Welcome
New CJA Network Members! Stellar
Award nominee saxophonist
Ron Brown has
played behind such greats as Diana Ross, Natalie
Cole, Al Jarreau, Anita Baker, the late great Ella
Fitzgerald, Whitney Houston, Joe Sample, David
Benoit, Soul II Soul and the incomparable Stevie
Wonder and the list goes on.
Whatever his endeavor may be Ron continues to dig
deep into roots of every musical influence that
crosses his path. Although his musical gifts are the
forefront of his identity, Ron actively pursues a
life in ministry and promoting gospel music. For
more information visit
here!
The
Nelson Boschman Trio
hails from Canada and has been playing jazz
throughout Vancouver and BC’s Lower Mainland since
1997. They met while studying in the Jazz Studies
Program at Capilano College in North Vancouver, BC
and have played concerts at various coffeehouses,
restaurants, and Jazz Vespers services. The
group's creative, interactive style is influenced by
the piano trios led by Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and
Brad Mehldau, and appeals to a wide audience.
Nelson Boschman (pianist) studied with Miles Black
and Brad Turner during his time at Capilano. In
addition to playing with his trio and other combos,
Nelson is a full time Professor of Worship Arts at
Columbia Bible College (Abbotsford BC). For more
info visit
here!
Jazz Pianist/Vocalist
Carolyn Wilkins
has been
an active participant in the Boston music scene for
over 13 years as a performer, educator, composer and
worship leader. Carolyn is currently an Associate
professor at Berklee College. She has shared
the stage with Melba Moore, Nancy Wilson and the
Fifth Dimension.
Also
since 1996, Carolyn has served as the Minister of
Music for the Jazz Worship Service at the First
Congregational Church in Cambridge, MA. Carolyn is a
swingin' pianist/vocalist in the tradition of Diana
Krall, Shirley Horne, and Nina Simone. For more info
visit
here!
Saxophonist
Larry Cangelosi,
virtuoso
of a whole arsenal of woodwinds, has worked with
such greats as Sarah Vaughn, Della Reese, Dee Dee
and Cecil Bridgewater, The Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey
Orchestras, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Gary Burton,
Gary Mulligan, Tommy Tedesco, Hal Blaine, The
Temptations, Oliver Nelson, and many others!
Current
accomplishments include appearances on PBS
Television specials and soloist ( on Alto Sax) for
the ABC television broadcasts of the Special
Olympics. Larry now resides in Northwest Arkansas
with his family and is actively sought out as a
studio musician, performer, arranger, soloist, and
educator. For more info visit
here!
OnFire Big Band
is a Christian Jazz big band from Australia playing
a range of jazz styles from Swing to Latin, Funk to
Blues, soul-searching Ballads to Gospel.
OnFire Big Band's gig list includes such prestigious
events as the Manly Jazz Festival, the Youth in
Swing concert series, Godfest 2002, and concerts
with Ralph Carmichael, Francine Bell, James Morrison
and The Idea of North.
Stewart
Gott, the pianist for the group shares, "Over the
past 12 years we have been playing jazz for Jesus.
We play arrangements from many of the arrangers in
the Christian Jazz Artist Network - like John
Carlson and Denver Bierman. We are keen to spread
the gospel of Christ through the personal expression
of jazz." For more info visit
here!
Angel Melendez & The 911 Mambo Orchestra
GRAMMY
nominated & Independent Music Awards winner 21 piece
MAMBO Orchestra. Playing the best in traditional
Latin Music from yesterday's mambos to the high
powered Salsa of today. The 911 Mambo Orchestra
plays an array of Latin music from the modern
tropical sounds of today to the most traditional
hard hitting Mambo of the 50’s. The band plays
original arrangements by Angel Melendez and the
music of Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Tito
Rodriguez, Perez Prado and FANIA.
Angel
Melendez has been a musical director and arranger
for some of the world’s most renowned Salsa artists
including Andy Montañez, Ismael Miranda, Adalberto
Santiago, Cheo Feliciano, The Singers of the Apollo
Sound (Tito Cruz, Sammy Gonzalez & Papo Sanchez),
Frankie Ruiz, Eddie Santiago, Lalo Rodriguez,
Luisito Carrión, Hector Tricoche, Tito Allen &
Johnny Rivera among others.
The Band has played for countless events in Chicago
for the last 12 years.... including many church
events and Christian fundraisers. For more info
visit
here!
The Idea Of North
are an Acapella vocal quartet comprised of Trish
Delaney-Brown - Soprano, Naomi Crellin - Alto , Nick
Begbie - Tenor and Andrew Piper - Bass. Each of
these vocalists is excellent in their own right and
together they both blend and feature to create a
cappella jazz at it very best! Their jazz background
certainly shows in their harmonies, arrangements and
ability to swing.
