Aggregation Big Band

The Skeptic

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:57:40 GMT

Sometime we don't alway know what we want to (or should) do. I just try to be the best at what I am doing. Sometimes I honestly don't know the best, or the move. All I know is that I'm going to do the best I can. I love Jazz music! (I do know that much...)

April 2012 TriC Jazz Fest

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:34:37 GMT

I'm looking forward to going back to Cleveland to participate in the 2012 triC Jazz fest. It's been heavy on my mind! It'll be a fun time!

Mixing...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:20:00 GMT

I am a true believer that the mixing/mastering process is extremely important to a successful recording session big props to all of the recording engineers, sound men, out there who are indeed artists. Thanks folks!

Music for The New recording...

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:10:00 GMT

Ths quote is consistent motivation as I write for my debute recording....

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
? James Baldwin

The word(s) this year...

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:05:00 GMT

The word(s) for this year is "conjugate a plan," "save," "keep at it," STAY POSITIVE! Music sure is neat! Friends are neat!

Marianne Solivan

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:58:48 GMT

I have the pleasure of performing with Marianne Solivan this entire week at Dizzy's club (Tues-Sat- except Friday) and Rogiér on Friday at the Bluenote. I love to perform with singers. If they have a concept and know their craft I LOVE IT! Both of these singers are special. I really look forward to night two at Dizzys with Marianne 11:00pm. We are closing for the great Freddie Cole!

Friends..

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:49:26 GMT

If you've got friends: Cherish them and be their friend. Friends will tell you things that are good for you, if they see your life taking an unhealthy direction. They don't care about what you can do fro them. Friends only care about your well being. Just a thought...

Tanya Darby...

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:35:00 GMT

Hey if ya'll don't know I'm telling you right now: Trumpeter Tanya Darby is the the real deal. I'm so glad she called to trust me with her music and bandstand. Soulful, Intelligent, great charts, and Super cool to boot. Two thumbs up! I needed this one. By the way Jared Gold (organ) and Jaleel Shaw (sax) tore it up. Thanks to all of the folks who sat in. Lee Hogans, Gusten Rudolph, etc...

Ohio State Clinic/Masterclass

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:15:00 GMT

Big Up to OSU! I had the priviledge of hanging at The Ohio State University yesterday. I hung out with the students, answered questions, played and just cooled out. Most of these dudes and ladies had some nice ideas. One thing that I know: These young cats want the information. They love music- Jazz, Hip Hop, Blues, Rock, etc... but many can't make the connection between the two or three. They ARE all connected. The other thing I found out 2: They don't know how to get it. Well, I believe that it starts with love and innocence. Love for what you hear and from that inspiration; Now YOU want what you heard. i ain't mad at ya'll. Get it! TEACHERS hone your craft (of teaching/ educating). Tell um the real dealy YO!

Self Help... part 1

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:50:00 GMT

There are many (I'm tired, I'll finish this thought later) I'M BACK! Rule 1# Do for your self, BUT you have to be aware of what's going on around you. Rule #2 Help others, BUT you can't help others if you don't help yourself 1st. Big up to my gurl Amanda Ruzza. One LuV! Thank you

Soul Cycle: Homebew

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:03:50 GMT

Last nights gig was amzing! We had a ball my brother Jesse Fischer on piano keys, rhodes... all that stuff; James Cacey on Tenor, Jean Caze trumpet, Shawn Bank percussion, Nozomi Yamaguchi guitar, Josh David on Bass and Evan Bourgeois Lasry (out of LA) spun on the 1's and 2's in between sets. This gig (as all the Soul Cycle gigs) was such a blast. These are class A musicians with one goal: Making music! Good music. Jesse has found his sound- his voice and its a special thing. We've known each other for close to ten years now and it's great to hear and see your friends grown (musically and or otherwise. Nex gig: Digital Diaspora at Nova brooklyn NY!

Heavy D...

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:20:00 GMT

Heavy D. (Dwight Errington Myers) was a hip hop artist (from Jamaica- he grew up in Mt Vernon NY) who I enjoyed as a kid growing up. He was fun and very skilled. Heavy was a Big Dude but could dance and had a crew called "The Boyz." I would practice the dance moves and knew them. lol. His ryhmes were fun and clean. Well, Heavy passed away on November 8th and he was only 44 years old I believe that the reason was medical. RIP Heavy D. I'll shoot a prayer to your fam.

