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Band/Artist Name:
Gerald Veasley,
The Gerald Veasley Band
Musical Style/Genre: Jazz, Smooth, Contemporary
City of Origin: Philadelphia,
PA
WJJZ 97.5 World Premiere Broadcast
of "Your Move"
It's been five years since bassist Gerald
Veasley released a studio CD of his particular brand of
sultry soul-jazz. He's back with a ten track disc entitled
Your Move that's sure to satisfy his
loyal fans. They'll get a chance to hear the new CD in
its entirety on Saturday, March 8th. At 7 PM, WJJZ 97.5
will present the recording exclusively in a World Premiere
radio broadcast. The broadcast can also be heard online
at 975WJJZ.com.
"Your Move" is
released worldwide on March 11th.
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Band Member Names and
Instruments:
Gerald Veasley – Bass
Chris Farr - Saxophones
James Rouse - Drums
Will Brock – Keyboards, Piano
Donald Robinson – Keyboards, Organ
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Key Points of Interest:
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“At The Jazz Base” released 7/05 to critical
acclaim
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Previously released 7 projects with three hits in
rotation
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Leader of Electric Mingus Project (fusion,
straight ahead)
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Leader Jazz Alive Super Band
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Former bassist of the late Grover Washington, Jr.
& Joe Zawinul
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Key member of Jaco Pastorius Big Band
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Recording on Heads Up International Records
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Leader of Heads Up Super Band
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Additional Data:
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Appeared at JazzTrax Catalina Island Festival in
2004 & 2005
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Appeared at Montreux Festival with Rick Braun and
Patti Austin
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Moderates Music Lab Video Series with guests such
as Joe Sample and Michael McDonald
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Host of a weekly radio program on WJJZ 106.1
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Operates annual Bass BootCamp for electric
bassists of all levels
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Opened Gerald Veasley’s Jazz Base Jazz Club In
Reading, PA
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Elected Trustee Philadelphia Chapter of NARAS
- Faculty at
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
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Website:
www.geraldveasley.com
MySpace.com:
Gerald Veasley
PROJECTS: |
The Gerald Veasley Band - Smooth
Jazz
An energetic, soulful smooth jazz band with 6 recordings, with a
live recording due in June 2005. Standout appearances at Catalina
Island, Berks Jazz Fest, Syracuse Jazz Fest, Blues Alley,
Spaghettini's and Zanzibar Blue. |
The Electric Mingus Project -
Fusion/Classical Jazz
Classic jazz electrified, featuring the works of Charles Mingus.
Hard bopping group with vibes, sax, percussion, drums and
electronic horns. Appeared at the Kimmel Center to rave reviews. |
Gerald Veasley's JazzAlive - Jazz
Super Band
An ecletic grouping with guests such as Chieli Minucci, Bob
Baldwin, Joe McBride and Kenny Blake. A swinging band that lit up
the night at the Rehoboth Jazz Festival. |
Teacher/Lecturer/Clinician -
Education
A teacher at The University of the Arts, Gerald is also an elected
trustee of NARAS. He conducts an annual "Bass BootCamp" and has
been guest instructor/clinician at venues such as Duquesne
University and Victor Wooten's Nature Camp. |
Guest Artist Appearances
Pieces Of A Dream, The Dixie Hummingbirds, Rick Braun, Patti
Austin, The Jaco Pastorius Big Band, Joe Zawinul, The Heads Up
Super Band, Nnenna Freelon, The Four Tops, Phil Perry, Grover
Washington, Jr., Jimmy Bruno, John Blake. |
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