MEDIA INFO & TECHNICAL RIDER
BOB SHEPPARD/JASPER SOMSEN QUARTET
Bob Sheppard – Sax & Woodwinds
Jasper Somsen - Double Bass
BIOGRAPHY BOB SHEPPARD
Over the course of an extraordinarily diverse career
that has made him a first call musician in the realms
of jazz, pop and the studio worlds, multi-woodwind
specialist Bob Sheppard has always let his array of
saxophones, flutes and clarinets do the talking.
Superstar names highlight his resume, and jazz critics
have been raving about him as both a sideman and
leader for years, but such praise is simply a byproduct of Sheppard´s years of
steady work and dedication to his craft - a tradition that continues on Close
Your Eyes, his latest release as an artist and is the debut CD for the BFM Jazz
label.
Sheppard has been a steadfast member of the Billy Childs Ensembles and the
Peter Erskine trio for over a decade. Additionally over the years, he has toured
with Steely Dan and Boz Scaggs, and brought his diverse talents to more recent
performances with James Taylor, Natalie Cole and Queen Latifah and most
notably with the legendary Joni Mitchell on her current four-disc set and her
2007 Grammy-winning, Shine. He also played on a live studio video with
Mitchell and Herbie Hancock.
Other distinguished collaborations include eight years with Freddie Hubbard,
and tours and performances with Chick Corea´s ensemble Origin, Mike Stern,
Randy Brecker, Horace Silver, Lyle Mays, Nat Adderly and Toshiko
Akiyoshi/Tabackin Big Band. Some of his more significant recording credits
include Scott Henderson, John Beasley, Mark Isham, Otmaro Ruiz, Bill Cunliffe,
vocalist Kurt Elling, Marilyn Scott, Michael Franks and Diane Reeves, while
including pop icons Steely Dan, Rickie Lee Jones, Rod Stewart, Randy Newman
and Stevie Wonder.
BIOGRAPHY JASPER SOMSEN
Dutch double bassist & composer Jasper Somsen
(1973) studied Jazz and Classical double bass at the
conservatories of Utrecht and Amsterdam, The
Netherlands. During his career Jasper has performed
with a.o. Joey Calderazzo, Enrico Pieranunzi , Bob
Sheppard, Gabriele Mirabassi, Toon Roos, Karel
Boehlee, Hans van Oosterhout, Bert van den Brink,
John Engels, Ferdinand Povel, Yuri Honing, Rita Reys,
Eric Vloeimans, Jeroen van Vliet, Nancy Marano and
singer/songwriter Lori Lieberman. As a
bandleader/producer he released two highly
acclaimed albums with the Jasper Somsen Group: "Dreams, Thoughts & Poetry"
(The Music of Enrico Pieranunzi - 2010) and “Sardegna” (2013) - Challenge
Records International. Jasper can be heard at more than 20 CD and DVD
productions in both Jazz, Classical and Film music. Many of these albums he
was involved both as a bass player and (co)producer. He performed in a.o.
Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary, Italy & Sardinia,
Poland and Finland. Currently he’s the regular bassist in the Karel Boehlee Trio
and the Toon Roos Quartet.
Besides a performer Jasper Somsen was appointed as a (guest) teacher at the
conservatories in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Arnhem at both Jazz and
Classical double bass departments. Also he’s the programmer of the
international concert series Jazz in Wageningen, in his hometown Wageningen
(The Netherlands).
LINE UP BOB SHEPPARD/JASPER SOMSEN QUARTET
Besides saxophone and bass, the Bob Sheppard/Jasper Somsen Quartet line up
will be completed with guitar and drums. On stage with Bob & Jasper will be:
Steve Cardenas – Guitar (East Coast)
Steve Cardenas has been a respected, integral part of
the jazz community in New York. Steve performed with
a.o. Paul Motian's Electric Bebop Band and Octet,
Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra, Steve
Swallow's Quintet, Jon Cowherd’s Mercy Project, the
Ben Allison Band and the John Patitucci Electric Guitar
Quartet. Steve also leads his own trio and has released
four recordings as a leader.
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Larry Koonse – Guitar (West Coast)
Immediately after graduating Larry toured extensively with
the John Dankworth quartet, traveling all across the globe. He
is member of the Grammy nominated Billy Child's landmark
chamber sextet, featuring Brian Blade. He has toured and
recorded with Mel Torme, Terry Gibbs, Bob Brookmeyer, Billy
Childs, John Patitucci, Warne Marsh, Gary Willis Cleo Laine,
Jimmy Rowles, Lee Konitz, Larry Goldings, Alan Broadbent,
Ray Brown, Bill Perkins, Toots Thielemanns, Rod Stewart, Clay
Jenkins, Linda Ronstadt, David Friesen, Bob Sheppard, Charlie
Haden, Scott Colley and many other jazz artists.. He has
performed at Carnegie Hall, the Academy of Music, the
Sydney Opera House, and has been a featured soloist with
a.o. the L.A. Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Anthony Pinciotti – Drums (East Coast)
Based in New York City, Anthony performs and tours
extensively with many of the most vital and forward looking
musicians on the scene today. Some of the notable musicians
Anthony has worked with are: James Moody, Dr. Lonnie
Smith, John Abercrombie, Joe Lovano, Randy Brecker, Ira
Sullivan, Kenny Werner, Mose Allison, Lew Tabackin, John
Patitucci, Jim Hall, Bob Mintzer, Renee Rosnes, George
Garzone, Frank Foster, Benny Golson, George Mraz, Houston
Person, Toninho Horta, Jerry Bergonzi, Lynne Arriale, Gary
Bartz, Rufus Reid, Vic Juris, Dave Liebman, Kenny Barron, and
Sheila Jordan to name a few. Anthony is also deeply
committed to teaching and mentoring. He has given clinics
and master classes around the world.
