Nichelson Entertainment: News

Tim Jones and Fingerprints are now being featured at the Mansion Hotel Bar in Dallas. This is a very upscale venue in the Turtle creek section of Dallas. The band is there several time a month so check our calendar for details.

If you had not heard, our own Kyle Turner was recently included in the 2008 Edition of Who's Who in Black Houston. This is a tremendous honor for one of the city's many great entertainers. Kyle has been not only performing for years in Houston, but he has given back countless hours to up and coming musicians. For that, Kyle is a rare talent! The ceremony was at the Hotel Intercontinental and also included gospel artist Yolanda Adams.

Well, it's official. After a year long run, we are no longer performing at Sambuca. The venue changed its format in January and no longer features jazz artists. We are disappointed in the change but vow to find a more suitable place to perform. We wish them the best. Peace.

NE has a deal in place to create a Joint venture with Allen, Texas based TVR (The Vibe Refinery). The newly formed "Refined Riffs" LLC will focus on branding opportunities and product parterships. The first campaign is a CD compilation and pairing with a prominent wine producer. Stay tuned for more details.

Here is a link to some real cool words from some who knew Marchel!

Hear Eric Scortia, Shelley Carrol, and John Murphy.

http://www.kntu.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1708&Itemid=1

MARCHEL IVERY: 1938-2007
12:00 AM CDT on Wednesday, October 31, 2007
By MATT WEITZ / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News
guidelive@dallasnews.com
Another member of a great regional jazz dynasty has left the world too soon. Dallasite Marchel Ivery was a staunch proponent of what has become known as the "Texas tenor" saxophone sound – a ribald, full-throated approach that married roadhouse ebullience to technical chops.
Mr. Ivery died Tuesday at age 69 at Presbyterian Hospital after a brief and unexpected illness.
Other Texas tenors included giants like Arnett Cobb, David "Fathead" Newman and Illinois Jacquet, and Mr. Ivery was certainly of their ilk. Art Blakey, with whom he served in the '80s, called him "fire personified." Even though he made a decision to stay in Dallas for family reasons, he still cut a wide swath in the jazz world.
"As a bandleader, he was so great – he let you make your own mistakes and he corrected you by his own example, not directly," recalls local drummer Andrew Griffith, who played with Mr. Ivery since the early '90s. "Every night he played something that you hadn't heard before, but there was still a sense that he was holding something back. The guy could play 10 choruses, and there'd still be that sense of more to come.
"He was a wonderful musician and person. He came up playing that Texas tenors stuff, and he definitely had that down-home blues approach – after all, he'd played with Lightning Hopkins, and playing that stuff sticks with you."
"For me, coming up to Dallas in 1985 from Houston, he was a guy we all looked up to," says Shelley Carrol, another great and underappreciated local sax man. "He never had a mean word to say. He might be tough, but he always put it with an encouraging word. We played together two Mondays ago, and we just played and laughed.
"We were playing a Thelonious Monk song, and we were messin' it up, and he just looked at us like he was looking over his glasses, and he said, 'I need for you to go to the source' – to go to Monk's world to learn this. I feel so lucky to have known him."
In addition to forming the backbone of now-defunct local jazz label Leaning House, Mr. Ivery was a mainstay of the Sammons Jazz program, which took a refurbished waterworks pump house and turned it into a musical nexus.
"He was a big part of Sammons since the beginning, in 1989," says executive director Joanna St. Angelo. "And he's been with us ever since. His joy in playing was matched only in the joy he inspired in the audience."
Matt Weitz is a Dallas freelance writer.

We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Texas music legend Marchel Ivery. NE had the pleasure of recording a project in 2007 with this diminutive giant of the saxophone. Plans are still pending on a release date. Ivery was a mentor to virtually all jazz musicians in the DFW area. He will be missed by so many musicians and fans alike.

Inner City Allstars debut CD is finally done and is currently set for release on Nov 13. This fun, high energy band is really headed for BIG things in 08. They already have a college tour and several other prime shows on the books. The new CD was recorded in their hometown of Denton and has guests appearances from Jeff Barnes (Brave combo), Shelley Carrol (Ellington orchestra), and many others.

We had a great time at Pappas Homestyle restuarant last weekend. This is a really nice place with great home cooking in Hickory Creek. Whenever you are near Denton it is well worth the visit. We look forward to playing there again.

PS. Michael and his daughter Makayla Cheadle wowed the crowd with some great vocals. They really did it up big.

NE will be releasing a State of the Texas Tenor CD this fall. it will be led by icon, Marchel Ivery and Shelley Carrol. This has been a lifelong dream project for Carrol and the time has come. The recording will be done at Dallas Sould lab in mid-July. We look forward to this landmark recording and it's promotion.

