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Live Out Loud

Sat, 12 May 2012 10:37:05 -0400

Patti Spadaro’s anthem to living life with a purpose has been included on the current relix magazine cd sampler. I am humbled to consider that my playing will be heard by 300,000 subscribers and countless web visitors all over the planet. As musicians, we strive to perfect our art to reach out to others and to offer our thoughts and feelings through the universal language of music. With the accessibility of music through the internet, we can all potentially reach huge audiences with our messages. I hope the power of this technology can be utilized as a positive force in the world.

2011 - focus

Sat, 8 Jan 2011 10:00:21 -0500

everybody has a New Year’s resolution
a moment of inspiration where the past is reviewed
and the future is planned
involving a “new and improved” version of oneself
thanks to all those who have offered inspiration, guidance, encouragement and criticism, 2011 will see the culmination of the journey of artistic discovery that began last year

Patti Spadaro CD

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:47:40 -0400

The Patti Spadaro “Bringing Me Back” CD has been delivered. My bass playing appears on five tracks and I added some 12-string jangle on one. This project taught me a great deal about the evolution of songs and the interplay among elements in a multitrack recording. I like how the songs developed from the embryonic guitar and vocal demos that Patti first laid down. Thanks to Brad Blackwood, the bass performances were well-preserved through the mixdown and mastering processes and the songs have retained their energy and dynamics. I hope the uplifting message of Patti’s songs reaches a broad audience with this release.

2010 - dedication

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:13:18 -0500

inspired by the amazing players I’ve met in the Pittsburgh scene, I’ve embarked on a journey of discovery with a legend of jazz guitar
the resulting expressions will find their way to the guitar page as they come into focus

Interval interview

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:14:01 -0500

Dr. Nelson Harrison interviews Howie Alexander, Dave Throckmorton and Paul Thompson between sets

Barney Kessel

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:48:09 -0400

I’ve always been a fan of Barney’s playing. Though I was aware of his jazz pedigree, and associations with Charlie Christian, Bird and Oscar Peterson, I just discovered some amazing facts about Barney’s days as a Verve Records company executive and his connections to Elvis, Phil Spector, the Beach Boys and others. You can read his entire bio here

Ted Greene at Joey B’s wedding

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:33:41 -0400

The author of “Chord Chemistry” earns some respect for those of us who bring the gift of music to the event

2 years of Interval at AVA

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:36:42 -0400

I’ve been blessed to have jammed with some amazing players on Monday nights at AVA.......the jazz legacy in Pittsburgh continues indeed!

new website version up

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 20:53:45 -0400

following porting to the mac and rigorous testing, kenlamison dot com v4 has launched