett Brown - trombone, Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone and alto flute, Hubert Laws - flute, Jerome Richardson - bass clarinet, Tony Studd - bass trombone, Buster Williams - double bass, and Albert "Tootie" Heath - drums. If you are a collector of jazz LPs this is one that has to be in your collection.I Have A Dream, by Herbie Hancock
Other fine gems and recordings can be found on The Prisoner LP, but "I Have A Dream" is my favorite. Personnel on I Have A Dream include; Herbie Hancock - piano and electric piano, Johnny Coles - flugel horn, Garnett Brown - trombone, Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone and alto flute, Hubert Laws - flute, Jerome Richardson - bass clarinet, Tony Studd - bass trombone, Buster Williams - double bass, and Albert "Tootie" Heath - drums. If you are a collector of jazz LPs this is one that has to be in your collection.I Have A Dream, by Herbie Hancock
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