Dick's pastel works are currently on display at The Plaza of the Americas Downtown Gallery located at:

700 N. Pearl, Suite G207
Dallas, Texas 75201
972-951-7879
Hours are 10 am to 4 pm

This fantastic showing is sponsored by Texas Visual Arts Assn. and runs thru the month of June.

Fingerprints was once again selected to perform for the annual Frito-Lay supplier awards ceremony. Here, top brass pay tribute to vendors for outstanding achievements. We are always honored to be a part of this great event.

Last night, Kyle celebrated the Collection CD release at The Red Cat Jazz cafe in his hometown of Houston. Many fans and special guests were in attendance to enjoy the evening. The band was hot and legendary pianist, Joe Sample even joined the band on 2 numbers. Sample performed the Crusaders Put it where you want it and jazz standard Autumn leaves. Also in attendance was TV news anchor Deborah Duncan, and others. The night was hosted by smooth jazz radio The Wave FM 95.7. Thanks to all who came out and special thanks to those who bought CDs. Kyle was very busy signing and he appreciates every one of you.

Peace

Well folks, it is here. After a few months of coordination, we have finally put the finishing touch on the latest Kyle Turner release. We worked hard to make a CD for both his loyal fans and new ones. Our biggest goal is to spread the music everywhere. If any fans know of a venue or festival we should be playing, let us know. We wanna bring it to the people! Peace.

We are proud to inform that Barrie's CD has gained some high praise from the Jazz Journalists Assn. The CD has been nominated in three categories. They include Jazz Album of the Year, Small Ensemble Group of the Year, and Hall as Trumpeter of the Year. We are so pleased for this recognition as Barrie has been a player among legends for nearly 40 years. This is his first CD as a leader and he is well deserved. Thanks for all the past and future support.

The track Summer Days by Darcell is getting some attention on airwaves and satellite music channels. It can be heard on DMX and various stations in CA and beyond. The song is a joyous smooth groove with inviting lyrics. Frederick Nichelson produced the music in Dallas last year.

Just a note to say thanks for calling in to request music from the Barrie Lee Hall, Jr.CD. We have gotten great response from KTSU (Houston), Doodlin' Lounge in CA, and WEMU in Michigan. Special thanks to the internet shows that gave us a shot also.

Keyboard Magazine Unsigned Artist of the Month
From the first chords of its punchy, rock-infused opening track, Hiro Morozumi’s jazz album Back with the Cats proves itself a great listen. Hiro created his piano parts on a 9-foot Baldwin concert grand and, with his energetically tonal approach to the keyboard, brings to mind comparisons with such players as Russell Ferrante and Jacky Terrasson.
The Japanese pianist’s compositions are as likable as his playing style: “Don’t Worry ’Bout a Minor Thing” is playful, rhythmically creative, and engaging from intro to outro, while “My Grandfather’s Clock” lets Hiro showcase bittersweet, gospel-flavored ballad chops. Inventive and accessible, Back with the Cats makes it clear that jazz is alive and well. In fact, thanks to folks like Hiro, it’s gone truly global. How cool is that? (www.hiromorozumi.com)
-Michael Gallant, KB magazine

We are putting the finishing touches on the forthcoming Kyle Turner Collection CD. There will be something for everyone on this disc. Kyle has hand picked both his and fan favorites for this special treat. You will hear Fingerprints, violinist Michael Ward, SRO, and players from his current band. Look for a late December street date. We will let you know when it is ready!

Thanks to all that supported the release in Dallas. The band had a great time. NE did a media release in November and response has been great. Already getting airplay in Texas, California, and TN. Thanks and tell a friend about this exciting debut from Hall.

Looking for that perfectly unique gift for someone. Please take time to visit George's Frame Shop at 7130 Campbell Rd in far north Dallas to see the works of our own Dick Hendricks. These fine works are available in most any size as prints. The quality is high and prices are right. Check it out From Nov 7 thru Dec 3rd.

Ardina will be featured in an upcoming short film by Nimrod Shabazz. This DVD will be a companion to his novel of the same name. Parts will be shot at Dallas own Brooklyn Jazz cafe on Monday Oct 30. Lockhart will have 4 songs featured in the film.

If you haven't heard, the Metroplex newest and most exciting venue is the Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan. We played there last night for the first time. This large joint has live music every nite and a lot of space to mix and mingle. The dance floor is huge and they even have dancers there to keep the party hyped. It is open to the public and the cover is normally just $10. Check their music calendar but I highly reccomend this place. It is just off Hwy 26 in Grapevive. (minutes from DFW airport)

NE was featured in the Denton Record Chronicle's Meet the People publication. This 60 page supplement focuses in on local businesses and gives area consumers a look at goods and services available in Denton. Grab a copy!

We are happy to announce that our long time friend and associate Kyle Turner will be joining NE as an artist and client. We will be handling his musical career and producing several future projects with him. Kyle has recently toured with Soul legend Regina Belle and many others. More to follow.