Archive for May, 2015
Interview: Lee Hauser, drummer in Young Sounds of Arizona
By Patricia Myers
Lee Hauser, a recent graduate of Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, who has been playing drums since the fifth grade, will be pursuing university jazz studies for his lifetime profession. Lee, 18, started out playing drums for rock and funk music, then learned about jazz in a high school band.
Continue ReadingJohn Tendy, NYC tenor saxophonist, thrills Musicians Hall audience
By Patricia Myers
Once again, tenor saxophonist John Tendy brought his energy and style to the stage of the Musicians Hall in Phoenix, performing May 16 with Phoenix pianist Armand Boatman and acoustic bassist Jack Radavich, plus Los Angeles drummer Dick Weller.
Continue Reading‘The Project’: Arizona musicians collaborate for new album
By Patricia Myers
“The Project,” a musical collaboration of Arizona performers that was released on May 15, is aimed at changing the negative political image of the state through 10 original songs, said producer-songwriter Grant Woods, state attorney general from 1991-99.
Performers who volunteered their time include Francine Reed and Ray Herndon.
Interview: Alex Price, trumpeter in Young Sounds of Arizona
By Patricia Myers
Trumpeter Alex Price started classical music lessons in the second grade. He loved playing piano and clarinet in school bands, and switched to trumpet in the seventh grade.
Continue ReadingRiffs: Music News from Out and About
By Patricia Myers
Local jazz, blues and Motown musicians celebrated the life of vocalist Margo Reed on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, playing for a standing-room-only audience of more than 200 that even filled the outdoor patio.
Continue ReadingAuditions for Young Sounds being held May 9 through June 8
Auditions are underway for Young Sounds of Arizona, created in 1971 by the Professional Musicians of Arizona, Local 586 of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), to provide further training, performing opportunities and artistic growth for young Arizona musicians ages 14 to 19.
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