The University of Southern Mississippi College of Arts and Sciences School of Music Presents
A Senior Jazz Recital
Featuring Raymond “Ray” Bradford, Bass
Assisted by: Colman Grinnell - Trumpet Ryan Raziano - Tenor Saxophone Zicky Hart - Alto Saxophone Benjamin Langston - Guitar Jaime Jimenez - Piano/Keyboards Chris Kelley - Drumset
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 West Point Baptist Church 6 p.m.
EOE/F/M/VETS/DISABILITY
This performance presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. Raymond Bradford is a student of Mr. Lawrence Panella, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies, and Dr. Marcos Machado, Professor of Bass. The University of Southern Mississippi College of Arts and Sciences School of Music Persents
A Senior Jazz Recital Featuring
Raymond “Ray” Bradford, Bass
Assisted by: Colman Grinnell - Trumpet Ryan Raziano - Tenor Saxophone Zicky Hart - Alto Saxophone Benjamin Langston - Guitar Jaime Jimenez - Piano/Keyboards Chris Kelley - Drumset
D & E by John Lewis (1920-2001)
Hip Strut by Jackie McLean (1931-2006)
Mr. J.B. Blues Jimmy Blanton (1918-1942), Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
Mercy, Phat by Raymond Bradford (1989- )
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat by Charles Mingus (1922-1979)
Cannon Ball by Joe Zawinul (1932-2007)
Dindi by Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) Aloysio de Oliveria (1914-1995)
Hang Up Your Hangups by Herbie Hancock (1940- )
About Jimmy Blanton: For the historic solo selection, the work of Jimmy Blanton is featured in this performance. Mr. J.B. Blues was released on the label His Masters Voice under the series Swing Music 1941. It was the B side to another standard, Body & Soul. Both songs featured Duke Ellington on piano and James “Jimmie” Blanton on bass. Blanton displayed virtuosic ability on the bass and pushed forward the solo capabilities of the instrument ahead of his peers. His playing career only lasted about 5-6 years and yet he became a major influence of bass players long after his untimely death. Blanton was born in 1918 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and passed away in 1942 in California. Some of his greatest performances were alongside Duke Ellington, who would feature him in his big band and in small group settings as a featured soloist which was unheard of at the time.
Acknowledgements This journey has been long, but very fulfilling. I’d like to thank everyone who has poured into me over my years in the jazz program, not only my teachers, but my peers as well. In addition, I'd like to thank the all gentlemen who performed this night of music with me. The assistance and the energy they bring to tonight's performance has helped make this all possible. I owe a great debt of gratitude to Dr. Machado for teaching and mentoring me, and going above and beyond to help me develop my playing. And last but not least, I'd like to thank Mr. Larry Panella, Director of Jazz Studies. Thank you for pouring so much into me and putting up with me throughout this musical journey! This performance tonight is especially dedicated to my parents as well as my sister and lovely niece. Although my parents are no longer here with me physically, I can still feel their love and encouragement and ! am grateful that they encouraged me to take this journey!