Ari Shagal: composer, lyricist, keyboardist, vocalist.
Joe Davi: guitarist.
Eric Halvorson: drummer.
Pat O'Leary: bassist.
Alicia Rau: trumpeter.
Jessica Lurie: tenor saxophonist, clarinetist.
Francesco Picarazzi: vibraphonist.
Vera Segond von Banchet: trombonist.
Martin Peters: baritone saxophonist.
A.J. Sidebottom: backing vocalist.
+ various rotating other musicians.
Influences
Todd Rundgren, Laura Nyro, Donald Fagen, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Thom Bell, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Oliver Nelson, Freddie Hubbard, Gil Evans, Harold Arlen, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Kurt Weill, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel.
Sounds Like
Donald Fagen/Steely Dan, Bill Withers, Boz Scaggs, Randy Newman, Ween, They Might Be Giants.
Funny musicians. You've heard them. The music industry has had its fair share over the years-- composers and instrumentalists whose undeniable musicianship was serious, but whose off-the-wall buffoonery caused listeners to laugh uncontrollably, reflexively spitting out their cocktails like a clump of geysers. You know the type-- Randy Newman jumps to mind. Frank Zappa certainly qualifies, as does the undersung genius Todd Rundgren. More recent practitioners include Ween, They Might Be Giants, and perhaps Weezer. These artists hail from different eras and places, and yet, they share one commonality . . .
They are men. So far, no woman has ventured forth and dared to match real musicianship with unadulterated guffaws.
That is, until now.
Meet Ari Shagal. A 26-year-old Jersey babe with musical influences from the 1970's and lyrical influences from the 1920's, Ari describes herself as "the secret freak offspring of Todd Rundgren and Laura Nyro." She is a certified music theory geek (literally-- she has a graduate degree in it,) and an inveterate goofball. Teaming up with guitarist and co-producer Joe Davi, drummer Eric Halvorson, and a handful of New York's best up-and-coming jazz and rock musicians, Ari has launched The Summarily Dismissed, a wild ride full of unexpected chord changes and snappy wordplay. Enjoy. We dare you not to spit out your cocktails.
Ari & the Summarily Dismissed's Friend Space (Top 23)
Please take a look at the eCard below and check out the lineup of great musicians who will be performing with me on June 16th at the Iridium. I am very excited!
We're now accepting submissions for our next mixtapes, please submit your info at www.coast2coastsubmissions.com for your chance to get a spot on the next mixtape!
Hi Ari check out New Arrivals: Vol. 3, our charity compilation featuring 19 tracks of stellar independent artists! With music ranging from folk/singer-songwriter to pop to rock, this high quality eclectic mix benefits the National Eating Disorders Association. NAV3 is available on iTunes, and hits stores Oct. 28th!
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Thanks so much for the friendship. I hope you had the time to stop by and listen to some of my music. My CD is now available you can Go to http://cdbaby. com/cd/amandanagurney. My songs are also available at www. Itunes. com. I would really appreciate the support and it would really mean A LOT if you picked up a copy! Thanks so much! Amanda
Funky Sistah ~ I love your tunes, man! Question: whoze playin guitar on "Why Couldn't It Have Been Me"? Is that you?? Really, great stuff.... see you soon. ~ The electrik goddess, lol
Thanks for the add, Ari! And thank you for being true to your muse... you are making lovely music here. Congrats & keep it up! Stop by my page anytime for a listen & to say hi. -Liz
