Chieli Minucci was born and raised in NYC. Son of Catherine & Ulpio Minucci (concert pianist/composer, who wrote the 50s hit, Domani (Julius LaRosa), A Thousand Thoughts of You, and Felicia (both Nat King Cole). Chieli grew up in Queens, NY, where he still resides today. He began music early on, studying classical piano from the age of 5, and eventually switched over to guitar at 8. He was continually surrounded by the sound of music, through his father's piano playing, and composing, which was to play a key role in his musical future as a writer himself.
At age 13 he joined neighborhood friends to form the band, Taurus, which stayed together for about 3 years. Chieli did a great deal of performing and traveling with this band, performing regularly on the Italian Line Cruise ships during Christmas and Easter school holidays, as well as countless school dances and parties, as well as local bars. It was during these teen years that he developed his love for performing, writing, singing, and traveling, all through music.
He attended Ithaca College in upstate NY, where he initially majored in music, studying classical guitar, but eventually settled in as an English major. He continued studying music theory, history, solfeggio, composition, and big band arranging, as well as joining various local groups: Amethyst, a folk/pop trio; The New Band, his first foray into fusion-jazz/rock; Fast Food, a new wave vocal/rock group; Colombo, a Brazilian trio; and finally, a long stint in Gumbo, an original instrumental/fusion rock quartet. The college life gave Chieli an opportunity to be a part of many diverse musical situations, which was key in his future as a composer/guitarist.
Following college he returned to NYC, studying composition privately with Nicolas Flagello. From ages 23 through 25 Minucci worked with many acts: The Commotion, Fran Eckhart, China Davis Band, Sapho, as well as continuing to write his own music, in particular, pop vocal music, for which he teamed up with lyricists Bobby Matthews and Norman Simon. He performed in various groups, including a two-year stint with Eartha Kitt, and eventually The B.B. & Q. Band (Capital), as well as a brief run with the Lou Reed Band, which featured the rhythm section of Fernando Saunders on bass, as well as J.T. Lewis on drums. (soon to become the first rhythm section lineup of Special EFX). Chieli performed at the original Farm Aid concert with Lou Reed as well. It was during this period that he met Hungarian drummer/percussionist, George Jinda.
Soon after meeting George, the two musicians formed Special Delivery, which landed a recording contract in 1982 with Keytone Records, in Holland. Their first LP, simply entitled, Special EFX was eventually picked up for USA distribution by GRP Records (Larry Rosen/Dave Grusin) in NYC. By 1984 Special EFX (newly renamed) had its first US release out in the stores, and the band began its present adventures in touring and performing. Since then Special EFX has recorded 17 CDs, and Chieli has recorded 6 solo CDs on his own. 'Chieli Minucci with Special EFX' is still touring regularly.
Chieli has been busy in a wide variety of musical projects, which include recording and performing with top pop artists Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, Mark Anthony, Jessica Simpson, Anastasia and others....as well as jazz/pop artists Bobby Caldwell, Marion Meadows, Jay Beckenstein, Kim Waters, Alex Bugnon, Gerald Veasley, Lao Tizer, Nestor Torez, Bob Baldwin, and many others.
Chieli also has a multimedia website, ChieliMusic.com, which features video, multiple soundclips, individual song downloads from all 25 CDs, as well as all biographical material, full electronic press-kit, etc...
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RECENT
ACTIVITIES
as
of 12/09
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Minucci is currently writing and producing Special EFX's 25th anniversary recording, entitled 'Without You', which is due for completion soon and scheduled for a 2010 release.
'Renaissance' (1995) has been re-released & repackaged.
Current CDs,
'Sweet Surrender', 'Travels', and 'East of the Sun',
are now available.
2008 Emmy Award for
Best Music Composition on a Daytime Drama
(CBS's Guiding Light)
One of the primary composers, since 1999.
Has composed over 600 individual cues
for the show, which recently completed it's 72nd
anniversary season on television!
Chieli appeared on both ABC's
Good Morning America
and the
Rachael Ray Show
alongside singer Michael Bolton.
On tour in support of Special EFX's first live concert DVD release,
'A Night With Chieli Minucci & Special EFX'
as well as 'Sweet Surrender '
Special EFX's 17th CD release.
- My Girl Sunday, from 'Sweet On You'
was a top five record in 2001
- Cruise Control, from 'Butterly' was #1 in 2002
(1315 spins in 2006 alone!!!!)
- Kickin' it Hard, from 'Night Grooves'
was a top five record in 2003
- The Juice, from 'Got It Goin' On' was Top Ten in 2005
(2685 spins to date in 2006)
Composed and produced the soundtrack
for the 2003-2009 Live Nation/Broadway Across America/Nickolodeon
live tour productions of the hit TV series,
Dora the Explorer.
Both 'Dora's Pirate Adventure ,'
and 'The City of Lost Toys', as well as
'Return to the City of Lost Toys'
all currently touring internationally.
Chieli has written and recorded the soundtrack
for the smash hit Themestar stage production
of the long-running British kid's TV show,
Thomas & Friends Live!™ - A Circus Comes to Town!
Chieli and Emanuel Kallins continue to score/produce music for Gotham Music,
the diverse music production company with compositions and cues being heard
all over network television, cable, radio, feature films, etc.....
Currently 'Good Morning America'
has been featuring one of their original compositions
as part of their opening theme....
The music can also regularly be heard
on such diverse programs as
Access Hollywood, Primetime Live, the 700 Club
....even Howard Stern!
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'Without You'
Chieli Minucci & Special EFX
biography
Guitarist, composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is the leader of the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group Special EFX, which he co-founded with the late George Jinda in 1984. A major force on the jazz and world music scene for 25 years, Special EFX’s newest release, “Without You” is a diverse collection of jazz-fusion, Latin rhythms, and the effortlessly flowing guitar artistry that Chieli (key-eh-lee) is known for. A true sound-tapestry, blending layers of sound and harmonic texture, “Without You” is an instant classic.
This brilliant double CD collection of tracks features the original Special EFX lineup of favorites – drummer Lionel Cordew, bassist Jerry Brooks, keyboardist Jay Rowe, and vocalist/percussionist Philip Hamilton - plus many brilliant guest artists, including keyboardist Jeff Lorber, violinist Karen Briggs, keyboardist Lao Tizer, vocalist Will Brock, bassist Dave Anderson, and violinist Alan Grubner.
Special EFX is one of the most prominent world fusion groups of the era. During the course of the band’s phenomenal rise to the top of the jazz charts, they released 25 CDs, including Chieli’s 8 solo releases and a live concert DVD. Seminal songs like “Daybreak”, “Cruise Control”, “Bella” and “Seduction” were among their chart-topping hits. This extraordinary super group takes their vibrant and exciting sound to the next level on its new “Without You” release, which encompasses diverse and eclectic sounds ranging from jazz fusion to world beat, pop vocals and rock-tinged arrangements.
Chieli’s latest project, the Special EFX CD “Without You” highlights an extraordinary career and is essential listening for his legions of fans. Songs like “Love’s Lost in Translation” blends Philip Hamilton's mellifluous voice with romance and angst in an exotic, world music setting. Long-time fans may recognize parts of “The Night Is Ours”, which is a completely re-written version of Special EFX’s 1982 signature song “Sambuca Nights”. Fans will also be entranced with “Hushabye”, which was originally released as the instrumental “Sweet Surrender” but has been transformed with the addition of the soulful vocals of Will Brock. And for George Jinda fans, the tune “Man with a Drum” captures his original percussion sounds.
Talented virtuosos Jeff Lorber, Karen Briggs and Lao Tizer are featured on tracks that may become the “new” classics for Special EFX.
