Jazz Scenes

What makes for a great jazz recording? Exceptional soloists and stellar material. Jazz Scenes offers both in high fashion. Add to that a superb audio experience and you've got the makings of a new favorite. Acoustic combo jazz at it's best. Artwick's soaring saxophone explores a wide range of emotions, from poignant to downright hot. And D'Earth's trumpet is right there with him. The rhythm section offers sensitive and always grooving support. Combo playing that makes you happy to be a jazz fan. My selection reflects a personal bias toward older film music, especially of the 1960s and '70s. These songs speak to me, both as a musician and as a person. I hope they speak to you, as well. - Tom Artwick Saxophonist Tom Artwick's credentials are extensive, though you are probably unfamiliar with his name. Originally from Chicago, Tom also has lived and worked in Seattle and Honolulu before settling in Lexington in 1997. Some of the artists he has performed with include Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torm, Natalie Cole, Johnny Mathis, Cedar Walton, Clark Terry, Dianne Schuur, Anita O'Day, Bill Watrous, Louie Belson, Steve Allen, Simon Shaheen and Billy Higgins. John D'Earth has performed and recorded internationally and appeared on over 50 CDs, working with Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Miles Davis/Quincy Jones, Tito Puente, Bruce Hornsby, Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, Clark Terry, John Scofield, and many others. Bob Hallahan has appeared as a featured solo pianist at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and as a sideman in concert and club appearances led by jazz luminaries such as Joe Henderson, James Moody, Clifford Jordan, Clark Terry and Freddie Hubbard, Pat Metheny, Anita O'Day, Sheila Jordan and Rene Marie. Bassist Paul Langosch has worked with many of the leaders in the jazz world including Phil Woods, Tal Farlow, Al Cohn, Mose Allison, Johnny Hartman, Bud Shank, Zoot Sims, Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis. His touring credits include tours with Jon Hendricks, George Shearing, Rosemary Clooney, Mel Torm, Susanna McCorkle and Conte Candoli. For over twenty years he served as bassist for Tony Bennett, which included performances on ten CDs, as well as numerous appearances on network television and extensive touring in the U.S. and worldwide. Robert Josp was an active drummer in the New York jazz and rock scene for over twelve years. He studied with Tony Williams and Bob Moses and performed with Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman, John Scofield and John Abercrombie. Robert is the founder and leader of the band Inner Rhythm, which has performed extensively from New York to Honolulu.