Recently
signed to the ABC Jazz Label The Idea of North is
regarded by its peers as one of the best and most
unique live musical acts in Australia. Their music
reflects an eclectic taste covering a wide variety
of Jazz styles, (including Latin, Gospel, Swing, and
Pop). For more info visit
here!
Saxophonist
Jack Prybylski
is one of Western New York’s premiere
saxophonists. As a performing artist, Jack has
shared the stage with many of the top names in
contemporary jazz including Richard Elliot, David
Sanborn, The Rippingtons, Spyro Gyra, Jeff Golub and
Avenue Blue, and Craig Chaquico. He has also
performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Jack is a six-time recipient of the Buffalo Music
Awards top saxophonist award, receiving the award
back-to-back in 2001 & 2002.
Jack has studied saxophone with Edward Yadzinski,
former bass clarinetist/ saxophonist with the
Buffalo Philharmonic and renowned jazz saxophonists
David Leibman, Tim Price, and Dave Schaivone.
For more info visit
here!
Carol Frazier's
singing
and
writing on her
debut
CD, "Life's A Ride" is testimony to the fact that
good, positive jazz music is still a viable
alternative in today’s not-so-positive atmosphere.
The subjects of the songs are as diverse as the
artist herself, including love, loss, stress,
playfulness, and spirituality. They are subjects
that everyone can relate to and Carol sings the
songs in a manner that truly connects with the
listener!
"Carol
is a great singer who knows how to get her message
across. She has an amazing vocal range and can
express herself in a myriad of ways. On her debut
recording, "Life's A Ride" Carol has surrounded
herself with great musicians like producer/pianist
Taylor Mesple and smooth jazz phenom
saxophonist/producer Darren Rahn. This CD really
swings all the while sending out a uplifting vibe!"
-- David Arivett CJA Network For more info visit
here!
Bradley Knight
began
his arranging career at the astonishing age of 14,
writing jazz ensemble charts in the bedroom of his
parents' upstate South Carolina home. Although these
charts would never be played or seen by anyone, they
were some of the building blocks that led to
Bradley's success as one of the sharpest new
arrangers in choral music today.
Bradley
is presently on staff as arranger for Todd Bell and
the Prestonwood Celebration Choir & Orchestra, who
lovingly refer to Bradley as "The Minister of Funk."
All you have to do is listen to some of Bradley's
arrangements to hear his love for jazz and ability
to fuse gospel with jazz flavors! Blending funky
horn lines in with gospel choral sounds is one of
his specialties. For more info visit
here!
Gail Jhonson
began
playing piano at the age of 10, had her 1st gig by
14, received a B.A. in composition from the Berklee
College of Music, then later moved to Los Angeles to
make her dream career come true! She presently
splits her time between her staff position at
Musician's Institute/Hollywood, CA, and her music
director position with Norman Brown/Warner Brothers
Records.
She has toured, performed and recorded with many
artists, including Bobby Lyle, Brian Culbertson,
Paul Jackson Jr., Morris Day, Norman Brown, Kevin
Toney, Pink, Vanessa Williams, Mindy Abair, and many
others. Her various television
performances include: BET on Jazz, MTV, Soul Train,
The Tonight Show and various video performances.
She has written two keyboard instruction books,
"Funk Keyboards", a contemporary guide to chords,
rhythms and licks and, "Dictionary of Keyboard
Grooves" published by Hal Leonard as part of the
Musician's Institute Master Class Series. For
more info visit
here!
Kiyoshi Mori
was
born in
Tokyo in 1969, Kiyoshi started composing at the age of 14. He went to
Toronto to study English and received Christ while
in Toronto! He then moved to Vancouver to attend
Pacific Bible College where he continued developing
his musical talents. Many of his practice sessions
lasted up to 8 hours a day. After graduation he went
back to Tokyo and attended Pan school of Music,
(whose curriculum is connected and associated with Berklee college of Music in Boston.)
After finishing his education Kiyoshi started his
professional carrier as a keyboardist for Christian
events, backing up vocalists, arranging praise and
worship CDs etc. He was a keyboardist for the Gospel
group, "Voice of Joy" and traveled and performed in
public schools throughout the country. Recently he
founded Trinity Music Production to fulfill his
vision to produce truly "God inspired" music.
Pizzazz Internet Radio in Tokyo Japan and he
enjoys listening to the station very much! He has
recently been arranging Hymns in a jazzy style for a
new CD to be released soon. For more info visit
here!
Garon Richey
is
a jazz pianist who lives in the Sacramento, CA area.
He is a very talented pianist and his two CD
recordings reflect his gifted musicianship and
spiritual sensitivity We look forward to hearing
much more music from this artist. For more info visit
here!