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Mark Ferber – Drums (East or West Coast)
Drummer Mark Ferber can be heard on over 100
recordings. Ongoing projects includes Ralph Alessi’s ‘This
Against That’, the John O’Gallagher trio, the Mark Helias
quartet, and his twin brother, Alan Ferber’s big band and
nonet. Past work includes tours and recordings with a.o. Lee
Konitz, Jonathan Kreisberg, Jack Wilkins, Don Byron, Fred
Hersch, Tony Malaby, Marc Copland, and Billy Childs. Mark
has taught extensively in the United States and Europe. He
was a faculty member for the California Institute of the Arts,
the Tavira Jazz Workshop in Portugal, the School of
Improvisational Music (SIM), and is currently teaching
privately out of the City College of New York. Mark is
endorses Istanbul Cymbals. He lives in Brooklyn, NYC.
TECHNICAL RIDER – BOB SHEPPARD & JASPER SOMSEN
SAX/ WOODWIND RIDER – Bob Sheppard
• All instruments artist provided
• 1x Music stand incl. light
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DOUBLE BASS RIDER – Jasper Somsen
Double bass (if not artist provided):
Body: all wood front, sides and back (rumble free, no ply-wood)
Scale (vibrating string length): 104 – 106,5 cm (3/4)
“D-measure” (1st finger in 4th position)
Adjustable bridge, max. height of the strings at fingerboard end:
E string: 9 mm|A string: 8 mm|D string: 7 mm |G string: 6 mm.
• Strings: Pirastro - Evah Pirazzi (medium tension)
• Pick up: The Realist (David Gage)
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Bass Amplifier:
• Amplifier: ONLY Gallien-Krueger or MarkBass (combo or top)
• Speaker cabinet (if separated): Gallien-Krueger, MarkBass, SWR
or Hartke
• Speaker size: 1x12” or 2x10” or 4x10” (no 15” please!)
• 1x Music stand incl. light
ARTIST PROVIDES: french bow and clip on stage mic. (ATM 350)
GUITAR RIDER – Steve Cardenas
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1st choice: Fender Deluxe Reverb amp (1965 reissue)
2nd choice: Fender Twin Reverb amp
1x Guitar stand
1x Music stand incl. light
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DRUM RIDER – Anthony Pinciotti
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1x 18' bass drum
1x 12' tom
1x 14' floor tom
1x 14' x 5 1/2 or 6 1/2 snare drum
1x 3 cymbal stands (1x ride stand, 2x boom stand)
1x 1 hi hat stand incl. clutch
1x 1 snare stand
1x 1 drum throne (adjustable height)
1x 1 non slip rug or carpet
All drums must have ambassador coated skins
• 1x Music stand incl. light
GUITAR RIDER – Larry Koonse
Amps in order of preference:
• Any polytone amplifier with two speakers (with reverb)
Or, Fender Twin Reverb
Or, Fender Deluxe Reverb
• 1x Guitar stand
• 1x Music stand incl. light
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DRUM RIDER – Mark Ferber
Bass Drum - 18"
Left Rack (if available) - 10"
Right Rack - 12"
Floor Tom - 14"
Snare (any except piccolo)
1x 3 cymbal stands (1x ride stand, 2x boom stand)
1x 1 hi hat stand incl. clutch
1x 1 snare stand
1x 1 drum throne (adjustable height)
1x 1 non slip rug or carpet
Heads - preferably no clear pinstriped on toms and no hole in
front bass drum head
• 1x Music stand incl. light
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TECHNICAL RIDER – BOB SHEPPARD QUARTET
Channel
Instrument
Stand
Microphones/ Specifics
1
Drums Bass Drum
Small
Shure Dynamic Bass Drum or similar
2
Drums Snare
Medium
Shure SM57 or similar
3
Drums OH Left
Tall Boom
KM 130 or similar
4
Drums OH Right
Tall Boom
KM 130 or similar
5
Double Bass
BSS AR 133 DI-box or similar
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Double Bass
Clip on Audio Technica ATM 350 (artist provided)
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Guitar Left
Medium
Shure SM57 or similar
8
Guitar Right
Medium
Shure SM57 or similar
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Saxophone
Tall Boom
Shure SM58 or similar
10
Presentation
Tall Boom
Shure SM58 or similar
AUX 1
Saxophone
SEND
Reverb to the monitor (if asked for)
AUX 2
Guitar
SEND
Reverb to the monitor (if asked for)
AUX 3
Bass
SEND
Reverb to the monitor (if asked for)
AUX 4
Drums
SEND
Reverb to the monitor (if asked for)
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LIGHTING: WASHES AND FOR EACH MUSICIAN ONE SPOTLIGHT
STAGE PLAN
DOUBLE
BASS,
AMPLIFIER
(220V) &
MONITOR
SAXOPHONE
MONITOR
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AUDIENCE