A Letter from Los Angeles |
October 6th, 2004 00:00 |
A Letter from Los Angeles
Published: October 10, 2004
By Jack
Bowers
Quite naturally, the only thing that could reasonably
compete with the Trumpet Summit would be Maynard
himself with Big Bop Nouveau, and following the
dinner break on they came, introducing the leader
with "Blue Birdland" and launching immediately into a
swinging rendition of Ellington's "It Don't Mean a
Thing." Maynard's new BBN includes trumpeters Patrick
Hession (lead), Ken Edwards and Keith Fiala,
trombonist / music director Reggie Watkins,
saxophonists Doug Stone and Julio Monterrey, drummer
Stockton Helbing and the Korean husband-and-wife team
of pianist Ji Young Lee and bassist Eun Chang
Choi.
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On the Road Again with Maynard! |
September 30th, 2004 00:00 |
09/30/2004
- Patrick is back on the road with Maynard Ferguson
and Big Bop Nouveau until November 22nd. Patrick
appears as a special guest on Kenneth Robinson's
debut classical album, "Festive Masterpieces for
Trumpet and Organ."
Visit website for fellow Trumpeter, Ken Robinson -
KGRMUSIC.COM
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Maynard Has a New Horn! |
September 6th, 2004 00:00 |
Maynard scheduled a trip to Portland to pick up the
new axe in early September. We asked Patrick Hession
to come in a few days in advance of MF's arrival to
help with the final play-testing and adjustment.
Patrick and Dave work well together, and Patrick did
a fantastic job with the tedious but strenuous job of
play-testing mostly high notes for two solid
days!
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Patrick's New Book is Now Available on the Products
page |
July 14th, 2004 00:00 |
Patrick's
new book, "Hessions Sessions - Guide to consistent,
reliable and sometimes, Invincible Chops!," is
selling like wildfire. Go to the Products page to get
your hands on a copy.
A Review by
Matt Keller
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[TPIN] ITG Conference 2004 - Monette, Patrick, and
Manny |
June 28th, 2004 08:38 |
Reaban, Derek derek.reaban@honeywell.com
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 08:38:52 -0700
After an introduction by Dave Monette, Patrick
Hession (lead trumpet with Maynard Ferguson) was the
first to speak and play. What an absolute powerhouse!
After his opening line on his new Monette Prana
equipment (literally pushing the walls back), he
said, "Any questions?" That got a great laugh!
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Diane Schuur/Maynard Ferguson - Swingin' For Schuur
Review! |
May 2nd, 2004 02:17 |
Jim
Bookhard
Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 2:17 am
Post subject: Diane Schuur
and Maynard Ferguson - Swingin' For
Schuur
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Ever since I was about 5 or 6 years old, I spent
almost every Sunday in New York City (courtesy of my
parents taking me) to listen to some of the greatest
names in Jazz including big band artists like Count
Basie, Duke Ellington, performers like Louis
Armstrong, Earl Garner, Sarah Vaughn, Lena Horne. I
can still remember listening to the big band
musicians tuning their instruments before each
performance began. All this was very reminiscent of
my experiences in my childhood and in growing up
listening to live jazz artists as I listened to the
new Diane Schuur and Maynard Ferguson collaboration
on Swingin' For
Schuur.
I can't remember the last time I
listened to a new CD from the beginning and listened
to every selection to completion on the entire CD.
This CD is absolutely outstanding! One thing this CD
will tell you and that is if your system is
performing up to par. Maynard's band of
11 musicians, including Patrick Hession who is lead
trumpeter for Maynard's band, sounds
more like a full big band orchestra on this CD. The
arrangements of the classics on this CD are the best
I've heard since listening live to big
band orchestras when I was young. Every part of the
music, from the lows of the acoustic bass to the bite
of the trumpets on top along with the cymbals and
everything in between is a part of the music and each
is there for the listener to explore fully right
along with the voice of Diane. Also, any musician on
this album could have been a
"headliner" on this CD
because this band of Maynard's is
definitely jammed packed with masterful artists of
the trade. Each and every member of the band could
easily be on the title of this CD. The CD starts off
with the acoustic bass and Diane Schuur leading into
"Just One Of Those Things."
All the songs on this CD are classics of jazz. Diane
is reminiscent of Sarah Vaughn, just as stated in the
liner notes, on several of the arrangements, but the
unique style of Diane's own way of
singing jazz is there also.
The album could just have been Maynard's
band alone or Diane alone. Thats just
how good this CD is and how good the arrangements
are. You can just sit there and pick out any
instrument in the band (trumpet, drums, piano, sax,
trombone, etc.) and follow every line played by that
particular instrument as well as following
Diane's voice.
