Jazz Vespers: Tyler Bassett Sings Mel Tormé | A Centennial Celebration

About Tyler Bassett:

Tyler Bassett is a versatile vocalist, pianist, composer, arranger, and educator from Oregon. With a smooth, velvety voice and captivating stage presence, Tyler has made significant strides in the jazz world since relocating to New York. Starting out as a self-taught saxophonist, he earned several state-level awards before deciding to sing full time. A graduate of The New School and Manhattan School of Music, Tyler went on to perform at venues across the country. A standout moment in his early career came when he was a featured soloist in a tribute to Jon Hendricks, performing alongside jazz luminaries like Kurt Elling and Nancy King. In addition to his vocal feats, his original big band composition "You Made A Poet" was selected for a live performance at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in 2024. Tyler is currently performing and teaching in New York City.

About Allen Farnham:

Allen Farnham has been active in the New York City jazz scene as a pianist, composer/arranger, producer and teacher since the early 1980's. He has performed and/or recorded with Joe Lovano, Chris Potter, Eddie Henderson, Frank Wess, Tom Harrell, Arthur Blythe, Special EFX, the John Fedchock NY Big Band, and Charlie Byrd. He has also accompanied a wide range of vocalists, including Mel Torme, Ernestine Anderson, Mark Murphy, Liza Minnelli, Susannah McCorkle, Roseanna Vitro, and Helen Merrill.

Mr. Farnham is active in the recording industry, having recorded extensively as both a leader and side musician, and has worked as a staff producer and arranger for the west coast based jazz label, Concord Records. He has also served as that company's director of national radio promotion. As a producer, he has produced over 50 albums for such artists as Charlie Byrd, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Lew Tabackin, Chris Potter, Buddy DeFranco and Jack McDuff. Mr. Farnham's arranging credits include recordings by Eden Atwood, Susannah McCorkle, Veronica Martell, Jesse Davis, and Monty Alexander, as well as his own albums. A 1997 release by Concord Records, "Allen Farnham Meets The RIAS Big Band," features his original compositions and arrangements for the renowned RIAS Big Band of Berlin, Germany.

A graduate of the Oberlin Music Conservatory, Mr. Farnham has been the recipient of grants from the National Endowment For The Arts and the Meet The Composer Foundation. He also holds a Master of Music Degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging from William Paterson University and has been commissioned to write works for the CUG Orchestra (Nagoya, Japan), NPO Glovill (Tokyo), the RIAS Big Band, and the Englewinds Chamber Ensemble. He is presently an adjunct faculty member of the jazz department at New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey.

About Harvie S:

Harvie S is a legendary jazz bassist known for his virtuosic technique and dynamic playing. Originally a pianist, he switched to bass at 18 and quickly became a prominent figure in the jazz world. Throughout his illustrious career, Harvie has collaborated with jazz icons such as Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Tony Bennett, Michael Brecker, and Pat Metheny, among many others. His own recordings, including his trio albums with Alan Broadbent and his duo work with Sheila Jordan, have garnered critical acclaim. In 2022, Harvie released multiple projects, including Wondering with Roni Ben-Hur and Sylvia Cuenca, and Live at Mezzrow with Sheila Jordan. His extensive discography spans over 400 albums as a sideman, and he continues to release new music, with upcoming projects from Karrin Allison and Sheila Jordan. In addition to performing, Harvie S is a professor at the Manhattan School of Music, where he teaches jazz bass and ensemble.

About Charlie Steiner:

Charlie Steiner is a drummer and teacher based in New York City. He has played at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Ornithology Jazz Club, Shakori Hills Music Festival, Mercury Lounge, Bowery Electric, Tavern On The Green, The Knitting Factory, and many other venues around the world. He has shared the stage with artists and bands such as: Stephen Scott, Bruce Edwards, Danny Walsh, Richie Cole, Patrick Bartley, 79.5, Antonio Madruga, and Joe Cohn. In addition to performing, he teaches students of all age groups and experiences at schools and privately. He attended the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied Jazz Drum Performance with John Riley and Kendrick Scott.

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