“Legendary keyboardist Jeff Lorber is a brilliant musical collaborator on 'Mountina Jameroon'. I’m excited to have his high intensity electric jazz flavorings on the new Special EFX CD,” says Chieli.
“I brought Karen Briggs into the project after hearing her amazing violin work on Yanni’s Live at the Acropolis,” explains Chieli. “She takes the violin to another dimension on our songs ‘Lakeside’ and ‘Wonderboy.’”
Special guest Lao Tizer brings his powerful piano vibe to the tracks “Bacchanalia” and “Afterglow”.
“I discovered Lao when he was 19 years old and we’ve been collaborating ever since. I knew his high-energy, unique piano work would bring another level of emotion to these Special EFX songs,” says Chieli.
Showcasing truly incredible musicianship, Special EFX’s captivating jazz fusion textures and progressive new age twists take listeners on an uplifting musical ride they’ll never forget. “Without You” showcases the band’s special gift for combining harmony, feeling, and flawless technique with remarkable passion.
Chieli & co’s musical versatility and extraordinary abilities have made them a favorite among jazz fans worldwide. Aside from writing and performing his own music, Chieli shares his guitar brilliance throughout the entertainment world. He has recorded and performed with top artists Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, Mark Anthony, Jessica Simpson, Anastasia, Marion Meadows, Alex Bugnon, Nestor Torres, and many others.
Renowned in the jazz and pop world, Chieil is also a gifted television and film composer. He has won 3 Emmy Awards and been nominated 10 times for his eclectic compositional work for CBS’ The Guiding Light. He has also written theme music for Good Morning America, Bloomberg Radio, and Access Hollywood. His music can also be heard on the soundtracks of the films Bowfinger, Legally Blonde, Panic, and others.
On the Broadway scene, Chieli composed and produced the soundtrack for the Broadway Across America/Nickelodeon live stage productions of the hit TV series, Dora the Explorer, which have toured internationally. He also wrote and recorded original songs for the live stage production of Thomas & Friends Live™. Chieli’s popular song "Kickin' it Hard" is featured as the prime hold music on Verizon's conference audio bridge system.
Print & TV Contact: Nelly Neben/Axis Management (818)998-2595 Nelly@axismanagement.com
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DISCOGRAPHY
ARTIST/PRODUCER
Chieli Minucci CDs
* Shanachie Entertainment releases
Sweet Surrender (2007)
Got It Goin' On (2005)
Night Grooves (2003)
Sweet On You (2002)
* JVC Records releases
It's Gonna Be Good (1998)
Renaissance (2009 & 1996)
Jewels (1995)
* ChieliMusic online releases
Travels (2009- Watchfire Music)
East Of The Sun (2009 - Watchfire Music)
Solos, Duos, & Trios (2008)
Pop Today (2008)
Raspberry & Cream (2008)
Drippings (2008)
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Special EFX CDs/DVDs
Without You (2010)
* Shanachie releases
Sweet Surrender (2007)
A Night With Chieli Minucci & Special EFX (2006)
Party (2003)
Butterfly (2001)
Masterpiece (1999)
* JVC Records releases
Body Language (1995)
Catwalk (1994)
Play (1993)
* GRP Records releases
Collection (1993)
Global Village (1992)
Peace Of The World (1991)
Just Like Magic (1990)
Confidential (1989)
Double Feature (1988)
Mystique (1987)
Slice Of Life (1986)
Modern Manners (1985)
Special EFX (1984)
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Smooth Jazz: Pure Pleasure Shanachie/1999
Flavors Of Jazz JVC/1997
Musicland & GRP: Got What's Hot In Jazz GRP/1992
The GRP Album GRP/2001
Jay Beckenstein “Sunrise” & “Lookin’ Up” Windham Hill/2000
from Eye Contact
Windham Hill A Jazz Noel 1999
“Magic” & “Joyous”
The Very Best Of Smooth Jazz Guitar Shanachie/1998
“Anything & Everything”
GRP Christmas Volume 1 GRP/1988
Collection
PRODUCER/GUITARIST
Lao Tizer
Passages - Tizer/2009
Golden Soul - Frathouse Records/2001
Short Play - LA Sound/1997
Jay Beckenstein
'Sunrise' - Windham Hill/2000
'Looking Up'
'I've Been Waiting'
Rick Rhodes
Now You See It, Now You Don't - Polystar/1994
Indian Summer - Polystar/1995
Deep in the Night - Beanbag/1998
Kim Pensyl - Eyes Of Wonder
GRP/1992
Deborah Henson-Conant
The Art Of Harp (Vol. 1) - International Harp Festival 1996
Caught In The Act - GRP/1990
Talking Hands - GRP/1991
Budapest - White Cat/Unity/1992
Heather Mullen - Heather Mullen
Eastwest/1992
GUITARIST
Celine Dion
- One Heart Sony/2003
- A New Day Has Come Sony/2002
- Collector's Series, Vol. 1 2000
- These Are Special Times 550 Music/Epic/1998
- Let's Talk About Love (Australia) 1998
- You Only Love Once
Lionel Richie ”To Love A Woman"
Island Def Jam/2002
Mark Anthony - Mended
Columbia/2002
“Tragedy”
Donna Summer - I Will
Sony/2003
Jennifer Lopez J to Tha L-O!: The Remixes
Paula Atherton-Groove With Me
2009
LaChanze-Love
2009
Project Synchrony - Rick Nichols
2008 (Linking Point)
Robbie Kumalo - Music is My Friend
2007
Bob Baldwin
Narada/2003
The American Spirit: A Smooth Jazz Celebration
“America The Beautiful” & “Star Spangled Banner”
Nestor Torres - My Latin Soul
Shanachie/2002
“Smooth” & “Hero”
Anastacia
Freak Of Nature Sony/2002
Not That Kind Sony/1999
Kevin Toni - Strut
Shanachie/2001
John Favicchia - Dharma
Fav Music/2001
True Vibe - True Vibe
Essential/Zomba/2001
David Mann - Touch
Encoded/2001
Jessica Simpson - Irresistible
Sony/2001
Tin Tin Out - Anybody's’ Guess
Virgin/2000
Celeste - This Is Your Life -
Ministry Of Sound/UK/2000
Carman Heart of a Champion
Sparrow/ EMI Christian Group/2000
Steelye Dan Tribute No Static At All
Samson/2000
“Josie” (w/ Dave Koz)
Rosie O’Donnell A Rosie Christmas
Sony/2000
“Winter Wonderland” (with Donny Osmond)
Club 1600
“Stay”
Encoded/N2K/2000
Samantha Sima- Identity
Genie Entertainment/2000
Tre-O - Music of the Heart
Sony/1999
“Seventeen”
Tom Browne - R ‘N’ Browne
Hip Bop/1999
Giselle d'Cole -G iselle D’Cole
Sony/Disco1999
Jewel Joy: A Holiday Collection
Atlantic/1999
Mya
Caliente/Atlantic/1999
Gerald Veasley -Love Letters (wrote “Hypnotize”)
Heads Up/1999
Jennifer Lopez - On The 6
“Promise Me You'll Try”
Work/Sony/1999
Backstreet Boys - Millennium
“I Need You Tonight”
Jive/Zomba/1999
Russell Gunn - Ethnomusicology (Vol. 1)
Atlantic/1998
Ginette Reno - Love Is All
Attic Records Limited/1998
Mercedes Hall - Somewhere In Town
1998
Sola - Haunts
Also Productions/1998
Marion Meadows - Pleasure
“Unchain My Heart”
Sire/Discovery/1998
Nicole Renee - Nicole Renee
Atlantic/1998
“Memorabilia”
Bakithi Kumalo - San Bonan
Siam/1998
Armsted Christian - The Wave Is Coming
Siam/1998
Will Downing - Invitation Only
Mercury/1997
Slim Mann - Secret Rendezvous
Encoded/1997
Angela Bofill - Love in Slow Motion
Shanachie/1996
Chaka Khan Epiphany:
- The Best Of Chaka Khan Warner Bros.
