Member Since: 1/12/2006
Band Website: thechancetrio.com
Band Members: I play in three of Philly's most exciting and creative bands: The Chance Trio; Aerial Photograph; and Bobby Zankel and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound. I also do freelance jazz, rock, wedding, and church gigs.
Influences: I am influenced by all kinds of music, by friends and family, and by life itself. I love Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles. I dig all trumpet players, but my favorites are probably Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, Lester Bowie, and Dave Douglas, although I could fit Woody Shaw, Kenny Dorham, and Ron Miles in that list as well.
I'm passionate about Bob Dylan, Gil Evans, Sonny Rollins, Radiohead, Stevie Wonder, Chopin, and Duke Ellington and I love Blues and folk music from around the world. I also love good food and a good beer. In my fridge right now is Saranac Trail Mix - good stuff.
What I've been listening to the last few days:
Ray Charles - Complete Atlantic Recordings 1952-1959
Buck Clayton - Complete CBS Buck Clayton Jam Sessions (Mosaic)
Woody Shaw - Stepping Stone (Live at the Vanguard)
I also listen just about every week to the NPR radio show "American Routes" hosted by Nick Spitzer: http://www.americanroutes.org/. This show is ridiculously good and I learn something new each week!
Another great listen is gtownradio.com especially the Lucky Old Souls show hosted by Feldie - old jazz, soul, R&B. The real deal! Tuesdays 2-4pm EST.
Sounds Like: Hopefully I sound like myself. I try to bring my best to whatever situation I'm in.
Record Label: High Two - (w/SLF); Dreambox Media (w/Warriors)
Type of Label: Indie