ThePhiladelphia Chamber Ensemble is a connecting point for the rich diversity of American music, reflecting the influences of Jazz, blues, classical,
and other musical traditions.The ensemble has distinguished itself as much more than a jazz ensemble, fashoning a repertoire that ranges from
Charley’s “Confirmation”to the original compositions of Johnny Richards and a host of other sophisticated originals. The key to the success of this
musical endeavor lies in the versatility of the musicians in the group. All are gifted equally in both jazz and classical music, and are therefore
considered rare commodities in the music profession. Because of thier unique abilities, a program of this nature is possible.
Music is needed that appeals to both classical and jazz enthusiasts. Richard Amoroso enjoys crossing these musical boundaries only when the integrity
of both idioms is maintained throughout the music.
Program notes from the latest Jazz/Classical fusion concert
Randy Chick, piano - Tony Salicandro, flute, alto sax - Mike Ianieri, drums - Kevin MacConnell, bass - R. Amoroso, cello
Neolore - This is a transcription, arrangement Mr. Amoroso did from Johnnie Richard’s ground breaking album, “Experiments in Sound”
Sweet Georgia Brown - is a jazz standard and pop tune written in 1925 by Ben Bernie. Played before the start of every Harlem
Globetrotters’ game during the famous Magic Circle where star players take turns in a mesmerizing showcase of blazing ball handling
prowess.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Variations composed in 1977 for his brother, the cellist Julian Lloyd Webber. This is based on the
theme from Paganini's "24th Caprice" and is used as the opening theme to The South Bank Show.
This is an arrangement I did for a Jazz fusion concert in 2002 with a flutist friend of mine at a suburban church close to Philly.
ThePhiladelphia Chamber Ensemble is a
connecting point for the rich diversity of
American music, reflecting the influences of
Jazz, blues, classical, and other musical
traditions.The ensemble has distinguished
itself as much more than a jazz ensemble,
fashoning a repertoire that ranges from
Charley’s “Confirmation”to the original
compositions of Johnny Richards and a host of
other sophisticated originals. The key to the
success of this musical endeavor lies in the
versatility of the musicians in the group. All
are gifted equally in both jazz and classical
music, and are therefore considered rare
commodities in the music profession. Because
of thier unique abilities, a program of this
nature is possible.
Music is needed that appeals to both classical
and jazz enthusiasts. Richard Amoroso enjoys
crossing these musical boundaries only when
the integrity of both idioms is maintained
throughout the music.
MacConnell, bass - R. Amoroso, cello
Neolore - This is a transcription,
arrangement Mr. Amoroso did from
Johnnie Richard’s ground breaking album,
“Experiments in Sound”
Sweet Georgia Brown - is a jazz standard
and pop tune written in 1925 by Ben Bernie.
Played before the start of every Harlem
Globetrotters’ game during the famous Magic
Circle where star players take turns in a
mesmerizing showcase of blazing ball
handling prowess.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Variations
composed in 1977 for his brother, the
cellist Julian Lloyd Webber. This is
based on the theme from Paganini's
"24th Caprice" and is used as the
opening theme to The South Bank Show.
This is an arrangement he did for a Jazz
fusion concert in 2002 with a flutist friend
of his at a suburban church close to Philly.
Randy Chick, piano - Tony Salicandro,
flute, alto sax - Mike Ianieri, drums - Kevin
