Denny Seiwell Trio - Boomerang (QUARTO VALLEY RECORDS September 7, 2018)

Master Drummer, Denny Seiwell, best known for his work as founding member, alongside Paul McCartney, of the post Beatles band, Wings, quickly became a legend in the Jazz genre. Qualified to perform anywhere in the world, Denny's roads have led him to realigning with two powerhouses in the Jazz genre that make up the Denny Seiwell Trio. Joe Bagg, who has been called "A masterful organist" by Los Angeles Times, and John Chiodini best known for his guitar work on Natalie Coles "Unforgettable" Tour. They look forward to bringing their new album Boomerang due out September 7th, 2018, to fans which will include 12 songs with a detour to Paul and Linda's tour de force, "Live and Let Die", giving it a preeminent Jazz spin that only the most skilled of players can pull off. This will make up the album that is sure to shake up the Grammys "Best Jazz Album" field, when released by Quarto Valley Records.

1. CHEETAHS & GAZELLES 04:31

2. AMBER 05:33

3. LIVE & LET DIE 04:55

4. CURUMIM 05:17

5. MIDNIGHT MEATBALLS 03:37

6. APRIL CHILD 05:14

7. I FALL IN LOVE TOO EASILY 04:24

8. MUSTER THE GUMPTION 05:03

9. COLD DUCK TIME 03:31

10. CASCADES OF THE 7 WATERFALLS 04:02

11. BABY MAMA 04:30

12. DROPPING DARKNESS 04:34

The Jim Self / John Chiodini Duo - Floating in Winter (SCHOLZ PRODUCTIONS 2017)

This recording is dedicated to our friend David Angel. His jazz band is uniquely swinging and hip with all 13 musicians playing contrapuntal lines and soloing. David inspires me to grow as a jazz musician and is one of the most respected composer/arrangers in Los Angeles.

This recording was inspired by the musical connection between John Chiodini and myself.  We met playing in David Angel’s 13 piece jazz band, I loved John’s playing and he was complimentary about mine. A tuba and guitar duo may seem odd but it turned out to be a beautiful sound, so we decided to make this recording. John and I have a wide palate of musical interests and these songs reflect our love of great melodies and interesting chord changes. The pairing of guitar and tuba frees up the low part of my instrument and the natural blend of the two instruments creates a warm and rich sound. - Jim Self

Nobody Else But Me – Jerome Kern

So Danco Samba – Antonio Carlos Jobim

Children of Sanchez – Chuck Mangione

Winter – John Chiodini

News from Blueport – Gerry Mulligan

A Slow Hot Wind – Henry Mancini

Floating – Jim Self

In Walked Bud – Thelonius Monk

Blue Daniel – Frank Rosolino

Look to the Sky – Antonio Carlos Jobim

Blue Monk – Thelonius Monk

Two for the Road – Henry Mancini

Land of Make Believe – Chuck Mangione

Jamie – Dmitri Tiompkin

Festive Minor – Gerry Mulligan

Jim: 

Yamaha 822S F Tuba (custom made by Shuichi Kojima)

Fluba (built by Robb Stewart from Yamaha parts)

John:

Epiphone electric guitar (Joe Pass Model)

Ovation 12 string acoustic electric guitar (custom model)

Adamas Nylon String Acoustic electric (custom model)