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BOPITUDE DRUM BATTLE AT THE COHOES MUSIC HALL!
DRUM BATTLE AT THE COHOES MUSIC HALL
BOPITUDE
November 14, 2015
7:30PM
This event is modeled after the Gretsch Drum Nights at Birdland in NYC in the 1950s and 60s. Perhaps the most famous of these was in 1960 that featured Art Blakey, Philly Joe Jones, Charlie Persip and Elvin Jones. The concept was to show off these great drummers in pairs with a jazz combo. The closing typically featured a drum "battle" between the four drummers.
This event features all very well known local percussionists backed up by the popular jazz combo, Michael Benedict & BOPITUDE.
THE DRUMMERS
MICHAEL BENEDICT
Michael studied percussion at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam and later earned a Master's degree in Jazz Studies from Rutgers University. Michael has performed with Gary Smulyan, Ralph Lalama, Bruce Barth, Steve Nelson, Rene Flemming, Marian McPartland, Frank Foster, Milt Hinton, J.R. Monterose and Harry Allen. He was a member of the Planet Arts Trio, the Spike Jones Orchestra and the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra. He has toured the United States extensively and has performed in Europe and Africa. Hi most recent recording, Circulation: The Music
of Gary McFarland, was in the top 50 recordings played nationwide for 8 weeks.
PETE SWEENEY
Pete is a drummer, author, and educator living in Troy NY. He has performed with Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell, Lee Ritenour, John Abercrombie, Robben Ford, Andy Summers , Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard, Ed Mann (Frank Zappa), and Frank Gambale. He has written 20 instructional books for the Alfred publishing company.Pete currently teaches at the Berkshire Music School, Bard College at Simon's Rock,
the Troy Music Academy, and Union College. He is a member of the Latin jazz group Sensemaya, and is an endorser of Mapex drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, andAquarian drum heads.
BOB HALEK
Bob has been playing professionally since the age of 13. He keeps a very active schedule with many recording and performing credits to his name, being able to perform with artists from any discipline. He has performed on the Food Network, Newport Jazz Festival, Albany's Tulip Festival, Lark Festival and A Place for Jazz. His current schedule includes performances with The Empire Jazz Orchestra, Keith Pray's Big Soul Ensemble, Colleen Pratt Band, The Capitol Region Wind Ensemble, City Rhythm and various club bands. Bob is on the teaching faculty at The Skidmore College Summer Jazz Program and The Proctors Summer Jazz Program.
PERCUSSIONIST-BRIAN MELICK
Brian is a featured recording artist on over 360 commercially released recordings highlighted by his seven solo projects. Brian teaches participatory workshops, master classes and individual lessons focusing on the world of percussion and Udu drums. He has written and produced two books and instructional DVDs. Brian performs around the US and Canada with Cathie Ryan, Kevin McKrell, Elizabeth Woodbury-Kasius & Heard, Maria Zemantauski, Globetrotting, Joy Adler, Bernstein Bard Quintet, Sonny & Perley, Seth & the Moodymelix, Soul Session, New York Players and Martha Gallagher. His ongoing concert series "Acoustic Doorways" highlight diverse artists and music from all over the world.
BOPITUDE
Chris Pasin-Trumpet
Brian Patneaude-Tenor Saxophone
David Gleason-Piano
Mike Lawrence-Bass
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LocationThe Cohoes Music Hall (View)
58 Remsen Street
Cohoes, NY 12047
United States
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| Minimum Age: 0 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
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