Richard Glaser, piano/Mary Akpa, vocals/Geoff Rakness, bass/Mark San Filippo, drums
Influences
Then: Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Bill Evans, Art Blakey, Bud Powell, Red Garland, Wynton Kelly, Elvin Jones, Sonny Clark, Eric Dolphy, Lee Morgan, Joe Henderson, Hampton Hawes, Tommy Flannagan.
Now: Jackie McClean, Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Brad Mehldau, Charles Lloyd, Benny Green, McCoy Tyner, Jackie Terrason, Joshua Breakstone, Bill Charlap, Blacknote, Bobby Bradford, Roy Haynes, Willie Jones III, Kenny Washington, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Burrell, Ornette Coleman.
Sounds Like
"The Richard Glaser Trio is a band of singular Los Angeles musicians compelled to distinguish themselves through original, honed, straigh-ahead jazz. Utterly out-of-sync in a city long grown accustomed to artificial beauty, the band is the real deal - an exceptional trio of artists coming into their own through their own particular way." - Jesse Torres, music critic.////////////////
Russell Ferrante of the Yellowjackets says: "The Richard Glaser Trio is one of the finest young jazz groups in Southern California. Their music draws from the rich tradition of great American show tunes and jazz standards, enlivened by imaginative arrangements and first-rate musicianship!"
Since 1999, the Richard Glaser Trio has been hard at work establishing a new set of standards for the Los Angeles jazz scene. Recently presented by Los Angeles Magazine as part of the guest line-up for their 8th Annual Best of LA® gala at the Pacific Design Center, the band has made the most of its reputation as a classy and original troupe, performing at such premiere music and nightlife destinations as Crustacean in Beverly Hills, the Greystone Mansion, the Santa Monica Playhouse, the Geffen Playhouse, Traxx at Union Station and Toppers in Santa Monica. Comprised of pianist/songwriter Richard Glaser, bassist Miguel Sawaya and drummer Mark San Filippo, the band can attribute much of its success to its rich and spiritual devotion to straight-ahead jazz -- a fine blend of intimate ballads, fresh improvisations and swelling, blues-tinged arrangements crafted by music virtuoso and frontman Richard Glaser! . Now joined by up-and-coming vocalist Mary Akpa, the band has added a lyrical component to its singular approach to jazz that is creating instant song classics out of finely tuned compositions. In 2004, the band released its second album, A Night on Blue Jay Way , a nine-song CD of new and re-vamped fan favorites such as "I'll Be Fine," "Royal Presence" and "Spring Still Needs You."
Always Keep the inner light going and continue to follow your soul. No borders, No artificial vibes . No commercial driven efforts. Treat the work as you would your principles. Mostly just have fun creating. Do u until the wheels fall off. May u have a wonderful New Year Always stay true Richard Glaser Band
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“You Are What You Dream” workshop at the Conscious Life Expo
Vaishali (As heard on “Oprah & Friends Radio”) will be appearing 2/10/2008 at The Conscious Life Expo at The LAX Hilton, 5777 W Century Bl. Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Thanks for the add! Been a long time since our UCI days . . . sorry I didn't get another opportunity to drop into the Money Tree while you were still there . . . enjoyed your trio album!
Glad to see you up on MySpace. Keep in touch, and I hope we get the opportunity to play together again.
