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Randy Halberstadt -
Jazz Pianist
The Seattle Scene
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Randy Halberstadt has been a major figure on the
Pacific Northwest jazz scene for many years. A
multi-dimensional pianist, he is equally at home
playing be-bop, Latin, down-home blues, mainstream,
free and eclectic jazz.
He has performed with Herb Ellis, Terry Gibbs, Buddy de
Franco, Pete Christlieb, Bobby Shew, Joe LaBarbera,
and many others.
On the strength of his large repertoire, great sense of
swing, and acute listening skills, Randy has
established himself as a first-call accompanist for
jazz vocalists. He has performed with Sheila Jordan,
Kevin Mahogany, Marlena Shaw, and Ernestine
Anderson.
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In 1997 Randy performed with the
innovative Jay Clayton at the Kennedy Center in
Washington D.C. He is featured on Jay's 1997
recording
Circle
Dancing.
While Halberstadt's own recordings showcase his
formidable pianistic skills, they also establish him
as a first-rate composer. Inner Voice
features Randy's compositions in the jazz trio
format, which range from blues to Latin to
polymetric. Clockwork presents Randy's
beautiful songs with lyrics (also written by Randy)
and features five of the Northwest's best vocalists.
Jay Clayton's remarkable gift for conveying the true
emotion of a ballad is in evidence here, as well as
her stunning prowess as a scat singer.
More recently, Randy has begun to demonstrate his
talents as an arranger. He arranged most of the
music for Seattle vocalist Janis Mann's recordings,
“A Little Moonlight,”
“Lost In His Arms,” and “So Many Stars”
and
for Greta Matassa’s recording “Live at Bake’s
Place.”
A full professor at the prestigious Cornish
College of the Arts (in Seattle), Randy teaches jazz
theory, piano, and ear training. He also teaches
privately.
Randy lives in Edmonds, Washington with his wife
Christine and teenage daughter Robin.
Go here
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Randy has
written a wonderful book on jazz instruction and
philosophy (published by the Sher Music Co,) called
"Metaphors
for the Musician" (Perspectives from a Jazz Pianist)
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All CD's $14.99
plus S&H
He is also featured with
Janis Mann and Jay
Clayton.
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"Clockwork"
1. When Springtime Turns to Fall
2.
We've
Met Before
3.
Shorter's Quarters
4. Gazelle
5. Clockwork
6. Da Da Dat
7. Please Don't Tell Me
8. Like Broken Glass
9. Lenna
10. Juggemaut |
Jay
Clayton, Becca Duran, Kendra Shank, Kris O'Grady
and Whitney James - vocals
Halberstadt - piano, Phil Sparks - bass
Greg Williamson - drums, Hans Teuber - alto sax |
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"Inner
Voice"
1.
Bad Bud
2. Christine
3. In The Pocket
4. Feast
5. Monk Business
6. Humming
7. Beautiful Love
8. Guerrero Viejo
9.
Inner Voice |
Halberstadt - piano, Phil Sparks - bass
Greg Williamson - drums |
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