Tom Tallitsch – Gratitude (2016) [HDTracks FLAC 24bit/88,2kHz]

Tom Tallitsch is originally from Cleveland, Ohio where he began his musical training on the piano, clarinet and saxophone. Here he began his journey into the life of a diverse jazz artist. Since graduating with a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, Tallitsch has blossomed into a respected band leader, composer, educator and radio personality.Tallitsch’s latest release is his fourth as a leader and is titled “Heads Or Tales” (Posi-Tone, 2012). On this record, his quartet enthusiastically performs eight of his original compositions and an intimate rendition of a Neil Young song.

Tallitsch’s tenor playing on this record shows his maturity and evolution as an artist. Tallitsch’s previous releases as a leader include Duality (2005), Medicine Man (Origin, 2008), and Perspective (Origin, 2009).In addition to having many of his compositions and arrangements played by vocalists and musicians throughout the United States, Tallitsch has had his works performed by individual dancers from the Martha Graham Dance Company at various choreographer showcase venues. As a Saxophonist, Tom was the guest artist of honor at the Arts Council Of Princeton Annual Fund Raiser 2010. Tallitsch is a popular jazz educator and clinician, and owns a highly recommended music tutoring business in Princeton, NJ. He is the founding director of the Central NJ Homeschool Bands, works as a piano tutor to students with autism at The Princeton Child Development Institute, and was a member of the artist faculty at Mercer County Community College from 1999-2006. He has taught at The Westminster Conservatory, Philadelphia Clef Club, Creative Music Studios, The Groove Academy, and many more. He is a gifted music educator who has given lectures and clinics at many top high schools including The Lawrenceville School and The Pennington School. He has had students continue on to pursue professional careers at conservatories throughout the country.Tallitsch can also be heard hosting his own jazz radio show titled “The Modern Jazz Radio Show” on WWFM in Trenton, New Jersey.

Saxophonist Tom Tallitsch shares his feelings with an abiding sense of ” Gratitude” on his fourth release for Posi-Tone. Joining Tallitsch on the date is the wonderfully solid rhythm section of pianist Jon Davis, bassist Peter Brendler, and drummer Rudy Royston. Special guest and fellow label mate Brian Charette drops in to add some additional organ flavor to two tracks. Gratitude features an exciting program of original compositions, along with Tom’s new arrangements of a few classics, and the whole session swings quickly into action and shines with bright moments. As both a saxophonist and a band leader, Tallitsch has clearly shifted his musical vibrations onto another level and this set of stunning performances should encourage jazz enthusiasts to Tallitsch’s musical message of “Gratitude” with amazement and delight.

Tracklist:
01 – Terrain
02 – Kindred Spirit
03 – Gold Dust Women
04 – Refuge
05 – Northeast
06 – Alternate Side
07 – Because
08 – Rust Belt
09 – Gratitude
10 – Oblivion
11 – Thank You

Musicians:
Tom Tallitsch – tenor sax
Jon Davis – piano
Peter Brendler -bass
Rudy Royston – drums
Brian Charette – organ on “3 & 11”

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