- “Your Love Is All I Know” 1996
Voyeur Boulevard Columbia/1996
Lionel Hampton - For the Love of Music
Mo Jazz/1996
E.Y.C. - I Feel It
MCA/1996
“In The Beginning”
Billy Mann - Billy Mann
A&M/1996
Jenny Burton - The Jenny Burton Experience”
Voiceworks/1995
Mark Johnson - Mark Johnson
JVC/1994
Mavis Staple - The Voice
Warner Bros./Paisley Park/1993
Christoph Spendel - Cool Street
TCB/1993
Noel Pointer - Never Lose Your Heart
Shanachie/Cachet/1993
Bemshi - Woman Child
Capitol/1992
Gabor Kristof - The Fast Lane
Champagne/1989
Omar Hakim - Rhythm Love
GRP/1989
Roberta Flack - Oasis
Atlantic/1988
Lala - Lala
Arista/1987
The Bellestars - World Domination
MCA/Stiff/1986
Cheryl Lynn - It’s Gonna Be Alright
CBS/1985
Chris Hinze - Saliah
Keytone/1984
High Fashion - Make Up Your Mind
Capitol/EMI/1983
Change - This Is Your Time
Atlantic/RFC/1983
The B.B.Q. Band - Six Million Times
Capitol/EMI/1983
The B.B.Q. Band
Capitol/EMI/1982
Compilations
Various Artists Guitar Fire!: GRP Gold Encore... (1983)
Various Artists GRP Digital Sampler, Vol. 1 (1984)
Various Artists GRP Christmas Collection (1988)
Various Artists KBLX - The Quiet Storm (1988)
Various Artists WNUA 95.5: Smooth Sounds, Vol. 1
Various Artists WQCD: Cool Sounds of CD 101.9, Vol... (1988)
Various Artists GRP: On the Cutting Edge (1989)
Various Artists KIFM: Smooth Sounds of San Diego,... (1989)
Various Artists WNUA 95.5: Smooth Sounds, Vol. 2 (1990)
Various Artists WQCD: Cool Sounds of CD 101.9, Vol... (1990)
Various Artists GRP Digital Sampler: On the... (1991)
Various Artists KIFM: Smooth Sounds of San Diego,... (1991)
Various Artists WCDJ: GRP Presents CD 96.9 -... (1991)
Various Artists WHVE: The Wave (1991)
Various Artists GRP 10th Anniversary Collection (1992)
Various Artists Smooth Sounds of Quiet, Vol. 2 (1992)
Various Artists Music Land & GRP: Got What's Hot... (1992)
Various Artists World of Contemporary Jazz Groups (1993)
Various Artists Flavors of Jazz (1997)
Various Artists Hip Bop'N Smooth (1999)
Various Artists Jazz Noel (1999)
Various Artists Smooth Jazz: Pure Pleasure (1999)
Various Artists Club 1600 (2000) Guitar
Various Artists Smooth Jazz: Sexual Healing (2000)
Various Artists Smooth Jazz Number Ones (2000)
Various Artists 102.5 the Wave
Various Artists GRP New Magic Digital Sampler, Vol...
Various Artists GRP Digital Sampler, Vol. 2
Various Artits Music for the New Millennium (2000)
Various Artists Satin Doll: Smooth Jazz Plays Duke (2001)
Various Artists Smooth Jazz: The Quiet Storm (2001)
Various Artists Smooth Jazz: Sweet Love (2002)
My Kind Of Jazz Sheer Sound (South Africa 2002)
A Taste of Pop Jazz (Pop Jazz)
Various Artists The best of Jazzin' Around - Sheer Sound
ARRANGER
Jay Beckenstein “Sunrise” & “Lookin’ Up”
Windham Hill/2000
Patrick “Patches” Stewart - Penetration
Hip Bop/1998
remixes & edits
Spyro Gyra
“Ariana” from Love & Other Obsessions
GRP/1995
“Heart Of The Night”
GRP/1996
“Ariana” from Retrospective
GRP/1997
SOUNDTRACKS/FILM/TELEVISION
Firehouse Dog -
“Lady Is A Vamp” (Minucci/Kallins/Skinner)
Todd Holland - director 2007
No Country For Old Men - “Deep Cry” (Minucci/Kallins)
The Coen Brothers - directors - 2007
Legally Blonde - "Perfect Day"
2001
Bowfinger “Super Smooth” (C. Minucci/M. Kallins)
Frank Oz - director - 1999
Snake Eyes “Fiesta Mexicana”
Brian DePalma - 1998
One of the primary composers, since 1999, for
the CBS Daytime Drama,
Guiding Light. Has composed over 700 individual
cues.
Composed and produced the soundtrack for the
2003-2009 Clear Channel/Nickolodeon
live tour productions of the hit TV series,
Dora the Explorer.
Both 'Dora's Pirate Adventure ,'
and 'The City of Lost Toys',
currently touring internationally.
Chieli has written and recorded the soundtrack
for the smash hit Themestar stage production
of the long-running British kid's TV show,
Thomas & Friends Live! - Thomas Saves The Day!
Composed background music, since 1997, for As The World Turns,
and Another World, scoring over 400 individual cues.
ABC-TV The Beach Boys: An American Family
2/00
“Surf and Turf”
HBO “Watch Out HBO” 2000
music for HBO’s new season
Bowfinger “Super Smooth” (C. Minucci/M. Kallins)
1999
Snake Eyes “Fiesta Mexicana”
Brian DePalma/1998
Performed as guitarist on:
Uptown Girls (starring Brittany Murphy)
MGM/2003
Double Platinum (starring Diana Ross & Brandy)
Arif Mardin/1999
(TV movie)
Clean & Narrow (Jimmy Webb- composer)
Showtime Movie/1999
Tre-O - Music of the Heart
Sony/1999
“Seventeen”
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (starring Bette Midler)
Disney/1996
Ishtar (Dave Grusin-composer)
Columbia/1987
starring Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman
MISCELLANEOUS
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Gotham Library/Firstcom (distributed by Universal
Music)
As one of the chief composers,recorded/composed/performed more than
60 individual CDs for Emanuel Kallin’s, Gotham Music between
1998-2009. These music ‘beds’ have appeared in dozens of television
and radio programs/jingles,as well as major motion pictures.
