Chimes Benefit for Christopher Rodriguez: General Info
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About Frank Martin who played at the Yoshi's extravaganza:
Keyboard virtuoso/arranger/musical director Frank Martin has amassed a very impressive track record working with world-class performers in a diverse array of musical styles. In the pop arena, Martin has performed and/or recorded with stars that include Sting, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Steve Winwood, Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Chris Isaak, Andrea Bocelli, Cheryl Crow, Philip Bailey, James Taylor, Joe Cocker, Billy Joel, Madonna and Ricki Martin. In the jazz world, his performance credits include Flora Purim & Airto Moriera, Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme, Bobby McFerrin, John Handy, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Farrell and the Slide Hampton Big Band. Orchestra performances have included concerts with the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and the "Orchestra of St. Lukes" (New York Philharmonic Orchestra). As a producer, he has worked with high-profile artists such as Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin's "Voicestra," SoVoSo," Joey DeFrancesco and Alex Acuña, Jazz guitarist Mimi Fox, vocalist Angela Bofill and the Turtle Island String Quartet. As musical director, he has toured with such artists as Patti Austin, Angela Bofill, Narada Michael Walden, Mickey Thomas, Roy Ayres, and Clarence Clemens. Currently, Martin is on staff at the University of California in Berkeley as well as the Jazzschool in Berkeley, California. He is in demand as a clinician both in the United States and in Europe.
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Cool video with Matt Herskowitz and Barry Manilow on Access Hollywood! http://video.accesshollywood.com/player/?id=180164
Upcoming Benefit Concert for Christopher Rodriguez at the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland. Saturday, December 27th, 2008 at 8pm. No advance tickets. Donations will be accepted at the door. The Chapel is located at 4499 Piedmont Ave in Oakland, 94611. All ages welcome!___________________
Featuring performances by:
Grammy-nominated pianist Matt Herskowitz www.mattherskowitz.com who recently performed at Carnegie Hall with
Bay Area Chamber Symphony Flutists Carol Alban www.carolalban.com and Nancy Tyler www.nancytyler.altpro.net,
Ann Licater (Native American and World Flutes) www.fluteforthesoul.com , Paradiso on didjeridoo www.5thelementmusic.com , Jazz vocalists Natasha Miller www.natashamillerweb.com and Alvenson Moore www.myspace.com/alvenson
Also appearing will be Marc Levine, bassist and 11 year old singer Gabi Wilson www.myspace.com/gabiwilsonofficialsite and other special surprise guest artists!
The last benefit we had for Christopher was a show at Yoshi's in March which included performances by Narada Michael Walden, Frank Martin, Jose Neto, John Santos and many of the same performers who will be playing at the Chimes.
Keep checking this page for details and updates about this event! ______________________________________________________________
About the sold out show at Yoshi's we had in March______________________
Flutist/Composer Carol Alban assembled an All-Star line-up for this benefit concert to raise money for recent shooting victim Christopher Rodriguez. He is a ten year old who got shot while he was taking a piano lesson on January 10th. He was left paralyzed from the waist down. This special event took place on Monday, March 24th, 2008 at Yoshi's at Jack London Square in Oakland. _____________________________________________________________
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Popular KCSM 91.1FM DJ Jesse "Chuy" Varela emceed both shows.
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8pm show: Matt Herskowitz, Roger Glenn, Zoe Ellis, Keith Terry, Tina Glenn, Rafael Manriquez, Alvenson, the Baguette Quartette (@7:45), Oakland Jazz Choir, Fluteville, Members of the Bay Area Chamber Symphony including Carol Alban, Nancy Tyler, Antonia David, Suellen Primost, Dave Lockhart and Savannah Lack. _____________________________________________________________
10pm show: Frank Martin, Narada Michael Walden, Kai Eckhardt, Jose Neto, John Santos, George Brooks, Anton Schwartz, Dan Feiszli, Roger Glenn, Hamed Nikpay, Tina Glenn, Matt Herskowitz, Suellen Primost and Carol Alban.
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Performer Details:
The list of performers will include Grammy-nominated percussionist John Santos has played with Santana, Quartet San Francisco and many Latin Jazz greats, Frank Martin (10pm show only) -keyboards, also a producer/arranger has worked w/ Sting, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Andrea Bocelli, etc., Grammy award winner Narada Michael Walden (both shows) -percussionist with Mahavishnu Orchestra and Jeff Beck and has produced and/or written songs for Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Lionel Ritchie, Angela Bofill, Mariah Carey and others, Kai Eckhardt (both shows)- world-class bassist (John McLaughlin Trio, Summit, Garaj Mahal, saxophonist George Brooks (10pm show, virtuoso sax player, Summit, see his myspace page below), guitarist Jose Neto (10pm) -Steve Winwood, Harry Belafonte, etc., Grammy-nominated pianist Matt Herskowitz (both shows) -played on the Triplets of Belleville soundtrack and recently recorded an album with Barry Manilow, Jazz legend Roger Glenn (both shows) -multi-instrumentalist who has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria, Cal Tjader, etc, bassist Dan Feiszli (10pm) -popular bassist, see his myspace page below, the Baguette Quartette- (7:45) Odile Lavault's San Francisco Bay musette band featuring violinist Rachel Durling, guitarist Jean Repetto and bassist Richard Trevor,
vocalists Tina Glenn (both shows) -Gospel singer with Peabo Bryson, Patti Labelle,etc., Zoe Ellis (8pm) -SoVoSo, Slammin, see myspace page below, flutist/composer Carol Alban (both shows) -Principal Flute, Bay Area Chamber Symphony and San Francisco Flute Quartet,see myspace page below, Internationally-acclaimed Chilean guitarist/vocalist Rafael Manriquez joined by Ingrid Rubis (8pm show), Anton Schwartz (see his myspace page below)-sax(10pm) , the Fluteville Flute Choir (flute students of Carol Alban at 8pm), the Oakland Jazz Choir (8pm show)-see myspace page below, Keith Terry (8pm)body percussion, Slammin, see myspace page below, Alvenson (Jazz vocalist -both shows), cellist Suellen Primost (both shows), flutists Nancy Tyler(8pm), Antonia David (8pm) and other members of the Bay Area Chamber Symphony. The list is still growing so keep checking back for updates!
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If you'd like to keep track of Christopher's progress you can check out his website at www.christopherrodriguez.org
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the concert was great! i'm so glad i was there! and i was able to meet christopher and shake his hand, too! what a great guy! your pianist from montreal was outstanding, and the little girl from vallejo is so impressive! RAIDER NATION DIGS MS. ALBAN!!!
hi Ms.Carol. My dad told me the story about Chris. I hope I can go to the show and meet him and you. Thanks for adding me as your friend and I will be sure to keep in touch with you.
I so wish that I could be there for this wonderful benefit concert, but I will certainly be there in spirit! How is everything going? I have sent the word out and I believe that you will have a few ticket requests in the next couple of days...have you thought about contacting the national level media? It would be amazing to have you on Good Morning America, or an equivalent.
It was fabulous reconnecting with you last weekend!
All my best and lots of luck for the upcoming concerts, Jacquelyn
As others have said it is an honor to be considered a friend, thanks for the add. Great job organizing this Carol. I wish I was on the West Coast. Sending many, many prayers and blessings your way Christopher. Peace to you, Lynda
This is going to be a wonderful concert. Wow...How can it not be with Carol and Matt involved. What a wonderful tribute. What an honorable profile. Thank you so much. Honored to be a friend... Angelica
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