She's A Woman - Lennon / McCartney
Pouts' Over - Keith Jarrett • iEartoe - Joe DeRenzo
Mother Nature's Son - Lennon / McCartney
Lenore - Chick Corea
2nd Sunday In August - Joe Zawinul
Umbria Suite part III - Keith Jarrett / arr: DeRenzo
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Joe DeRenzo: Drums, Percussion,
Electronic Keyboards
Voice: Anne Walsh Piano: Tom Zink Bass: Ben May, Ernie Nuñez Sax and Voice: Penny Watson Trumpet: Steve Crum, Ron Stout Guitars-Electric Sitar: Brian Hughes
Drums: Jack DeJonette, Roy Haynes, John Guerin, Ndugu, Tony Williams, Peter Erskine, Dennis Bradford, Danny Gottlieb. Alex Acuña, Jon Christiensen. Airto!
Jazz Composers: Joe Zawinul, Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin, Wayne Shorter, Tomasz Stanko, Chick Corea, Ralph Towner, Herbie Hancock, Gary Burton and Miles.
Classical Composers: Beethoven, Ives, Copeland, Stravinsky, Bartók, György Ligeti, Philip Glass.
Sounds Like
Weather Report, Pat Metheny, Oregon, Tomasz Stanko, Chick Corea - Touchstone!
Fashions his own pair of drumsticks after seeing The Beatles on TV. While his dad's record collection included Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington and Ray Charles, Joe was drawn to the sounds of the late 60's via album covers. Most notably Jimi Hendrix and Cream. The music from such albums as "Are You Experienced?" and "Disraeli Gears" was in stark contrast to the vinyl turning on the home stereo. This juxtaposition of jazz and rock would would be the beginning of his musical influences. After hearing the Chick Corea album ''Light as a Feather'' and the Weather Report masterpiece ''Mysterious Traveller'', Joe began listening to the music of Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin and Hebie Hancock.
These influences have continued through the years, culminating in the release of Joe's two CDs he produced with the help of longtime friend and jazz pianist Tom Zink. Also on board for these projects are founding members of The Yellowjackets, pianist Russell Ferrante and bass player Jimmy Haslip along with longtime member and reedman Bob Mintzer. Jazz guitarist Brian Hughes, bassist Kevin Axt, reedman Glen Berger, vocalist Anne Walsh, trumpeter Steve Crum, guitarist Gannin Arnold, percussionist Richie Gajate-Garcia and vocalist Adonis Tsilimparis round out the rest of the albums personel.
The inspiration for this project came from my belief that jazz in the late 60s and 70s was as important and relevant to the music as any period before it. Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul and Airto ( all Miles alumni ) were among many artists of that time who refused to have limits placed on themselves by anyone.
The individualism these musicians stood for in the face of criticism from the conservative jazz press ( then and now ) is what I respected them for most. I'm extremely fortunate to have so many musician friends who share my fondness for the music represented on this CD.
EXCITING NEWS......my new cd WIN SOME LOSE SOME is now available for purchase at iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby!!! Visit my page to listen and then follow a link to BUY! I would really appreciate your support. If times are too tight right now there are a a couple of free downloads and if you could write a review that would help me a lot.
If you already purchased a copy, I really appreciate your friendship and am truly grateful for your support.
Wishing you a great weekend~~ Always a pleasure to visit your page! Thanks for loving my music. Your always welcome to watch my video, see new photos for Japan tour, check blogs and just say hi...love & light, PolinaJ
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Hi Joe DeRenzo, thanks for accepting my friend request. I appreciate the opportunity to introduce You to the music of ALIEN SKIN.
If you enjoy the MySpace song previews, you can listen to DON’T OPEN TILL DOOMSDAY by visiting my band-website … AND while you’re there, help yourself to the selection of free downloads!
Greetings & Best Wishes from Kansas City! Your music makes me smile! Wishing you continued success! Elaine & Antonio Don Gato - K.C./Lima Vocal-Artistic Studio, Inc. Our other music site: www.myspace.com/elainecormany
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I'm getting airplay in New york, on FM Station WHCR 90.3 FM on The Voice/ Maurice Watts The station is playing my song Roses Champagne Candlelight
This is the second week in a row they have played my song!!! ;) After many emails, and comments and calls this is keeping The Voice playing my song on his show!!
I need your help myspace friends to keep the flow going Please go to the podcast here and listen and post your comments! or call on fridays EST 8:00pm to 12:00 midnight to request my song call the station at: 212-491-4685 and request my song
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Thank you for loving my music!! I'm blessed with such wonderful people around me! CD is available for purchase now. Contact polinaj.management@gmail.com to order a CD. I start touring this summer with my new program and will be happy to meet all of you! Love & light, PolinaJ