The Wayne Salzmann Trio
The Music of Pat Metheny and John Scofield
Sat. May 31xxxxxxxx$23

The music of two of jazz’s ground breaking guitarists - John Scofield and Pat Metheny will be presented by three passionate young artists with modern jazz in their blood. The Wayne Salzmann Trio has performed pieces by  Metheny and Scofield in UW Steven’s Point’s transcription concerts, jazz combos, student recitals and as commissioned music for the Point Dance Ensemble.              
Wayne Salzmann II is a versatile drummer, composer, educator and recording artist. He has performed in many venues here and in Europe. Wayne teaches private lessons and public master-classes throughout Wisconsin and has studied privately with several world renown drummers including Billy Martin, and Carl Allen.

Guitarist Kelvin Kaspar is one of the best kept secrets in Wisconsin. He is an extraordinary guitar player and is only beginning his rise to the top of the modern jazz scene. Known for his dark, rich sound, Kelvin adds a melodic element that truly makes this trio unique. Kelvin is currently pursuing a Jazz Studies-Performance degree for guitar at The University of Wisconsin in Stevens
Point.

Upright and electric bassist Eric Ross is a natural bass player in high demand performing with the finest jazz musicians in Wisconsin. Eric is currently finishing his undergraduate dergree in jazz studies at The University of Wisconsin in Stevens Point. He has held the bass position in the top Jazz Ensemble and top Jazz Combo at UW Stevens Point for the past three years.

The first set of featured music will consist of John Scofield pieces from his trio albums “En Route” and “This meets that”, as well as compositions from the popular Scofield album “A Go Go” which he recorded with Medeski, Martin and Wood as the rhythm section.

In set two the trio will present many of Pat Metheny's most famous compositions from albums “Bright Size Life” and “Trio 99-00” and ending with select pieces from a rare recording that Metheny and Scofield co-produced entitled “I Can See Your House From Here”.

Metheny and Scofield’s music has influenced and inspired several generations of jazz listeners. The Wayne Salzman Trio is continuing the tradition.

Sponsored by:  Fling – Wisconsin’s Internet Phone Co.

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