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Bobby Selvaggio
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Modern Times-Arabesque Records @ Amazon



Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
United States

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Member Since3/13/2006
Band Websitewww.bobbyselvaggio.com
Band Members"Modern Times" Bobby Selvaggio - alto and soprano saxes, Kenny Werner - piano, Sean Jones - trumpet, Matt Wigton - bass, Nathan Douds - drums, Dan Murphy - piano, Paul Tynan - trumpet "VISIONS TRANSITIONS" Bobby Selvaggio - alto and soprano saxes, Dan Murphy - fender rhodes, Matt Perko - drums, Kip Reed - electric bass "UNSPOKEN DIALOGUE" Bobby Selvaggio - alto and soprano saxes, Kenny Werner - piano, Jamey Haddad - drums and cahon, Ben Street - bass, Paul Tynan - trumpet, Matt Perko - drums
InfluencesJulian "Cannonball" Adderley, Joe Henderson, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Woody Shaw, Keith Jarrett, Joe Lovano, Stravinsky, Mozart, Stevie Wonder, my son Julian. Anyone I didn't mention, which is everyone I've ever listened to, I apologize for not mentioning.
Sounds LikeNot notes! Not patterns! Not what you’ve learned! Spontaneous. Emotion. Passion. Who you are! Wrong or right? Doesn’t matter. Thinking about what you should play only gets in the way. - Bobby Selvaggio ---------- When you paint spring, do not paint willows, plums, peaches, or apricots, just paint spring. To paint willows, plums, peaches, or apricots is to paint willows, plums, peaches, or apricots. It is not yet painting spring. - Dogen

"Photographs by Michael Barton www.indigophotographic.com"
Record LabelArabesque Records
Type of LabelMajor


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PURCHASE A COPY OF "Modern Times" at "www.Amazon.com" and ITunes. Featuring Kenny Werner on piano and Sean Jones on trumpet.

PURCHASE A COPY OF "UNSPOKEN DIALOGUE" at "www.PLAYSCAPE-RECORDINGS.com".

John Ephland from the October 2007 issue of Downbeat Jazz Magazine: "Fronting a capable and sensitive quintet, alto/soprano saxophonist Selvaggio bends the rules to his advantage.....there's a nice blend of straight ahead jazz with some Latin configurations, odd time signatures and ballads. But the arrangements make the difference.....music that's thoughtful, slyly subversive, perhaps a wee bit delicate, but hardly conventional.....3 1/2 stars"

Mark Corroto of All About Jazz: "....Is Selvaggio a better player, composer, or arranger? The answer to all three is yes, as this is a near-perfect recording...."

As said by Joe Lovano : "Bobby Selvaggio is one of the few young saxophonists on the scene today that captures you with his strong presence, focus and sound........I've known Bobby for some time and it's very exciting for me to hear his development, and see his passion and drive through the years grow and grow...." Bobby has his undergrad from Kent State University and his masters from Manhattan School of Music. He lives in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio with his wife Chelsea and son Julian. He teaches saxophone and jazz studies at the Aurora Center for Jazz Studies. Mostly, Bobby performs with his quartet, bsq, and records his original music. To purchase a copy of Bobby's 3rd CD, VISIONS TRANSITIONS, go to either www.greatbendrecords.com or www.cdbaby.com/selvaggio2. His latest CD, Unspoken Dialogue, is now available.

Bobby is also a Conn-Selmer Artist and a Rico Reeds Artist.


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Dominic Smith

Dominic Smith



Aug 18 2009 8:45 PM

Great to play with you Bobby.  Fun tunes, top notch playing and a warm sound.  What more could a band want?  Looking forward to next month's gig at An Die Musik.  Thanks!!
Mark Earley

Mark Earley



Jun 15 2009 5:50 PM

Best Wishes on the new CD . I hope to hear you soon and I also hope Cuyahoga Falls is treating you alright.
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Jun 15 2009 3:36 PM

whats good bobby just breezin through peace!
Kyle Madsen

Kyle Madsen



Apr 23 2009 4:21 AM

Thank you so much for the friendship and support now and in the future!


Kyle
Lady Skill

Lady Skill



Mar 3 2009 3:30 AM

Thank you, Bobby!
Rick

Rick



Jan 26 2009 3:01 PM

Bobby thanks again for the add.
allison marie [: iss inn lovve wiith aa booy :] ♥

Allison Fillous



Jan 26 2009 3:00 PM

I made first clarinet in my symphonic band at toledo! :)
Roberto Rebufello Fiello

Roberto Rebufello Fiello



Jan 14 2009 9:06 PM

Hi Bobby! Thank you very much for your friendship and my compliments for your music!
Ciao,
Fiello.
Tyler Cratcha

Tyler Cratcha



Jan 12 2009 3:04 AM

Hey Bobby,It was great playing with you last week.
You were killin! Looking forward to the next time
-spoke-

-spoke-



Dec 4 2008 11:16 PM

Hey Bobby, thanks man! Hope things have been well, it's been a while.
Would be great to catch up sometime-
allison marie [: iss inn lovve wiith aa booy :] ♥

Allison Fillous



Nov 20 2008 1:57 AM

heyy!
i just thought i should let you know that i am doing marching band right now in college and i am also doing symphonic band next semester! :)
Teddy Pantelas Trio

Teddy Pantelas Trio



Sep 30 2008 3:24 PM

Modern Times is absolutely wonderful. Great writing, playing and a group who knows what "Modern Times" is. Bravo.

Peace, Teddy
Jon Celentano

Jon Celentano



Aug 12 2008 4:59 PM

Thanks for the add. I'm really enjoying your music.
Todd Simon Trio

Todd Simon Trio



Aug 5 2008 4:46 AM

Hey Bobby, really enjoyed the concert at An Die Musik in Baltimore a couple weeks back. Tracks sound great.
LT and The Blues Express

LT and The Blues Express



Jul 28 2008 12:49 PM

THANK YOU FOR ADDING OUR BLUES BAND HAVE A MONEY FILLED WEEK LT.....
tao

tao



Jun 6 2008 1:15 AM

hey there - finally gave your cd its due listenings. fantastic.
hope you are well.
tao
tao

tao



Jun 2 2008 12:54 AM

how was california?
Liminal

Liminal



Jun 1 2008 2:20 PM

hey bobby!

things are great, nice to hear from you. say hi to paul for me, i'll bet there's some nice music happening on your end..

heading to siberia this summer to study tuvan music, can't wait--

peace

s
Liminal

Liminal



May 27 2008 4:54 PM

hey bobby-

long time-- hope you're well, great to hear your music!

peace,

scott
Paul Tynan

Paul Tynan



May 26 2008 4:38 AM

Did you like those beans?
Jacob Wynne

Jacob Wynne



May 11 2008 11:51 PM

Bobby..it was great playing with you,,you're a bad dude...hope to do it again
Laura

Laura Barba



May 8 2008 11:09 PM

aww thanks!! I don't want anymore birthdays! :( Haha
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Apr 25 2008 4:02 PM

hey bobby just swingin' through peace!
Annalee

Annalee



Apr 17 2008 3:52 PM

Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.
Albert Camus

Just wanted to say HI ;)
Thanks for being a friend!
Annalee
tao

tao



Apr 6 2008 1:56 PM

do you know where i can get a hip new baseball cap for the next show?
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