Dmitri Matheny Group: Celebrating Louie! Louie! Louie!
Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny and his all‑star ensemble present Louie! Louie! Louie! — a spirited tribute to three giants of American music: Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and Louis Prima. The program blends Armstrong’s warm, lyrical phrasing, Jordan’s jump‑blues swagger, and Prima’s exuberant showmanship into a single, electrifying set. With tight arrangements, inspired improvisation, and a deep respect for the originals, Matheny and company deliver an evening that’s equal parts history lesson and dance‑floor invitation. Perfect for longtime jazz fans and newcomers who love big melodies, swinging rhythms, and pure musical joy.
“Heroes!” Matheny says. “What a thrill to immerse ourselves in the sound and spirit of these three legendary recording artists and popular entertainers, known for delighting audiences worldwide with virtuosity and verve. This season's show promises to be lively, fun, and full of surprises!” Matheny and friends will put a fresh spin on such familiar favorites as I’ve Got The World On A String, I Wanna Be Like You, Jump, Jive & Wail, Let The Good Times Roll, What A Wonderful World, and much more!
Acclaimed for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, American flugelhornist Dmitri Mathey has been lauded as “one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation” (International Review of Music). An honors graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Dmitri Matheny vaulted onto the jazz scene in the 1990s as the protégé of jazz legend Art Farmer. Since then he has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal international following, touring extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, traveling to 19 countries. With over 100 recordings to his credit, Dmitri Matheny has released 12 albums as a leader. His 2022 release "Cascadia", is a reflection of the natural beauty of the Northwest- "an all-star jazz band featuring some of the most accomplished musicians in the western United States” (All About Jazz). The San Francisco Chronicle calls Matheny “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players.”
https://dmitrimatheny.com/
Randy Halberstadt has been a major figure on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene for many years. A multi-dimensional pianist, he is equally at home playing be-bop, Latin, down-home blues, mainstream, free and eclectic jazz. He has performed with Herb Ellis, Terry Gibbs, Buddy de Franco, Matt Wilson, Pete Christlieb, Bobby Shew, Joe LaBarbera, and many others. In 1990, Randy performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival with drummer Mel Brown. Randy has performed with the Seattle Symphony and is the pianist for the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. In 2015 Randy was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame.
https://randyhalberstadt.com/
Seattle bassist Paul Gabrielson has been traveling the world for 34 years with the iconic folk group, The Kingston Trio. At the same time, he's been a force in Seattle jazz and for several years, a fixture in New York City's jazz rooms. Paul earned his Masters of Arts in Music at City College in NYC studying with bassist John Patitucci. Paul taught at New York City College, and also spent time studying with jazz greats Ray Brown, Cecil McBee and John Clayton. Through his work with The Kingston Trio, Paul also had the opportunity to perform with songwriter Tom Paxton, The Limelighters, and rock icons Steve Miller, The Tubes and Maria Muldaur.
https://originarts.com/artists/artist.php?Artist_ID=348
