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May 1, 2014 — Volume 79
Greetings! The Dmitri Matheny Group is working hard and having a ball, presenting over 100 concerts and workshops this year on tour. Warm thanks to all of you who joined us for April's epic Michigan adventure. Come see us this month in Arizona, California, Washington and Oregon. We're grateful for these opportunities to connect with friends and fans, to see your faces and share our music. You're the reason we do this! Thanks for your continuing support.
SEDONA JAZZ AT THE CHURCH | Sedona AZ
Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 pm Join us in Sedona as we commemorate the life and artistry of composer/pianist/bandleader Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (photo), "one of the most influential figures in American music" (All About Jazz). Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Nick Manson piano, T-Bone Sistrunk bass. Sedona Jazz at the Church, part of the music ministry of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, offers great jazz at affordable prices for audiences of all ages. More Info
SACRED GROUNDS JAZZ COFFEEHOUSE | Scottsdale AZ
Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 pm Duke Ellington week continues in Scottsdale as we remember "the most important and beloved composer and songwriter in American history" (All Music Guide). Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Nick Manson piano, T-Bone Sistrunk bass, John Lewis drums. Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse at Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ is a casual neighborhood venue which presents new concerts every Thursday evening. More Info
JAZZ AT THE LIBRARY | Anacortes WA
Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11 at 2:00 pm Bring Mom and the whole family to a free afternoon show as the Dmitri Matheny Group puts their soulfully swinging spin on classics of American Popular Song. Matheny flugelhorn, Nick Manson piano, Chris Finet bass, Mark Ivester drums (photo). Anacortes Public Library presents jazz in concert on the 2nd Sunday of each month, free to all ages. "A visionary. Matheny's flugelhorn is both hot and cool, wide of range and brilliantly imaginative." —Phil Elwood, San Francisco Examiner More Info
CHRISTO'S PIZZERIA & LOUNGE | Scottsdale AZ
Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 pm Celebrated for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American musician Dmitri Matheny has been lauded as "the first breakthrough flugelhornist since Chuck Mangione" (San Jose Mercury News), touring internationally and appearing on over 60 CDs. Featuring Nick Manson keyboard (photo), Chris Finet bass and Mark Ivester drums. Christo's Pizzeria & Lounge is famous for their hand-tossed artisan pizza, Italian family recipes and intimate listening lounge where young and old enjoy the best jazz, folk and indie artists. More Info
THE JAZZ STATION | Eugene OR
Friday, May 16 at 8:00 pm The DMG plays The Great American Songbook, favorite Broadway and Hollywood hits of the 1920s through the 60s, including works by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and more. Matheny flugelhorn, Nick Manson piano, Chris Finet bass (photo), Mark Ivester drums. Operated by the Willamette Jazz Society, The Jazz Station is an all ages, family friendly music and art gallery in the heart of Eugene. "Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny is a jazz treasure. The lyrical Matheny has impressive chops, but it's his warmth and soulfulness that win you over." —All Music Guide More Info
EGAN'S BALLARD JAM HOUSE | Seattle WA
Saturday, May 17 at 7:00 pm "An all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United States, the Dmitri Matheny Group is a cohesive and seamless unit, serving up equal parts soulful expression, caressing phrases, imaginative asides and dedicated lyricism" (All About Jazz). Matheny flugelhorn (photo), Nick Manson piano, Chris Finet bass, Mark Ivester drums. Egan's Ballard Jam House is dedicated to the cultivation of small venue performance and innovation in the jazz club tradition. All ages are welcome. More Info
PASCHAL WINERY | Talent OR
