Stephanie Porter:

Looking forward to a great show coming up... celebrating arrangements by pianist and arranger Bob Hammer. 
 About Bob:  Howard Robert Hammer (* March 3, 1930 in Indianapolis) is a US-American jazz musician (pianist and arranger).
Hammer studied at the Michigan State University and at Manhattan School of Music before taking private lessons by composer Henry Brant.
Hammer led a band together with Bob Wilber (1955). He worked in the Sauter/Finnegan Orchestra, the Roy Eldridge Quartet (1956) and with Gene Krupa (1956/57). He was a member of Red Allen's band (1958–1962) and Eddie Condon' (1959/60) band. At that time he recorded with Charles Mingus (who called him his 'Beethoven') and began to work as arranger for the bassist on Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus, Townhall Concert and the celebrated The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady. . In 1963 he played with Pee Wee Russell, Krupa and Eldridge. In 1964 he was on tour with Bobby Hackett. From 1965 to 1967 he worked as arranger [...]

Jazz giant Bob Hammer honored in concert. At 81 years old, he still adds a kick with his arrangements to the local jazz scene.
BELLEVUE, WA - Emcee Ken Wiley, Singer Stephanie Porter, and the Full Circle Jazz Ensemble will deliver some of Bob Hammer’s arrangements in production at the Meydenbauer Theater on Thursday July 28, 2011 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  This concert will celebrate Mr. Hammer’s 60 + years in the American music industry and service as a fundraiser/benefit for Bob, to help him with costs incurred from a recent major surgery.
Pianist, Bob Hammer has had a major hand in the American Jazz Scene for over sixty years. He has arranged and played for legends such as Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton, and Charles Mingus (Mingus referred to Bob as his, “Beethoven”).
Keynote Speaker Ken Wiley of KPLU’s ‘Art of Jazz’, says, “...it is about the art of jazz, and Bob Hammer is a true artist” 
Emcee Ken Wiley will be joined by [...]

Don't miss Friday's Show at Tula's.  I'm excited to share the stage with a up and coming jazz group ...McKarrtet with vocalist Margaret Davis.  I had the opportunity to hear them recently - a great band and great people.  Music starts at 7pm
http://thechrismckarrtet.bandcamp.com/album/with-margaret-davis

I want to thank everyone who made it out to the shows at Tula’s and Pampas last weekend.  I had such a wonderful time.  Thank you for supporting my music.  Also, to all my friends from Tacoma that made it down ...it was so fantastic to see you.  I hope to make it up your way soon!   -Steph 

 

Tonight, I’ll up be in Shoreline at the North City Wine Bistro with Bill Anschell, Dan O’Brien and Steve Yusen.  ...Rain, Jazz and Merlot.  "A perfect Seattle evening"  :) http://northcitybistro.com/