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January 23, 2012 - The CALIFORNIA JAZZ ARTS SOCIETY and the SAN GABRIEL 7 proudly
announce the opening of the first annual
Southern California High School/College STUDENT JAZZ COMPETITON.
Beginning in February, students who reside within a 100 mile radius of
Pasadena, California, and who are enrolled in a Southern California
high school, college or university, will be eligible to download and
complete the CalJAS application as well as audition music and
information.
A minimum of two high school and two college/university scholarships
of $500 each will be awarded to chosen contestants from the following
categories:
Vocal
Piano
Guitar
Trumpet
Trombone
Woodwinds (tenor, alto, flute)
Additionally, winning contestants will be featured performers with
seven time DownBeat Award winner Bill Watrous, and the San Gabriel 7
at the prestigious
STEAMERS JAZZ CLUB AND CAFE on April 25th, 2012.
Download the application (PDF) here.
January 23, 2012 - Say what?
"Lost My Heart by Ingrid James & the San Gabriel 7
During the nine years since the San Gabriel 7 was founded by trombonist Jim Lewis, the three-horn septet has often confounded expectations. They have performed throughout the Los Angeles area
(often with major guest soloists), their music has ranged from straight ahead jazz to funk and pop, and they have recorded three colorful CDs: Chop Check, Blame It On Trio, Cottonwood Station.
Lost My Heart teams the group with the talented Australian vocalist Ingrid James, a singer who deserves to be much better known in the U.S. Not only does she have a beautiful voice and very
impressive technique but she is a creative jazz singer, an impressive scatter. and a warm interpreter of lyrics. From the start of the opener “Zigaboogaloo,” Ingrid James shows that she
fits in very well with the three-horn septet. She alternates on this and the other pieces between taking the lead, scatting wordlessly, and functioning as part of the ensemble.
The music on Lost My Heart is difficult to pin down or quickly classify. “Zigaboogaloo” is a boogaloo that has fine spots for trumpeter Kye Palmer and guitarist Steve Gregory. On the
funky and more poppish “Effervescence,” the San Gabriel 7 sounds like a big band backing the singer. Joni Mitchell’s “The Hissing Of Summer Lawns” is an example of modern folk music
with some bluish guitar and Frank Villafranca’s soulful alto helping out Ingrid.
The Gears shift on “I Fall In Love Too Easily.” Ingrid sings the verse unaccompanied and beautifully before the inventive arrangement by Dave Cushman turns the ballad into a medium-tempo
exploration. Guest trombonist Bill Watrous, one of the all time greats, has a notable solo before Ingrid closes the proceedings down with some scatting and a return to the original
mood. The funky “Jogral” features catchy bass lines and rhythms which build during an alto solo that has the other horns riffing passionately. A medley of “Adagio” and “Lonely Woman”
features Ingrid performing wordlessly at first before digging into the lyrics of “Lonely Woman.” She takes a warm vocal on “Lost My Heart,” with strong contributions from the band’s
musical director Matt Weisberg on electric keyboards and guitarist Gregory.
Bill Watrous returns for the bossa nova “O Grande Amor.” Ingrid recalls Astrud Gilberto a bit, Gregory plays some acoustic guitar, and the interplay between Ingrid and Watrous at
the piece’s conclusion is a highlight. “Conception/Deception” shows off Ingrid’s bop chops as she sings effortless intervals and unisons; Kye Palmer takes a heated trumpet solo
on this straight ahead romp. Concluding this CD are spirited versions of Donald Fagan’s Brazilian-flavored “The Goodbye Look,” the veteran ballad “Where Are You.”
Throughout this impressive effort, Dave Cushman’s arrangements showcase Ingrid James at her very best and the San Gabriel 7 at its most versatile and inventive."
-Scott Yanow
author of ten books including The Jazz Singers, Trumpet Kings, Jazz On Film and Jazz On Record 1917-76
January 23, 2012 - San Gabriel 7 will be performing at the Texas Jazz Festival this October.
Friday morning the 18th SG7 will be perfoming during the breaks on a local teev [to be named later] show in Texas. Both Friday and Saturday evenings SG7 will be the main act on the main stage.
Busy weekend.
No details yet, it's looking like we will be performing at a few Jazz festivals in Australia later this year.
January 18, 2012 - San Gabriel 7 would like to congratulate Kye and his wife for having a baby trumpet player.
The new CD with Ingrid James is still in production. Don't forget the CD Release party Tuesday March 20 at Catalina Bar&Grill.
Coming soon - High School and College jazz soloist competition. $ and a performance with SG7 for the winners. Check back for more details.
January 2, 2012 - San Gabriel 7 would like to wish you and yours a Happy and Funky New Year.