Composed all the music, including the main “IDs”, for Bloomberg
Radio, NYC during the years 2000-2001
Sound Ideas/Westar Music Library
Over The Edge 2002
X-Treme Sports 2 2002
Manhattan Silhouette 2001
Sex & Romance 2001
Neon Nights 1999
Second Cup 1999
De Wolfe Music
Latin Power 1999
Smooth Jazz #4
Killer Tracks Library
The 60’s Vol. 1 1997
Firstcom
American Dream Vol. 2 1996
Lifestyles 1995
American Dream 1994
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Chieli Minucci
Concerts History
1995
6/28-Blues Alley-Washington, DC
(with Clint deGanon, Jerry Brooks, Norman Hurt)
8/24 -27-Kimball’s East-Oakland, CA
(co-headlining with Marion Meadows Band & Phil Perry)
8/30-South Street Seaport-NYC
(with Clint deGanon, Jerry Brooks, Norman Hurt)
9/23-Cobo Center-Detroit, MICH
(co-headlined with Marion Meadows Band & Phil Perry)
10/13 -14-Seldom Blues-Raleigh Durham, NC
(with Jay Rowe, Jerry Brooks, Clint deGanon)
10/15-Marriot Ballroom-Norfolk, VA
(guest with Marion Meadows Band)
1996
3/16-Art Good Jazztraks Weekend-Lake Tahoe, CA
(with Ray Obiedo’s band)
7/7-The Pier -WSJZ Listener Party-Buffalo, NY
(solo show)
7/2-Montisore Vineyards (KKJZ Listener Party)-Portland, OR
(solo show)
7/23-Freedom Plaza-(WJZW show)-Washington, DC
(with Lionel Cordew, Tim Lefebvre, Phil Hamilton, Werner Gierig)
7/26-Boarders-Westbury, NY
(solo show)
7/27-Penns Landing-Philadelphia, PA
(with Lionel Cordew, Tim Lefebvre, Werner Gierig)
8/3-Boarders-Wilmington, DL
(solo show)
8/4-Boarders-Newark, DL
(solo show)
8/8-Boarders-Manchester, CONN
(solo show)
8/10-Boarders-Farmington, CONN
(solo show)
8/23-Indie Convention-Los Angeles, CA
(with Mark Johnson, Scott Cannady, Misha Siegel, Nakaguru, Hiroku)
8/23-Oasis Party (KOAI) Meridian Hotel -Dallas, TX
(Lionel Cordew, Jerry Brooks, Armsted Christian, Werner Gierig)
8/25-Boarders-Mission Viejo, CA
(solo show)
9/15-Costa Verde Mall (KIFM show)-La Jolla, CA
(with Lionel Cordew, Jerry Brooks, Phil Hamilton, Werner Gierig)
10/13-Pleasure Island-Orlando, FL
(with Lionel Cordew, Tim Lefebvre, Norman Hurt)
10/16-Winter Garden, World Financial Center-NYC
(with Lionel Cordew, Tim Lefebvre, Phil Hamilton, Werner Gierig)
10/20-Boarders-Tacoma, WASH
(solo show)
10/22-Boarders-Seattle, WASH
(solo show)
10/23-Boarders-Portland, OR
(solo show)
10/25-Boarders-Emeryville, CA
(solo show)
11/2- Boarders-San Francisco, CA
(solo show)
11/2-Boarders-San Rafael, CA
(solo show)
11/3-Boarders-Santa Barbara, CA
(solo show)
11/6-BB King Blues Club-Los Angeles, CA
(with Lionel Cordew, Tim Lefebvre, Phil Hamilton, Norman Hurt)
11/30-Boarders-Farmington, CONN
(solo show, *with Gianluca)
12/7-Winter Springs Art Festival(WLOQ)-Winter Springs, FL
(with Lionel Cordew, Jerry Brooks, Phil Hamilton, Jay Rowe)
12/13-Boarders-Westbury, NY
(solo show *with Siana)
1997
1/10-Boarders-Philadelphia, PA
(solo show)
1/11-Boarders-Wilmington, DL
(solo show)
1/24Boarders-Westbury, NY
(solo show)
4/11-Sangria-Hermosa Beach, Ca
(solo show)
4/12-Boarders-Westwood, CA
(solo show)
4/13-Boarders-Torrence, CA
(solo show)
4/17-Boarders-Santa Monica, CA
(solo show)
4/19-Boarders-Thousand Oaks, CA
(solo show)
4/20-Boarders-Long Beach, CA
(solo show)
4/26-City Fest-Charlotte, NC
(with Lionel Cordew, Jerry Brooks, Jay Rowe, Armsted Christian)
7/19-WJJZ Smooth Jazzfest-Cooper River Park, Philadelphia
(with Richie Morales, Jerry Brooks, Werner Gierig, Armsted Christian)
11/8-World Jazz Tribute/Tracy Thomas-Norwalk, Conn
@ The Sound Cafe
(backed by Aftertouch, with guests.....Dave Valentine, Chuck Loeb, Marion Meadows, Mark Johnson, Paul Taylor, Donald Harrison)
11/14-George Jinda Tribute-NYC @ S.O.B.’s
(with guests....Minu Cinelu, Chuck Loeb, Lionel Cordew, Mark Johnson, Kirk Lyons, Cliff Korman, Marion Meadows, John Lee, Bill Evans, Alex Bugnon, Helio Alves (p.), Fred Berryhill (cgs.), Danny Weiss, Rich Engle, CD101.9, Jazz Iz, N2K, GRP Records, JVC Musical Industries)
1998
1/24-Boarders-Farmington, CONN
(solo show)
2/7-Gavin Convention-San Diego, CA
The JVC “All Stars” Band (CM, Roger Smith, Steve Nieves, Hiroku,
Eddie M., Ndugu, Ray McKinley)
4/12-Deep Ellum Festival-Dallas,TX
(with Lionel Cordew, Tim Lefebvre, Jay Rowe, Armsted Christian)
5/28-CD 101 Cool Cruise-NYC
(with Lionel Cordew, Tim Lefebvre, Werner Gierig, Armsted Christian)
7/5-CD 105.3 Summer Breeze Concert-Norfolk, VA
(with Billy Ward, Gerald Veasley, Jay Rowe, Mark Johnson)
7/11-Old Pasadena Jazz Festival-Pasadena, CA
(with Jeff Suttles, Scott Cannady, Steve Nieves, Jay Rowe)
9/19-Intermedia Arts Center-Huntington, NY
(with Tim Lefebvre, Lionel Cordew, Werner Gierig, Phillip Hamilton
& the Chuck Loeb Band)
10/9-S.O.B.’s-NYC
(with Tim Lefebvre, Lionel Cordew, Mike Riccuiti, Phillip Hamilton & Stan Harrison)
10/24-Lynx Jazz Festival-Orlando, FL
(with Tim Lefebvre, Lionel Cordew, Werner Gierig, Phillip Hamilton)
10/25-The Jazz Cellar-Tampa, FL
(with Tim Lefebvre, Lionel Cordew, Werner Gierig, Phillip Hamilton)
1999
2/6-Metro Zoo-Miami, FL
(with Tim Lefebvre, Lionel Cordew, Werner Gierig, Steve Nieves)
12/31-Ritz-Carlton Jazz Millennium-Phoenix, AZ
(hosted by Marion Meadows, with Vann Johnson, Jay Rowe, Gerard Gibbs, Chip Shearing, Jabari)
2000
11/5Fat Fish Blue Cleveland, OH
(solo show)
11/24-Steben Athletic Club-Albany, NY
(solo show)
2001
7/8-Nikko Hotel-San Francisco, CA
(with David Mann.....track date)
7/15-Fat Fish Blue-Cleveland, OH
(with David Mann.....track date)
8/15-WZMR Concert Series-Albany, NY
(track date w/David Mann) also...Lao Tizer Band
11/2-Big Hickory Seafood Grill-Bonita Springs, FL
(track date)
11/11-Zanzibar Blue (WJJZ)-Philadelphia, PA
(track date)
11/24-Cheney Hall-Manchester, Conn
(track date/fundraiser)
2002
7/14-WJJZ Smooth Cruise-Cleveland, OH
(solo show)
7/23-WZMR Smooth Cruise -Albany, NY
(solo show)
11/24-The Horizon/105.1-Albuquerque, NM
(solo show)
12/21- WJZ-TV (CBS) on air-Baltimore, MD
(solo show)
2003
10/3-CD104.3 Randolph’s-Warwick Hotel-Denver, CO
(solo performance)
12/21-WJZ-TV (CBS)-Baltimore, MA
(solo performance)
2004
1/18-2/1-Smooth Cruise 2004- Western/Eastern Caribbean
(Warren Hill, Jeff Golub, Kirk Whalum, Euge Groove, Marion Meadows, Angela Bofill, Alexander Zonjic, Bob Baldwin, Don Harris, Bill Harris, Jonathan Butler, Mike Manson, Andre Berry, Sean McCurly, Dave Hooper, Mike Logan, Brian Simpson, Michael Ripoll, Randy Jacobs, Juan Carlos Santos, Ronnie Guttierez)
3/4-WJZZ trackdate-Washington, DC
3/18-Berks Jazz Festival All Star Jam- Reading, PA
(Gerald Veasley, Joe McBride, Rick Braun, Jimmy Somers, Kenny Blake, Freddie Ravel, Jeff Kashiwa)
5/21- WJMZ trackdate-Baltimore, MA
2005
5/21-Queens College Trio - NYC
(Jerry Brooks, Lionel Cordew)
6/26-Cleveland -WNWV-The Wave Trackdate
Chalet Debonne Winery
9/2-Pennís Landing-Philadelphia
Guitarzz
(Chuck Loeb, Brian Dunne, Jerry Brooks, Jay Rowe)
2/1-The Funky Munky-Oceanside, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Scarpullo, John Favicchia)
1/20-2/4-The Peter Jay Sharp Theater-NYC
River Deep - written by Gabrielle Lasner - music by Philip Hamilton
(Pat Hall, Erica Bowen, Zainab Jah, Heather Lind and Paula McGonagle,
Alex Alexander, Lionel Cordew, Trevor Exter, Wayne Batchelor, Daniel Mintseris, Atean ?, Hiro?)
