Scott Earl Holman: News

To my friends in Japan I want to say thankyou for your support . 'Faith And Works'  has been invited to be on a compilation Cd on Terasima Records , Tokyo, Japan.

More info to follow at a later date.

'For Jazz  Audio Fans Only Vol. #3'  release date scheduled oct 2010.

"Mr. Yasukuni Terashima is a very famous Jazz writer in Japan. He wrote the books of many titles. "Begin to listen from this song in Jazz! (My favorite albums 100)", "Listen new Jazz", and so on."

 

 

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Join us on a special nite featuring guitarist John Moulder.

 

You've probably heard me performing his tunes on my gigs as he is one of my favorite composers in jazz. He is also one of my favorite guitarists on the planet so treat yourself to an exciting and enjoyable evening @ PETE MILLERS/wheeling location. If you havn't had the chance to pick up his latest CD "Bifrost" this will be the perfect opportunity ! It's great.

Marlene Rosenberberg bass

Jim Holman piano

Rick Shandling drums

me on Hammond organ

 

Televised feature stories on John and his work have aired on Artbeat (WTTW) and Chicago Tonight (WTTW). He also has played on recent recordings by vocalist Jackie Allen such as The Men in My Life (Blue Note 2003), Love is Blue (Blue Note 2004), Tangled (Blue Note 2006), as well as her new release with orchestra entitled, Starry Night (2009) .

John has been a member of the Paul Wertico Trio for fifteen years. Recordings with Paul include Live in Warsaw (Igmod Records 1998), Don’t Be Scared Anymore (Premonition Records 2000), Stereonucleosis (A440 2004) and The Other Side (NAIM 2006) and is on Impressions of a City (Chicago Sessions 2009) by Paul Wertico's Mid East and Mid West Alliance. He has played nationally and internationally at numerous festivals, clubs and concert halls and has performed with artists such as Eddie Harris, Bob Mintzer, Kurt Elling, Paul McCandless, Lyle Mays, Paul Wertico, Gary Burton, Niels Orsted Pederson and Terry Callier.

 

 

Pete Miller's is one of my favorite venues to perform. Great sound system, well maintained baby grand piano, friendly staff and a cheeseburger that will kill you it's so good. Not to mention the fact that they're widely known for their wonderful steaks.

412 N Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling Illinois 60090
US 847 243 3700

Ira Sullivan will join us @

 PETE MILLERS /in Wheeling

412 N Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling Illinois 60090
US 847 243 3700

Scott Earl Holman  hammond organ __ rick Shandling drums

featuring the great  multiinstrumentalist

 Ira Sullivan

Don't miss this legend !   He's always great !

My first performance with Ira was in 1993 and played with him  many times since.

I first saw him perform to a packed house around 1976 in Ft. Lauderdale Fla. at

 'Bubba's'. (w/ Guy Viveros drums, Conti Milano bass, Eddie Higgins piano)

Here's some bio....

Sullivan is that rare thing, a true multi-instrumentalist, capable of improvising statements of worth on all his instruments. He was taught trumpet by his father, saxophone by his mother and played both in 50s Chicago with such seminal figures as Charlie “Bird” Parker, Lester Young, Wardell Gray and Roy Eldridge, garnering a reputation as a fearsome bebop soloist. After playing briefly with Art Blakey (1956), and mastering alto and baritone saxophone, Sullivan moved south to Florida and out of the spotlight in the early 60s. His reluctance to travel limited his opportunities to play with musicians of the first rank, but Sullivan continued to play in the Miami area, often in schools and churches. Contact with local younger players, notably Jaco Pastorius and Pat Metheny led to teaching and to a broadening of his own musical roots to include the lessons of John Coltrane's music and elements of jazz rock. With the addition of flute and soprano saxophone to his armoury, Sullivan moved to New York and in 1980 formed a quintet with legendary bop trumpeter Red Rodney. Resisting the temptation to follow current trends and play the music of their youth, Sullivan and Rodney worked on new material and fostered young talent to produce some fresh and stimulating music.

NEW CHICAGO JAZZ CLUB  for SOLO PIANO  playing only music from the

'Bluenote Songbook'  Monk, Miles, Golson, Hancock, Evans, Gillespie, Parker, Corea, Shorter  etc.

no cover charge at

BENNY'S  444 N wabash

it's  the upstairs to the  Jazz Record Mart .

also up the wabash stairs from Andy's

They pride themselves in the excellellent jazz, excellent food and drink, and elegant atmosphere.

Date: 2010-02-08

'Don't Wake The Kids'

 A small masterpiece waiting to be discovered. Scott Earl Holman touches every key with pure magic. The bass & drums embrace the melody & rhythms with sensitivity and grace. This is one album to be cherished. Helen Simons _ JazzXpress Community Radio BayFM 99.9 Australia www.myspace.com/jazzxpress

                                                                                                     

Date: 2010-02-08

'FAITH AND WORKS'

 Another gem from Scott Earl Holman. This 2009 release has an edge that comes out of the colaboration with Paul Wertico (drums) and Larry Gray (bass). The energy between the players and during their solos is blistering. These musicians are risk takers. So hang on and take the ride! Helen Simons_  JazzXpress BAYFM 99.9 Community Radio www.myspace.com/jazzxpress.   

