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Bobby Selvaggio
Jazz

"UD picked "Top 10 2007" by Mark Corroto AAJ"

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
United States

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Last Login:  7/4/2008
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   Bobby Selvaggio: General Info
Member Since3/13/2006
Band Websitebobbyselvaggio.com
Band Members"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 LabelPlayscape Recordings
Type of LabelIndie








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2008 10:00A
Recording new CD "Modern Times" at Red Rock Recording Stroudsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jul 19 2008 10:00A
Recording new CD "Modern Times" at Red Rock Recording Stroudsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jul 25 2008 8:00P
in Baltimore with MAJI Baltimore, Maryland
Jul 27 2008 7:00P
Nighttown Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio
Jul 30 2008 8:00P
Brother’s Lounge Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 5 2008 8:00P
Pittsburgh with MAJI Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Unspoken Dialogue reviews from Downbeat, Orkhestra International (France), and All About Jazz  (view more)

Bobby Selvaggio Quintet on Tour  (view more)

Unspoken Dialogue street date is August 28th, 2007  (view more)

About Unspoken Dialogue and the musicians  (view more)

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   About Bobby Selvaggio
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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BSQ at the Bop Stop in Cleveland, OH playing "Jungle Animals"

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Bobby Selvaggio's Friends Comments
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tao





Jun 5 2008 6:15 PM

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





Jun 1 2008 5:54 PM

how was california?
Liminal





Jun 1 2008 7:20 AM

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





May 27 2008 9:54 AM

hey bobby-

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

peace,

scott
Paul Tynan





May 25 2008 9:38 PM

Did you like those beans?
Jacob Wynne





May 11 2008 4:51 PM

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





May 8 2008 4:09 PM

aww thanks!! I don't want anymore birthdays! :( Haha
Terrance Hazly





Apr 25 2008 9:02 AM

hey bobby just swingin' through peace!
Annalee





Apr 17 2008 8:52 AM

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





Apr 6 2008 6:56 AM

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





Apr 4 2008 4:23 PM

Hey Bobby, How are you? I'm doing great! I just noticed you're playing in San Francisco coming up, I'll be sure to make it!!
Renaissance Dell'Arte





Mar 29 2008 1:20 PM

Thanks for connection.
Keep up the great music.

Kiss,
Renaissance Dell'Arte
Paul Tynan





Mar 3 2008 9:31 AM

Fill me in!
Paul Tynan





Mar 3 2008 7:00 AM

Hi, Havin' fun?
Maximilian Baritz





Mar 3 2008 4:53 AM

Great music, Top sound !!!

:o)
allissooonn [is soo readdy for collegee]





Feb 18 2008 1:14 PM

Thank You! I plan on going to Toledo with my other two brothers :)

Tell the family I say HI!!
Hows the playing going?
Ed Saindon


Is Online


Feb 18 2008 10:16 AM

HELLO BOBBY,

I REALLY ENJOYED THE MUSIC. I HOPE YOU CAN CHECK OUT MY NEW CD WITH LIEB. SOPRANO AND VIBES IS A GREAT COMBINATION.

MAYBE WE CAN HOOK UP SOMETIME FOR A GIG OR RECORDING.

ALL THE BEST,

ED
Chris Cuda





Jan 17 2008 11:01 PM

Smoking stuff! Thanks for having me as part of your world.

~CC
ROB HUBB





Dec 22 2007 8:35 PM

yea me too , i thought i had a snack i got my mouth all ready Wow lol...
andy hunter





Dec 14 2007 12:42 PM

hey bobby, great to hear from you. haven't been back to cleveland in a bit, but would like to. hope things are great with you too-

andy
kevin brow





Dec 14 2007 8:29 AM

hey man, he's great.. all is good with us! Totally man...I'm finding the same thing dealing with the cats here...it's takes a lot of patience. Happy Holidays to you too.
k
Miss Maya





Nov 16 2007 10:37 AM

Hey Bobby! I just had a great visit with Ashley in Paris. Paris is hilarious and totally crazy. It is definitely a weird but increadible city! Hope to see you soon!
Paul Tynan





Nov 6 2007 1:14 PM

Yup,
Paul Tynan





Nov 6 2007 9:01 AM

Any of of the vids work out?
Paul Samuels





Oct 22 2007 7:41 PM

Bobbt great to hear from you,I think I met Paul once with you.Like you said we should play soon.
All the best Paul
Aaron Lington





Oct 22 2007 6:25 PM

Hey Bobby - right back at ya! Your playing and writing is killin...looking forward to meeting and collaborating with you. The San Jose hang will be LEGENDARY!
Ashley Summers





Oct 21 2007 2:39 PM

Yay tour!
Donny





Oct 18 2007 4:56 PM

Thanks for the add and the great music!
BRECKSVILLE SCHOOL OF MUSIC





Oct 18 2007 2:16 PM

Thanks for the add Bobby!!!
Ashley Summers





Oct 2 2007 9:37 AM

Nice catch! Don't know what happened. I can't wait either... you have no idea! Send me new charts if you've got any.
randy





Sep 30 2007 8:52 PM

thanks for the add and Thank you for all the help and inspiration you gave me at Kent State University my freshman year to become a better person and saxophonist.
Ryan Cohan





Sep 27 2007 9:07 PM

Thanks for the kind words, Bobby. I have been out your way in the past, so hopefully it won't be too long before I'm back. Send me a reminder when you're at Andy's and I'll stop by if I can--it would be good to meet you. Your tracks sound great, man.
RC
Paul Tynan





Sep 23 2007 3:37 PM

http://www.shanghai1930.com/

Club
Miss Maya





Sep 20 2007 9:18 AM

That's great! I've been having regular updates about your shows from Ashley. I'm so glad that things are going so well for you! I'm going over to visit her in November. Can't wait to see you in town!
..::AFrO StU BooGiE SaXxX::..





Sep 19 2007 12:50 PM

hi bobby, thanks for the add
congratulations jazzman, your sax is fantastic.
salude from colombia
Ashley Summers





Sep 19 2007 12:25 PM

"The Gullifty video is really dark."

Why am I not surprised... =)
Paul Tynan





Sep 13 2007 10:38 PM

You sound surprised ;-b