Performing at the BING Theater LACMA 8/16/15 6-7p.m.

The Flutesonic Orchestra premieres new orchestrations at this concert of the Greystone Mansion Series.  Enjoy what the string bass I’m playing brings to this ensemble of fine musicians as we bring a little bit of Jazz into the classical world. Our recording includes a Fred Selden arrangement of Bobby Timmons “Moanin'”.

Flutsonic Chamber Orchestra

Live broadcast on KUSC from 6-7 p.m. on August 16 as we feature our world class soloist David Shostac  at the Bing Theater LACMA.

at USC

Recording at USC. CD’s available at the concert.

Flutes of all sizes combine with a bass clarinet, string bass (me!) and sometimes harpsichord or piano.

Attend the concert if you can.  It’s free admission. Enjoy hearing the podcast broadcasting live and downloadable from KUSC.

Time for some Solo Bass

I'm all about that bass!
I’m all about that bass!

At the Husdson Loft in DTLA we celebrate a wedding.  One forward thinking bride loved my sound so much she requested me for her festivities before the full live band came on to really keep the party going.  We had a wonderful time.

 

I love playing this song by Duke Ellington.  I recorded it for Askew Too, it got radio play.

Celebrate Birthdays July 24, 25, 26!

Yes this month, on the 25th to be exact, I get to complete one more trip around the sun as I ride on this terra firma we call Earth.  Yeah for me and my wonderful girlfriends Sylvia Callender, Sally Peterson and Julie Bransky who are maybe 1 or 2 days away from me on a similar ride.  Also a shout out to Michael Ankey another 7/26/b-day…We are making it!

I would love to invite my friends and fans to help me get this party started by visiting me at one of the 3 public gigs that are scheduled for that week end.  Friday the 24th with Marguaret Love and the Lovettes at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in Long Beach, 9pm-1 am.

Blues Lovers Unite!!
Blues Lovers Unite!!

In less than 24 hours of birthday celebration time I’ll be back on a bandstand with Doug Legacy and the Zydeco Party Band at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Downtown Disney  Saturday night from 7-11pm. On Sunday night the 26th it will be party time at Colombos in Eagle Rock 1833 Eagle Rock Blvd. 90041. There will be much to celebrate with Eric Ekstrand trio jazz.  If you have any party left in you by Monday….the revelers will be out at Colombos Monday night jam including b-day girl Julie, Leslie + ???

All these places have great food for my hungry followers and revelers.

 

Doug Lacy leads the way
Doug Lacy leads the way

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I love to play music with these groups  and perform for you all.   Please just support and enjoy the live music. You coming by with friends or on your own for dinner, drinks etc. would be a wonderful  present, no other presents necessary……..because you know I’m all about that bass!  Have you heard my version?

Saturdays 7/18 and 25/15 at the RB Jazz Kitchen

We’re back for three more Saturday nights! June 6, July 18 and July 25…….I added pictures from 6/6/15.  Click read more to see them. Full house, big fun! My own birthday week end and day is filled with gigs! July 25 at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen with the Zydeco Party Band is the exact day.  Calling all Leo’s and friends of Leo’s>>>time for a summertime party!!!

Looking forward to playing gigs with the Zydeco Party Band at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney 7-11pm Great atmosphere, food, music and we mean PARTY.  The room was packed with an appreciative audience.

 

ZPB
ZPB Doug on Piano, Gary Ferguson on drums
fanciest piano in Anaheim
fanciest piano in Anaheim
notice the cymbal on the floor tom?
notice the cymbal on the floor tom?

 

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1st published selfie with Grant Geissman
1st published selfie with Grant Geissman on stage mid set with Zydeco Party Band

jazz cats

Jazz Standards

where we record music
where we record music

We Remember Marty is here under the Ranch Cabin Records tab especially for those who do remember and miss him.

I am certainly one. You’re invited to listen (at no charge) to a full album of Jazz standards in the piano bass drums trio format. Also please feel free to leave comments, stories, pictures having to do with pianist Marty Harris.

Recording with Flutesonic Orchestra

Dig that crazy isolation booth on a break
Dig that crazy isolation booth on a break

Our conductor Gordon Halligan refers to us as Greystone Mansion Winners.

Gordon Halligan conducting with featured soloist David Shostac
Gordon Halligan conducting with featured soloist David Shostac

It is exciting and prestigious so we are on the move!

Time to make a recording that includes Classical and Jazz compositions.

Nancy Newman Contra Bass Flute Leslie Baker String Bass Lynda Harmon Bass Flute Roger Greene Contra Bass Clarinet and Keyboard
Nancy Newman Contra Bass Flute
Leslie Baker String Bass
Lynda Harmon Bass Flute
Roger Greene Contra Bass Clarinet and Keyboard

Look what Nancy thought would be a funny picture

Guess who came up with this idea…..
Guess who came up with this idea…..