December 24, 2011 - San Gabriel 7 would like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!
December 20, 2011 - The mixing of the Ingrid James/SG7 CD has begun.
As the process has unfolded, the name of the CD has changed to "Lost My Heart." As I've been sitting in during the mixing problems, I've been able to enjoy the performance of the musicians as Talley
(engineer) has isolated each instrument to fine tune the sound, and then layer the next instrument into the mix. The guys in the band played their asses off!
Put it on your calendar, Tuesday March 20 Ingrid and SG7 will make magic at Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood.
December 12, 2011 - Whew, finished recording!
Only Ingrid and the band have a CD of the ruff mixes, so you'll have to trust me, this CD is amazing!
Going through all the pictures taken during the 5 days of recording, soon to be taking pictures at the 5 days of mixing and Mastering. the "best of" soon to be
up on the photos page.
SG7 is planning Play-A-Long books for all 7 instruments for their "Cottonwood Station" CD available early February.
Arrrangments are already available for sale on the Online Store page.
Others available not yet listed on website, ask us.
December 4th & 5th, 2011 - In the studio!
5PM downbeat, red light on. Simply magic, once you hear the CD you'll agree.
Pics from the recording session on the photo page.
December 1, 2011 - Ingrid, Bill & SG7 packed the house!!
Simply unbelieveable show. It opened with Bill Watrous playing Chega de Saudade, like usual Bill dazzeled the audience like only a 7 time Downbeat Award winner can do. Ingrid took the stage
and started the night off with the title track from our upcoming CD, "Effervescence." Kye simply reading the music did as instructed, "Play a killer Flugel solo here."
Next song up was Goodbye Look, a Donald Fagen tune played as a Samba. Ingrid vocalized along with the horns before taking off on her own singing the lyrics. A lovely Bossa, O Grande Amor brought
Bill Watrous back up on stage to perform with Ingrid James. I Fall In Love Too Easily, a beautifl ballad that Ingrid hit out of the park. Watrous contributed a solo.
Ingrid and Steve team up on the melody on Zigaboogaloo, Kye & Steve solo before Ingrid joins the horn section on some ensemble work. A Joni Mitchell song, Hissing Of Summer Lawns was next. A
funky 70'st tune that fit Ingrid well.. Conception/Deception, who doesn't love insanely fast swing with Ingrid and Kye performing the be-bopish head together.
Want to hear more? Buy the CD, "Effervescence" when it's released in mid to late February.
I personally met Nick Mancini for the first time last night and got to hear him play... what a talent. Nick and his trio played a set after Ingrid & SG7.
Pics from the gig on the photo page. The show was streamed live on the internet and the band had the show video recorded,
the video will soon be added to the Photos page, check back soon. Have you seen the videos already on the Photos page?
November 29, 2011 - Ingrid is in the house!! Last night was the first SG7 rehearsal with Ingrid James.
We rehearsed for Thursday's gig at Steamers and for recording this Sunday. Gonna be a busy week next week. Bill Watrous was at the rehearsal and later told Jim this is the best the
band has ever sounded. Props to the guys for their hard work at rehearsals.
At Steamers, come up and buy a Cottonwood Station CD for $20 and we will mail you a copy of "Effervescence," Ingrid James with SG7 as soon as it comes out in late February.
Don't wait, call now and make reservations at Steamers for Thursday Dec 1st with Ingrid James, Bill Watrous & SG7.
Pics from the rehearsal on the photo page.
November 18, 2011 - Another night of stellar performances by the guys in the band last night! It won't be much longer until I
will be putting up links to our new CD, "Effervescence" and taking pre-orders.
Don't wait, call now and make reservations at Steamers for Thursday Dec 1st with Ingrid James, Bill Watrous & SG7.
Even more pics of the recording on the photo page.
November 17, 2011 - It's started! Last night at Tritone Recording in the heart of Burbank, SG7 started
recording for The Ingrid James / San Gabriel 7 CD, "Effervescence."
I took a few pics, they are are the photo page.
October 23, 2011 - Ingrid James and SG7 will be performing 2 sets at Steamers Thursday Dec 1.
Jim and the SG7 Rhythm Section will be performing Saturday December 19th at Pinocchio's, 1449 North Lake, Pasadena 91104. A much more eclectic mix of music.
September 23, 2011 - The performance next Friday, September 30 has been cancelled.
Thanks to the millions of you that wanted to see us funk the joint up last night. Speacial thanks to the hundred of you that made it.
Bill Watrous once again proved why he's a legend.
Excuse my language, the band kicked ass last night. One of our better performances... Kye dazzled the crowd with his flugelhorn performance on Effervessence. (Kye will be on the Tonight show Tuesday
playing for Seth MacFarlane).
