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Amy Shook
Jazz / Acoustic / Nu-Jazz

"Acoustic Bass"

CROWNSVILLE, Maryland
United States

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Last Login:  6/11/2008
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   Amy Shook: General Info
Member Since8/23/2006
Band Websiteamyshook.com
Band Members
THE SHOOK RUSSO QUARTET: Amy Shook-bass, Frank Russo-drums, Pat Shook-tenor sax, and Tim Young-piano

THE FAB TRIO: Bob Butta-piano, Amy Shook-bass, Frank Russo-drums

THE ROB LEVIT TRIO: Rob Levit-guitar, Amy Shook-bass, Frank Russo-drums

Watch Pat Shook perform with The US Army Jazz Ambassadors at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (Requires Real Player):

The US Army Jazz Ambassadors Live at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage

Visit Rob Levit's Website

Visit Frank Russo's Website

Visit Felicia Carter's Website

View Washington Post documentary of vibraphonist Lennie Cuje

Myspace Graphics on CD
Myspace Graphics on CD


Influences
Ray Brown, Oscar Peterson, Paul Chambers, Jimmy Garrison, John Clayton, Dave Holland, Christian McBride, Bob Hurst, David Finck, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball and Nat Adderly, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Sonny Rollins, Thelonius Monk, Wynton Marsalis, Gene Harris, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Getz, Lewis Nash, Benny Green, Clark Terry, John Scofield, Medeski Martin and Wood, Earth Wind and Fire, Chaka Khan, Thad Jones Mel Lewis Orchestra, Chris Potter, Jaco Pastorius, Elvin Jones, Jeff Hamilton, Ed Thigpen, James Brown, Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, Paquito d'Rivera, Claudio Roditi, you name it...if it swings, grooves, and hits my soul, it has influenced me.

Myspace Graphics on CD
Myspace Graphics on CD


Sounds LikeI was honored to be invited to perform an improvised bass solo that is featured on a washingtonpost.com slideshow documentary about Antarctica. Photographer George Steinmetz (a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine) recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation to photograph the Polar Desert of Antarctica. Follow the link below, click on "The Frozen Desert" and select "Dry Valleys" from the menu to watch an amazing slideshow of his photographs accompanied by my earnest attempt to capture the essence of these amazing landscapes and images. Enjoy!

EXPLORING ANTARCTICA

Record LabelSummit
Type of LabelIndie




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Please check www.amyshook.com for a current performance schedule.

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NEW CONCERT TO VIEW! Watch Amy perform with THE YOUNG BROTHERS TRIO at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (Requires Real Player):

AMY SHOOK with THE YOUNG BROTHERS TRIO Live at Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Feb. 1, 2008

The FAB Trio has received a FABulous review in the Jazztimes October 2007 issue!

"Together, the FAB Trio has uncommon cohesiveness and passionate positive energy. All three players write nice tunes that reflect the group's orderly, muscular mainstream approach."

"If you have a high-resolution audio system, the power and depth of Amy Shook's bass on "Just You/Just Me" will remind you why you spent all that money."

~Thomas Conrad, Jazztimes Magazine, Oct. 2007~

ANGUS DEI: To play with a divinely beefy tone.

"NEW FAB TRIO RELEASE NOW AVAILABLE! Get your copy from us at one of our shows or from CD Baby:

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"The Shook/Russo Quartet featuring Greg Gisbert" is available at CD Baby:

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And it's available for download at:

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Watch The FAB Trio perform at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (Requires Real Player):

THE FAB TRIO Live at Kennedy Center Millennium Stage

A native of Boise, Idaho, Amy Shook started on violin at the age of nine and at the age of thirteen, taught herself to play the acoustic bass as a second instrument. She attended the University of Idaho, earning two bachelor's degrees, one in violin performance and one in music composition, as well as a master's degree in violin performance, at the university's Lionel Hampton School of Music. Every year, the university hosted the world-renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, which provided her with a priceless jazz education through hearing the greatest musicians in the world perform, as well as getting the opportunity to perform with many of them in festival concerts and clinics, and in the "Jazz In The Schools" outreach program funded by the festival. Amy won first place in the college division bass soloist competition at the festival two years running, and in 1999 she won the college division Outstanding Overall Jazz Soloist out of all the instrumentalists competing. While at the University of Idaho, Amy was the bassist in the jazz quintet, Crosscurrent, comprised of faculty members from the University of Idaho and Washington State University, performing a variety of jazz standards and original compositions by it's members. She was also the bassist in the Spokane Jazz Orchestra, in Spokane, Washington. After graduating, Amy and her husband, saxophonist Pat Shook, were invited to perform on cruise ships, later leading and co-leading a variety of ensembles, most notably their own jazz trio, and eventually, quartet, providing them with the perfect vehicle for composing their own music and having it performed regularly.

