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Denis DiBlasio
As a clinician for the Yamaha Musical Corporation, DiBlasio has taught, performed and conducted all over the United States; his“education as entertainment”style has also taken him to Canada, Mexico, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Japan and Thailand. His unique combination of positive motivation and witty sense of humor ensures an atmosphere where making music is fun”and students are encouraged by his fearless risk taking attitude that communicates the message: “Mistakes are valid…if you learn something in the attempt.”
This approach keeps Denis extremely busy, in constant demand and often booked up to a year and a half to two years in advance.
Denis uses Vandoren products.
The Denis DiBlasio Quintet's new CD release, "Where the Jade Buddha Lives", on Art of Life Records will be available in stores and as a digital download on March 18, 2008. The CD is also available now from Art of Life Records web site at www.artofliferecords.com
The CD features Denis DiBlasio on baritone saxophone and flute, Ron Thomas on piano, Joe Mullen on drums, Paul Klinefelter on acoustic bass and Jim McFalls on trombone.
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Ed Vezinho / Jim Ward: Live From the Jersey Pines
by Richard J Salvucci
The Pineys. The Jersey Devil. The flyover country between Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Jersey Shore. None of these are entirely flattering descriptions or features of the great wooded expanse that extends over much of South Jersey, but, as they say, it is what it is. Of course, the residents of the big cities that surround the Jersey Pines also know there are plenty of good musicians and places to play as well. That is nothing new, but sometimes proximity to ...
read moreDenis DiBlasio Quintet: Where the Jade Buddha Lives
by Dan McClenaghan
As a former member/musical director of trumpeter Maynard Ferguson's band, baritone saxophonist Denis DiBlasio is certainly no stranger to mapping out music and following charts. But he also has an adventurous streak, one in which the slightest of frameworks is laid down--maybe just a mood suggested or, perhaps even, a single note brought up as the basis for a mood--and the musicians are allowed free reign within these loose architectures.Of course the right musicians need to be picked; ...
read moreDenis DiBlasio: View from Pikes
by Victor L. Schermer
Originally released in 2006, this sleeper" of an album may not contain breathtaking breakthroughs, but it's so good for what it does that it deserves attention. View from Pikes provides consistent listening pleasure from start to finish. The absence of drums actually facilitates the sweet, laidback playing of the Denis DiBlasio/Steve Varner/Jim Ridl trio, which maintains the pulse quite well. DiBlasio did five years as Music Director with Maynard Ferguson, was a prime mover at the late, great Ortliebs Jazzhaus ...
read moreDenis Diblasio Quartet In Collingswood Thurs. Oct. 2nd!
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Jim Miller
Jazz Bridge First Thursdays Neighborhood Concert Series in Collingswood, NJ presents baritone saxophonist/flutist Denis DiBlasio and his Quartet on Thursday, October 2nd at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 East Collings Avenue. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and show time is 7:30 p.m. Information: 856-858-8914, 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. Denis DiBlasio represents a rarity in jazz: An artist acclaimed by both the critics and the general public. He spent five years with the legendary orchestra of Maynard Ferguson as ...
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Denis Diblasio & Larry McKenna Together And Free In South Philly On Thursday June 19th!
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Jim Miller
Jazz Bridge and Friends of Hawthorne Park present baritone saxophonist, flutist and scat singer Denis DiBlasio and tenor saxophone legend Larry McKenna for a free concert on Thursday, June 19th. This is the second in a four-concert Jazz in Hawthorne Park series, each featuring our area’s finest jazz artists. Hawthorne Park is at 12th and Catherine Streets, and performances run from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Further information: jazzbridge.org or hecphilly.org...Bring your lawn chairs! Denis DiBlasio is a multi-faceted performer, improviser, ...
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Denis DiBlasio Opens Collingswood Jazz Bridge Concert Series Thurs. Oct. 3rd
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Jim Miller
Baritone saxophonist Denis DiBlasio kicks off the Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concert Series in Collingswood, NJ, at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 East Collings Ave, on Thursday, October 3rd. One show at 7:30 pm. $10/$5 students (no advance sales). For info: 856-858-8914 or 215-517-8337, or visit Jazz Bridge. Denis DiBlasio—who will be accompanied at this performance by bassist Steve Varner, guitarist Brian Betz, and drummer Jim Miller—represents a rarity in Jazz: An artist acclaimed by both the critics and the general ...
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Denis DiBlasio @ Collingswood (NJ) Community Center, Thursday Oct. 4th!
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Jim Miller
Appearing at Jazz in the 'Wood! at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue in Collingswood New Jersey, 08108 on Thursday October 4th, will be baritone saxophonist/flutist Denis DiBlasio and his band, with guitarist Brian Betz, bassist Steve Varner and drummer Jim Miller. One Show: 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and are available at the door only. For info: 610-745-3011. Jazz Bridge, a 501C public charity that helps local jazz and blues musicians in crisis, is sponsoring ...
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Jazz Bridge Presents Denis DiBlasio Collingswood Community Center on January 6, 2011
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Suzanne Cloud
Saxophonist Denis DiBlasio and his band will be appearing at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 E. Collings Ave, in Collingswood, NJ, on January 6, 2011. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 856-858-8914. Appearing with Denis will be guitarist Brian Betz, bassist Steve Varner and drummer Jim Miller. Baritone saxophone and flute artist Denis DiBlasio directs the Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz at Rowan University. He is a multi-talented reedman who was ...
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Denis Diblasio Quartet at Jazz in the Wood
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All About Jazz
Appearing at the Jazz in the Wood concert series in Collingswood, NJ, will be saxophonist Denis DiBlasio and his band on Thursday January 8, 2009, at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue, Collingswood, NJ. Admission: $10/$5 for students. One show. 7:30-9PM Free sodas. BYOB. For info: 856-858-8914 Appearing with him will be: Guitarist Brian Betz, bassist Steve Varner, and drummer Jim Miller Denis DiBlasio served as the musical director for the legendary trumpeter Maynard Ferguson for five years. During ...
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Art of Life Records Launches New MP3 Digital Download Store
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All About Jazz
Art of Life Records has just launched our new MP3 Digital Download Store. Featuring MP3 Digital Downloads by Gordon Beck, Lenny Breau, Ron Thomas, Ted Greene, Andrea Marcelli, Jimi Tunnell, Tubby Hayes, Eddie Gomez, Joe Diorio, Stephen D. Anderson, Bob Mintzer, Randy Runyon, Ryan Oliver, Tony Moreno, Carl Filipiak, Denis DiBlasio, Chris Vadala, Tsuyoshi Ichikawa, Ari Erev, Phil Markowitz, Nick Rixen, Scott Sherwood, Stan Smith and Steve Zerlin. Our new MP3 store features our catalog of CD releases (29 titles) ...
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Denis Diblasio Quintet - "Where the Jade Buddha Lives" CD on Art of Life
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All About Jazz
Art of Life Records is proud to welcome baritone saxophonist & flautist Denis DiBlasio to its roster of recording artists. Joining Denis on Where the Jade Buddha Lives" are Paul Klinefelter on acoustic bass, Jim McFalls on trombone, Joe Mullen on drums and Ron Thomas on piano (Paul Klinefelter, Joe Mullen and Ron Thomas can also be heard on the Ron Thomas Trio's-"Music In Three Parts" CD, Art of Life AL1010-2). The album features seven songs composed by Denis specifically ...
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Where the Jade Buddha Lives
From: Where the Jade Buddha LivesBy Denis DiBlasio
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From: View from PikesBy Denis DiBlasio