NEWS Contact: Janet Crystal Phone: (203) 762-3950 Ext. 226 E-mail: [email protected] www.wiltonlibrary.org September 24, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wilton Library’s Hot & Cool jazz series begins Oct. 4
Wilton, CT – Wilton Library brightens with the cool sounds of jazz when the Don Friedman Harvie S Duo opens the Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room concert series on Sunday, Oct. 4, beginning at 4 p.m. The two musicians are renowned in the jazz world, having performed worldwide, appeared on hundreds of recordings and even become educators to pass on their knowledge and passion for music. Don Friedman started playing piano at age four. Though he had no exposure to jazz, Don taught himself to improvise. He eventually studied jazz at Los Angeles City College, while displaying his hard bop credentials by gigging with Dexter Gordon. He made his first records as a sideman with trumpeters Hank DeMano and Jack Millman. Buddy DeFranco hired him for a tour that included gigs at New York’s Birdland and Basin Street. He recorded as a leader for producer Orrin Keepnews at Riverside records in the early ’60s winning critical acclaim. By 1965, Friedman had been named a New Star in Down Beat's annual Critics’ Poll. Late in the 1960s, Don began his association with Clark Terry, working in his big band; he still anchors Terry’s hard-working quintet. Don also began teaching at New York University as well as leading its jazz ensemble. Since then Don has continued to be in demand in New York City as a jazz pianist and educator, while regularly touring the United States, Europe and Japan with top- flight groups. His lyrical style, technical virtuosity and mastery of solo performance continue to draw critical acclaim and respect from his peers. Harvie S has been an inimitable presence in jazz since the 1970s and has appeared on hundreds of recordings including classic dates with pianist Steve Kuhn, vocalist Sheila Jordan, and his own many varied ensembles. He is an award winning bassist, composer, arranger, educator and producer. He was selected as a Jazz Ambassador for the United States and has been
(More) Wilton Library/2 a Professor of Jazz Bass and Jazz Ensemble at Manhattan School of Music since 1984. This is his fifth performance in the Brubeck Room. The musicians will perform a compilation of jazz standards. An informal reception follows the concert at which CDs will be available for purchase and signing. The suggested donation for the concert is $10 per person. The Hot & Cool jazz series is funded by the William and Karen Tell Foundation with special thanks to Catherine and Ed Romer, and Tish and Chris Brubeck. Advance registration is highly recommended for this very popular concert series. Those who are pre-registered should arrive by 3:50 p.m. to be guaranteed seating; wait-listed and walk-ins will be seated after 3:50 is space is available. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org or call 203-762-3950, ext. 213. Wilton Library is located at 137 Old Ridgefield Road in the heart of Wilton Center.
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Caption: Pianist Don Friedman and bassist Harvie S perform as the Don Friedman Harvie S Duo in Wilton Library’s opening concert in the Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room series on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. Suggested donation is $10 per person. Informal reception follows the concert. Registration recommended. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, www.wiltonlibrary.org, 203-762-3950.
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