2/16-private party-David/Robyn Cutler-NYC
duet with Jerry Brooks
2/24-KJCD Cool River Cafe - Denver
(Jerry Brooks, Nelson Rangell)
3/1-The Funky Munky-Oceanside, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Scarpullo, John Favicchia)
3/18-Akron Civic Center - Akron, Ohio
(Euge Groove, Donnel Spenser Jr., Cornelius Mims, Ollie Marden)
4/5-WXJZ trackdate-The Savannah Ballroom-Gainesville, Fl
(with Richie Stano-guest)
4/29-Jay Roweís Smooth Jazz For Scholars-Milford, Conn
(Jay Rowe, Trevor Sommerville, Dave Livosi, Nelson Rangell, Jeff Kashiwa, Rohn Lawrence, Marion Meadows, Bill Heller & many others...)
5/10-WSMJ trackdate-Baltimore, MD
6/4-Capitol Jazz Festival-Baltimore, MD
with Guitarzz
(Chuck Loeb, Paul Jackson Jr., Jay Rowe,Brain Dunne, Jerry Brooks)
6/7-The Funky Munky-Oceanside, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia)
7/5-29-The Peter Jay Sharp Theater-NYC
River Deep - written by Gabrielle Lasner - music by Philip Hamilton
(Pat Hall, Erica Bowen, MaKenzie Frye, Heather Lind, Shacitra Starke, and Paula McGonagle,
Alex Alexander, Trevor Exter, Daniel Mintseris)
8/1-Metropolitan Cafe-NYC
Bill Harris Saxual Harrisment
(Bill Harris, Dave Anderson, Chris Fischer, Thiery Arpino)
8/24-The Funky Munky-Oceanside, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Misha Tsiganov, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia, John Scarpulla)
9/7-Long Beach Jazz Festival-Long Beach, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia, John Scarpulla)
9/9-Long Beach Jazz Festival-Long Beach, NY
Steve Adelson Sticktet
(Bryan Carrot - vibes, Nydia Libertyí Mata - percussion, Alan bates - steel pans,
Vince Cherico - drums)
9/10-American Music Festival-Port Jefferson, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia, Mario Cruz)
9/23-Jazz Base-Reading, PA
The HeadsUp Supergroup/2nd Anniversary Party
(Gerald Veasley, Joe McBride, Kenny Blake, Keith Carlock)
2007
1/27-2/4-Brian Culbertson’s All Star Cruise
Galveston-TX, Montego Bay - Jamaica, Grand Cayman - Cayman Islands, Cozumel - Mexico
(Brian Culbertson, George Benson, Bobby Lyle, Michael Lington, Alan Hewitt, Marion Meadows, Eric Darius, Pamela Williams, Nick Colionne, Paul Taylor, Craig Chaquico, Ozzy Ahlers, Ricky Lawson, Warren Hill, Candy Dulfer, Gerald Albright, Gerald Veasley, Boney James, Norman Brown, Althea Rene, Mike Manson, Ray Parker, Jr., Down To The Bown, Paul Shilts Weimar, Katisse Buckingham, Rufus Philpot, Bill Steinway, Dave Hilterbrand Maysa, Randy Jacobs, Jorge Evans, Chance Howard, Dave Dyson, Lenny Castro, Brian Danzy, Eddie Miller, Buddy Fambro, Gerald Spikes, Lamar Jones, Chris Miskel, Tony Moore, John Blasucci, Jim Culbertson, Terry Steeke)
4/17 The Village Underground-NYC
Chieli Minucci & Friends presents
The Philip Hamilton Band
(Philip Hamilton, Lionel Cordew, Wayne Batchelor)
7/15 WGRV/Space Coast Jazz Festival-Melbourne, FL
(Curtis Nutall, Robert Wawoe, Dean, TC)
8/4 Thornton Winery-Temecula, CA
(Mitch Forman, Dave Hooper, Ronnie Gutierrez, Rufus Philpot)
8/16- Sambuca Jazz Cafe-Atlanta, GA
(Joey Sommerville, Sam Sims, Little John Roberts, Phil Davis)
9/7-Long Beach Jazz Festival- Long Beach, NY
Chieli Minucci Trio
(Jerry Brooks, Lionel Cordew)
2008
1/17- 26- All Star Cruise
San Diego, Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada, Mexico
(Norman Brown, Nick Colionne, Alan Hewitt, Marion Meadows, Paul Taylor, Warren Hill, Boney James, Althea Rene, Paul Shilts Weimar, Dave Hilterbrand, Buddy Fambro, Kool & the Gang, The Spinners, Kenny G, Steve Oliver, Larry Carlton, Nils, Jervonni Collier, Chad Wright, Kevin Flournoy, Brian Price)
3/3-Hippodrome Theater-Gainesville, Florida
(Chieli, Richie Stano, Ali Chi’Re, Tom Hurst, Jay Rowe)
3/5-University of Central Florida-Gainesville
(master class with Richie Stano)
4/19-WSJT Clearwater Jazz Festival-Clearwater, FL
(Chieli, Omar Hakim, Tim Lefebvre, Jay Rowe)
5/4-Temecula Wine & Music Festival, Temecula, CA
(Mitch Forman, Dave Hooper, Ronnie Gutierrez, Rufus Philpot)
2009
1/24- Dee Bellaria-private fundraiser-East Lyme, CT
w/Jay Rowe
1/31 - 2/5 All Star Cruise
Key West, Nassau, Coco Cay
(Norman Brown, Nick Colionne, Alan Hewitt, Mindi Abair, Marion Meadows, Boney James, Michael Lington, Heather Headley, Althea Rene, Paul Shilts Weimar, Dave Hilterbrand, Buddy Fambro, Steve Oliver, Larry Carlton, Nils, Jervonni Collier, Chad Wright, Kevin Flournoy, Brian Price)
9/12-Long Beach Jazz Festival-Long Beach, NY
Jerry Brooks, Lionel Cordew
11/8-Community House-Forest Hills, NY
(with Gianluca, Bill Ryden, Ann Kitteridge, many others)
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Other concerts
with other artists
1998
3/18-The Bottom Line-NYC
The Jenny Burton Experience
(Chieli, Lionel Cordew, Onaje Alan Gumbs, Mike Ricchuiti, Jerry Brooks)
4/3-New Jersey Performing Arts Center-Newark, NJ
The Jenny Burton Experience
(Lionel Cordew, Onaje Alan Gumbs, Mike Ricchuiti, Jerry Brooks)
5/7-Sound Cafe-Norwalk, CONN
Equal Justice
(Chieli, Richie Morales, John Lee, Dave Samuels, Dave Valentine, Mark Johnson, Deborah Rath)
1999
1/16-The Key Club-Los Angeles, CA
