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featuring
Ellen Vanderslice, vocals, Jim Schlauch
on piano,
Pat Fitzgerald on upright bass and Larry
Bicknese on drums |
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Check
out this fun
review by Michael Anderson of the
EVJQ performing with the "Multi-modal Singers" at the
Oregon Active Transportation Summit on March 30, 2015! |
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Ellen
Vanderslice is a jazz composer and vocalist whom Dick Bogle
called “a world-class song writing talent,” and George
Fendel has praised for the “timeless quality” of her
melodies and lyrics. |
Pianist
Jim Schlauch brings a tender touch to ballads and
a dry sense of humor to infuse his swing. He has been a member of
several ensembles, including the Portland Community College Big
Band, the nine-piece Jazztones and the quartet Delight Jazz. |
A
trombone player in recovery, Pat Fitzgerald played
electric bass with bands ranging from Los Cucaraches Del Muerte
to Freefall, and is featured on numerous recordings. He was awakened
by Glen Moore to the One True Bass, the upright. On upright, he
has performed with big bands and small ensembles, and has played
two stints at Jazz Vermont. |
Playing
drums has been a lifelong passion for Larry Bicknese.
Since he moved to Portland years ago to study with Mel Brown, he
has been in many musical situations, but playing jazz is a favorite.
His years of backing outstanding singers are evident when he performs
with Ellen. Among many other engagements, Larry performs regularly
together with Ellen in the 18-piece Carroll
Raaum Swing Orchestra. |
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