ASMAC Podcast

Composer, performer, and recording artist Stanley Clarke was the guest speaker at the May 27, 2009 ASMAC luncheon at Catalina’s Jazz Club. He was introduced by ASMAC Board member Ira Hearshen with whom Clarke has worked on a number of projects over the years. Clarke’s creativity has been recognized with gold and platinum records, GRAMMY Awards, Emmy Awards, virtually every readers and critics’ poll in existence, and more. He was “Rolling Stone’s” very first Jazzman of the Year, and bassist winner of Playboy’s Music Award for ten straight years.

For more information on this luncheon with Stanley Clarke, go to

http://www.asmac.org/stanley-clarke-luncheon-may-27-2009/

Composer, performer, and recording artist Stanley Clarke was the guest speaker at the May 27, 2009 ASMAC luncheon at Catalina’s Jazz Club. He was introduced by ASMAC Board member Ira Hearshen with whom Clarke has worked on a number of projects over the years. Clarke’s creativity has been recognized with gold and platinum records, GRAMMY Awards, Emmy Awards, virtually every readers and critics’ poll in existence, and more. He was “Rolling Stone’s” very first Jazzman of the Year, and bassist winner of Playboy’s Music Award for ten straight years.

For more information on this luncheon with Stanley Clarke, go to

http://www.asmac.org/stanley-clarke-luncheon-may-27-2009/

Two of the world's most distinguished lyricists, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, have been contributing to the Great American Songbook for more than five decades. During their distinguished career, their songs have been nominated for sixteen Academy Awards, for which they have won three: "The Windmills of Your Mind" in 1968, "The Way We Were" in 1973, and the score for "Yentl" in 1984. "Windmills" and "The Way We Were"also earned Golden Globe Awards, and "The Way We Were" earned two Grammys.

For more information on this luncheon with Alan and Marilyn Bergman, go to https://asmac.org/2014/11/20/luncheon-with-alan-marilyn-bergman/

Two of the world's most distinguished lyricists, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, have been contributing to the Great American Songbook for more than five decades. During their distinguished career, their songs have been nominated for sixteen Academy Awards, for which they have won three: "The Windmills of Your Mind" in 1968, "The Way We Were" in 1973, and the score for "Yentl" in 1984. "Windmills" and "The Way We Were"also earned Golden Globe Awards, and "The Way We Were" earned two Grammys.

For more information on this luncheon with Alan and Marilyn Bergman, go to http://www.asmac.org/luncheon-alan-marilyn-bergman/

A classically trained pianist, Patrice Rushen is one of the music industry’s most versatile and sought after artists. Considered one of the world’s top jazz pianists, Rushen has performed with many esteemed artists including Quincy Jones, Kenny Burrell, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Lionel Hampton, George Benson, Nancy Wilson, Michael Jackson and Dianne Reeves, to name just a few.

For more information on this luncheon with Patrice Rushen, go to: http://www.asmac.org/patice-rushen-luncheon-september-23-2009/

A classically trained pianist, Patrice Rushen is one of the music industry’s most versatile and sought after artists. Considered one of the world’s top jazz pianists, Rushen has performed with many esteemed artists including Quincy Jones, Kenny Burrell, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Lionel Hampton, George Benson, Nancy Wilson, Michael Jackson and Dianne Reeves, to name just a few.

For more information on this luncheon with Patrice Rushen, go to: http://www.asmac.org/patice-rushen-luncheon-september-23-2009/

July’s Special Guest could be referred to as ‘Unique.’ Marion Sherrill is known throughout the music industry as a copyist who has saved or helped to save many record sessions, concerts and music bits and pieces.

For more information on this luncheon with Marion Sherrill, go to: http://www.asmac.org/event/luncheon-with-marion-sherrill

July’s Special Guest could be referred to as ‘Unique.’ Marion Sherrill is known throughout the music industry as a copyist who has saved or helped to save many record sessions, concerts and music bits and pieces.

For more information on this luncheon with Marion Sherrill, go to: http://www.asmac.org/event/luncheon-with-marion-sherrill

John Altman began his musical career at age 3 with Judy Garland at the London Palladium! Commencing his recording and live career in the late 60’s as an in-demand saxophonist - he has performed with many major figures in music, including Eric Clapton, Sting, Phil Collins (all of whom performed in his band, the Secret Police, an all star aggregation specially assembled for the Secret Policeman’s Ball), Jimi Hendrix, Nick Drake, Muddy Waters, Bob Marley, Jimmy Page, Little Richard, Prince, and Van Morrison and Hot Chocolate (for both of whom he functioned as musical director) and many more. He has recently contributed saxophone solos for the new albums by Rick Astley, Chuck D and Goldie.

To learn more about this ASMAC Luncheon with special guest, John Altman, go to: http://www.asmac.org/john-altman-luncheon-august-19-2009

John Altman began his musical career at age 3 with Judy Garland at the London Palladium! Commencing his recording and live career in the late 60’s as an in-demand saxophonist - he has performed with many major figures in music, including Eric Clapton, Sting, Phil Collins (all of whom performed in his band, the Secret Police, an all star aggregation specially assembled for the Secret Policeman’s Ball), Jimi Hendrix, Nick Drake, Muddy Waters, Bob Marley, Jimmy Page, Little Richard, Prince, and Van Morrison and Hot Chocolate (for both of whom he functioned as musical director) and many more. He has recently contributed saxophone solos for the new albums by Rick Astley, Chuck D and Goldie.

To learn more about this ASMAC Luncheon with special guest, John Altman, go to: http://www.asmac.org/john-altman-luncheon-august-19-2009