THE KIM RICHMOND CONCERT JAZZ ORCHESTRA July 1, 2013

THE KIM RICHMOND CONCERT JAZZ ORCHESTRA
IN CONCERT
TO CELEBRATE CD RELEASE OF ARTISTRY
A TRIBUTE TO LEGENDARY BIG BAND LEADER STAN KENTON
Monday, July 1, 2013, 8 pm at Typhoon Restaurant
The Grammy-nominated Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra in Concert to
celebrate the release of their Latest CD Artistry, a Tribute to Legendary
Big Band Leader Stan Kenton.

Led by saxophone soloist/composer/arranger Kim Richmond, the 23-piece
orchestra, combining the sounds of large ensemble jazz with symphonic
colors and textures, features expansive instrumentation that includes five
woodwinds, four trumpets, three tenor trombones, two French horns, Latin
percussion and more. The evening of free-swinging improvisation pays
tribute to legendary jazz figure Stan Kenton and his Neophonic
Orchestra with “Kentonesque” jazz and Latin-style compositions - the size
and scope of the master’s kinetic orchestration,rightfully known to music
historians as the original “Wall of Sound.”
WHEN: Monday, July1, 2013 8:00 pm
WHERE:
Typhoon Restaurant
3221 Donald Douglas Loop South
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(South side of the Santa Monica Airport; parking is off of Airport Avenue west of S.Bundy Drive)
TICKET PRICES:
$10; thereis no food or beverage minimum
TICKET/INFORMATION:
Reservations are suggested; please call (310) 390-6565 or visit
www.Typhoon.biz.
For more information on The Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra, please
visit http://www.KimRichmond.com.
From its glass encased main dining room showcasing an unobstructed view of
the setting sun over the pacific, Typhoon has been proudly serving L.A.’s
finest Pan Asian cuisine for more than 18 years, presents an evening of
free-swinging orchestral jazz and improvisation with the Grammy-nominated
Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra to celebrate their new CD recording of
Artistry, a tribute to legendary jazz figure Stan Kenton and his Neophonic
Orchestra on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 8 pm,combining the sounds of large
ensemble jazz with symphonic colors and textures.Led by saxophone soloist
Kim Richmond, the 23-piece orchestra, feature sexpansive instrumentation
that includes five woodwinds, four trumpets, three tenor trombones, bass
trombone, two French horns, Latin percussion and more.The latest release,
Artistry, is a tribute to big band leader Stan Kenton and his
Neophoni cOrchestra, originally created in 1964 with L.A.’s best jazz and
studio musicians. Big, new, Kentonesque jazz and Latin-style compositions
pay homage to the size and scope of the master’s kinetic orchestration,
rightfully known to music historians as the original“Wall of Sound.”
Tickets are $10 and there is no food or drink minimum. Typhoon’s menu
features over 70 dishes from the Pacific Rim. Dining at Typhoon is like
dining with family and friends. The warm atmosphere is second to none, and
if you’ve never had the pleasure to dine with us, you’ll find the advice on
menu selections from the regular’s a joy. Choose from rice, soup,beef,
pork, lamb, vegetables, noodles, salads, and for the daring and exotic,we
also serve insects and amphibians. Typhoon is located at 3221 Donald
Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, 90405 (South side of the Santa Monica
Airport;parking is off of Airport Avenue west of S. Bundy Drive).
Reservations are suggested; please call (310) 390-6565 or visit
www.Typhoon.biz. For more information on The Kim Richmond Concert Jazz
Orchestra, please visit http://www.KimRichmond.com.
Grammy-nominated Kim Richmond has been around for many years playing with
the likes of Stan Kenton (1967), Clare Fischer (1968), Louie Bellson
(1969-72), Lalo Schifrin(1979), Bob Florence (1979), Les Brown (1989),
Bill Holman (1990), Vinny Golia(1991), Johnny Mandel, Chris Walden and
Clay Jenkins among many others.Richmond also arranged professionally for
many years for Schifrin, Buddy Rich,and Ernie Watts, among others.
Richmond, composer/arranger/saxophonist, formed his 24-piece Concert Jazz
Orchestra to provide a workshop for major concert works that include
elements of both large ensemble jazz with free-swinging improvisation and
symphonic colors and textures. This is a large jazz(orchestra) ensemble
with expanded instrumentation contributing to the symphonic nature of the
group…by definition, an authentic large jazz ensemble.  The expanded
instrumentation that contributes to the symphonic nature of the orchestra
includes 5 woodwinds playing saxophones, flutes, clarinets and double reeds
(oboe, English horn and bassoon); 4 trumpets; 2 French horns; 3 tenor
trombones, bass trombone and tuba; and a rhythm section of guitar, piano,
bass, drums, mallet percussion and Latin percussion.
Stan Kenton maintained his orchestra by inventing new directions in music. 
While keeping an active road band, he also founded the Los Angeles
Neophonic Orchestra in 1964. Led by Stan,the Neophonic Orchestra consisted
of the top jazz and studio players and its mission was to perform new and
innovative works. The Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra shares this
mission. Kenton was not only a monumental icon in jazz and modern music,
but also in jazz education. This tribute continues his message by
presenting works that the orchestra thought he would have encouraged,
enjoyed and endorsed.
Susan D. Gordon
Public Relations
310.871.0621

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