PT Gazell.....Harmonica
Andy Reiss...Electric Guitar
Roger Spencer...Acoustic Bass
Chris Brown...Drums
Kirby Shelsted...Vibes
Influences
Nat King Cole, Bob Wills, Dan Hicks, Benny Goodman, Louie Jordan, Ben Webster, Sweets Edison, Wes Montgomery, Pops, Charlie McCoy, Don Les, Tiny Moore, Big Jim Murphy,Charlie Christian, Jethro Burns...
2008 marks a milestone for PT Gazell, as his highly anticipated duet CD with European harmonica wizard Brendan Power hits the stands. This collection of jazz and swing standards featuring PT on diatonic harmonica and Brendan on chromatic, is certain to make fans and industry folks alike sit up and take notice. PT and Brendan weave their individual sounds around tight harmonies and unison lines in a way that will catch listeners by surprise. Selections include songs like “Till Tom Special,” Back To Back” and “When I Fall In Love.” This CD proves once again what PT’s fan base already knows…he’s something special.
PT’s last CD, “Swingin’ Easy…Hitting Hard”, once again set a standard for others to follow. Combining elements of Jazz, Swing, and Pop Standards PT Gazell produced a classic American Recording that kept your toes tappin’, your head boppin’ and your smile firmly in place.
PT's first release, “Pace Yourself”, (featuring Jerry Douglas and Ricky Skaggs as sidemen) set the gold standard for diatonic harmonica playing. This blast of sonic bluegrass was and is, ahead of its time.
His innovative work with the West Texas Music Company, (Johnny Paycheck's working band) from 1977 to 1980 opened up new musical possibilities for PT. His talents as both a soloist and as an ensemble member player garnered him critical and popular acclaim and made him one of the most sought after session players in the country.
From Jazz to Bluegrass, PT Gazell covers the musical waterfront as a bandleader, a recording artist and soloist. The one common denominator is the pure musical joy that emanates with each carefully considered note he plays.
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PT GAZELL & THE SIDE EFFECTS: Swingin' Easy...Hittin' Hard
Hot, swingin', smooth, original, clean, lyrical, faster than a speeding bullet, diatonically chromatic, one of a kind, masterful, the swingingest, "Oh yeah, like what?," Nat King Cole, Ben Webster, Sweets Edison, Benny Goodman, Louie Jordan,...Dig that.
P.T. GAZELL: Pace Yourself
Bluegrass, Traditional and Country flavored tunes, played on the harmonica. Featuring Jerry Douglas and Ricky Skaggs.
Yo! PT! Just read the Enterprise article about your performance back in the hometown! Great stuff, and great that took your talent, experience and perspectives back to share. Best! Charlie
It's the way you play that makes it . . . Play like you play. Play like you think, and then you got it, if you're going to get it. And whatever you get, that's you, so that's your story. -- Count Basie
Hi PT, how re you? I just want to let you know that I've add a new video on a song by Paolo Nutini New Shoes (the 2nd one on my page). Please tell me what you think about it? Kisses and hugs, CHQ.
PT,Thanks for the add!!Was a pleasure meetin' ya at "THE BEAN"You are indeed a masterful player.Hope 2008 is Great for you and yours!!ALL GOOD THINGS!! Naz
Thanks for the add! You sounds great! Like Toots playing diatonic - very chromatic sound and great swing. You can play solo alone and it's interestin to hear!
Thanks PT. I've been influenced by your playing since the 80's when I wore out your record with pace yourself,Flinstones, &your version of Red haired boy-which I still play. Your Jazz stuff is hot& totally the right direction. Shakey Reay-Little Blue Planet
Ur brilliant..... But I am sorry to cut to the chase . Maybe u can spare me some help , Do u tune to 440, 441, or 442 ? my golden melody's seem to be around 443. Thank you
