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Member Since: 31/12/2006
Band Website: http://MikeMelvoin.com
Band Members: CITY LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

MANAGEMENT

Open Door Management
865 Via de la Paz, Suite 365
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Phone
1-310-459-2559

E-mail
[email protected]

Fax
1-310-454-7803
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PRESS

Album: You Know
Artist: Mike Melvoin
Genre: Jazz

Long a major force in the Los Angeles studios as a pianist, arranger, composer, and producer, Mike Melvoin fortunately also finds time to play jazz and make occasional records. You Know was recorded at his home with two greats from Los Angeles: bassist Tony Dumas and drummer Ralph Penland. They explore a variety of standards, including "Blue Skies," a version of "Giant Steps" that hints in spots at "Stompin' at the Savoy," and a sly rendition of "Exactly Like You," plus five Melvoin originals. The music is straight-ahead boppish modern mainstream jazz. An excellent outing.

~ Scott Yanow, All Music

Album: It's Always You
Artist: Mike Melvoin
Genre: Jazz

This fine set from Los Angeles-based jazz and studio pianist Mike Melvoin is particularly special, for it features the great altoist Phil Woods as a sideman on the majority of the selections. Melvoin also utilizes Woods' regular bassist and drummer (Steve Gilmore and Bill Goodwin) on the five standards and his six straight-ahead originals. Melvoin's technique is impressive, he always swings, and he fits solidly into the modern mainstream of jazz. Woods, who did not record all that much in the early 21st century, is heard in prime form throughout, playing with fire and creativity while clearly enjoying the opportunity to be the star on someone else's date. And his spot on clarinet on "I'm Confessin'" is quite effective. All in all, this is a satisfying effort from the underrated Melvoin, and will be a joyful listen for fans of modern swinging jazz.

~ Scott Yanow, All Music

Record Label: CITY LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
Type of Label: Indie