LVanHart Artist Productions - Jazz Artist Management

The Steve Wilson Quartet

Steve Wilson's Generations -
'From Hard Bop To Here'

www.stevewilsonmusic.com

Steve Wilson - Alto & Soprano Sax
MaxJazz

"He's among the best New York jazz has to offer." (New York Times) and for more than two decades he has reigned as jazz's most consistently inspired alto and soprano saxophonists. A musician's musician, Wilson leads two critically acclaimed quartets whose repertoire explores the rich history of America's classical music while creating new soundscapes.

"He also boasts one of the most concise, yet eloquent playing styles of any current saxophonist."
George Varga, The San Diego Union-Tribune

"Impossibly, achingly gorgeous turn on soprano saxophone"
All About Jazz

Soulful Song
Steve Wilson's latest release on the MaxJazz Label.

Press Kit

Steve Wilson Biography (pdf)

Steve Wilson Quartet Contract Rider (pdf)

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Audio Interviews

Steve Wilson with Allen Hale
(WRIP-FM Windham-Hunter NY) 10/14/07

Song Samples:

Steve Wilson Quartet

Steve Wilson's Generations

A Joyful Noise

Press Releases:

10/31/11 - With Four Sold-Out Shows at Kennedy Center Jazz Club, NPR Coverage, and Rave Previews & Reviews, Steve Wilson Continues to Build a Remarkable Career

03/17/11 - Steve Wilson Returns to His Role as Jazz Educator with Series of Academic Appearances

02/18/11 - Steve Wilson 50th Birthday Quote Sheet

12/08/10 - Steve Wilson's 50th Birthday Celebration: Five Different Bands Over Six Nights -- A Musical Exploration of Acclaimed Saxophonist's Diverse Career

05/12/10 - NPR Broadcasts Steve Wilson Live at the Village Vanguard; WBGO Interview Airs as Well; Soon to Appear on MSNBC-TV

01/27/10 - Steve Wilson To Perform Haydn's "Seven Last Words of Christ" with Leipzig String Quartet

10/29/09 - Steve Wilson to Honor Joe Zawinul, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman

6/11/09 - Wilson's Versatility Showcased in Upcoming Classical and Jazz Concerts

4/1/09 - The Washington Post, NPR, D.C. MetroMix and Others Praise Steve Wilson

2/3/09 - NPR to Feature Steve Wilson's Kennedy Center Performance on JazzSet

11/22/08 - Wilson Launches New Website; Major U.S. Tour Activity Set for 2009, Including a Week at The Village Vanguard with Michael Wolff, Blue Note Anniversary and More

9/24/08 - Steve Wilson Plays Three Times in One Day at Monterey JazzFest, Joining Both Maria Schneider and Christian McBride

6/24/08 - Kennedy Center for Steve Wilson on 10/17

1/28/2008 - Steve Wilson Focuses on Educating the Next Generation of Aspiring Jazz Artists

11/15/2007 - Steve Wilson's 'Tortola' is Chosen as Official Song

11/1/2007 - A Seasoned Veteran, with the Vitality of a Newcomer

The Michael Wolff Trio

The Michael Wolff World Quartet
featuring Tabla Master, Badal Roy

The Michael Wolff/Badal Roy Duo

Programs for Orchestra:
A Touch of Blue
This 50 minute program for jazz piano trio and orchestra explores the influence of the blues in jazz and features Hugh: Requiem For Warren Zevon, written and orchestrated by Michael Wolff.

www.michaelwolff.com

Michael Wolff - Pianist
Wrong Records

An internationally acclaimed pianist-composer-bandleader, Wolff is renown for his jazz roots, fearless performances and rhythmically compelling multi-keyboard style. His ever-expanding media presence includes such important outlets as The New York Times, which praised Wolff as having "a style both global and contemporary."

"Wolff Has Some of the Most Expansive Vision of Anyone Working in Jazz Today"
All About Jazz

"One of the most innovative and dynamic pianists of his generation"
JazzTimes

Joe's Strut
Michael's current release
on Wrong Records

Press Kit

Michael Wolff Biography

Michael Wolff Trio Tech Sheet (pdf)

Michael Wolff Quartet Tech Sheet (pdf)

Michael Wolff Impure Thoughts Tech Sheet (pdf)

Michael Wolff Contract Rider (pdf)

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Song Samples:

Press Releases:

1/22/2010 - Wolff Calls Knickerbocker 'Home' for February & March; NYU Master Class Confirmed as Well

10/29/2009 - Michael Wolff Trio to Appear at The Kennedy Center, with Special Guest Steve Wilson

