Trombonist Paul McKee has been well known among jazz musicians for many years. He joined Woody Herman's band in 1984 and has played on many Grammy-nominated recordings with the band. Paul has taught at several universities including DePaul, Youngstown State…
Feb 10 2017
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton - Release Countdown Day 8, Trombone Section: Scott Crump
8 days left until Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton is available everywhere.
Scott Crump is one of the finest trombone players on the front range. He has been a member of many bands in the Air Force that include…
Scott Crump is one of the finest trombone players on the front range. He has been a member of many bands in the Air Force that include…
Feb 9 2017
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton - Release Countdown Day 9, Saxophone Section: Sam Williams
Saxophonist Sam Williams has been on the Denver scene since 2013. He is well versed in both jazz and classical music. Sam has quickly been recognized as an outstanding bari player as evident by the great big bands that employ…
Feb 8 2017
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton - Release Countdown Day 10, Saxophone Section: Serafin Sanchez
10 days left until Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton is available. If you would like to purchase a copy now, please visit the "Store" tab on this site.
Serafin Sanchez is a multi instrumentalist who has involved himself in…
Serafin Sanchez is a multi instrumentalist who has involved himself in…
Feb 7 2017
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton - Release Countdown Day 11, Saxophone Section: Peter Sommer
Peter Sommer has been one of the best on the Denver scene for many years. He is a member of the Ken Walker Sextet as well as Wil Swindler's Elevenet. He and pianist Art Lande have performed all over the…
Feb 6 2017
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton - Release Countdown Day 12, Saxophone Section: Scott Turpen
Scott Turpen is an excellent saxophonist who is equally versed in classical and jazz music. I started working with Scott about 8 years ago at the University of Wyoming. For the last 15 years he has served as Director of…
Feb 5 2017
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton - Release Countdown Day 13, Saxophone Section: Wil Swindler
This project has been a success at every stage due in large part to Wil Swindler. Wil is a tremendous saxophone player, composer, and arranger. And equally great at all of them! Wil teaches at Colorado State University where he…
Feb 4 2017
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton - Release Countdown Day 14: Chris Smith
14 days until Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton is available everywhere! You can still purchase mp3s and CD now by clicking on the store tab.
Day 14 - Chris Smith - Chris and I were living in Colorado…
Day 14 - Chris Smith - Chris and I were living in Colorado…
Feb 3 2017
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton Release Countdown Day 15: Ken Walker
When I moved to Denver in the summer of 2007, Ken Walker was quickly identified as "THE GUY" on bass. He has such a big beat! It's no wonder why he gets many calls from national acts that pass through…
Feb 2 2017
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton - Release Countdown Day 16: Steve Kovalcheck
Steve Kovalcheck
Steve is one of the most complete musicians I have ever met. His deep knowledge of the guitar and tradition is apparent every time he plays. Steve has worked with a variety musicians including the New York Voices…
Steve is one of the most complete musicians I have ever met. His deep knowledge of the guitar and tradition is apparent every time he plays. Steve has worked with a variety musicians including the New York Voices…
Feb 1 2017
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton Release Countdown Day 17
February 17th is the official release date for Clockwise:The Music of Cedar Walton
In anticipation of the release I will feature each member in the band. It is only fitting we begin with rhythm section first. Today we begin with…
In anticipation of the release I will feature each member in the band. It is only fitting we begin with rhythm section first. Today we begin with…
Jan 4 2017
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton
Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton - played by the Ben Markley Big Band featuring Terell Stafford will be available for purchase on February 17.
Pianist Ben Markley, along with special guest trumpeter Terell Stafford, celebrates one of the more…