If the bite of the trumpets is too much for you and
you want to reach for ear plugs, it's
not the CD, it's your system
that's not performing properly. This CD
is extremely well recorded from the weight at the
bottom end to the instruments on top and everything
in between. Rim shots on the drums are distinct,
clear, and lifelike. The acoustic bass line is clean,
powerful, and clear. And, the horns are simply
magnificent -- good
"bite" but smoothly recorded.
And, the dynamics of the instruments and the music
are maintained throughout the recording.
For those who like classic jazz and also big band
jazz, this is a "must have" CD. For those who have
never experienced classic or big band jazz,
here's a good place to start. You
definitely won't be bored. I just hope
your system can serve up all this recording has to
offer, it's really that good. I
don't give a lot of praise to a lot of
recordings nor to a lot of artists, but I do here
because that praise is more than deserving to
Maynard, his band, Diane, the arrangers and the
recording people behind the scenes.
My hat's off to you, Patrick.
_________________
Jim Bookhard
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Interstate Music's The Score interviews Maynard
Ferguson |
May 1st, 2004 00:00 |
Interstate
Music's - The Score
May-July 2004
Score: Are there any new players out there that
impress you?
MF: The first two trumpet players that come to mind
are Carl Fischer and Patrick Hession. They have both
been with the band for quite a while and are both
great.
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Maynard Ferguson at The Grey Eagle Tavern and Music
Hall, Asheville, North Carolina |
April 8th, 2004 00:00 |
Maynard
Ferguson at The Grey Eagle Tavern and Music Hall
April 8, 2004 - Asheville, North Carolina
A review by Stephen Lovelady for the Maynard Ferguson
High Life website
Patrick Hession was great in the lead chair and the
entire trumpet section was tight. I'd like to hear
them featured more as a section while the rest of the
band lays back a bit. It was difficult to hear
individual trumpet parts most of the time, as the
lead was always very prominently mixed. Patrick has
accomplished much since I last saw him in October
2002 and has matured into an extremely competent and
dependable fixture on the band. He didn't miss a note
and breathed more fire than I have ever seen.
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Maynard Ferguson a hit at the Columbia |
February 19th, 2004 00:00 |
The
Lion's Roar
Volume 75, Issue 20
Southeastern Louisiana University - Hammond, LA
February 19, 2004
By Lora Sheppard
Staff Writer
Ferguson's supporting cast members included Patrick
Hession, Carl Fischer and Kevin Meads on trumpet,
Reggie Watkins on trombone, Juan Turros and Matt
Blostein on saxophone, William Bonness on piano,
Craig Butterfield on bass and Stockton Helbing on
drums.
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One More M.F.-ing Jazz Concert |
February 17th, 2004 00:00 |
The Musings
of Kev - Random Thoughts and Rants from an Everyday
Saxophonist
This time the gig was at Plano Senior High (alma
mater of 15th Street Jazz), which was thankfully
close to CCCC, since lab band let out ten minutes
before the concert started. Halfling, Demon Matt,
Fizban and Dingus went up there ahead of me to save
seats (and had their own little adventures, which
were chronicled in Dingus's latest post).
Unfortunately, we were a bit too close to the
speakers up front, but I understand it was way louder
during Plano's short opening set. (Our location did
prove advantageous later when we all got to shake
hands with lead trumpeter Patrick Hession during the
obligatory trumpets-in-the-audience part of "Hey
Jude.")
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Patrick was in a horrific car crash Thursday night,
February 5, 2004 |
February 7th, 2004 07:10 |
Patrick's new method book is now available! Patrick,
Maynard & Big Bop Nouveau are back on the road as
of February 6, 2004. They are returning from a well
deserved week off from a short, but awesome tour. The
tour consisted of a fun filled week at Dimitriou's
Jazz Alley, a wonderfully warm week in Thailand, two
great dates in California and a very high energy
night at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas,
Nevada. This is the fourth time that Patrick has
performed with Maynard & Big Bop Nouveau in Las
Vegas and it is the best band yet! Patrick, Maynard
& Big Bop Nouveau are on the road until March
6th, so we hope to see all of you there! UPDATE: Due
to the freezing rain, Patrick was in a horrific car
crash Thursday night, February 5, 2004. Although
Patrick was wearing his seatbelt, his head went
through the driver's side window and completely
shattered the window. All of Patrick's tests came
back negative and he is doing well. Patrick was
released Saturday afternoon and he has returned home.
Patrick will be flying out to meet Maynard & Big
Bop Nouveau in Austin, Texas on Monday, February 9,
2004. Walter Maynard Ferguson PHD has ordered Patrick
to take it easy and to work slowly back into his
book. Patrick would like to personally thank each and
every one of you for your thoughts and prayers. Take
care and God bless you all!
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