The following is an english translation using free online translator the original german article is below the english. Thank you Dr. Bocker for you kind words.....

 (article) Tobias Böcker for jazz platform, Germany Augsburger Allgemeine, Jazz Podium, Jazzzeitung _ jazz platform, jazz newspaper 2009-11-22 04:02:01 His first studio CD since the highly praised 1997 (again recently reissued) disc "Don't Wake The kids" is faithful to the quiet tones. Larry Gray at the bass and Paul Wertico at the percussion celebrated jointly with Holman on "Faith And communication piano trio jazz pursuing the higher cause", touching, humanly, vulnerable and in a very personal statement of the participants. Only slightly over three hours that three were in the studio, without samples, without arrangements, without any preproduction, however in the confidence on the intuitive power of mutual listening. The determination "This is jazz for the next century" is carried in no way presumptuously – the deep authenticity of the music wipes every suspicion relating to this aside... Tobias Böcker for jazz platform, Germany Augsburger Allgemeine, Jazz Podium, Jazzzeitung _ jazz platform, jazz newspaper

(original article in full )

2009-11-22 04:02:01 

 Der Pianist Scott Earl Holman lebt nach zwanzig Jahren in Miami seit 1990 in Chicago, trägt als Musiker und Organisator einen guten Teil zur dortigen Szene bei. Mit seiner ersten Studio-CD seit der hochgelobten kürzlich wieder veröffentlichten 1997er Scheibe „Don’t Wake The Kids“ bleibt er den leisen Tönen treu. Gemeinsam mit Larry Gray am Bass und Paul Wertico am Schlagzeug zelebriert Holman auf „Faith And Works“ komunikativen Pianotrio-Jazz der Extraklasse, berührend, menschlich, verletzlich und in sehr persönlichem Statement der Beteiligten. Nur knapp über drei Stunden waren die drei im Studio, ohne Proben, ohne Absprachen, ohne Vorproduktion, allein im Vertrauen auf die intuitive Kraft gegenseitigen Zuhörens. Die Feststellung „This is jazz for the next century“ ist keineswegs überheblich – allein die tiefe Authentizität der Musik wischt jeden diesbezüglichen Verdacht sacht beiseite – sondern von der hoffentlich berechtigten Überzeugung getragen, dass Zeit der Marktschreier nicht mehr lange währen kann. Tobias Böcker for Jazz Podium, Germany

Went into the studio with John Moulder and Paul Wertico tues. ( aug.18 ) in the evening for a few hours.
I think you'll like the results.

that was alot of fun !
And thanks to Eric Hochberg on bass and - the always great - Paul Wertico on drums.
Thank you to my friends for coming out.

Scott Earl Holman Trio
Featuring
Eric Hochberg on bass
and 7 time grammy winner Paul Wertico on drums
2 shows
8 pm & 10 pm
One Nite Only !!
806 S. Plymouth Ct.
Dearborn Station
1 block west from the corner of State & Polk
http://www.jazzshowcase.com
ChicagoJazz Showcase has been bringing the world's most famous musicians to Chicago since 1947. What would Chicago be without them ? Please continue to support this important venue.At this club I've taken my son to hear Elvin Jones, Roy Haynes, Phil Woods, Dave Holland, McCoy Tyner, David Sanches, Pharoh Sanders, Heath Brothers, Danielo Perez, Ira Sullivan, Von Freeman, Eric Alexander, Joey DeFrancesco, Jack Dejohnette .... and the list goes on. Great Club.
Hope you can make it ! !

Peter Merrett
PBS 106-7 FM Melbourne Australia
Scott you have definitely produced an incredible companion to your first cd we received. "Faith And Works" is a broody, moody master piece of exploratory Jazz. Adventurous and extremely engaging, ably led by your exquisite piano, add to that Larry Gray and Paul Wertico and we have an electric combination exploring the boundaries Then redefining them. At times time stood still and notes were suspended in space adding to the tension and emotion of this cd, all in all a brilliant cd. Bravo on a wonderfully stylish album. Due to your generosity we have four copies of your cd, the allocations have been made to the following specialist shows ...........

1. Roots Of Rhythm ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Helen Jennings, Wednesday 9 to 11am.
2. Jazz On Saturday ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, David Shields, Saturday 9 to 11am.
3. Sunday Sessions ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Desilee Dixon, Sunday 1 to 3pm.
4. Black Wax ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Adam Rudegeaire, Monday 9 to 11am.
…….kindest regards Peter, on behalf of the Music Managers PBS 106-7 FM..

Paul Abella _ WDCB _ FM 90.9 _ Chicago, Il.

Barry O'Sullivan _ BLU FM 89.1 _ Australia

Jacques Perrichon _ WJAZ. _ 91.5 _ RADIO PLURIEL _ France

Tom Bingham _ "General Eclectic" WCVF-FM _ Fredonia , N.Y.

