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Ted Hogarth

The leader of the Ted Hogarth Collective (THC), which has many configurations. THC’s debut CD is Misconception and features a sextet. Sound clips are available on my Recordings page. I also have a quartet recording Steps Taken, with sound clips available on my Recordings page as well. THC features original compositions and arrangements by myself and other THC members. My passion is playing the baritone saxophone, clarinet, and bass clarinet. My inspiration on these instruments is drawn primarily from Harry Carney, Gerry Mulligan, Jimmy Hamilton, and Barney Bigard. The range and sonority of the baritone and bass clarinet are very appealing to my ear and I strive to achieve a full, rich, and dark tone. I’m privileged to work with some of Chicago’s finest musicians. I’ve been a member of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, founded by Bill Russo and now under the artistic direction of Jon Faddis, for the past nine years. More information about the CJE can be found at www.chijazz.com. I’m also a member of Rob Parton’s JazzTech Big Band, www.rparton.com. Both groups have CDs available through their respective wed sites. In addition to these groups I also play with a variety of groups, which range in style from traditional jazz to hard rock. Visit www.kimotion.org to learn about and hear sound clips from a great band called Kimotion lead by Kimo Williams. Composer I recently received my Master’s Degree in jazz composition from DePaul University in Chicago. My primary instructor was my good friend Tom Matta, www.thomasmatta.com. Tom is a fantastic writer as well as a wonderful bass trombonist. I’ve composed and arranged for small groups and big bands on both original compositions, such as “Children’s Song,” and standards, such as “When Lights Are Low.” I was recently commissioned to write a big band arrangement featuring tenor saxophonist and educator Mark Colby, www.markcolby.com. I also write big band arrangements for middle school and high school groups. With more than a dozen years of experience as an educator, I write compositions and arrangements for younger musicians that are challenging, musically interesting, and often draw from the classic American songbook•characteristics that are often lacking in commercially available charts. Contact me about commissions. Educator I have a private teaching studio where I instruct middle school and high school woodwind musicians, and teach jazz theory and improvisation. I enjoy helping young musicians discover the joy of music and all the rewards that are the result of hard work and discipline.

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The Pete Ellman Big Band: The Twelve Grooves of Christmas

Read "The Twelve Grooves of Christmas" reviewed by Nicholas F. Mondello


As we enter the Holidays, the airwaves and digital streams flow with seasonal fare of all types of genres. And, once we ring in the New Year, said music heads back into hibernation until the next Thanksgiving and December roll around. The Pete Ellman Big Band's The Twelve Grooves of Christmas is such a fine recording that it might not be surprising for listeners to listen to it year around. The effort is that good. This high-energy ...

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Pete Ellman: For Pete's Ache

Read "For Pete's Ache" reviewed by Nicholas F. Mondello


Long a fixture throughout Chicagoland, the Ellman name is synonymous with all things musical. No “ache" at all, this album is a fun big-band romp. There is some outstanding ensemble and solo work and the various terrific arrangements bring the best out of a superb, engaged ensemble. The opener, “High Speed Pursuit," is a whirlwind burner which demonstrates the swing, muscle, and solo talent of this fine ensemble. Think “Naked Gun" on speed. The swing spirit is ...

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Ted Hogarth Collective: Misconception

Read "Misconception" reviewed by Edward Blanco


Multi-saxophonist Ted Hogarth's second outing, Misconception, is a charmer with an appealingly relaxing and soft side, though it has a splattering of the hard bop sound on several tracks. A veteran of the Chicago jazz scene, Hogarth's experience extends to playing regularly with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble and, most notably, with trumpeter Rob Parton and his JazzTech Big Band. While his primary musical instrument of choice remains the baritone, he plays the rarely-heard C-melody saxophone here. Unfortunately, the liner notes ...

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The Ted Hogarth Collective: Misconception

Read "Misconception" reviewed by Jack Bowers


I was unfamiliar with saxophonist Ted Hogarth, but my hunch before listening to his second album, Misconception, was that anyone who has played with Rob Parton's Chicago-based JazzTech Big Band, as Hogarth has, must be pretty darned good. That impression was correct. Hogarth is pretty darned good--and so is his six-member Collective, which lives up to its name with an admirably congenial performance.

Hogarth, an ardent post bopper, plays primarily tenor and baritone sax. According to the booklet and tray ...

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Ted Hogarth: Steps Taken

Read "Steps Taken" reviewed by Dave Nathan


Chicago-based performer and jazz educator, Ted Hogarth, is adept at all the single reed instruments, specializing in the baritone sax and bass clarinet, al la one of his famous predecessors, Harry Carney, who pioneered the use of the bass clarinet in an orchestral setting. Hogarth has regularly performed with a number of high-level jazz artists such as Charlie Haden, Willie Pickens and Von Freeman. On this his first album as a leader he has taken a quartet into the studio ...

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