Beautiful big band compositions by Ezra Weiss, recorded by the amazing Rob Scheps Big Band, featuring trumpet great Greg Gisbert!
My name is Ezra Weiss, and my dream is to record a CD of original compositions for big band. I’ve written a bunch of big band music over the years, but haven’t had the opportunity to record much of it… until now! Through this Kickstarter campaign, you can help me record the big band CD of my dreams.
The Rob Scheps Big Band is the band for the job. This band, led by amazing saxophonist Rob Scheps, is one of the best big bands I've ever heard. They've been together for ten years now, and I’ve been lucky to have them performing my music.
The entire band is incredible. The reed section is Rob Scheps, Gary Harris, Scott Hall, Willie Matheis, and Kirt Peterson. The trumpets are Rich Cooper, Paul Mazzio, Greg Garrett, and Conte Bennett. The trombones are Stan Bock, Tom Hill, Dave Bryan, and Jattik Clark plays tuba. Ramsey Embick plays piano, Tim Gilson plays bass, and Ward Griffiths plays drums. I’ll be a guest pianist on a few of the tunes.
And to put this CD over the top, Greg Gisbert will be joining us as special guest trumpet soloist. He's one of the best there is. He’s played with the Maria Schneider Orchestra, Buddy Rich, Toshiko Akiyoshi, the Vanguard Band, Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center, Jimmy Heath, Roy Hargrove, and the Mingus Big Band, among others.
This CD is gonna be killin’!
I promise that when you listen to this beautiful CD, you will feel proud knowing that your contribution made it possible.
Thank you so much for your help bringing my dream to life!
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- Website: ezraweiss.com
Pledge $10 or more
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ADVANCE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: You'll get to download this album, and be among the first to hear it before its official release date!
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $20 or more
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ADVANCE AUTOGRAPHED PHYSICAL CD: You'll get an autographed CD of the album before the official release date, plus the Advance Digital Download.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $50 or more
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PLUS ONE: You'll get the Advance Download and Autographed CD, plus your choice of ONE of the following: 1. The Five A.M. Strut (Ez's first CD) 2. Persephone (Ez's second CD) 3. Get Happy (Ez's third CD) 4. The Shirley Horn Suite (Ez's fourth CD) 5. The Ezra Weiss Fake Book (autographed and available for C Treble Clef, C Bass Clef, Bb, and Eb Instruments)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $75 or more
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PLUS TWO: You'll get the Advance Download and Autographed CD, plus your choice of TWO of the following: 1. The Five A.M. Strut (Ez's first CD) 2. Persephone (Ez's second CD) 3. Get Happy (Ez's third CD) 4. The Shirley Horn Suite (Ez's fourth CD) 5. The Ezra Weiss Fake Book (autographed and available for C Treble Clef, C Bass Clef, Bb, and Eb Instruments)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $100 or more
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PLUS THREE: You'll get the Advance Download and Autographed CD, plus your choice of THREE of the following: 1. The Five A.M. Strut (Ez's first CD) 2. Persephone (Ez's second CD) 3. Get Happy (Ez's third CD) 4. The Shirley Horn Suite (Ez's fourth CD) 5. The Ezra Weiss Fake Book (autographed and available for C Treble Clef, C Bass Clef, Bb, and Eb Instruments)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $125 or more
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PLUS FOUR: You'll get the Advance Download and Autographed CD, plus your choice of FOUR of the following: 1. The Five A.M. Strut (Ez's first CD) 2. Persephone (Ez's second CD) 3. Get Happy (Ez's third CD) 4. The Shirley Horn Suite (Ez's fourth CD) 5. The Ezra Weiss Fake Book (autographed and available for C Treble Clef, C Bass Clef, Bb, and Eb Instruments)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $150 or more
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PLUS ALL FIVE: You'll get the Advance Download and Autographed CD, plus ALL of the following: 1. The Five A.M. Strut (Ez's first CD) 2. Persephone (Ez's second CD) 3. Get Happy (Ez's third CD) 4. The Shirley Horn Suite (Ez's fourth CD) 5. The Ezra Weiss Fake Book (autographed and available for C Treble Clef, C Bass Clef, Bb, and Eb Instruments)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $250 or more
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MUSICAL SCORES: You'll get musical scores to all of the compositions on the CD, plus the Advance Download, the Autographed CD, The Five A.M. Strut, Persephone, Get Happy, The Shirley Horn Suite, and The Ezra Weiss Fake Book.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $500 or more
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HOME-MADE DVD'S: I will make you DVD's using my home videos from 3 different concerts I've given. Plus you'll get the Advance Download, the Autographed CD, The Five A.M. Strut, Persephone, Get Happy, The Shirley Horn Suite, The Ezra Weiss Fake Book, and the musical scores to all of the compositions on the CD.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
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COMMISSION AN ORIGINAL TUNE: I will write a tune based on discussions with you. I will list you on the lead sheet to the tune, and will record myself playing the tune on the piano. Plus you'll get the Advance Download, the Autographed CD, The Five A.M. Strut, Persephone, Get Happy, The Shirley Horn Suite, The Ezra Weiss Fake Book, and the musical scores to all of the compositions on the CD.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $2,000 or more
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QUARTET CONCERT: I will bring my jazz quartet to perform for your event. (Event must be within 3 hours of Portland, Oregon.) Plus you'll get the Advance Download, the Autographed CD, The Five A.M. Strut, Persephone, Get Happy, The Shirley Horn Suite, The Ezra Weiss Fake Book, and the musical scores to all of the compositions on the CD.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $3,000 or more
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COMMISSION AN ORIGINAL BIG BAND COMPOSITION: I will write a piece for big band based on discussions with you. I will list you on the musical score, and will record the composition. Plus you'll get the Advance Download, the Autographed CD, The Five A.M. Strut, Persephone, Get Happy, The Shirley Horn Suite, The Ezra Weiss Fake Book, and the musical scores to all of the compositions on the CD.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
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BIG BAND CONCERT: I will bring the Rob Scheps Big Band to perform for your event. (Event must be within 3 hours of Portland, Oregon, and scheduled well in advance.) Plus you'll get the Advance Download, the Autographed CD, The Five A.M. Strut, Persephone, Get Happy, The Shirley Horn Suite, The Ezra Weiss Fake Book, and the musical scores to all of the compositions on the CD.
Estimated delivery: May 2012
