Release Date: 18 March 2013
Label: Challenge Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 608917335927
Genres: Jazz  
Release Date: 18 March 2013
Label: Challenge Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 608917335927
Genres: Jazz  
Description
John Daversa is a versatile and respected trumpeter, composer, arranger, producer, bandleader and educator. On 'Artful Joy' he presents his "Small Band" - this powerhouse ensemble moves with ease from sections of incredible sensitivity to those of great intensity. It features guests Bob Mintzer on bass clarinet and vocalist Gretchen Parlato.
As a sideman, Daversa has performed with a variety of artists including Burt Bacharach, the Yellowjackets, Dr. Dre and Michael Bublé. He also performed alongside Warner Brothers' recording artist Rene Olstead at the Monterey, Montreal, Playboy and Montreux Jazz Festivals, and he has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Personnel: John Daversa (trumpet, flugelhorn, electric valve instrument), Robby Marshall (tenor saxophone), Zane Carney (guitar), Tommy King (piano, Hammond B2 Organ, Nord, Fender Rhodes, clavinet), Brandon Coleman (piano, Wurlitzer, clavinet, Moog, Yamaha Cp30), Jerry Watts (bass), Gene Coye: drums), Special guests: Gretchen Parlato (voice), Bob Mintzer (bass clarinet)
Tracklisting
Batik
Tineke Postma & Greg Osby
Isaac Darche
Estafest
Elan Mehler
Bart Wirtz feat. Sean Jones
Toots Thielemans
Lenny White