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  INSIDE THE AJRO
 
The American Jazz Repertory Orchestra is the musical voice of American Jazz Venues. It is a sixteen piece ensemble directed by AJV's founder and president, Clem DeRosa, and features some of the most talented Jazz players in the New York Tri-State area. The AJRO and it's individual members are utilized for much of clinic and concert work of American Jazz Venues.

 

The American Jazz Repertory Orchestra played to accolades in the Berkshires (MA) over the Labor Day Weekend! //> read recent reviews of AJRO concerts here

Congratulations to AJV members Claire Daly & Rufus Reid. JJA magazine has chosen them the most outstanding on their instruments: Claire Daly - Baritone Sax,  and Rufus Reid - Bass
Member Eli Yamin piano will be touring Europe this summer with his trio. The tour is sponsored by the US State Dept.
Jackie Presti (Vocal) & Dominick Farinacci (Instrumental) have completed another very successful workshop / concert session at Sayville High School, NY, working with the students of Andrew Giammalvo--Instrumental & Jeff Hoffman --Vocal.  Kudos to Andy & Jeff for an outstanding program, Check out Dominick's new CD "Lovers, Tales & Dances"

We will have a report on our most recent workshops at the Patchogue/Medford Schools which will last for 4 days. AJV clinicians have completed another successful season of workshops & concerts totaling 15 for 2009.
Schools interested in having American Jazz Venue clinicians work with their vocal & instrumental groups should contact Clem De Rosa - cderosa75@aol.com. Please visit our web site for more info: www.americanjazzvenues.org 

Mike Ponella, lead trumpet w/AJRO. has just returned from a two week tour with the Count Basie orchestra

Kurt Bacher, woodwinds, is touring with the show “Jersey Boys” and had his recently commissioned composition performed at Lincoln Center by their orchestra.

Mark Vinci, lead alto, member of the Michael Finestein Orchestra, played a concert at Lincoln Center backing Patti Austin.

Michael Boscorino, trombone, has just returned from a tour of Italy.

Vito Chiavuzzo, sax, has just finished playing a production of the “Producers” here in Jersey and will be teaching at a Jazz camp in NYS for 2 weeks.

Claire Daly, bari sax, will be guest soloist & clinician at the Litchfield Jazz Camp this summer.

Dave Richards continues with his Broadway show, recording, & private students.

Stan Bialomizy, sax, has just returned from a vocal clinic in Toledo, Ohio taught by Jon Hendricks. Stan will utilize both his instrumental & vocal talents for our AJV workshops.


 
 

AJRO now available for performances; obtain demo DVD.

The American Jazz Repertory Orchestra's CD, and a DVD version, are now available. Recorded in front of a "live" audience at William Paterson University in September 2006, the performance is a tribute to the Jazz orchestras of Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman, and includes material from the libraries of all those bands. It is performed by a group of first-call ensemble musicians and soloists, and includes historical narration to provide context.

The Orchestra is available for performances in schools, colleges and other venues, as part of master classes, clinics, and camps, or in standalone concerts.

For a copy of the CD or DVD (please specify which you prefer), contact Clem DeRosa.

Contact: Clem De Rosa
1590 Anderson Ave Suite 10J
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Phone: 201 947 7539
Email: cderosa75@aol.com
 
 
  
 
contact: cderosa75@aol.com