RiP Didly-didly-didly-didly-didly-didly DEE!

Check out Heavy D do'n his thing...

Special Times with Sonny Rollins and the Band

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:40:00 GMT

Last night I performed with one of (If not THE) greatest living artists. Sonny Rollins! We performed in Wroclaw Poland. The place is gorgeous and the people compliment its beauty quite nicely. I love the people. Beautiful people. I am consistently suprised and happy to witness how many young "hip" people come out to hear Mr. Rollins. They are hearing one of the greatest art forms that the US has given the world- performed by THE best. Every endowment, award, accolade this man receives is well deserved. Several Sonny Rollins fans approached me after the show and it was like they just got out of a deep extra hyped penecostal church service. One young cat was only 16 years old. He was so enthusiastic. This is the kind of thing that keeps me motivated. Mr. Rollins can light a fire under you by a glance, gesture or two or three words. I lived that last night. Viva Sonny Rollins!

Btw: It don't hurt to play next to Sammy Figueroa, Peter Bernstein, and Bob Cranshaw.

Jerome Jennings & The Jazz Knights

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:45:00 GMT

I began the concept of this of this group in 2000 and re- created the idea and put it in motion this year (2011). We've just completed our first night of a 2 week run at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola in NYC. Josh Evans- Trumpet; Joe Perez- Tenor; Dion Tucker- Trombone; Oscar Perez- Piano; Chris Smith- Bass. I love all of these guys. We had a ball tonight and it's just going to get better. I feel as though if the music doesn't reach the people then it's almost pointless. The Knights want to reach the guy who has gotten off of work (hates, or loves his job) and needs to feel something- the lady who watched CNN, Fox News, read the NY Times and just as the worlds crises has her down to the point she decides to find an outlet- music, Jerome Jennings & The Jazz Knights, we hope that she forgets those worldy issues (at least for the 40 minutes or so). We will record soon! Stay tuned...

Valery Ponomarev

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:25:59 GMT

Last nights gig at Dizzy Club (mid town NYC) with Valery Ponomarev's Big Band: Our Father Art Blakey was so much fun. One of my goals coming out to the east cost was to find as many Jazz Messengers as possible. Valery was a guy who took a genuine intrest and really looked out for me from our first meeting almost 10 years ago. Valery has not taken the opportunities he's been able to take advantage of in America for granted. He respects tradition and Love's art Blakey. I love him!

Big Props to Band leaders!

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:30:00 GMT

Recently, I've rekindled the band I started in 2001 called "The Jazz Knights" we are about to embark on a two week engagement at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola Sept 20th- Oct 1. in NYC's Midtown. The work and patience that goes into being a responsible bandleader is really involved, interesting and a challenge. Especially doing it THE RIGHT WAY... ALL challenges are welcomed at no charge. Come on in!

What is it about..?

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:20:00 GMT

Add large sums of money to ANYTHING and watch the quality/value of it depreciates over time. Last night I recorded with a good friend of mine, Seth Johnson's EP (demo cd) before he leaves for Paris France. We grew up together in Cleveland. As kids we played countless hours of music in school and in and out of basements. This is a feeling I consistently try to rekindle everyday! This wasn't about $. It was about helping my friend on his journey, his search for new and exciting things! I love you Bro!

Keep it real...

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT

We hear and use phrase all the time such as, "keep it real", "be true to yourself", "stop front'n", etc..." Bottom line is there are 1 million ways to lie to yourself and others. The worst lie are the ones that hurt other people. Be true to yourself, honest to others and enjoy life. Peace...

Man In The Mirror

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:45:00 GMT

Just had a marvolous conversation with Sonny Rollins. All of the things that this man has accomplished he's still searching- on the path to better himself. "If you are cool with the MAN IN THE MIRROR everything else will fall into place."

Scotland...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:10:00 GMT

Niki King and The Elements! We performed at the Edinburgh Jazz Fest. What a Gas! The band was smok'n and the attitudes of all involved was positive and on the one! Now I'm think'n "How can we improve it?" Hmmm... Look out for video excerpts soon!