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All Things Are New
Beaux J Poo Boo
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Shelly Berg, Fred Hamilton, Lou Fischer, Steve Houghton

Beaux J Poo Boo is a newly formed Jazz Quartet featuring world class musicians: Shelly Berg, piano; Fred Hamilton, guitar; Lou Fischer, bass; and Steve Houghton, drums.

The name Beaux J Poo Boo is taken from the great composition by Les McCann of the same name, which, to paraphrase the meaning: “is representative of a Montage of the many places the musicians have been in their life, shaping them into who they are today.”

This album, titled All Things Are New, incorporates a myriad of styles, in a contemporary jazz quartet improvisational environment.

Enjoy the magic of the music!

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Steve Houghton drums, Pat La Barbera sax, Clay Jenkins trumpet, Harold Danko piano, Neil Swainson bass

The Quintet, recorded live at the Senator in Toronto, sizzles through Monk's Dream, Einbahn Strasse and a whole evening's worth of music.

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The album is called The Manne We Love: Gershwin Revisited music arr. by John Williams Steve Houghton Quintet and the UNT Two O'Clock Lab Band directed by Jim Riggs.

We will be performing all of the music at the IAJE convention January 9 -12 in Long Beach. this will be the first live performance of the music since 1965 when the original album was released.

We are also setting up an endowment at UNT to secure the Shelly Manne scholarship.

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"Steve Houghton" When he carved out time to record his debut jazz album as a leader, the Wisconsin-bred, Los Angeles-based drummer could hardly help but reveal myriad interests and influences. The result is a dazzling collaborative effort, rooted in a broadly based modern jazz sensibility and featuring several of Houghton's closest contemporaries. Featuring: Marc Johnson ~ bass, Tim Hagans ~ trumpet, Billy Childs ~ piano, Rob Lockart ~ saxophones, Tom Warrington ~ bass, Andy Martin ~ trombone, Larry Koonse ~ guitar, Emil Richards ~ vibes, Brian Kilgore ~ percussion

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"Windsong" This CD is the culmination of a year's worth of recording. The material represents everything I like about percussion and music: utilizing a vast array of instruments in a wide variety of styles.

Featuring: Emil Richards, J.C. Combs, Dan Higgins and The Wichita State University Chamber Ensemble

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Composed by Billy Childs, The Concerto has become a frequent favorite in Houghton's repertoire. The work highlights his diverse artistry, which draws upon traditional, modern, and jazz styles. Written in the classic three movement form, the piece reflects a strong interest in rhythmic variety and melodic fragmentation. It uses the elements of texture and timbre to create variety as well as contrast throughout the course of the composition.

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Composed by Wendell Yuponce

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The musicians picked for this CD highlight the quality of artists brought to Rodger through his role as an impresario. All five are busy, sought after musicians of the LA scene and come together in high spirits to perform the music they love most.

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