David Penn and CreativeTone
Schedule
Thu Sep 19 2024 at 07:00 pm
Location
Eddie's Attic | Decatur, GA
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**David Penn and CreativeTone live at Eddie's Attic!***David Penn - Jazz Bassist*
Originally from Hempstead, New York David has spent a number of years as a jazz bassist. He studied Computer Science at St. John’s University in Jamaica Queens, but during that time he was starting to build his bass playing experience around the greater New York area. Mainly self-taught, he had the opportunity to study with bassist Cecil Mcbee. In his early years he worked with a number of established artists including Talib Qadir, Cecil Bridgewater, Bill Saxton, Billy Mitchell, Camille Gainer Jones along with the late Walter Davis Jr., Charlie Persip and the one and only Betty Carter. While touring with Betty Carter he originally played with pianist Khalid Moss and drummer Lewis Nash before eventually playing with pianist Benny Green. Working with Betty Carter during that period provided him with a wealth of valuable musical knowledge along with a variety of song arrangement ideas.
He eventually took a long break from his musical career and moved to Atlanta where he now resides. In more recent years while working with local jazz musicians, his desire to play bass, write and arrange music continued to build. This led to the creation of CreativeTone and the current album release. He has written a number of original songs, some of which will be debuted on the upcoming album titled "Back on Track". The musicians on this album consist of Raquel Lozano (Vocals), Derrick James (Sax), Joel Stewart (Piano) and Tracy Williams (Drums). Their exceptional talents can clearly be heard throughout the album.
*Derrick James/ Jazz Saxophone/Composer*
Derrick James is an 55 year old jazz saxophonist who is the son of a gospel singer and the grandson of a jazz trombonist. After high school Derrick devoted his time to study jazz performance and composition. He would go on to attend Berklee College of Music, Long Island University, University of Miami, and SUNY Purchase College. During his time in school, Derrick privately studied saxophone with George Garzone, Steve Slagle, Bill Saxton, Gary Keller, Pete Yellin, Dick Oatts, Sherman Irby, Steve Wilson, and Jon Gordon. Derrick has a Bachelors degree in jazz performance and a Masters degree in jazz studies. Derrick also served 23 years in the United States Army as a jazz saxophonist for the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights and Benny Haven’s Band.
Derrick’s versatility, composing, and jazz improvisational skills have allowed him to record and/ or share the stage with many world renowned musicians such as : Chaka Khan, Billy Cobham, Prince, George Duke, Red Holloway, Whitney Houston, The Weather Girls, Michael Bolton,Jon Faddis, Adam Nussbaum, Donna Summers, Lenny Castro, Gloria Estefan, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Mose Allison, Bobby Kimball, Robert Rodriguez, Mike Rodriguez, Buddy Williams, Melvin Davis, Jimmy Sabater, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Woode, Pete York, Larry Graham, Ira Coleman, Chico Freeman,Stefon Harris, Dom Romao, Salif Keita, and Claudio Roditi Derrick has performed in the following films: Respect Lovecraft Country Derrick has performed on the following Jazz Festivals: The Playboy Jazz Festival The Hampton Jazz Festival The Montreux Jazz Festival The Essence Music Festival The Bermuda Jazz Festival Derrick has performed on the following television broadcasts: Good Morning America The Rosie O’Donnell Show The Sinbad Soul Music Festival on HBO The West Point Holiday Show on FOX News
*Tracy Williams/ Drummer*
The son of an army veteran, born in Germany. Tracy lived in many diverse areas of the world that influenced his parents to listen to all types of music. He was exposed at an early age to listen to Latin, jazz R&B, second line and zydeco, country and western, blues, 70s rock ‘n’ roll, and symphonic and classical music. By the age of nine he played his father‘s bass guitar by ear. He switched to drums by the age of 10 a formed his own band by the age of 16. He received a music scholarship to attend college after graduating high school. From college, he joined the US Army Band. After leaving the army, he was afforded the opportunity to go on tour with recording artist Van Hunt. After the tour was over, he returned home to the Atlanta area to play with local artist in the metro Atlanta area for the past 20 years. He is the current drummer for MilkShake Mayfield, Derwin Daniels, Mike Jones and friends, Groove Centric, and David Penn.
*Joel Stewart/ Pianist/ Composer*
Joél Stewart is a pianist/keyboardist who shows proficiency in Jazz, Gospel, R&B and classical music. He has a Bachelors Degree in Music from Oakwood University and seeks to continue to elevate his skillset and perform in groups that strive to bring positivity into the world.
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Where is it happening?
Eddie's Attic, 515 N McDonough St,Decatur,GA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