Lao Tizer Band
10/10-Bass Day @ Manhatten Center-NY, NY
Bakithi Kumalo
(Chieli, John DiMartino, Buddy Williams, Emedine Rivera, Robi Kumalo, Daryl Tooks)
12/31-Ritz-Carlton Hotel-Phoenix, AZ
Marion Meadows New Years Show
(Chieli, Van Johnson, Jay Rowe, Jabare, Gerard Gibbs, Chip Sterns)
2000
10/11-Scullers-Boston, MASS
The Philip Hamilton Band
(Chieli, Philip Hamilton, Carl Carter, Andy Ezrin, Steve Williams)
2001
1/14-The Knitting Factory-NYC
The Philip Hamilton Trio
(Philip Hamilton, Chieli, Matt Garrison)
4/28-Sunrise Musical Theatre-Miami, FL
The Smooth Crew
(Chieli, Chuck Loeb, Kim Waters, Walter Beasley, Brian Dunne, Ron Jenkins, Mike Ricchuitti)
4/29-Kings Center-Melbourne, FL
The Smooth Crew
(Chieli, Chuck Loeb, Kim Waters, Walter Beasley, Brian Dunne, Ron Jenkins, Mike Ricchuitti)
5/26-KIFM Party-San Diego, CA
The Smooth Crew
(Chieli, Chuck Loeb, Kim Waters, Walter Beasley, Brian Dunne, Ron Jenkins, Mike Ricchuitti)
7/4-Colony Park-Dallas, TX
The Smooth Crew
(Chieli, Chuck Loeb, Kim Waters, Walter Beasley, Brian Dunne, Ron Jenkins, Mike Ricchuitti)
8/15-Jazz Wednesdays @ the World Trade Center-NYC
The Fantasy Band
(Chieli, Dave Samuels, Lionel Cordew, Eddie Cordew, Helio Alves, Marion Meadows)
9/23-Embarcadero Park-San Diego, CA
The Smooth Crew
(Chieli, Chuck Loeb, Kim Waters, Lionel Cordew, Ron Jenkins, Mike Ricchuitti)
10/26-WNUA Sampler Party-The Chicago Theater-Chicago, IL
The Smooth Crew
(Chieli, Chuck Loeb, Kim Waters, Brian Dunn, Walter Beasley, Ron Jenkins, Mike Ricchuitti)
2002
4/4-9-NAB Convention/Firstcom-Las Vegas, NV
(Chieli, with Manny Kallins)
6/8-Benefit Concert-Town Hall, NYC
Pathways For Youth-Boys & Girls Club
(Chieli, Kirk Whalum, Dave Valentine, Oskar Cartaya, Tony Cintron, Lenny Underwood, Eggy Castrillo, & others....)
8/18-5th Annual O.C. Smith Jazz Festival-Los Angeles, CA
(Chieli, Peter White, Kevin Toney, Andre Delano, Miki Howard, Brandino, & others....)
10/28-Rotary Club Fundraiser -Huntington, NY
(hosted by Peter & Paul Pesco)
11/8 -10th Anniversary Drum Festival-Montreal, Quebec
(Chieli, Omar Hakim, Jerry Brooks, Jay Rowe, Siraj Al’Hasan)
2003
5/30-Forin High School-New Milford, CONN
Smooth Jazz For Scholars #1
(Chieli, Jay Rowe, Marion Meadows, Ken Navarro, Dave Anderson, Trevor Somerville,
Timmy Maia)
6/28-Cleveland Metro Zoo-Cleveland, OH
(Chieli, Kevin Toney, Everett Harp, Victor Bailey, Corey Mason, Noriko, Craig T)
8/16-Bryant Park/CD 101.9-NYC
The Fantasy Band
(Chieli, Dave Valentine, Dave Samuels, Bob Baldwin, David Mann, Lionel Cordew, Eddie Cordew)
8/23-Sheldon Concert Hall-St. Louis, MO
(Chieli, Bob Baldwin, Marion Meadows, Tonni Smith, Ruben Rodriquez, Buddy Williams)
10/23-“Studio Jams”-Philadelphia, PA
(Chieli, Gerald Veasley, Roderick Hicks -drums Farrid Barron - piano
Sonny Landreth - slide guitar)
10/29-Purple Haze-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Chieli, Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Bill Heller, Mark Gatz, Alex Norris)
12/10-Purple Haze-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Chieli, Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Bill Heller , Carl Fischer, Mario Cruz)
2004
1/6-The Metropolitian-NYC
Don Harris Band
(Chieli, Dave Anderson, Tony Beard,Mark Soskin, Don Harris, Bill Harris)
2/20-The Bitter End-NYC
Owen Michael Gribbon
duo gig
4/7-Purple Haze-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Chieli, Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Misha Tsiganov , Carl Fischer, Mark Gatz)
4/24-Milford, Conn
Jay Rowe's Smooth Jazz For Scholars
(Chieli, Ken Navarro, Nelson Rangell, Marion Meadows, F.U.Jazzboy featuring Rohn Lawrence, Jay Rowe, Dave Lavolsi, Timmy Maia, and Trevor Sommerville)
6/2-Purple Haze-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Chieli, Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, Mark Gatz)
6/17-DAG Plaza-NYC
Dharma All-Stars
(Chieli, Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, Mark Gatz)
7/15-Purple Haze-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Chieli, Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, Mark Gatz)
8/1-Orange County Fair, CA
Lao Tizer Band
(Lao Tizer, Chieli, Steve Nieves, Chris Maloney, Jeff Kollman, Andy Megna)
8/24-Purple Haze-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Chieli, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, Mark Gatz)
9/11-Long Beach Jazz Festival-Long Beach, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Chieli, Misha Tsigalov, Carl Fischer, Mark Gatz)
9/12-port Jefferson Jazz Festival-Port Jefferson, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Chieli, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, Mark Gatz)
10/16 &17-Rehoboth Jazz Festival-Rehoboth Beach, DE
(Gerald Veasley, Chieli, Steve Oliver, Kenny Blake, Chris ? -sax, Bob Baldwin, Will Brock, and others...)
10/27-Purple Haze-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Pope, Chieli, John Favicchia, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, Mark Gatz)
12/18-Toad’s Place-New Haven, Conn
Marion Meadow’s Christmas Show
(Jabare, Chieli, Chip Shearing, Will Brock, and more....)
