Kind
Of Blue
MUSIC
MP3 sample: F Stop
Kind
Of Blue
MUSIC
MP3 sample:
F Stop
Available at CD Baby.com also on iTunes
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Press Kit
sonicbids.com/kindofblue
Videos Kind Of Blue Kozic
and
Kind Of Blue Coming Home Baby
…visionary beyond genre… bridges the zone between jazz and blues with a city
slicker style and
sound that compares to the late greats… I'm absolutely
impressed.
- Bev Conklin, Event Director - Lehigh River Blues Jam
"...we loved them. We want them back every year"
- Easton Blues
Jam and Festival 6/12/05
…seamlessly and effortlessly create both songs and improvs that delve into a listener’s more sophisticated side”
- Merge Magazine, Lehigh Valley, 2007
KOB is Allan Meyerson on sax and flute (Lee Konitz and Dave Leibman), and Matt Roman (Mad Dog & Blues Night Out,
The FUX)
Allan recorded with Grammy winner Pepper Adams, Blood, Sweat & Tears member Jim
Fielder, and others.
Matt Roman (a.k.a. "Roman") has toured the US, UK, and Europe and has
performed on stage with John Popper (Blues Traveler), Charles Fanbrough
(Jazz Messengers), Nelson Hill (Eric Mintel Quartet), Drew Glakin (R.E.M,
The Silos), Bobby Radcliff and others. He currently studies under Pat Martino and Tom Kozic.
The rhythm section generally consists of Ray Grimmer on bass and Jim Roman on drums. Jim played for the original Jay & The Techniques, touring their gold record hits "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie" and "Keep The Ball Rollin". Ray Grimmer played with The Brecker Brothers and Bobby Radcliff.
On
keyboards is "Chicago" Carl Snyder. Carl played
for and produced Chicago blues great Son Seals and many others, including parts
on several WC Handy award-winning and Gammy-nominated albums. Carl was the
keyboardist for Second City Theater in Chicago.
“It was a
blast playing with you! ”
- John Popper (Blues Traveler)
KOB
Photo Gallery
Opening for Pat Martino, 2/2/2008
"Burnin'! I really enjoyed the experience" - Pat Martino
"Kind Of Blue is one of those bands that everyone loves. That's why they play at least once a month, if not more, with me, at any of the venues I book. Roman and his boys are that good!" - Frank Wood, NYC band & club promoter
“...solid performance that blends the sophistication of jazz with the everyman
accessibility of the blues.
Whether you prefer Joe Pass or Joe Williams, Roman
and company will make you feel right at home.”
-Lori Donovan, Agent/Manager,
The Fourth Leaf Agency
"... let me know, I'll play with you again" - Bobby
Radcliff
“I have live entertainment every weekend and
they’re in the top two…”
- Management, Season’s Grill Restaurant, Kutztown, PA
““…Kind of Blue have turned an ordinary week night at The
Washington House into a hugely successful phenomenon! Their monthly Jazz
Jam
has become a much loved institution among our patrons...[they are] dedicated to the
success of any event ... a class act!”
- William Quigley, Proprietor, The Washington House Restaurant & Sellersville
Theater
Relaxing at Grumpys: Roman, Gary Rissmiller, Allen
Meyerson, Charles Fambrough
"I'll come over to the jam, call me....I wanna rock! -Charles Fambrough
The Inspiration
Kind Of Blue is based on the concept of the smooth blues styles set by the Miles Davis album of the same name: original ideas and creativity by accomplished musicians. Miles redefined modern jazz and set a new standard for spontaneous improvisation within jazz and blues modal formats.
Like the 1959 session, Kind Of Blue went in to the studio the studio, got handed charts that were basically unseen or previously kept from view, and recorded the first take. The result was their debut full length CD "Blues....Kind Of!"
Kind Of Blue performs originals and jazz-blues standards by such artists as Miles, Wes, Trane, and Monk as well as some classic traditional blues and rock when requested: SRV, Hendrix, Clapton. Popular standards are improvised complementing the music and showcasing the musician's individual techniques.
Three Kinds of
Blue
|
KOB:
Smooth Jazz - Our fine dining entertainment. Soft
tones, melodic background music at very low volume. |
|
KOB:
Classic Blues - Let's not forget where it all started! KOB
rocks the house with screaming solos and standard rock, blues, and fusion
classics performed with high intensity and emotion at whatever volume you
request. |
Roman Army
Roll call:
 Roman Guitar and Vocals |
 Allan Meyerson Sax, Flute |
|
 Gary Rissmiller Drums |
 "Chicago" Carl Synder Keyboards
|
 Dan Andree Drums |
|
 Jim Roman Drums |
 Steve Rosati Bass |
 Suavek Zaniesienko, Bass http://www.smoothbass.com |
 Fisherman Vibes of NYC |
 Adam Roberts Bass |
 Bill Adamson Drums |
 "Naked" Jake Kisch Bass |
 Johnny "Numbers" Pawlikowski Drum |
 "A&R" Andy McGregor Percussion, sense of humor |
Some KOB
selections
| All Blues Freddie Freeloader Blue In Green Milestones So What Impressions Autumn Leaves Midnight Blue Maiden Voyage All Of Me |
Bag's Groove West Coast Blues Work Song Coming Home Baby Sonny Blue Bossa Equinox Straight, No Chaser Stormy Monday The Sky Is Crying |
Song For My Father Summertime Footprints Chitlins Con Carne Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Little Sunflower Mr. PC Wind Cries Mary All Along the Watchtower Red House |
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306-9204
