Video, 55 Reunion Gig, New Tunes

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Here’s a video of a tune that has become our standard opener for all gigs, “Twin Dark Mirrors”. This was filmed a few weeks ago at Somethin Jazz in Manhattan

Dear Friends,

I’d like to invite you to a VERY special show. It’s the reunion of my original NYC quartet from 6 years ago. We recorded “Unified” and “Evoke” for Sunnyside Records, both of which were well received. The reunion show happens at The 55 Bar, Tuesday March, 10 with Benito Gonzalez, Fender Rhodes; Corcoran Holt, bass; and McClenty Hunter, drums. 7-9:15 no cover.

In the spirit of the reunion, I’ve been expanding the quartet’s book to include a few new originals that I hope to record as part of a new album this summer. Here are a few demo versions:

A Coltrane inspired ballad called “Ojos”.

A tune called “Birds of Prey” that I composed to honor Trane, Wayne and Joe Henderson

I thought of Chick Corea when I composed “Dream Waltz”

Hope to see you at the 55 Bar and thanks for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Stan Killian

San Antonio Jazz Fest & 55 Bar Recap

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Hello Everyone,

June is proving to be an exciting month for me. I featured a new ensemble at the 55 Bar last week as well as my Texas Quartet at the San Antonio Summer Arts and Jazz Festival.

55 Bar June 10: Andrew McCormack Fender Rhodes, Corcoran Holt bass and Colin Stranahan drums:

SASAJ 2014 June 1: Bruce Saunders guitar, Mike Porter bass and Kyle Thompson drums:

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New Compositon “Birds of Prey”

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Here’s a reminder about a few gigs for all of my friends in San Antonio, TX

Tonight at the The Cove 9-11:30 pm.

My performance on air at 11:30 a.m KRTU 91.7 F.M. San Antonio

And my feature performance, The San Antonio Summer Art & Jazz Fest Concert, Saturday afternoon, my quartet with Bruce Saunders guitar, Mike Porter bass, and Kyle Thompson drums, 4-5:30 P.M in Crockett Park.

Here’s another tune I demoed last month, an original tune called “Birds of Prey”.  A tribute to those who took Bird’s language and made it their own- the great modern masters of the tenor saxophone: Joe, Wayne and Trane, this recording features featuring Lee Tomboulian; piano, Curtis Ostle; bass, and Diego Ramirez; drums.

 

San Antonio Concerts May 30 & 31

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I’m thrilled to be returning to San Antonio for two special concerts at the end of this month.

May 30, I’ll be the featured soloist with John Magaldi’s Prime Time Orchestra at the Cove. 8pm to 11pm.  Visit  http://thecove.us/ for details.

May 31, my Texas Quartet, now affectionately known as “Textet” will be performing 4-5:30 pm, my original tunes at The San Antonio Summer Art and Jazz Festival, downtown at Crockett Park.

The band features Bruce Saunders guitar, Mike Porter bass and Kyle Thompson drums. Click here for more details.

Here’s a video of the Textet performing at Jazz Alive Festival in San Antonio September 2011.

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