Sunday, May 18 at 7:00 pm The Siskiyou Music Project presents a salute to two of the most inspiring instrumentalists in modern jazz: guitarist Jim Hall and flugelhornist Art Farmer (photo). This special tribute concert highlights classic repertoire from the seminal Farmer/Hall Quartet of the early 1960s together with a sampling of Hall's own strikingly evocative compositions. Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Ed Dunsavage guitar, Joe Cohoon bass, Chicken Hirsh drums. The beautiful hilltop vineyard tasting room at Paschal Winery provides the perfect setting for enjoying live music while sampling the superior handcrafted wines of the Rogue Valley. More Info
BOXLEY'S | North Bend WA
Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 pm The DMG returns for another exciting night of jazz exploration and discovery. "Their music is a fertile landscape without boundaries," writes the Oakland Tribune, "earning Matheny and his cohorts a reputation as one of the most eclectic and daring ensembles on today's jazz scene." Matheny flugelhorn, Nick Manson piano, Chris Finet bass, Greg Williamson drums (photo). Voted one of the 150 Best Jazz Clubs in the World by Downbeat Magazine, Boxley's is an all ages restaurant, bar and nightclub in the heart of downtown North Bend. More Info
CAMELLIA LOUNGE | Portland OR
Saturday, May 24 at 8:00 pm First introduced to jazz audiences in the 1990s as the protégé of Art Farmer, Dmitri Matheny has matured into “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players” (San Francisco Chronicle). Matheny will appear with an all-star ensemble featuring David Valdez saxophones, David Goldblatt keyboard, Chris Finet bass and Todd Strait drums (photo). The Tea Zone & Camellia Lounge offer a winning combination of high-quality teas, savory light meals and desserts and great live music in an intimate atmosphere. More Info
MOUNT BAKER THEATER | Bellingham WA
Sunday, May 25 at 4:00 pm The Jazz Project Art of Jazz concert series presents Grant & Matheny. Since their 1998 debut at New York's Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, the classically-trained duo of pianist Darrell Grant (photo) and flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny has solidified their reputation as "pioneers and champions of the chamber jazz movement" (Public Radio International). Exploring the lyricism, the swing, and the soul of songs, Grant & Matheny blend the intimate elegance of European chamber music with the playful spontaneous spirit of American jazz. The duo will appear in the Encore Room of Bellingham's Mount Baker Theatre, a beautifully restored 1927 architectural treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More Info
PENINSULA COLLEGE | Port Angeles WA
Tuesday, May 27 at 12:30 pm Jazz at the PUB! Dmitri Matheny will appear as guest soloist with the Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble (photo) under the direction of Dr. David Jones, performing works by Matheny, Thad Jones, Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobim and others. Founded in 1961, Peninsula College offers a variety of academic and cultural programs serving the Olympic Peninsula and surrounding communities. "Matheny has ample talent, executing beautiful lines with a flawless warm tone. An excellent performer on gentle ballads and bop scorchers alike." —Rolling Stone More Info
MOODY'S BISTRO | Truckee CA
Friday, May 30 and Saturday May 31 at 8:30 pm Two nights of cool jazz at one of the hottest spots in Tahoe! Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Keith Saunders keyboard, Bill Douglass bass (photo), Jim Zimmerman drums. Located in the historic Truckee Hotel, Moody's Bistro boasts a Zagat rated menu and wine list, a meticulously assembled live music lineup and a classic lounge-inspired setting. "Understated, masterful technique and evident joy." —JazzNews More Info
WORKSHOPS
Melodic Mastery As part of his 2014-15 touring season, Dmitri presents jazz improvisation workshops for aspiring musicians. Based on the teachings of his mentor, jazz legend Art Farmer (photo), Matheny advocates a lyrical, melodic approach to jazz. This month: workshops at Western Oregon University Monmouth OR (5/12), Auburn High School Auburn WA and Ballard High School Seattle WA (5/13), Battle Ground High School Battle Ground WA and Lincoln High School Portland OR (5/14), Ilwaco High School Ilwaco WA and Pope John Paul II High School Lacey WA (5/16), Siskiyou Music Project Ashland OR (5/19), Portland State University Portland OR (5/20), Newport High School and Chinook Middle School Bellevue WA (5/21), Seattle Christian Schools SeaTac WA and Boxley's North Bend WA (5/22) and Columbia High School Burbank WA (5/23). More Info
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