Slooterdam Nation

This is the web log of Mike Christianson- musician, who lives in an area near NYC that was once referred to (by the Dutch, no surprise) as "Slooterdam".

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

GOTHAM WIND SYMPHONY RELEASES NEW CD!


The GWS, conducted by MC has just released their second CD "American Gotham"! This project copiles 4 premier recordings of original works for 45-piece wind band by NYC jazz composers. The pieces are:

Northwest Suite- Thad Jones
Road Trip- Mike Holober
Prelude (To A Minor Insensitivity)- James Chirillo
Eventuations- Scott Robinson(this piece also utilizes the LaGuardia HS Jazz Band!)

There are some rare, beautiful and crazy sounds on this thing. The disc is only available through this link HERE.

Then, click on "Artistshare", click on "American Gotham" and choose your level.
Thanks for your support!

MC Quintet in Bayonne!



The new Mike Christianson Quintet will make their debut as follows:

Friday, April 27th from 10PM-1AM
at:
The Arts Factory Theater (Cabaret Bar)
280 Ave. E
Bayonne, NJ 07002
ph: 201-436-7600
Directions

me- Trombone
John Bailey- Trumpet
James Chirillo- Guitar
Bill Moring- Bass
Tim Horner- Drums

Should be swinging, plungers will be brandished!

Judy Barnett at Iridium



Judy Barnett CD release party. Wednesday March 28.
Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway (at 51st) NYC
sets @ 8 & 10PM

Judy Barnett-Vocals
Bud Burridge- Trumpet/Arranger
me- Trombone
Aaron Heick- Alto Sax
Joel Frahm- Tenor Sax
Ted Kooshian- Piano
Tom Hubbard- Bass
Joe Ascione- Drums

Come by and check it out.