In 2003, Amy moved to the east coast with her husband when he won the lead tenor saxophone chair in the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, and has since become one of the most in-demand upright bassists in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area, coveted for her huge sound and infectious, driving groove. She is an incredibly versatile musician who enjoys playing jazz standards as well as new music by her local colleagues. She is also an accomplished composer, and her personality truly comes through in her writing. She has received national recognition in reviews for her performance on the album "Uncertain Path" by the Rob Levit Trio, an exciting trio she performs regularly in, with guitarist/leader Rob Levit, and drummer Frank Russo. As a result, she was featured in Bassics magazine on their CD Sampler published with the magazine.

Along with being a member of the Rob Levit Trio, Amy co-leads her own quartet with drummer Frank Russo, and her husband, Pat. Their first album, "The Shook/Russo Quartet featuring Greg Gisbert" was released on Summit Records in July, and it features all original compositions by Amy, Pat, and the group's pianist, Tim Young. Amy and Frank also co-lead the FAB Trio with jazz pianist extraordinaire, Bob Butta, and the trio's first album debuting new music by both Amy and Bob was released in July of 2007 on Summit records.

The Shook/Russo quartet recently recorded a second CD featuring Greg Gisbert and all new music by Amy and Pat, and is due for release on Summit Records later this year. Recently, Amy collaborated with singer/songwriter Felicia Carter, writing music and lyrics for a television documentary on the B&O Railroad, scheduled to air on WETA (DC) in early 2008.

Amy has performed at such venues as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Strathmore Mansion, Blues Alley, and Twins Jazz Club, and many festivals such as the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and the East Coast Jazz Festival, and has shared the stage with such notables as Lionel Hampton, Maureen McGovern, Monica Mancini, Dee Daniels, Lanny Morgan, Jane Jarvis, Claudio Roditi, Al Grey, Bill Watrous, John Stowell, Greg Gisbert, Ingrid Jensen, Ethel Ennis, Slide Hampton, Paquito d'Rivera, Ali Ryerson, Bill McHenry, Jim Snidero, Frank Lacy, Chuck Redd, and Dave Ballou to name a few.

Amy's bass, "L'Oscuro" (The Darker), is made by Luciano Golia of Torino, Italy.


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Coffee East





May 16 2008 11:39 AM

Next week, Mangold Entertainment and Coffee East are proud to announce their first ever National Emerging Artist Showcase. We are running the shows as part of a little mini-festival next Wednesday and Thursday so we don't interfere with your Memorial Day plans. These acts are up and comers, and should not be missed if you are looking for a great way to kick off your Memorial Day Weekend. Each of these acts are in my top friends on MySpace, so go check 'em out, and see which ones you would like to see. We are lucky to get each of these acts - Carney, for example is playing at Bonnaroo this year. Anyway, $10 gets you in Wednesday, $13.50 Thursday...pay $20 and get tickets for both nights...with five acts that’s $4 a band! And as always, for those of you that are 21, we will be featuring our now famous $12 Red Stripe bucket. If you aren’t 21, you can still come out and enjoy the shows. See you there!

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Debbie





May 11 2008 9:51 AM



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May 5 2008 11:07 PM

I miss seening the trio play :(
My Thursday nights haven't been open for a long time. Way too long..
I'll try to make it out soon.
Chad Carter





May 3 2008 2:55 PM

Sup Amy? Just stoppin' by to say YELLOW! Hope all is well.

Chad
Brian





Apr 30 2008 10:45 PM

Hi Amy!
I hope you're well and keeping that bass busy!
Good vibes to you from NZ!
Roger Walls


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Apr 24 2008 7:19 PM

u S great amy I was lucky enought yo ply with l hampton when i was 20 merci nu a,mi
Dissonant Grace





Apr 20 2008 6:11 AM

Amy,

Please check out the brand new official myspace of our dear teacher and Grammy vocalist Kim Nazarian at: www. myspace. com/KimNazarian
One Man (Marek Maron)





Apr 7 2008 12:07 PM

I remember about You and Your wonderful music ...
Best regards !
One Man (Marek Maron) from Poland
Darius Scott





Mar 27 2008 6:47 AM

Thanks for the nod.
I've really enjoyed the few times playing, so I'll certainly keep trying.
Meanwhile, I'm just working to keep up!
"Butician.." is swingin'! And "Alice.." Tres Funkay!
One Man (Marek Maron)





