What a band! David Valdez (killing on alto AND bari sax!). Randy Porter. Chris Higgins. Alan Jones. Even a surprise appearance by the great Darrell Grant. Warm thanks to everyone who came out to hear us tonight at Ivories. You're the bee's knees! Tomorrow: Paschal Winery in Talent!
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TODAY in Portland, Oregon
Today 12/7 @ 1:30 PM (PST) listen to Dmitri, David Valdez & Chris Higgins on Bright Moments with Lynn Darroch, KMHD 89.1 FM in Portland OR. Listen online!
Tonight @ 8:00 PM (PST) the Dmitri Matheny Group plays Jazz Noir at Ivories Jazz Lounge & Restaurant in Portland OR. Featuring David Valdez, Randy Porter, Chris Higgins and Alan Jones. Join us!
Tonight @ 8:00 PM (PST) the Dmitri Matheny Group plays Jazz Noir at Ivories Jazz Lounge & Restaurant in Portland OR. Featuring David Valdez, Randy Porter, Chris Higgins and Alan Jones. Join us!
TONIGHT In Seattle, Washington
TONIGHT In North Bend, Washington
THE PARTY CONTINUES
Tonight at 57th Street Gallery, Oakland and tomorrow at
Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead in St Helena. Join us!
Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead in St Helena. Join us!
TONIGHT
TONIGHT
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Two weeks from today the Dmitri Matheny Group will serenade San Francisco. Featuring Matt Clark and Ruth Davies. Join us!
TOMORROW NIGHT
I'm delighted to play tomorrow night 11/24 with the Jack Radavich Trio featuring Armand Boatman and Dick Weller. Join us!
SANTA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FIVE DOLLAR SALE
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Two weeks from tonight the Dmitri Matheny Group storms Seattle. Featuring David Valdez, Bill Anschell and Chris Higgins. Join us!
FIVE DOLLAR SALE
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Two weeks from tonight the Dmitri Matheny Group will bedazzle the beau monde of North Bend, Washington. Featuring Bill Anschell, Chris Higgins and Greg Williamson. Join us!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Two weeks from tonight the Dmitri Matheny Group will occupy Oakland, California. Featuring Dave Ellis, Matt Clark, Fred Randolph and James Zimmerman. East Bay, represent!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Two weeks from tonight the Dmitri Matheny Group will uncork an alluvion of euphony in downtown Martinez, California. Featuring Brad Buethe, Ruth Davies and Akira Tana. Join us!
VALUE & RESPECT
"If you're good at something,
never do it for free!"
—The Joker
"Don't ask for what the next guy gets.
As for what you think you're worth."
—Art Farmer
"People don’t pay you as long as you’re
willing to work for free. Sadly, most people
don’t see value in masterful free goods.
You must charge for your work...
it’s a gesture of value and respect."
—Nicholas Payton
ADVICE TO SELF AT MIDLIFE
FROM THE ARCHIVES
FROM THE ARCHIVES
On This Day
October 4, 11, 18 & 25, 1998
Workshop Series @ The Jazzschool
Berkeley, California
"4 Pillars of Success In The Jazz Business"
Dmitri Matheny, moderator with a panel of experts
on Publicity, Sponsorship, Recording & Touring
Darrell Grant & Jason Olaine
Photo by Stuart Brinin
October 4, 11, 18 & 25, 1998
Workshop Series @ The Jazzschool
Berkeley, California
"4 Pillars of Success In The Jazz Business"
Dmitri Matheny, moderator with a panel of experts
on Publicity, Sponsorship, Recording & Touring
Darrell Grant & Jason Olaine
Photo by Stuart Brinin
TECHNO-GRATITUDE
Today I was able to re-connect with several clients and friends, learn Art Farmer's solo on "The Squirrel," check out Donny McCaslin's set @jazzbaltica, study a new twist on a favorite business practice, admire some beautiful photos, peruse the amazing reading list of @Art_Garfunkel, listen to a cool BBC interview with @Jimmy Cobb, read @JasonDCrane's latest poem, and watch a classic Star Trek episode -- all without leaving my solitary bunker in the lonesome desert. Thanks, Internet!
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GETTING IT RIGHT
Today I'm grateful to all those wonderful concert promoters and talent buyers who, over the years, have engaged us based on our professional reputations and the quality of our music.
Thank you for making our careers possible.
When you loved our performances and promised to have us back again, thank you for following through.
When you chose not to engage us, whatever the reason, thank you for having the courage to say so directly, rather than wasting our time with vague reassurances. Thank you for understanding that interminable delay is truly the deadliest form of denial.
Thank you for getting to know us. Thank you for listening to our demo tapes and CDs, checking out our shows at other venues, watching our video clips, reviewing our biographical and promotional materials, and following our artistic evolution.
Thank you for understanding that it is, in fact, your job to know about us, and when you aren't familiar, to learn about us. Thank you for acknowledging that it's our job to keep you updated. Thank you for recognizing that both our roles are necessary, and for begrudging neither necessity.
Thank you for promptly returning our phone calls and answering our emails.
Thank you for treating us with respect and common decency.
Thank you for negotiating with us and our agents in good faith, and for abiding by the terms of our agreements.
Thank you for taking care of all the extra-musical details so that we may do our best work on stage.
Thank you for getting it right.
And most of all, thank you for teaching this very important skill set to the next generation of concert promoters and talent buyers, just as we take it upon ourselves to mentor the next generation of aspiring musicians.
—DM
Thank you for making our careers possible.
When you loved our performances and promised to have us back again, thank you for following through.
When you chose not to engage us, whatever the reason, thank you for having the courage to say so directly, rather than wasting our time with vague reassurances. Thank you for understanding that interminable delay is truly the deadliest form of denial.
Thank you for getting to know us. Thank you for listening to our demo tapes and CDs, checking out our shows at other venues, watching our video clips, reviewing our biographical and promotional materials, and following our artistic evolution.
Thank you for understanding that it is, in fact, your job to know about us, and when you aren't familiar, to learn about us. Thank you for acknowledging that it's our job to keep you updated. Thank you for recognizing that both our roles are necessary, and for begrudging neither necessity.
Thank you for promptly returning our phone calls and answering our emails.
Thank you for treating us with respect and common decency.
Thank you for negotiating with us and our agents in good faith, and for abiding by the terms of our agreements.
Thank you for taking care of all the extra-musical details so that we may do our best work on stage.
Thank you for getting it right.
And most of all, thank you for teaching this very important skill set to the next generation of concert promoters and talent buyers, just as we take it upon ourselves to mentor the next generation of aspiring musicians.
—DM