John Ellis' Blues for the Bad Man
Performed April 8, 2009 at The Curtis Institute of Music
Rittenhouse Jazz Quintet
Stanford Thompson, trumpet | Tal Shtuhl, tenor sax | Patricia Franceschy, vibes
Alex Jacobson, bass | Gabe Globus-Hoenich, drums

Philadelphia based jazz composer John Ellis has made an indelible mark on the East Coast jazz scene with his remarkablysuccessful premiere CD, Blues For The Bad Man, produced under the brand new Fizzywater Records label. With the talent and skill ofsome of his most admired musical contemporaries at his disposal, Johngave voice to his expressive passion for music, celebrating the mostsignificant musical influences of his life in a moving improvisationaltribute to jazz. His fresh arrangements are inspired by a deep andlifelong appreciation for music, most evident in the structure andtemperate progression throughout the CD. His sensitive trumpet playingon the CD reveals him to be an intense and versatile musician,comfortably and effectively contributing to the powerful sound of thisvital band. You can purchase John Ellis' CD, "Blues for the Bad Man" online at www.Amazon.com