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2007 was very exciting for us and I'd like to share just a few highlights with you. From recording my debut effort, the always fun Friday Night Jazz Series at the Carnegie Club, sharing the stage with Branford Marsalis, supporting charities to a NY premier of A Soul's Journey and so much more, the Mark Rapp Group enjoyed a very fruitful and creative year. Please enjoy the wealth of pictures, some videos and more. And most importantly, THANK YOU for all of your support and encouragement which made it all possible.
Coming up in 2008, we'll have even more to give you than ever before. A debut release, more gigs, more music and videos, pictures, ringtones, artist collaborations - look out - here we come! |
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Recorded and Mastered Debut Record
In early 2007, the time finally arrived when Mark Rapp was ready to properly document his songs and band. For years, Rapp has kept a low profile and slowly developed his music and artistry - much like an orchid, appearing dormant then one day it is in full bloom revealing an awesome display, open for everyones' enjoyment. Produced by Grammy Award winner Jason Olaine, mixed by celebrated hip-hop engineer "LB" Dorsey and mastered by the infamous Greg Calbi, we're very excited to share it with you in early 2008! Stay tuned... [SEE PICS] |
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Top Emerging Jazz Artist
DownBeat Magazine picked Mark Rapp as an emerging trumpeter to watch. Hailing Rapp as one of the Top 25 Emerging Trumpeters who are paving the way for Jazz's next innovations, DownBeat editor David French writes, "Rapp's five years in New Orleans instilled a love for the Crescent City tradition that colors his playing, though he is not afraid to use electronic effects... His quartet is trying to find the fertile middle-ground 'between adult contemporary accessibility and modern jazz idealism.'" [READ MORE] |
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Interviews and Press
Thanks to some wonderful Jazz writers including the before-mentioned David French, Joe Montague and Veronica Timpanelli, the story of Rapp's growth and emergence in the music scene is being documented and presented in fine fashion on some fantastic online resources including JazzReview.com, AllAboutJazz.com, JazzPolice.com and more. [READ MORE] |
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Southern Exposure 2007
The Mark Rapp Group enjoyed the supreme honor of sharing the stage with Branford Marsalis during the closing Jazz Brunch concert at Greenville, SC's Southern Exposure Festival. Find out more about SE 2008, the amazing team behind it's creation and production here and see pictures and videos from SE 2007 here. [SEE PICS & VIDEOS] |
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New Globe Theatre, Project Sunshine
At Project Sunshine's 2007 Fundraising Gala, the Mark Rapp Group joined by Telarc recording artist Tony DeSare performed and Saturday Night Live's Darrel Hammond MC'd. Mark Rapp also performed at number of events in support of the New Globe Theatre where he meet and apparently impressed F. Murray Abraham. Learn more about Project Sunshine here and New Globe here.
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Joe's Pub Showcase, 9/11 A Soul's Journey, Friday Night Jazz and more...
Thanks to all of your support, we had an amazing sold out night at Joe's Pub. It was definitely a highlight for us! We also debuted my 90minute Jazz suite A Soul's Journey on September 11th to a full room and played a number of fun gigs in and around the city. The Friday Night Jazz series at the Carnegie Club is going strong and growing every week. There are a few random videos here.
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PlayBoy Playmate Natalia Sokolova's Birthday Party
Natalia hosted an amazing birthday bash and celebrated the recent launch of her event planning company Exquisite Planning. I was very pleased to receive an invitation to perform for her and her guests. Learn more about Exquisite Planning here. [SEE PICS] |
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2008 JVC Newport Jazz Festival
Sunday, August 10
Started in 1954 by jazz pianist George Wein, the Newport Jazz Festival was the first outdoor festival entirely devoted to the jazz idiom. In its 50 year reign, it continues to be the model for jazz festivals everywhere. The name Newport has become synonymous with the history of jazz. It has hosted the greatest giants, geniuses, and innovators this art form has known. |
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