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Eric Halvorson
Jazz / Nu-Jazz / Pop



BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Member Since2/19/2006
Band Websitewww.erichalvorson.com
Band MembersSHAMPOO PARTY ZONE: KP Devlin - gtr,kbd; Goose McGuilicutty - kbd bass, EH - drums MASTADON: Don Falzone - bass, Donny McCaslin - sax, Bruce Saunders/Adam Rogers - guit, EH - drums OCTOPUS PANTS: Joel Newton - gtr, Toshi Someya - bass, Ben Stivers - kbds; HARVEST MOON: Jamie Jordan - voc, Joel Newton - gtr, Scott Thornton - bass TENDERLY: Dave Stryker - gtr, Dave Berkman - organ; MAGIC: Chris Biesterfeldt - gtr, Ben Stivers - organ; BELLYDANCING: Deborah - tbone, Sheryl Bailey - gtr, Andrew Sterman - sax, Nicki Parrot - bass, Olivier Ker Ourio - harmonica SPIN CITY: Arun Luthra - sax Arthur Kell - bass Rory Stuart - guit
InfluencesJust a few are the Beatles, Steely Dan, Jonatha Brooke, Fiona Apple, DeJohnette, Elvin, Miles, Newton and all the people that I play with...
Sounds Likemusic
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 13 2009 7:30P
Jim Hershman Trio at Novo NY, New York
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
Jim Hershman Trio at The Bar Next Door NY, New York
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Lily White Quintet - Douglas St. Music Collective New York, New York
Jul 27 2009 8:00P
Town Hall - All Singin’ All Dancin’ NY, New York
Aug 3 2009 8:00P
with Ute Lemper - MusicFest Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia
Aug 13 2009 8:00P
SildaJazz - Haugesund International Jazz Festival Haugesund, Rogaland

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   About Eric Halvorson
Eric has performed throughout Europe and the Americas and is featured on numerous recordings. Because of his pop and jazz sensibilities he is constantly in demand for a variety of gigs. He has collaborated with such artists as jazz guitarist Dave Stryker, vibraphonist Joe Locke, R n' B legend Ben E. King, and Blues icon Pinetop Perkins to name a few. Festival appearances include the Montreal Jazz Festival, Kennedy Center Women In Jazz, Radio Classica (Chile), Festival de Jazz (Colombia), Bayreuther Jazz Festival (Germany), Kaunas Jazz Festival (Lithuania) and the Iowa City Jazz Festival. He has performed at New York City's top venues including Lincoln Center, Town Hall and jazz venues Sweet Basil, Blue Note, and Birdland to name a few. He has performed with pop artists at the NXNE Music Conference in Toronto, Canada; Emerging Artists & Talent in Music Conference in Las Vegas and the NEMO Music Festival in Boston. .. ..

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chris parrello





Jun 23 2009 1:33 PM

yeah bro, good to play, hang. bass players r generally overrated.
Alanna Vicente





Apr 7 2009 3:43 PM

Jack Davis and Crossbite





Mar 13 2009 1:24 PM

Awesome playing, man! I had so much fun! Can't wait to do it again.
HOWARD FISHMAN





Mar 7 2009 2:13 PM

Hey Eric-

Likewise, man -- hope to see/hear you again soon!

Cheers,

HF

http://www. facebook. com/pages/Howard-Fishman/14331012558?ref=ts
greg joseph soul quartet





Mar 6 2009 5:56 AM

KILLIN!!!!
Vana





Feb 8 2009 11:59 PM

Hey Eric.....you played your butt off in Mexico....was fun...
and i like that "yeeeeeeeowwwwwwww......"
haha....see you soon
vana
Jack Davis and Crossbite





Feb 8 2009 5:20 PM

Man, so good to talk to you again. Can't wait to play with Xbite! I'm gonna be busy as hell getting ready for all this.
But first, a set of pushups!
Tatum Greenblatt





Jan 17 2009 6:59 PM

Hey Eric,
Great to hang with you too man. I'd love to do a session sometime. Next week is a little rough, but let's try to work something out.
Beautiful tunes up here too!
Kenny Rampton





Jan 5 2009 5:04 PM

Hey Eric, just checking out your music...sounds great!
Liza Lee





Dec 25 2008 10:40 PM

Happy Holidays to you Mr H!!!

XOxoXO,
Ms. L

Victoria Cave





Nov 7 2008 11:42 PM

That's me - bold! Thank you so much for your help Dr. Halverson...xo, v
Joel Newton





Sep 12 2008 11:47 PM

Eric, you know damn well where I've been hiding. Come up here and grill a burger with me NOW!
Joel
Holly





Aug 23 2008 5:38 AM

In ft Collins now listening to jazz -great fun-andrew vogt sax group zaro !!!!hh
Steve Millhouse





Jul 25 2008 6:19 AM

Hey man, great to see you @ Rat's gig, let's play soon!!
Don't keep avoiding me just because I'm friends with Holcomb... :~P
Fernando Alvarez Ariza.





Jun 10 2008 4:08 PM

Hi man, when u comming from here (Colombia), i see you in a jazz club program (Discovery Channel), great to see you, please keep in touch...
Donna Harris





Jun 3 2008 3:08 PM

Hey Eric! Glad to hear from you!! Yes would love to work together... Hope all's well! -Donna ;-)
*Lott*





May 22 2008 8:40 PM

Hey Eric,, Good to reconnect, wondering if you could help me with something, could you break it to bill wolford hat he has the clap!
(*L*)
Bill Warfield Big Band





May 21 2008 2:50 PM

Thanks Eric, Let's do some playing soon.

Bill
Tony Ormond





May 9 2008 11:36 PM

Hi Eric!
Thanks for making it out to the Bitter End gig! 'Preciate it!!!
See you soon!

Tony
Annalee





Apr 12 2008 2:16 PM

For me this quote/idea is the hardest when you think you know it all, especially about music!

To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.
--Joseph Chilton Pearce

Enjoy the weekend,
Annalee
GINETTAS VENDETTA





Apr 1 2008 12:11 AM

hey Eric, Thanks for coming out!!!!It was great to see you!!! next time, sit in & Jam!!!!!

Peace thru music, Ginetta of Ginetta's Vendetta
Alec Berlin





Nov 1 2007 4:54 AM

Hey, if you're in NYC on Monday night, come to my gig at the Bitter End!

Alec Berlin live at
The Bitter End
Monday, Nov 5 at 9:30
147 Bleeker St
212.673.7030

There WILL be rock!

-Alec
Rosa Avila





Sep 22 2007 4:06 AM

Hey Eric
You sound great! Phonetag anyone?
Rosa :-)
Bill Wolford's Head





Jul 2 2007 4:16 AM

keep meaning to call you back from your callk a few weeks ago...good to hear from you.....not sure I have your current #...yu didn't leave it on yer message....hope all's swell.
-b
Tom Pietrycha





Mar 9 2007 10:58 PM

Hello?
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