2005
1/9 -Asbury Park, NJ
Dharma All-Stars Drum Festival
(Chieli, Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Jay Rowe, Mark Gatz, Carl Fischer)
2/2-Purple Haze-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Chieli, Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Misha Tsiganov , Carl Fischer, Mark Gatz)
2/17 -Port Jefferson, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Chieli, Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Bill Heller , Mark Gatz)
2/23-Dino’s Jazz Bar-Tampa, FL
Carl Fischer Band
(Chieli, Third, Tim George, Jeremy Douglass, Mike MacGarthur)
3/23-Purple Haze-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Bill Heller, Brad Mason)
4/20-Purple Haze-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Pope, John Favicchia, Bill Heller, Carl Fisher, Mark Gatz)
4/29-Smooth Jazz For Scholars-Milford, Conn
(Trevor Somerville, Dave Livolsi, Jay Rowe, Rohn Lawrence, Tim Maia,
Marion Meadows, Nelson Rangell, Chuck Loeb, Jay Rowe)
6/1-Backstreet Blues-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Janek Gwizdala, John Favicchia, Bill Heller, Brad Mason, Mark Gatz)
6/8-Backstreet Blues-Rockville Centre, NY
Carl Fischer’s Organic Groove Ensemble
(John Scarpulla-tenor, Ron Oswanski-organ, Brian Wolfe-drums)
6/26-Cleveland -WNWV-The Wave Trackdate
Chalet Debonne Winery
7/5-Metropolitian Cafe-NYC
Carl Fischer’s Organic Groove Ensemble
(John Scarpulla, Ron Oswanski, Brian Wolfe)
7/13-Backstreet Blues-Rockville Centre, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Nuno, Fredrick Las Fargeas, Brad Mason, Mark Gatz)
7/26-Metropolititan Cafe-NYC
Bill Harris & Saxual Harrisment
(Bill Harris, Dave Anderson, Chris Fischer, Thiery Arpino, Don Harris)
9/2-Penn’s Landing-Philadelphia
Guitarzz
(Chuck Loeb, Brian Dunne, Jerry Brooks, Jay Rowe)
9/10-Long Beach Jazz Festival-Long Beach, NY
with Steve Adelson
with Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Brad Mason)
9/11-Port Jefferson Music Festival-Long Beach, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Brad Mason, John Scarpullo)
9/15- Jazz Base- Reading, PA
(with Gerald Veasley, Chris Farr, Will Brock, Pete Kuzman, Eric Greene)
9/28-Dodger Stages-NYC Hurricane Benefit Concert
Bill Harris Saxual Harrisment
(Bill Harris, Dave Anderson, Chris Fischer, Thiery Arpino, Don Harris)
2006
2/1-The Funky Munky-Oceanside, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Scarpullo, John Favicchia)
1/20-2/4-The Peter Jay Sharp Theater-NYC
River Deep - written by Gabrielle Lasner - music by Philip Hamilton
(Pat Hall, Erica Bowen, Zainab Jah, Heather Lind and Paula McGonagle,
Alex Alexander, Lionel Cordew, Trevor Exter, Wayne Batchelor, Daniel Mintseris, Atean ?, Hiro?)
2/16-private party-David/Robyn Cutler-NYC
duet with Jerry Brooks
2/24-KJCD Cool River Cafe - Denver
(Jerry Brooks, Nelson Rangell)
3/1-The Funky Munky-Oceanside, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Scarpullo, John Favicchia)
3/18-Akron Civic Center - Akron, Ohio
(Euge Groove, Donnel Spenser Jr., Cornelius Mims, Ollie Marden)
4/5-WXJZ trackdate-The Savannah Ballroom-Gainesville, Fl
(with Richie Stano-guest)
4/29-Jay Rowe’s Smooth Jazz For Scholars-Milford, Conn
(Jay Rowe, Trevor Sommerville, Dave Livosi, Nelson Rangell, Jeff Kashiwa, Rohn Lawrence, Marion Meadows, Bill Heller & many others...)
5/10-WSMJ trackdate-Baltimore, MD
6/4-Guitarzz-Baltimore, MD
Capitol Jazz Festival
(Chuck Loeb, Paul Jackson Jr., Jay Rowe,Brain Dunne, Jerry Brooks)
6/7-The Funky Munky-Oceanside, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia)
7/5-29-The Peter Jay Sharp Theater-NYC
River Deep - written by Gabrielle Lasner - music by Philip Hamilton
(Pat Hall, Erica Bowen, MaKenzie Frye, Heather Lind, Shacitra Starke, and Paula McGonagle,
Alex Alexander, Trevor Exter, Daniel Mintseris)
8/1-Metropolitan Cafe-NYC
Bill Harris Saxual Harrisment
(Bill Harris, Dave Anderson, Chris Fischer, Thiery Arpino)
8/24-The Funky Munky-Oceanside, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Misha Tsiganov, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia, John Scarpulla)
9/7-Long Beach Jazz Festival-Long Beach, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia, John Scarpulla)
9/9-Long Beach Jazz Festival-Long Beach, NY
Steve Adelson Sticktet
(Bryan Carrot - vibes, Nydia ‘Liberty’ Mata - percussion, Alan bates - steel pans, Vince Cherico - drums)
9/10-American Music Festival-Port Jefferson, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia, Mario Cruz)
9/23-Jazz Base-Reading, PA
The HeadsUp Supergroup/2nd Anniversary Party
(Gerald Veasley, Joe McBride, Kenny Blake, Keith Carlock)
2007
1/27-2/4-Brian Culbertson’s All Star Cruise
Galveston-TX, Montego Bay - Jamaica, Grand Cayman - Cayman Islands, Cozumel - Mexico
(Brian Culbertson, George Benson, Bobby Lyle, Michael Lington, Alan Hewitt, Marion Meadows, Eric Darius, Pamela Williams, Nick Colionne, Paul Taylor, Craig Chaquico, Ozzy Ahlers, Ricky Lawson, Warren Hill, Candy Dulfer, Gerald Albright, Gerald Veasley, Boney James, Norman Brown, Althea Rene, Mike Manson, Ray Parker, Jr., Down To The Bown, Paul Shilts Weimar, Katisse Buckingham, Rufus Philpot, Bill Steinway, Dave Hilterbrand Maysa, Randy Jacobs, Jorge Evans, Chance Howard, Dave Dyson, Lenny Castro, Brian Danzy, Eddie Miller, Buddy Fambro, Gerald Spikes, Lamar Jones, Chris Miskel, Tony Moore, John Blasucci, Jim Culbertson, Terry Steeke)
4/17 The Village Underground-NYC
Chieli Minucci & Friends presents
The Philip Hamilton Band
(Philip Hamilton, Lionel Cordew, Wayne Batchelor)
7/15 WGRV/Space Coast Jazz Festival-Melbourne, FL
(Curtis Nutall, Robert Wawoe, Dean, TC)
8/4 Thornton Winery-Temecula, CA
(Mitch Forman, Dave Hooper, Ronnie Gutierrez, Rufus Philpot)
8/16- Sambuca Jazz Cafe-Atlanta, GA
(Joey Sommerville, Sam Sims, Little John Roberts, Phil Davis)
9/7-Long Beach Jazz Festival- Long Beach, NY
Chieli Minucci Trio
(Jerry Brooks, Lionel Cordew)
9/6-Golden Gates-Philadelphia, PA
Anthony Fderov - Up Close and Personal
(Joe Girello, Scott Brown, Jerry Brooks, Philip Hamilton)
9/8-Guitarzz-West Bend, Wisconsin
(Chuck Loeb, Paul Jackson Jr., Jay Rowe, Brian Dunne, Jerry Brooks)
9/9-American Music Festival-Port Jefferson, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia, Bill Harris)
9/13-The Cutting Room-NYC
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia, Bill Harris)
9/16-Bedford Street Fair-Stamford, Ct
Bill Harris Saxual Harrisment
(Bill Harris, Kip Sophos, Thierry Arpino, Chris Fisher)
11/21- DJ Riders-Oceanside, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(?, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia, ?)
