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4Freshmenbookletweb.Pdf Program booklet2013Futura.indd 1 11/8/2013 8:12:23 AM o many music enthusiasts, The Four TFreshmen need no introduction. Starting as college students in 1948, the young group won fame with their renditions of “Graduation Day,” “Poinciana,” “Day by Day” and “It’s a Blue World.” Stan Kenton played a major role in advancing the early career of The Four Freshmen, and their unique sound strongly influenced other vocal groups, such as Manhattan Transfer, Take 6 and the Beach Boys. Now, more than 65 years later, the names and faces have changed a few times, but the harmony and legendary sound of The Four Freshmen continue to fascinate audiences worldwide. Today’s Four Freshmen ensemble is considered by many to be the greatest jazz vocal group of all time. The current quartet consists of highly educated, musically diverse young men who provide their own accompaniment. They not only preserve The Freshmen sound, they enhance it with their youth, vitality and talent, giving new treatments to the Great American Songbook. They continue to tour worldwide with sold-out audiences, sharing their unique brand of magnetism, stage presence and approach to The Four Freshmen standards. Program booklet2013Futura.indd 2 11/8/2013 8:12:23 AM Bob Ferreira ob Ferreira began playing drums Band singing in high school, and it wasn’t long before music went from hobby to passion. He joined The Four Freshmen in August, 1992 after being recommended to audition by his music teacher and former Freshmen member, Kirk Marcy. Although Bob grew up in an age where hard rock, ‘80s pop and heavy metal ruled the airwaves, he never forgot his early inspirations. The songs of the greats of the ‘50s and ‘60s, like Frankie Laine, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee and Julie London, filled his household and left a soft spot in his heart for the timeless standards of “The Great American Songbook.” Photo courtesy of Dan Klyagin Bob’s tenure with the Freshmen has brought him to experience countless performances in all 50 US states and multiple countries. Bob has also contributed to 9 recordings with the Freshmen. When Bob is not on the road with the guys, he enjoys playing with local Las Vegas musicians and relaxing with friends and family. Program booklet2013Futura.indd 3 11/8/2013 8:12:25 AM Brian Eichenberger rian Eichenberger was raised in BApple Valley, Minnesota and was introduced to jazz harmonies with his high school vocal group. He studied harmony at Phil Mattson’s School for Music Vocations in Creston, Iowa. He joined The Four Freshmen in 1996 at the age of 19 as a bass player/second part singer, later switching to the top part and playing some guitar along the way. He is one of only three lead singers in the Freshmen’s history. Brian currently sings the melody, plays bass and is the chief vocal arranger and musical director for The Four Freshmen. Off the road, Brian works as a songwriter and producer in his home studio. He enjoys jogging, ping pong, juggling and general computer-audio nerdery. He lives in Las Vegas with his wife, daughter and four neurotic cats. Program booklet2013Futura.indd 4 11/8/2013 8:12:26 AM Curtis Calderon urtis Calderon was born and raised in CSan Antonio, Texas and started the trumpet at age 11. His love for music got him playing gigs at an early age, becoming a part-time musician by the time he was just a junior in high school. He won first chair in the Texas All-State Jazz band his senior year. After graduating, Curtis traveled throughout the world with various big bands including the Hoagy Carmichael Centennial band. He was featured on a PBS video with the modern day Glenn Miller Orchestra when he was 21. Curtis joined The Four Freshmen in 2001 and has never looked back. He loves touring and playing for audiences around the US Photo courtesy of Dan Klyagin and world. He sings the 3rd voice with the Freshmen and plays trumpet and Flugelhorn. In his free time, Curtis performs at jazz clubs around the San Antonio area. Program booklet2013Futura.indd 5 11/8/2013 8:12:27 AM Stein Malvey tein Malvey began his musical journey at age four, studying piano at St. SOlaf College in his hometown of Northfield, Minnesota. Growing restless with classical repertoire, he discovered guitar at age 12, and fell in love. Just two years later he was playing guitar professionally. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. Stein spent years in both the New York and Minneapolis music scenes, recording and touring with groups in many genres: rock, pop, R&B, soul, funk, jazz, country, classical and avant garde. Stein has toured across the US and Canada and performed on radio and television, in all kinds of music clubs, and at festivals for audiences as large as 15,000. He sings the 2nd part and plays guitar for The Four Freshmen. Program booklet2013Futura.indd 6 11/8/2013 8:12:29 AM Songbook sample of current songs performed Aby The Four Freshmen are: A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square Angel Eyes Charmaine Cold, Cold Heart Day by Day Day In, Day Out Give Me the Simple Life Graduation Day Hallelujah, I Love Her So I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus If I Only Had a Brain I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas It Could Happen to You It’s a Blue World Just a Gigolo Let It Snow Now You Know Only Trust Your Heart Pick Up Your Tears Poinciana Rain Route 66 Snowfall Stardust Surfer Girl The Day Isn’t Long Enough Their Hearts Were Full of Spring There Will Never Be Another You Whole Wide World Winter Wonderland You Stepped Out of a Dream Awards The Four Freshmen style has been responsible for over 50 albums, 70 top selling singles and six Grammy nominations. Voted as Downbeat Magazine’s Vocal Group of the Year in 2000 and 2001 as well as Vocal Group of the Year for 2007 by Jazz Times magazine, they received the acclaimed “Satchmo” award in 2010 Photo courtesy of Dan del a Torre from the Sarasota Jazz Club and were presented with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in 2013, sponsored by H. William Brown, PhD. Stay Connected Fan-based • The Four Freshmen sound is unique, and so is the Four Support Freshmen Society (FFS), a fan-based support group Group encompassing the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan. Although the FFS does not manage engagements, it supports the vocalists in many other ways. Membership in the FFS is a great way to keep the sound alive for new generations. Members receive the quarterly Fresh News newsletter, with up-to-date information on the group’s performance calendar and activities. The FFS also holds an annual convention with three nights of extraordinary jazz to share with other Freshmen fans from around the world. fourfreshmensociety.com Yahoo Forum • An interactive Yahoo site is available to fans for talking about The Four Freshmen and other jazz topics. To join, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fourfreshmen and click on “Join This Group!” Tours/ • The current tour schedule and performance videos are Videos/CDs available at 4freshmen.com and fourfreshmensociety.com, where CDs/DVDs are also sold. Social Media • The Four Freshmen are on Facebook: 4freshmen.com/ facebook and Twitter: 4freshmen.com/twitter. Personal • F or additional information on The Four Freshmen, contact Management IVI, [email protected], 661-259-4500. Program booklet2013Futura.indd 8 11/8/2013 8:12:30 AM.
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