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Merrimans' Playhouse Jazz Performance Series presents Ashley Daneman Band
About Beauty Indestructible: Backed by a successful Kickstarter campaign, fans are calling Ashley Daneman's Beauty Indestructible album an "inspired masterpiece," "a rich banquet for the soul," saying it owns "intriguing melodies, haunting lyrics, and hip instrumentation," and that "it hits a nerve." Ashley is a singer-songwriter who creates soulful audio landscapes at the intersection of jazz and modern folk music. Her inventive, dreamy songs drip with rich harmonies aptly described as "an uncompromising concoction of subtle and intimate jazz with a touch of hipster singer-songwriter" (West Michigan Jazz Society). Beauty Indestructible will be released to the public on January 20th, but is available for presale only at live shows. The official CD Release Concert will be held at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City.
Ashley Daneman - Piano & Voice
Currently touring the U.S., Ashley Daneman is bringing her new album, "Beauty Indestructible," to Chicago, New York, Minneapolis, Houston, and Washington, D.C. to name a few. Noted as "a fine young jazz vocalist" (USA Today), Ashley's songwriting has also been recognized through grants awarded and artist residencies such as The Banff Centre's Jazz and Creative Workshop and Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead. Ashley honed her chops on the Washington, D.C. jazz scene before completing her masters degree in Jazz Vocal Performance at Manhattan School of Music. However, her desire for a more personal means of musical expression won out, and All About Jazz says "Ashley owns a decidedly individualistic style and a willingness to take interpretive risks, the true hallmark of the dedicated jazz musician." Ashley and her husband, trumpeter Benje Daneman, are based in New York City. (http://ashleydaneman.com/)
Benje Daneman - Trumpet & Flugelhorn
New York City based trumpeter, Benje Daneman, a sought after musician for his personal approach, strong musicality and versatility, Benje has toured with Doc Severinsen, performed with the world renowned Jose Limon Dance Ensemble, and recorded for the Grammy nominated album "Elevation" (HMI Big Band). He has recently headlined with his groups at some of the best jazz clubs and festivals in the nation, including Dakota Jazz Club (Minneapolis, MN), Cezanne (Houston, TX) and FONT Festival (New York, NY). Additionally, Benje works regularly as a sideman in multiple unique settings in New York City and all across the country. Benje's unique and personal voice can be heard through his compositions and arrangements. He has been named as an artist in residence in 2015 for Spark and Echo Arts. Additionally, he has been commissioned to compose and arrange for the United States Air Force Band (in Europe), Dr. Steve Zegree, Spark and Echo Arts, Centerpoint Church and Lutheran Music Missions. His 2013 EP release Estelle's Farewell Gift features all original compositions featuring Jeremy Siskind, Ashley Daneman and Andrew Rathbun has been described as "Simple songs that open doors to complex reactions" (David Sumner, Bird Is The Worm). Mentoring the next generation of musicians is another one of Benje's passions. A Teaching Artist for the NY Pops, he has led clinics and workshops throughout the country at such institutions as McNally Smith College, Western Michigan University, Concordia University and for the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association. He is also the co-director of the Kalamazoo Jazz & Creative Institute, which has a mission to cultivate musicianship, artistic vision and creative entrepreneurship to all levels of creative musicians. Benje has attended and holds degrees from Western Michigan University, The Henry Mancini Institute (Los Angeles, CA), and Manhattan School of Music (New York, NY). Benje lives in New York City with his wife, jazz singer-songwriter, Ashley Daneman and daughters, Rivi and Elise. (http://www.benjedaneman.com)
Andrew Vogt - Bass
Chicago based bassist, Andrew Vogt, attended the University of Illinois-Chicago and finished a four-year program in 3 years with a Bachelor in Jazz Performance under great mentors such as Stewart Miller, Dennis Carroll, Bobby Broom, Orbert Davis, Ernie Adams, Joel Spencer, Ari Brown, Nicole Mitchell and Ryan Cohan. During this time he was awarded the Outstanding Individual Musician Award at the 2010 Elmhurst Jazz Festival and was also selected for the 2011 Chicago Jazz Institute Young Lions band, which included Makaya McCraven, Kendall Moore, Caroline Davis and Hans Luchs. Immediately after college, he had the amazing opportunity to travel the world courtesy of Holland America and Royal Caribbean cruise lines and to perform in places such as Italy, Spain, Bermuda, Tunisa, Hawaii and Australia. He has also had the pleasure of performing with many of Chicago's finest musicians, including the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra (under direction of Orbert Davis), The Xavier Breaker Coalition, Stuart Mindeman, Juan Pastor, The Trumpet Summit, Kevin Nabors Trio, Rajiv Halim Group, Isaiah Spencer's Velvet Lounge Band, John Goldman's 914 Band, Eyes Manouche, Ode and Mosaik. He plays all over the Chicagoland area, including at the Chicago Jazz Festival, Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Andy's Jazz Club, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, the Chicago Auditorium Theatre, the retired Velvet Lounge and Reggie's. In 2013 he was extremely blessed to play with the legendary Ernie Watts at the Jazz Showcase and will have the pleasure again this December! In 2014 he released his first record as a producer/primary composer and arranger under the group "The Humble Organisms," which has enjoyed great success. Andrew resides in Chicago, IL but is ready for wherever the music decides to take me next! (http://vogtmusic.com/)
Keith Hall - Drums
Drummer Keith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer. He currently tours the globe playing concerts, festivals and appearing on numerous television and radio shows with singer/saxophonist and Concord Recording Artist Curtis Stigers. Keith spent 8 years in New York City where he played drums on Broadway's 'Lion King' for 3 years and served as the Director of Music at Faith Exchange Fellowship in Manhattan. He has performed with Marcus Belgrave, Betty Carter, Sir Roland Hanna, John Hicks, David Kikoski, Wynton Marsalis, Michael Phillip Mossman, Claudio Roditi, Hilton Ruiz, Luciana Souza, Terrell Stafford, Joe Wilder and Steve Wilson. He recently toured Eastern Europe with the Latin-jazz quartet 'Grupo Yanqui' during a U.S. State Department tour, and has appeared on many recordings that include Curtis Stigers, Tom Knific, Ron DiSalvio, Mind's Eye, Jeff Haas, and his own projects The Groov'tet, Skyline and most recently TRI-FI. Keith holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Jazz Studies from Western Michigan University and Queens College in New York and has taught at New York University. He has given clinics and master classes around the world as an endorser for Regal Tip drumsticks, Taye drums, Istanbul Agop cymbal, Remo drumheads and Protection Racket drum cases. According to JazzPolice.com "He has the chops and fuel to hit the afterburner zone", and Modern Drummer Magazine says "Hall has a nimble, grooving, and 'melodic' touch." Keith now lives in Michigan where he teaches at Western Michigan University, plays in the band at Christian Life Center, and is the director of the Keith Hall Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author of Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and can be contacted at www.KeithHallMusic.com
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LocationMerrimans' Playhouse (View)
1215 Mishawaka Ave.
South Bend, IN 46615
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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