Larry Blood _ KUSP-FM: _ Santa Cruz, California

Ilan Oz _ Radio show, Judaica FM90.2 (Brussels area) Belgium

Eric Cohen _ WAER - 88.3FM _ Syracuze, New York

Claude Colpaert _ Radio Campus _ "jazz à l'âme" program _ France

Dioni Piatkowski _ JAZZ RADIO fm _ Poland

Francisco M. López Herrero _ LA OTRA ORILLA _ Barcelona, Spain


Tony Wickham _ Radio Maldwyn _ UK


Vasja Ivanovski _ 94.1 FM RADIO 2 _ Skopje, Macedonia

Bruno Pollacci _ Animajazz , PISA - ITALY

Pascal Dorban _ Radio ARA , Luxembourg

Jan Nederveen _ Radio 794 _ Netherlands

Constantin Sieg _Unerhört Marburg, 90.1 MHz UKW, 107.25 im Kabel Radio Unerhört Marburg , Germany

Joost van Steen _ Jazz & Blues Tour _ Netherlands

riddim master _ vibes 90.6fm _ UK

Alex Pijnen _ BRTO Radio _ Netherlands


THANK YOU ALL
I'M VERY GRATEFUL
SCOTT

Andy's remains one of my favorite jazz clubs in Chicago Whether just to hang or to perform, it's the real deal. If you are visiting from another country or state , this is a 'must stop' on your calander.
Friday February 13, 2009
Featuring John Moulder on guitar and Rick Shandling on drums

Saturday February 14 , 2009
VALANTINES DAY @ Andy's piano trio featuring
Richie Corpolongo on tenor sax and the great Robert Shy on drums.

Scott Earl Holman Trio

all Tuesdays in February & March. ( Except Fat Tuesday 2/24 )
(847) 330-5500
Featuring Brian Sandstrom on bass and Rick Shandling on drums.
This is a great, classy room with beautiful Kawai grand piano and state of the art sound system.
Jazz is alive and well in chicago

Scott Earl Holman Quartet @ Pops For Champagne
Friday February 20, 2009
Saturday February 21, 2009
Though 'Pops' has been around for decades, this is their newest location downtown. The atmosphere is singular. To enter the club you go downstairs and you immediately realize that this is the jazz atmosphere you've always seen in the movies. Though the location is somewhat new, the wonderful Yamaha piano remains unchanged.
Featuring
Richie Corpolongo on sax Fri.20th Scott on piano
Brian Sandstrom on bass Rick Shandling on drums

Jim Gailloreto on sax Sat.21st Ted Schmuldt on guitar and Rick Shandling on drums
Scott on hammond organ

You do know I'm from Pittsburgh, right ?

Scott Earl Holman Trio
( 7 time grammy winner Paul Wertico _ _ will join us on drums on January 10th .
On February 13, John Moulder will join us on guitar. It will be an Hammond organ trio )

Friday January 9 _ 5pm - 8:30 pm Rob Amster on bass Rick Shandling on drums $10 cover

Saturday January 10 _5pm - 8:30 pm Rob Amster on bass Paul Wertico on drums $10 cover

Friday February 13 _5pm - 8:30pm John Moulder on guitar Rick Shanding on drums
Scott Earl Holman hammond organ $10 cover

Saturday February 14 _ VALENTINES DAY _ 5pm- 8:30 pm Rob Amster on bass Robert Shy on drums $10 cover

IT'S HERE ! !

It's finally being pressed and will be available for purchase January 1, 2009 !!
Attention bass players and drummers.... check out Larry & Paul's work on this CD.

Same great food !
Drop in and welcome them.

who came to Andy's. We had a great time and Andy's is a great club. Dont forget to support them as they have jazz 7 nites a week.. If you're coming to Chicago from out of the country or out of state , you can count on Andy's for the real thing. Special thanks to Paul Wertico.

7 time grammy winner Paul Wertico will join us at 'Andy's' on Monday, oct. 27th. From 5pm - 8:30pm. There is a $ 5 cover. Paul is one of my favorite drummers on the planet.
Also very happy to feature Rob Amster on bass.

Scott Earl Holman trio
All the mondays in September & October
One of Chicago's oldest jazz venues . ( hubbard & state )
5 pm - 8:30 pm
Another great jazz room in Chicago where you can hear national artists as well .

Scott Earl Holman trio featuring 7 time grammy winner Paul Wertico on drums and Larry Gray on bass. 2pm to 3pm
free concert outdoors
http://www.wdcb.org/ Location:
Lake Ellyn Park
645 Lenox Road
(Lenox Road and Linden Avenue)
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137



90.9fm WDCB Public Radio and
McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage present
"Jazzin' at the Lake"
FREE

This music festival is produced as part of the Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts.

Wednesdays in August
TRIO NO COVER
Great new jazz room in Chicago. The new 'Pops' on the corner of state & ohio has a wonderful jazz club downstairs with that nice grand piano and wonderful atmosphere.We'll be there all the wednesday nites august 9pm -12am TRIO.
aug.6 , aug 13th
w/ Larry Gray bass & Rick Shandling drums
aug 20, aug 27
Paul Wertico Drums & Larry Gray bass

Thanks to Richard Good for kind words and air play of 'Dont Wake the Kids'
( see press & review section )