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| Spirit Of Jazz Concert Series Honors Dizzy Gillespie The 2006 Oris Spirit of Jazz concert series, presented by Oris Swiss Made Watches, honors jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie with the Oris Limited Edition Dizzy Gillespie Timepiece, limited to 2, 000 pieces worldwide. On Tuesday, June 27, one Oris Limited Edition Dizzy Gillespie Timepiece will be given away on-stage at the end of the concert. In addition, an exhibition of rare and never-seen Gillespie memorabilia, including one of Dizzy's "strumpets" with the famous upturned bell (courtesy of the Jon Faddis Collection), jewelry, books and a commissioned portrait from the 1960s, will be on display in the Tourneau Gallery from June through August. Since 1997, Oris has created a series of beautifully designed and elegant Limited Edition watches dedicated to and highlighting the careers of renowned jazz artists, including Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and others. Jon Faddis is a complete and consummate musician, conductor, composer, and educator. Marked by both intense integrity and humor, Faddis earned accolades from his close friend and mentor John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie, who declared of Faddis, "He's the best ever, including me!" As a trumpeter, Faddis possesses a virtually unparalleled range and full command of his instrument, making the practically impossible seem effortless. In addition to celebrating the legacy of Gillespie, Faddis also celebrates the June 6 release of his new Koch Records CD, "Teranga, " which features the Jon Faddis Quartet with David Hazeltine (piano), Kiyoshi Kitagawa (bass) and Dion Parson (drums). It's always a party when alumni from one of Dizzy Gillespie's bands get together. Each player had his own special relationship with the maestro and each one has more than a few stories to tell about the man who led them through some of the most memorable and often-played tunes on the jazz scene. Hear memories and music from the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Star Quintet including John Lee on bass, Slide Hampton on trombone and Claudio Roditi on trumpet. Catherine Russell is a genuine jazz and blues singer who launches fearlessly into each tune, getting inside the melody and capturing every emotion. She has performed or recorded with Steely Dan, Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, Michael Feinstein, Madonna, Al Green, J. Geils Band, Dolly Parton, and Isaac Hayes, among others. Cat, Ms. Russell's debut album, showcases a mature, one of a kind, vocalist, who defies easy categorization. David "Fathead" Newman was studying theology and music when he left college to go on the road with Buster Smith. While traveling, he met Ray Charles; and in 1954, he began a 12-year association with Charles' band that turned into a life-long friendship. As a leader and a sideman, he has shared the stage and the studio with Lee Morgan, Kenny Drew, Sr., Kenny Dorham, Herbie Mann, Aretha Franklin, Hank Crawford, Aaron Neville and others. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |