Northridge United Methodist Church 9650 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, California 91324 (818) 886-1555 Sunday, August 11, 2013 @ 6:00 PM - One Set
Lanny Morgan Alto Sax Morgan first came to prominence in New York, as the young lead alto for Maynard Ferguson's Big Band of the sixties, as well as the MF Sextet of the same era, and clubbing with his own group in the Big Apple. He has occupied many hot seats in his career-in bands led by Charlie Barnet, Tommy Alexander, Sal Salvador, Howard McGhee, Bill Berry, Bob Florence, Bill Holman, Shorty Rogers, Terry Gibbs and Frank Capp, and he is a 31-year member of the Grammy-winning Supersax. In the nineties, Lanny juggled his own jazz performing and recording ventures with a touring schedule world-wide as one of Natalie Cole's regular support players, which included fellow jazz veterans such as Harold Jones and Jim Hughart, during her seven "Unforgettable" years. And, throughout the heyday of live music on television, he was involved in TV specials and a number of regular variety series. The heavy schedule of Los
Tom Ranier Piano Pianist/clarinetist/composer/arranger Tom Ranier is one of Southern California's top jazz improvisers. At the keyboard, he reveals an increasingly style that bears the influence of Oscar Peterson's bravura and bluesiness, Chick Corea's at once intricate and beautiful melodies, and Bill Evans's chordal brilliance. Recently, he's worked with the Terry Gibbs-Buddy DeFranco Sextet, George Coleman, and Lew Tabackin, and recorded with altoist Lanny Morgan. Ranier has also been a long time primary member of the Southern California studio scene. Among his recent activities include performing and arranging on TV’s Dancing With the Stars.
Chuck Berghofer Bass Nancy Sinatra’s ”These Boots Are Made For Walkin” starts with the most famous bass sliding sound that has ever been recorded in pop music. The simple, catchy, and ingenious slide was played on string bass by Chuck Berghofer. Born in 1937, Chuck, is one of the many jazz musicians who helped with their skill to make pop and rock records sound good. In the jazz world he played with pianist Pete Jolly and drummer Shelly Manne among others. In the sixties he started playing on countless pop and rock records that were produced in Los Angeles. Currently, Chuck keeps playing jazz around town along with his studio work.
Bob Summers Trumpet 1966 Bob went to Berklee College of Music to study with such greats as John LaPorta, Herb Pomeroy, Phil Wilson, Charlie Mariano and Junior Cook. After studying at Berklee, Bob went on the road with Woody Herman for 4 months and then with the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra for 2 1/2 years. In 1975 Bob and his new wife Marilyn decided to move to Los Angeles where he started playing with Bill Holman, Bill Berry, Frank Capp, Bill Watrous and Chuck Flores. Count Basie called Bob to join his band in 1980, where he played as a featured soloist for 4 1/2 years. At that time he also recorded his first album, "Inside Out". The Horace Silver Brass Ensemble welcomed Bob as a member in 1992. Bob is currently freelancing in Los Angeles with bands such as "Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band" & the "Bill Holman Band.”
Steve Schaeffer Drums Steve is a noted Hollywood recording musician who started his career in New York City. At 20 Steve joined Sarah Vaughn and stayed for 2 1/2 years, this band also had Chick Corea featured as Sarah’s pianist. Steve also worked with jazz greats Joe Henderson, Eddie Daniels, Monty Alexander, Bob Sheppard, Terry Trotter, Pete Christlieb, Don Menza and Mike Maineri to name a few artists. Other positions followed with Herb Alpert and the TJB, and Dreams with Randy and Michael Brecker. After 12 years on the road Steve went on to become one of Hollywood’s most prominent recording musicians. He has played on more than 1000 feature films and Sound Tracks. Steve has also been featured on hundreds of television shows.
Doug Webb Tenor Saxophone Over his career Webb has played and recorded with such notable talents as Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Sal Marquez, Stanley Clarke, Quincy Jones, Mat Marucci, Kyle Eastwood, Billy Childs, Rod Stewart, Carly Simon, Art Davis, Kenny Rogers, Bonnie Raitt, and Pancho Sanchez. He played with the house band for the Dennis Miller TV show, the Jimmy Cleveland orchestra and continues to tour with the Doc Severinsen big band. He has recorded music for hundreds of movies and television programs. Webb has been featured on over 150 jazz recordings. His new record with the Doug Webb quartet, “Last Trane To Georgia”, will be coming out on Azica Records.
Next Jazz Vesper will be Sunday, September 8th at 6pm featuring “Heart and Soul” pianist Llew Mathews and singer Jennifer Hart!