6/15/2009 - Michael Wolff a Master Entertainer at SFJAZZ Show

4/6/2009 - Coverage continues to roll in for Michael Wolff's new album "Joe's Strut"

3/2/2009 - National Coverage Rolls in for "Joe's Strut"

2/2/2009 - "Joe's Strut" Recalls Instrumental Jazz/Pop Radio Hits of Decades Past

5/1/2008 - Excitement Fuels New CD From Michael Wolff

Musical Dialogue with Lewis Nash & Steve Wilson
Drums/Percussion & Saxophones

Nash & Wilson are two instrumentalists whose playing is richly steeped in the history of jazz. They are leaders of their generation concocting their own brand of elegant and intricate music . Together they click like two gears, reaching their audience in more than musical ways. Their performances are brimming with virtuosic command of rhythm, coloration, melodic flare, and their exquisite gifts for phrasing and lyricism. Two of the most sought after musicians on the jazz scene, they are improvisation and creativity at its very best!

"Wilson/Nash reached their audience in more than musical ways. They did it through their grace, generosity and intelligence."
Albanyjazz.com

Press Kit

Biography (pdf)

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Song Samples:

Lewis Nash / Steve Wilson Duo

Videos:

The Downtown Quartet
Featuring Steve Wilson, Michael Wolff, Chip Jackson, Victor Lewis

The Downtown Quartet made it's debut at the world renowned Village Vanguard in NYC. Each member of the quartet is a leader in his own right, and together they co-lead this ensemble melding many years of collective experience into a brand new sound. Melodious, mischievous, spirited, hard-hitting, subtle, colorful, and just plain fun-are some of the ways to describe an evening with this electrifying group. They are four distinctive luminaries that encompass many different genres. Together they create music that is rooted in the tradition and is yet expansive and adventurous, resulting in a sound that is beyond category. Their sets are craftily programmed and your audience is sure to walk away feeling exhilarated!

"Joyously funky swing and grooves"
Time Out NY

Press Kit

The Dowtown Quartet Biography (pdf)

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Song Samples:

In Our Time (Wilson)

Dex Mex (Lewis)

Pit Inn (Jackson)

Harbour Island (Wolff)

Come Rain Or Come Shine (arr by Wolff)

Ensembles:
Diane Monroe, Violin (Jazz, Classical, Beyond)
This unaccompanied violin program takes the listener on a soulful journey of spirituals, jazz improvisations, blues, and classical music.
Diane Monroe and Tony Miceli Duo (Jazz, Classical)
A unique duo of violin and vibraphone that provides an intimate look into the world of improvisation. Both artists hail from Philadelphia and draw upon their collective experiences growing up in the ?70's with popular music, rhythm & blues, folk, jazz and classical.
The Diane Monroe Quartet (Jazz)
This quartet offers a unique sound as they perform mostly original works and arrangements that blend jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, blues, Eastern Indian influences and heavy swing.
Diane Monroe "Music of Three Masters" (Jazz, Classical)
Dr. Billy Taylor, Chick Corea and Dr. David Baker, all three NEA Jazz Masters, are three of the most successful composers who have written works that marry the genres of jazz and classical. This program of rarely performed works includes Taylor's "Homage" and "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free," Corea's "Addendum," and Baker's Sonata for Jazz Violin and String Quartet.

www.dianemonroemusic.com

Diane Monroe - Violin

Diane Monroe is more than simply a fine performer. She is a violinist whose versatility and expressive artistry consistently bring both jazz and classical audiences to their feet. Her visibility as a jazz artist began with her long-standing membership as first violinist of the Uptown String Quartet and the Max Roach Double Quartet. Her original compositions and arrangements have been highlighted on TV in The Cosby Show, CBS News Sunday Morning, and Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, as well as in performances in major concert halls and festivals throughout the world. She has a special gift of drawing her audience into her performances with playing that is warm and compelling and with a superb technique.

"...All the expressive and technical resource of the violin..."
The Philadelphia Inquirer

"An especially prominent and memorable soloist"
San Francisco Examiner

"she has a direct line to the soul of the music she performs. She is a real artist."
NY Amsterdam News.

"an exceptionally gifted and dedicated musician and a charming and wonderful person!"
Rudolf Serkin, Pianist

"a brilliant violinist whose heart, wit, and intelligence give unforgettable meaning to every performance"
Arnold Steinhardt, Violinist

"Monroe is simply a superlative musician"
Austin American-Statesman

"a violinist with a special gift for drawing her audience into the performance"
Anthony Checchia, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

"heart-felt and served up with a delicious dollop of the blues"
The Baltimore Sun