Check out some pictures on the Photo page. Youtube videos coming soon.
September 23, 2011 - Don't forget, SG7 will be performing and recording their next CD 7pm tonight (Friday Sept 23) at the Paseo Colorado Mall in Pasadena. F
Bill Watrous and his trio will be performing one set starting at 6pm.
For our fan at the Medical Center in West Covina, come up and introduce yourself (to Jim or Dave) for a free "Cottonwood Station" CD.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
September 16, 2011 - 9/23 -----> JOIN US THIS FRIDAY from 6pm to 8:30pm @ Paseo Colorado in Pasadena for live concert
Featuring Jazz Legend Bill Watrous with his Quartet and San Gabriel 7 on the main stage. This outta be a rockin' good time!! Come on down.... Bring flyer,
Evite, or print out FACEBOOK event page to RECEIVE FREE CD. Yes, FREE CD giveaway and more!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
September 13, 2011 - Lots of news... First,
go to our new FaceBook page. Like us. Friend us. Share us.
We encourage you to take photos of the band with your phone and upload them to Facebook.
I love it when a plan comes together. You will be able to watch, listen and actually feel San Gabriel 7 record their next CD live. Free. Live recording with
music this difficult is rarely done, the possibility of mistakes too high. Join us for an amazing display of musical artistry.
During the performance, please try not to distract the musicians with shiny objects.
September 23rd & 30th 6-9PM at the Main Stage at the Paseo Colorado Mall.
Jazz Trombone Legend Bill Watrous and his quartet will be performing 1 set starting at 6PM. Reminds me of my youth when in high school I would
help set up chairs at the Sherman Oaks Fashion Square, now a Westfield mall. Listening to the big bands of Louie Bellson and Bill Watrous. Great memories.
August 24, 2011 - San Gabriel 7 invites you to join us for the live recording of our 4th CD September 23 & 30 from 6:30-8:00. Both nights
are free to the public. Come on down and
cheer us on at the Paseo Colorado in Pasadena.
For you Trumpet players out there... the trumpet part from Funkfully Yours with Kye
Palmer's burnin' trumpet solo transcribed.
For our fan at the Medical Center in West Covina, come up and introduce yourself for a free "Cottonwood Station" CD.
August 10, 2011 - San Gabriel 7 will be performing two Friday nights, the 23rd and 30th of September at Paseo Colorado Mall in Pasadena. More details to follow.
August 1, 2011 - Gigs gigs gigs & more gigs. Gigs for both SG7 and Jim's 1 horn band. Jim's 1 horn band?
July 12, 2011 - SG10. Huh? Just a test rehearsal, we added a trumpet, sax and bari sax for the evening.
Jim was the added trumpet. Next up? One horn, Jim, and rhythm section.
June 24, 2011 - Jim's back and ready to play. Possible changes in the works.
June 2, 2011 - San Gabriel 7 is proud to announce they will be recording a CD with Australian Jazz Singer extraordinaire
Ingrid James the first week of December. A collection of Jazz, Bossas, Sambas and a couple funky things. Also a couple live performances, check back for updates.
May 18, 2011 - Thanks to all of you that showed up to Catalina's and showed your support. A great time was had by all.
pics
May 5, 2011 - A 30 second commercial in the Hollywood area advertising the CD Release Party. Share the link with your friends.
The first SG7 cable commercial.
April 20, 2011 - CDs start shipping May 1st.
Thanks to those that have already pre-ordered!
April 9, 2011 - Party time. SG7 is having a CD release party for their third Cd, "Cottonwood Station" Tuesday May 17, 8PM at
Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood and you're invited. The band will perform all the songs from their new CD along
with songs slated for the next CD. Bill Watrous and Andrew Synoweic are making special guest appearances.
March 19, 2011 - The recording went great. Mixing went great. It's now being Mastered and to be delivered next week for duplication. The CD will
be available for purchase in the middle of April, check back often. Pictures from the recording are up on the Photo page.
March 15, 2011 - Back in the studio to finish up our third CD "Cottonwood Station." Due for release early April 2011.
January 19, 2011 - Band Holiday Dinner @ Porte Alegre. Pics on the Photo page.
January 1, 2011 - Happy New Year. Bear with us, still tightening the loose bolts on the new website.
December 22, 2010 - New website up. Still working out the kinks.
October 10, 2010 - The band got together today for the band photo-shoot. A few behind the scenes pics on the Photos pages.
August 14, 2010 - Thanks to all of you that showed up to our performance at the California College of Music.
May 8, 2010 - Sg7 put on a great show at the Paseo Colorado Mall.
March 9, 2010 - Back at Catalina's Bar & Grill
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