PRESS, PROMOTIONAL & TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BOB SHEPPARD QUARTET
Bob Sheppard – Sax & Woodwinds
Larry Koonse - Guitar
Jasper Somsen - Double Bass
Anthony Pinciotti - Drums
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 LARRY KOONSE
Born into a musical family, Larry has been playing
the guitar since he was seven years old. At the age of
fifteen he recorded an album with his father,
guitarist Dave Koonse, entitled “Dave and Larry
Koonse; father and son jazz guitars.” In 1984, Larry
was the first recipient of a BM in Jazz Studies at the
University of Southern California.
Immediately after graduating from USC Larry toured
extensively for six years as a member of the John
Dankworth quartet, traveling all across the globe and backing up Cleo Laine. He
is currently a member of Billy Child's landmark chamber sextet which just
released a CD entitled “Lyric” featuring Brian Blade and received a grammy
nomination for instrumental jazz album of the year. He has also toured and
recorded with Mel Torme, Terry Gibbs, Bob Brookmeyer, Billy Childs, John
Patitucci, David Friesen, Karrin Allyson, Warne Marsh and was a featured
performer with the Percy Faith Orchestra on a tour of Japan. At the invitation
of Nelson Mandela and UNICEF, Larry traveled to South Africa to perform for
the first annual SAMIX festival with the Steve Houghton quintet. He also
performed with Gary Willis in Sao Paulo for a government sponsored concert at
SESC Ipiranga. In his travels, he has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Academy of
Music, Disney Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and has been a featured soloist
with the L.A. Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra and many other
orchestras throughout the world. Larry has recorded with Cleo Laine, Al Hirt,
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, Natalie Cole and many other jazz artists.
His solo guitar work was featured throughout “Crazy”, a feature film chronicling
the life of the great guitarist Hank Garland.
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 , Bert
van den Brink, John Engels, Ferdinand Povel, Yuri
Honing, Rita Reys, Eric Vloeimans, Michiel Borstlap,
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.
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).
Current events: a mini-tour in Europe with Joey Calderazzo, performances with
the “New Mediterranean Tales” (with Enrico Pieranunzi & Gabriele Mirabassi)
and a collaboration with saxophonist and multi-woodwind player Bob
Sheppard.
BIOGRAPHY ANTHONY PINCIOTTI
Anthony Pinciotti is a dynamic, innovative drummer
well versed in jazz, rock, and world music. 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’s passion for music became apparent when at the age of two he
began playing the drums. At the age of thirteen, he started playing
professionally throughout the Midwest, working with many Motown and
Midwestern jazz greats. By the age of sixteen Anthony had started working
with the great multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan and soon after relocated to
Miami, Florida to be his drummer. After being offered a full music scholarship,
Pinciotti briefly attended the University of Miami. In 1994, Anthony moved to
Chicago where he quickly became a highly sought after drummer who was
consistently called on to back jazz masters touring through the area. In addition
to being an in-demand sideman, he also led several successful groups
containing members of the AACM and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Anthony
made the move to New York in 1998 and began working and touring
internationally with many of the great musicians that make up the New York
jazz scene. He has played at many of the most renowned venues and festivals
around the world as well as appearing on numerous recordings.
TECHNICAL RIDER – BOB SHEPPARD QUARTET
SAX/ WOODWIND RIDER:
• All instruments artist provided
• 1x Music stand incl. light
GUITAR RIDER:
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
DRUM RIDER:
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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
DOUBLE BASS RIDER :
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 with light
ARTIST PROVIDES: french bow and clip on stage mic. (ATM 350)
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
6
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
9
Saxophone
Tall Boom
Shure SM58 or similar
10
Saxophone
Tall Boom
Shure SM58 or similar
11
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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