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RAIN DANCE
IT'S A THIN LINE
2016 RESOLUTIONS
The year of Scout! Train puppy to be a good home dog and road dog.
Coordinate distribution of Jazz Noir to radio and reviewers.
Prepare fresh DMG sets. Focus touring mostly in the northwest region.
Fewer gigs, higher fees, larger audiences.
Get back to playing long tones every day. Make it a habit.
Continue to eat right, exercise, lose weight and build muscle.
Take good care of Sassy, Scout, Ninji, Boo and the Fortress of Sassitude.
Plant a vegetable garden and a Japanese Maple.
Don’t be afraid. Play your way. Find your voice.
Get out from under the master’s shadow. It’s time.
50TH BIRTHDAY BASH AT THE NASH
CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL OFFER
50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
THE NASH
for Dmitri Matheny’s
50th Birthday Bash
It’s the ideal location
for jazz jubilation on an auspicious occasion
our quinquagenarian celebration
at one of the best clubs in the nation
Saturday
DECEMBER 19
7:30 to 9:30 pm
join us for cake, prizes, games
and live music, featuring
Nick Manson piano
T-Bone Sistrunk bass
John Lewis drums
Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn
and surprise guests
Tickets
$15 general
$12.50 advance
THE NASH
110 E Roosevelt Street Phoenix
thenash.org | 602-795-0464
TIME IS PRECIOUS
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL OFFER
JAZZ NOIR UPDATE
Official street date February 20, 2016
Friends — an update on JAZZ NOIR:
We’ve had three terrific recording sessions at studios in Seattle (with saxophonist Jay Thomas, pianist Nick Manson, vibraphonist Susan Pascal, bassist Phil Sparks and drummer Todd Strait) and Oakland (with saxophonist Charles McNeal, pianist Matt Clark, bassist John Wiitala and drummer Akira Tana).
Most of the tracks are now in the can, and the results are beyond our highest expectations.
The fourth and final session (with pianist Bill Anschell) is scheduled for later this month, after which we’ll begin mixing, mastering, design and manufacturing.
In consultation with our distributor, JAZZ NOIR is now scheduled for international release February 20, 2016 on the Papillon/BluePort jazz label.
Watch our teaser trailer and pre-order your copy of JAZZ NOIR here.
We can't wait to share it with you!
Thanks for your support.
Warm regards,
Dmitri
A NUMBERS GAME
ADVICE FOR BANDLEADERS
SUPPORT STAFF
I really miss my valued SUPPORT STAFF back at the home office.
THANK YOU!
THE HARD PART
Q2 PROGRESS REPORT | 2015 RESOLUTIONS
Practice Art Farmer improv method religiously.
Q1—I've been inconsistent in my practice. Will recommit.
Q2 — Doing a little better with this. Teaching helps.
Finish writing Jazz Noir material for 2016 recording.
Q1—Wrote 3 new charts. 2 are keepers. More to come.
Q2 — Now have more than enough material and ready to record.
Create and learn fresh DMG sets: 11 tunes, 2 original.
Q1—Done!
Q2 — Focused on next season’s material now.
Pay health insurance first every month, no matter what.
Q1—So far, so good!
Q2 — Ditto.
Walk or swim daily. Lose 5 pounds monthly, 60 by year-end.
Q1— Down 16 pounds since Jan 1.
Q2 — Cut 36 pounds since Jan 1.
Increase number of workshops nationally from 54 to 100.
Q1—Way behind; only 23 booked so far. Redoubling my efforts.
Q2 — Some progress; 39 booked. Still at it.
Increase touring income by 20% while playing 20 fewer shows.
Q1—Results are mixed: so far I'm working more but making less.
Net income YTD is 43% greater than in Q1 2014, but 40% short of goal,
and per gig average is only 88% of 2014 levels.
Q2 — Still working more, making less...
Bump per gig average by 5% and increase total net income by 27%.
Q1—Not looking good (see above). Imperative that we book considerably more workshops this fall.
Q2 — Ditto.
Eschew cynicism, laugh often and see the best in people.
Q1—They don't make it easy but I'm mostly grateful and happy.
Q2 — Life is good.
When the time is right, get a dog!
Q1—Not yet...
Q2 — Soon!
DR. GARRISON CONDUCTS
FINISHED!
BAD NEWS, GOOD NEWS
Good News: Everybody gets a Batman stamp!
NEW WORK
AZ friends, hope you can join us for the Phoenix premiere on Friday, February 27.
RESOLUTIONS
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CHRISTMAS JAZZ
JAZZ IN JANUARY
SNOWCAT OPENS THIS WEEKEND
Looking for an alternative to the same old holiday shows?
THE SNOWCAT is a family-friendly musical tale that encourages sharing and gratitude.
Join us for the Arizona premiere of Dmitri Matheny's The SnowCat, a special family show with matinée performances Saturday, December 6 at ASU Kerr Cultural Center Scottsdale and Saturday, December 13 at Chandler Center for the Arts.
“In this spellbinding performance,” raves Town & Country, “Matheny and his band weave a magical, musical tale of a little girl searching for her missing white cat on a chilly afternoon. The SnowCat reveals the spirit of sharing and gratitude that makes the holiday season such a wonderful time of year.”
Created especially for children and family audiences, The SnowCat combines storytelling, singing, visual art and live music in a variety of styles, including jazz, blues, jump swing, funk, calypso, samba, tango and R&B.
Featuring the musical talents of Holly Pyle, Andrew Gross, Nick Manson, T-Bone Sistrunk, Dom Moio and Dmitri Matheny.
Our gift to you: a FREE SnowCat coloring book for every child.
Don't miss it!