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The AceTone Sessions

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by Tim Whalen

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"The AceTone Sessions" is a series created and produced by jazz pianist and composer Tim Whalen. It features his favorite musicians in a duo setting, allowing the listener to get to know these artists on an intimate level. Tim writes a new composition for each guest, and the conversations touch on all aspects of the professional musician experience.

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February 3, 2023

EPISODE 7 : KENNY RITTENHOUSE, TRUMPET

Check out the video of the episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM8pT4T2naQ">HERE</a>. <a href="https://www.kennyrittenhouse.com/">Kenny Rittenhouse</a> is a major contributor to the Washington, DC jazz scene. He's a gifted trumpet player, bandleader, fantastic composer and arranger, as well as a well-respected educator. In this episode, we dig into my tune "Kenny's Groove," which I wrote for him, as well as Kenny's compositional offering "Waltz For a New Day." We finish off the music with Dave Brubeck's classic "In Your Own Sweet Way." In conversation, we also talk about Kenny's process for composing, and how trumpet master Clifford Brown turned him from a casual listener into a deep practitioner of this music. EPISODE INDEX Intro [0:00] Conversation - Tim talks about composing "Kenny's Groove" [1:30] Song 1 - "Kenny's Groove" [2:40] Conversation - Finding the trumpet & jazz [9:35] Conversation - Clifford Brown changed everything [13:10] Conversation - Kenny's composing process [14:48] Song 2 - "Waltz for a Lovely Day" [19:41] Conversation - Kenny's website, recordings & gigs [26:23] Song 3 - "In Your Own Sweet Way" [29:18] Outro - "What Does Music Mean to Me?" [34:57]

February 3, 2023

EPISODE 6 : AMY SHOOK, BASS

Check out the video of the episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U53Xoq-aErM" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <a href="https://www.amyshook.com" target="_blank">Amy Shook</a> is one of the most in-demand bassists in Washington, DC area. She plays with everyone, and is a wonderful presence on the bandstand. When I play with her,  I’m reminded of the great drummer Billy Higgins. Billy radiated pure joy when he played, and I get that same vibe from Amy. Her wonderful spirit lifts any musical or hang situation. Combine that with a deep pocket and endlessly creative ideas, and you have a recipe for lots of fun. In this episode, she tells us about how she found the bass and jazz growing up in Idaho. She also talks about her incredible <a href="https://3divasjazztrio.com/" target="_blank">3D Jazz Trio</a>, featuring Amy along with pianist Jackie Warren and drummer Sherrie Maricle. And OF COURSE, we play some music! I wrote something called "Lilt," and Amy brought in a very fun tune called "Gate Check." EPISODE INDEX Intro [0:00] Song 1 - "Lilt" (comp Tim Whalen) [1:23] Conversation - Amy's Background [7:32] Conversation - The 3 Divas [15:50] Song 2 - “Gate Check” (comp Amy Shook) [25:10] Outro [30:10]

February 3, 2023

EPISODE 5: MICHAEL KRAMER, GUITAR

Check out the video of the episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ4OTPtsjes" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <a href="https://michaelkramerguitar.com" target="_blank">Michael Kramer</a> is a Washington, DC based guitarist, composer, arranger and bandleader. His trio "Superstring and the Cosmic Vibrations" released it's debut album (featuring Nathan Kawaller on bass and Steve Fidyk on drums) in December of 2018. Michael is the co-leader of the KW Big Band, along with pianist and composer Tim Whalen.  Michael began his career with a weekly solo guitar gig at a local Italian Restaurant walking distance from his childhood home in Germantown, MD which began at age 16 and ran until he began his studies at The University of Maryland, College Park. He has remained busy ever since as a performer in Washington DC and all over the East Coast. Michael has performed professionally with Joe Chambers, Lee Konitz, Wycliffe Gordon, Sean Jones, Ignacio Berroa, Bobby Shew, Steve Davis, Carmen Bradford and many more.   Education has been fundamentally important in Michael's career. He is currently adjunct faculty at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA. In Episode 5, we talk about how he discovered the guitar and jazz.  We also dive into talking about his upcoming new album, which was recorded in my home studio, <a href="https://timothywhalen.com/acetone-studio" target="_blank">AceTone Studios</a>. As for music, we play a piece of his called "Dysphunktional," one of mine called "All For Naught," and we also explore the chord changes to an old standard...you'll have to guess which one it is. EPISODE INDEX Intro [0:00] Song 1 - "Dream Changes" [1:26] Conversation - Growing Up [5:17] Conversation - Finding Music [5:55] Conversation - Michael talks about "Dysphunktional" [11:18] Song 2 - "Dysphunktional" [14:36] Conversation - Michael's New Album [23:13] Conversation - Tim talks about "All for Naught" [27:44] Song 3 - "All For Naught" [30:55] Outro [39:19]

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What is The AceTone Sessions?: "The AceTone Sessions" is a series created and produced by jazz pianist and composer Tim Whalen. It features his favorite musicians in a duo setting, allowing the listener to get to know these artists on an intimate level. Tim writes a new composition for each guest, and the conversations touch on all aspects of the professional musician experience.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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