Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Dave Chamberlain's Band of Bones celebrates the great J.J.Johnson in NYC, Jan 17

You won't want to miss Dave Chamberlain's Trombone Ensemble "Band of Bones" when they make their debut at Jazz Tuesdays at the New York City Bahá'í Center on Tuesday, January 17, performing compositions and arrangements of the great J.J. Johnson, and featuring 12-time DownBeat Poll Winner and trombonist on Saturday Night Live, Steve Turre; and Principal Trombone with the NY Philharmonic, Joe Alessi. And special guest Mr. Eulis Cathey of WBGO will be Master of Ceremonies.

PERSONNEL: Dave Chamberlain - leader, trombone & flute; Tenor Trombones: Bruce Eidem, Charley Gordon, Matt Haviland, Nate Mayland, Matt McDonald, Bob Suttmann; Bass Trombones: Mike Christianso, Dale Turk; Piano: Kenny Ascher; Bass: Dick Sarpola; Drums: Mike Campenni; Congas: Chembo Corniel; Vocals: Kat Gang

Band of Bones will perform JJ's compositions including "Lament," "El Camino Real," "Wee Dot," "Four Plus Four," "In Walked Horace," and "Flatback" as well as many of his arrangements of classic tunes such as "A Night in Tunisia," "No Moon at All," "The Continental," "Take the A Train," "The Sweetest Sounds," and "Blue Monk."

CD available on CD Baby and iTunes: www.bandofbones.com

Admission is 15.00, $10.00 for students.
Tickets will be sold at the door, or call 212-222-5159 for reservations and information.

Jazz Tuesdays
in the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium
The New York Baha'i Center
53 East 11th Street (between University Place & Broadway)
Two shows: 8:00 and 9:30 p.m.

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