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Capital District Jazz fundraising concert with The Mark Kleinhaut Quartet
"one of the truly brilliant guitarists on the jazz scene today." Bill Milkowski, writer for JazzTimes
"you find yourself using words like 'perfect' and 'sublime' because that's what you're hearing." (ejazznews.com)
Capital District Jazz, Ltd invites you to attend a fund raising concert for its program All Ears: Jazz and Improvised Music Workshop, featuring the Mark Kleinhaut Quartet, on Wednesday evening June 3 at the Saratoga Arts Center's Dee Sarno Theater.
Jazz guitarist Mark Kleinhaut, a relative newcomer to Saratoga Springs, has been performing, composing and recording for decades. In 2013, Kleinhaut was included in Scott Yanow's book, The Great Jazz Guitarists, The Ultimate Guide published by Backbeat Books. During Kleinhaut's thirty year career, he has recorded over 60 compositions, released six albums including a Jazzweek Top 20 disc with saxophonist Bobby Watson, and an album with trumpeter Tiger Okoshi. Now, upon arrival in the capital region, he has set out to re-form his quartet by enlisting some of the most accomplished and respected musicians in the region to join him: Chris Pasin-trumpet, John Menegon-bass and Bob Halek-drums. Of this lineup Kleinhaut says, "I think of these gentlemen as alchemists bringing elements to the music that recombine in the moment to create something fresh, and truly spontaneous." The Mark Kleinhaut Quartet promises an evening of creative and energetic music that is melodic, uplifting and best of all fun.
Chris Pasin earned a dual degree at the New England Conservatory of Music in classical and jazz trumpet performance. He helped found the Medium Rare Big Band which performed with Dizzy Gillespie, John Lewis, and Slide Hampton. He also performed with the George Russell orchestra and spent over two years touring with the Buddy Rich band. He spent several years with the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin big band during Frank Wess's tenure.
Bassist John Menegon was an integral member of the Dewey Redman Quartet, as well as the David "Fathead" Newman Quintet, spending over a decade performing, touring, and recording with each of them. Additionally, John has played many jazz luminaries including Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny , Jack DeJohnette Kenny Barron Slide Hampton, Sheila Jordan, and Matt Wilson to name but a few.
Percussionist Bob Halek has performed on the Food Network, Newport Jazz Festival, as well as concerts, festivals and clubs throughout the Northeast. In 2101 Halek was named district wide teacher of the year in the East Greenbush School District where he teaches instrumental music. His current schedule includes performances with The Empire Jazz Orchestra, Keith Pray's Big Soul Ensemble, The Capital Region Wind Ensemble, and City Rhythm.
Tickets are $15 and $10 for students. The proceeds of the concert will benefit the All Ears workshop. Please come and enjoy an evening of great music and help support this wonderful program. All Ears: Jazz and Improvised Music Workshop is a fun hands-on way for students of all ages to learn about jazz and improvised music. The instructors teach participants how to play using a traditional teaching method utilized by many of the jazz greats. This "play by ear" method develops a student's listening skills and along with the step-by-step guidance provided by the faculty, allows students to achieve results quickly. All Ears takes place in the summer at locations in the Capital District Region the first is being held at Schenectady Community College in July, scholarships and tuition assistance are available. For more information, visit www.cdjazz.org.
Capital District Jazz, Ltd. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization formed by practitioners and fans who love jazz music. Although, uniquely American in origin, jazz reaches, and draws from, millions of performers and listeners around the globe, who are inspired by its rich history, excited by its technical complexity, and moved by its emotional depth. The members of CDJ care deeply about this art form and want to share their excitement with current and potential performers and enthusiasts throughout the "Capital District" of New York State and beyond. CDJ's mission is:
to build and serve a wider audience for jazz through education
to create performance opportunities for jazz musicians in the region
to develop venues for these pursuits
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LocationDee Sarno Theater, Saratoga Arts Center (View)
320 Broadway
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866-4149
United States
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