I have the great fortune of playing with a variety of different instrumentalists and singers on a regular basis, all of whom inspire me in their own ways.
On these tracks the personnel is as follows: Georgia, Just Squeeze Me and Things Ain't What They Used to Be:
Roland Barber, trombone
Perry Wortman, bass
Paul Wiltgen, drums
.... Reverence: Vito Chiavuzzo, alto saxophone
Zack Lober, bass
John Davis, drums
Influences
These tracks were influenced by the music of Louis Armstrong, Gene Harris, Oscar Peterson, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Hank Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, and by lindy hop & blues dancing, life in New York City, and my wife Katie.
Pianist Gordon Webster has been living in New York City for three years. He has performed with Grant Green Jr., Wycliffe Gordon, Donny McCaslin, Ron McClure, Chris Potter, Joel Frahm, and Jim Black among others. His playing has been showcased in various New York City venues including the Blue Note, The Cutting Room, Cleopatra's Needle, Makor, Mannahatta Lounge, Kavehaz, St. Nick's Pub, Night and Day, and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. Webster graduated from the Manhattan School of Music Masters Degree in jazz studies program in 2006, and has studied privately with Kenny Barron, Garry Dial, Sonny Bravo, Ari Heonig and Samir Chatterjee. He has performed in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, France, Australia, and throughout the United States and Canada at international jazz festivals, jazz clubs, and dancing events including lindy exchanges, workshops and camps.
Originally from Ottawa, Webster began studying music at the age of four. In 1993 he moved to Toronto where he earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto in 1999. His first trio recording, as a leader, "Three We" was released in 2000 with sidemen Duncan Hopkins and Kevin Dempsey. Other recording credits include Canadian jazz releases with Chris Robinson, Kim Addison, Rita di Ghent; groove/fusion projects KITE, Jukejoint and Gruvoria; a recent duo album with Rochester trumpeter Mike Kaupa, and brother Mike Webster's fall 2005 release Leading Lines featuring bassist John Benitez (Eddie Palmeri, Chick Corea, John Scofield) and trumpeter Mike Rodriguez (Ray Barreto).
Gordon has taught jazz improvisation and piano at Jazzworks summer camp in Ontario, Canada for four years, and has appeared in educational concerts for children with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in collaboration with conductor Boris Brott.
In addition to his ongoing creative pursuits as a jazz musician, Gordon developed a passion for lindy hop and blues dancing over the past six years, which has become a significant influence in his life since 2001.
Gordon Webster will release 2 full-length albums for dancers in summer 2007. One will be an album of blues dancing tracks, and the other will be aimed at lindy hoppers. Details will be posted soon at www.feeltheblues.com.
So, what are the chances I get to see you when I'm in NY? I'll be staying in the Village 3/19-3/26. Do you think you'll be at Fram on the 20th? You should come... and dance with me. ;p
yo Gord! Man sorry I couldn't hook up a piano in the OK- just wasn't enough time to make it happen. Hope you had a good holiday and hope to see you round the city. all the best, AC
Hey Gord, I like seeing my name between Jim Rotondi and Donny McCaslin :) It was great playing with you as usual on Sat and Sun. If you're not doing anything on Thursday, you should come by the Underground for a really fun hang. Bring Katie! See you soon. -Vito
Hey Gordon, Thanks for the add. Great meeting and hearing you at the 169 bar. I think I'll donate my fingers to the needy...I don't really need them anymore :)
Hey Gord, Sounded fantastic as always last night! If you and Katie aren't busy, I'd love for you guys to come down the the Underground for a really fun hang. It'll be duo with Ben C from 9:30-12:30. There's no cover or min and the bartenderess it awesome. Hope to see you there or soon elsewhere! -Vi
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Hi Gordon, your music is sounding wonderful! I am happy to see that you are working tons and that you have this beautiful new recording coming out. Hopefully I'll see you around sometime. Take care!
Hull-O Gordon and thanks for the ADD. Great to hear you and play with you last week. I'm looking forward to the new Sunday venue and expect to see you sooner than you think! Best, LAURA