Mar 24 2008 1:34 PM

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Darius Scott





Mar 23 2008 8:34 PM

Hey Amy. You added me. Dig it! Meanwhile, still hope to play music whichu again sometime soon.
Carebear





Mar 15 2008 8:59 PM

Hi Amy!
Its been a long time...hope you are well!!
blessings,
CarrieAnn
Roccoco





Mar 10 2008 2:04 AM

Thank you for the friendship!!! Nice music !!!!All the best !!!Peace & love !!!Daniel
George V Johnson Jr





Mar 6 2008 9:29 PM

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Feb 21 2008 8:43 AM

Aug 2nd. It's amazing. Felt the baby last night for the first time. Changes your life.
The Nebbia Band





Feb 18 2008 1:46 PM

Hey Amy...good to know ya.
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Feb 17 2008 11:17 PM

Thanks! Aug 1st. is the scheduled arrival. Hope all is well with you and Pat. J
ryan seward





Feb 10 2008 6:16 PM

Sandy Asirvatham





Feb 2 2008 4:06 PM

Great new pic, dollface.

xoS
Tenia Nelson





Feb 2 2008 12:45 PM

I see you played with Greg Gisbert...what a great player! I get to play with him every Wednesday...he hosts a jam session at a place called the Pec 2. Hope all is well.....peace, love, and music!
-t
Sandy Asirvatham





Jan 30 2008 5:40 AM

Hey, girl, thanks for the kind thoughts. It was a sucky episode but we are all doing fine. Our house rehab is nearly done--we're back at our "real home" probably in mid-April and then you'll be hearing about the house (re)warming party, FO' SHO'!! I hope you're well and gigging like gangbusters...I have a whole bunch of new tunes I'd love to hear you on, one of these days. (Crazy scheme brewing about trying to simultaneously forge a path in indie rock/pop with one set of players and in jazz with you'uns, but the same songs (since they go either way)...as if one or the other wouldn't be hard enough of a challenge...what can I say, I don't know how to make things easy for myself... )

xxooS
Debbie





Jan 22 2008 4:22 PM

Hey flamy!! I just wanted to send you a little note to say thank you for the card. I really appreciate it. My new flower garden on the fridge really brightens things up. I sure do miss ya. I hope you and pat are doing well. And thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. Love ya!
Patricia





Jan 13 2008 6:29 PM

Hi Amy, Thank you for being a friend.

Please Repost This On Your Bulletin Board.


Please Help Me Raise Awareness For Mastocytosis & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Contest. Prize.. Five Thousand Dollars.

I am the spokesperson for Mastocytosis and I also have this. My son Dustin and I also have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.


We love all different types of music, and since I am homebound and my son is most of the time we listen to a lot of it.. Each day on my page I will feature musicians & singers on my top friends and I will play their music.. I have found some very talented artists on myspace.. I am very impressed...


The musician or singer with the most votes wins Five Thousand Dollars. If the artist is already famous I would like them to tell me the charity they would like me to donate to.. If you are not famous I will give you the Five Thousand Dollars for your music career....
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To cast your vote , just send me a message with the name of the person you want to vote for.. You can vote for yourself once a day, you can have your friends vote for you , and you can post a bulletin to let people know about this contest so they can vote for you. My address is myspace.com/patriciamastoandeds

This contest starts on January 1st. 2008 and ends on April 1st.2008. The name of the winner will be posted on April 16th.2008.

Please help me spread the word about Mastocytosis & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. To findout more about the 2 conditions you can go to google and type in Mstocytosis Society you will find a lot of information about this condition. You can also google Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.. you will find a lot of information about this condition also... If one person tells another person it will help us spread the word. You can also help by mentioning this at your concerts, through your bulletin board, and through a Benefit Concert.


Stay positive and keep laughing & smiling,

Patricia & Dustin
Jimmy





Jan 8 2008 6:25 AM

This is your first comment of the new year...I can't believe it! I got some sleep last night and can even breathe semi-normally today. Hallelujah!! LOVE YOU!
Newt





Dec 31 2007 4:34 PM

Happy Year Roll-Over!
Laissez le bon temps roulette!
(a pun version of the New Orlean saying that might mean "let's take a chance on having good times!")
Pascal Salé





Dec 29 2007 3:31 PM

"If you are pessimistic, think that you are a part of the human society, and the human beings, in the depths of their hearts, love naturally the others. Among them, you can always trust in somebody, you can always follow someone's example."
Dalaï-Lama

HAPPY NEW YEAR,
MY DEAR FRIEND.

Pascal
Carebear