The Tony Pacini Trio:
Tony Pacini-piano
Ed Bennett-bass
Tim Rap-drums
The
caliber of musicianship and mastery of jazz form are apparent to the
listener. The players demonstrate strong personal styles crafted through
years of study, stage and studio performance and respect for the jazz
tradition.
On The Piano:
Born in Tokyo, Japan pianist Tony Pacini came to Portland, Oregon as an
infant. A piano student since age 5, Tony led his first trio as a teenager,
holding down weekends at a popular jazz spot. The piano made higher
education possible for Tony, including study at Boston's Berklee College Of
Music, courtesy of a Leonard Feather scholarship.
Once back in Portland, Tony immersed himself in the jazz scene performing with, most notably: Leroy Vinnegar, Bud Shank, Harry Allen, Ritchie Cole, Chuck Israels, Dan Faehnle, Mary Stallings, Hadley Calliman, Mel Brown, Ron Steen, Nancy King and Rebecca Kilgore. Tony's playing won him the piano chair in guitarist Dan Faehnle's Quartet, joining bassist Ed Bennett and drummer Mel Brown. After several years of working together, Tony and Ed enlisted drummer Tim Rap, and their shared musical vision was realized with the creation of the Tony Pacini Trio.
On The Drums: Tim credits Billy Higgins' philosophy - to play what the music calls for, no more no less, with shaping his thoughtful approach to the role of the drums in jazz. Tim's exceptional talent caught the ear of guitarist John Stowell, leading to performances with world class vocalists Nancy King, Shirley Nanette and jazz guitar icon Herb Ellis.
On
The Bass: Long
considered one of the West coast's first rate string bass players, Ed
stepped onto the world stage in the 1970's, touring with jazz great Carmen
McRae. Three recordings were produced during Ed's work with Carmen most
notably the Grammy nominated "Live At The Great American Music
Hall" on Blue Note Records, which also featured Joey Baron,
Marshall Otwell and jazz giant Dizzy Gillespie.
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