Recorded at BRC Audio Productions, Kansas City, MO; Bill Crain, engineer; tracks 9 & 10 recorded live at the Westport Coffee House Theater, Kansas City, MO; Tom Ptacek, engineer.
ROGER WILDER - was born and raised in Rochester, N.Y. After receiving a Bachelor of Music from University of Miami in 1986, he continued to record and perform in South Florida, most notably in groups assembled to back Stanley Turrentine, Randy Brecker, Adam Nussbaum, and Chris Potter. He taught a jazz piano class and private lessons at Miami - Dade Community College from 1987 - 1991. In 1995, he and his wife moved to the New York City area for 5 years, where his activities included teaching, performing, and recording.
Current Performance Activities
Based out of Kansas City, and in addition to performing with his own various ensembles, Roger also performs as a "first-call" pianist and keyboardist for other outstanding band leaders, including: Angela Hagenbach, Stan Kessler's "Sons of Brasil", Dan Thomas Quintet, Chris Burnett Quartet, Aurora Consort, Jake Blanton Quartet, (was an original founding member of the) Westport Art Ensemble, and many others. As a performer, Roger is also available for most freelance and studio opportunities. In January 2006, he began hosting his own Jazz Radio Show on KKFI every Monday from noon to 3pm. Tune in your radio at 90.1 FM, or catch the show streaming online at www.kkfi.org.
hey there how things going? your page is looking awesome! anyhow, i just found some cool new tones from www.snazzyringers.info for FREE! they have the newest stuff!
A big thanks to all my friends... I just went over 10,000 listens on my player. I've added a fifth tune to my player, an arrangement of Scott Henderson's "Harpoon", the leader and guitar player of Tribal Tech.
Thanks for letting me know- hopefully I will see you there! Merry Christmas to you too! Didn't know if you ever saw this picture of your little cookie monsters...
Hi Roger,
Thanks for the add, friendship and especially FOR YOUR MUSIC! I really like your Tune and you play AWASOME, your band as well.
I hope soon we would get together and play...I would love to play on your tunes.
Hope we ll keep in touch.
Gianni