11/23 & 11/24-Raue performing Arts Center-Crystal lake, Ill (Chicago)
The Philip Hamilton Group
(Philip Hamilton, Chieli Minucci, Patrice Blanchard. Etienne Stadwijk)
2008
1/17- 26- All Star Cruise
San Diego, Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada, Mexico
(Norman Brown, Nick Colionne, Alan Hewitt, Marion Meadows, Paul Taylor, Warren Hill, Boney James, Althea Rene, Paul Shilts Weimar, Dave Hilterbrand, Buddy Fambro, Kool & the Gang, The Spinners, Kenny G, Steve Oliver, Larry Carlton, Nils, Jervonni Collier, Chad Wright, Kevin Flournoy, Brian Price)
2/6-The Cutting Room-NYC
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Pope, Bill Heller, Brad Mason, John Favicchia)
3/3-Hippodrome Theater-Gainesville, Florida
(Chieli, Richie Stano, Ali Chi’Re, Tom Hurst, Jay Rowe)
3/5-University of Central Florida-Gainesville
(master class)
3/26-Piccolo Restaurant-Huntington, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Pope, Bill Heller,John Scarpulla, Carl Fischer, John Favicchia)
4/1-Star City Recording-Bethlehem, PA
Christmas DVD shoot
(Gerald Veasley, James ?, Donald Robinson, Chris ?, Bobby Lyle, Nina Feelon, Simone)
4/19-WSJT Clearwater Jazz Festival-Clearwater, FL
(Chieli, Omar Hakim, Tim Lefebvre, Jay Rowe)
4/26-The Parsons Complex-Milford, CT
Smooth Jazz For Scholars
(Jay Rowe, Kim Waters, Trevor Sommerville, Dave Livolsi, Rohn Lawrence, singer??, Ken Navarro, Joyce Cooling, Eric Marienthal, Caitlin, Chris)
5/4-Temecula Wine & Music Festival, Temecula, CA
(Mitch Forman, Dave Hooper, Ronnie Gutierrez, Rufus Philpot)
5/29-The Key Club-Los Angeles, CA
with Lao Tizer Band
(Karen Briggs, Andrew Manga, Andre Manga, Steve Nieves)
5/31-St.Louis Jazz & Heritage Festival-St. Louis, MO
with Lao Tizer Band
(Lao Tizer, Karen Briggs, Andrew Manga, Andre Manga, Steve Nieves)
6/11-Mirelle’s-Westbury, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Nuno, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, John Scarpullo, John Favicchia)
6/14-Private Event-NY
with Funkasaurus Rex
(Joey Berkely, Seth Glassman, Chris Parker, Bill Harris, Gary Deinstadt, John Fumasoli, Seneca Black, Tony ?)
7/8-Common Festival-Lansing, Michigan
with Lao Tizer Band
(Lao Tizer, Andrew Manga, Andre Manga, Steve Nieves)
7/10-Schwab Hall, Penn State U, State College, PA
with Lao Tizer Band
(Lao Tizer, Andrew Manga, Andre Manga, Steve Nieves)
7/11-Anthology-San Diego, CA
with Lao Tizer Band
(Lao Tizer, Karen Briggs, Andrew Manga, Andre Manga, Steve Nieves)
7/19-Festival West-San Dimas, CA
with Lao Tizer Band
(Lao Tizer, Andrew Manga, Andre Manga, Steve Nieves)
7/24-Mirelle’s-Westbury, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Nuno, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, Bill Harris, John Favicchia)
7/25-Jazz & Blues at Dusk-Yonkers, NY
with Funkasaurus Rex
(Joey Berkely, Seth Glassman, Chris Parker, Bill Harris, John Fumasoli, Seneca Black, Sarah?)
9/5-Long Beach Jazz Festival-Long Beach, NY
(Lionel Cordew, Jerry Brooks)
9/11-Mirelle’s-Westbury, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Mike Nuno, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, Bill Harris, John Favicchia)
9/14-All American Jazz Festival-Port Jefferson, NY
Dharma All-Stars
(Jack Knight, Bill Heller, Carl Fischer, Bill Harris, John Favicchia)
9/23-The Bitter End-NYC
Saxual Harrisment
(Thierry Arpino, Andy Eulau, Bill Harris, John Fumasoli, Chris Fischer)
10/5-Karen Briggs All Stars-Jazz At Drew-LA
Drew University
(Karen Briggs, Lao Tizer, Rufus Philpot, Sheryl Lee Ralphs, Vesta Williams)
2009
1/7-The Cutting Room-NYC
Saxual Harrisment
(Thierry Arpino, Dave Anderson, Bill Harris, John Fumasoli, Chris Fischer)
1/24- Dee Bellaria-private fundraiser-East Lyme, CT
w/Jay Rowe
1/31 - 2/5- All Star Cruise
Key West, Nassau, Coco Cay
(Norman Brown, Nick Colionne, Alan Hewitt, Mindi Abair, Marion Meadows, Boney James, Michael Lington, Heather Headley, Althea Rene, Paul Shilts Weimar, Dave Hilterbrand, Buddy Fambro, Steve Oliver, Larry Carlton, Nils, Jervonni Collier, Chad Wright, Kevin Flournoy, Brian Price)
2/14-Highline Ballroom-NYC
LeChance Fordjour
(LaChance, Buddy Williams, Jim Carrack, Carlton Holmes, Steve Kroon, Kecia Evans, Maia Nkenge Wilson, Saycon Sengbloh, Gregory Generet)
5/15-Lola’s-Long Beach, NY
Steve Adelson Trio
(Steve Adelson, David Langlois)
5/16-Foran School-Milford, CT
Jay Rowe’s Smooth Jazz For Scholars
(Jay Rowe, Nelson Rangell, Marion Meadows, Rohn Lawrence, Trevor Sommerville, Dave Livolsi, Ken Navarro)
5/23-Jacksonville Jazz Festival-Jacksonville, FL
Lao Tizer/Karen Briggs/Chieli Minucci Package
(Lao Tizer, Karen Briggs, Steve Nieves, Andre Manga, Paul Pineda)
5/24-KSBR Bash-Mission Viejo, CA
All Star Jam
(Craig, Chaquico, Peter White, others, various artists)
5/27-Musicians Institute-Los Angeles, CA
Lao Tizer/Karen Briggs/Chieli Minucci Package
(Lao Tizer, Karen Briggs, Steve Nieves, Andre Manga, Raul)
6/13-Desert Dance Theater 30th Anniversary-Tempe, AZ
(Lisa Chow, Step Raptis, others...)
7/24-Tizer- Anthology-San Diego, CA
(Lao Tizer, Jeff Kolmann, Karen Briggs, Steve Nieves, Rufus Philpot, Raul Pineda)
7/30-Mirelle’s- Westbury, NY
(John Favicchia, Jack Knight, Brad Mason, Bill Harris, Misha Tsiginov)
7/31-Tizer- South Park Ampitheater-SouthPark/Pittsburgh, PA
(Lao Tizer, Jeff Kolmann, Karen Briggs, Steve Nieves, Rufus Philpot, Raul Pineda)
8/1-Tizer- Central Park Jazz Concert Series, Forest Park/Cincinnati, OHIO
(Lao Tizer, Jeff Kolmann, Karen Briggs, Steve Nieves, Rufus Philpot, Raul Pineda)
8/6-Jazz Base-Reading, PA
(John Favicchia, Dave Anderson, Brad Mason, Bill Harris, Misha Tsiginov)
8/8-Tizer- MacArthur Park-LosAngeles, CA
(Lao Tizer, Jeff Kolmann, Karen Briggs, Steve Nieves, Rufus Philpot, Raul Pineda)
8/27-28-Tizer- Joy of Jazz-Johanessburg, South Africa
(Lao Tizer, Karen Briggs, Philip Hamilton, Andre Manga, Raul Pineda)
9/8-Guitarzz-Music City, Jazz, Blues & Heritage Festival,
Nashville, TN
(Chuck Loeb, Paul Jackson Jr., Jay Rowe, Brian Dunne, Jerry Brooks)
11/8-Tizer- Veterans Memorial Auditorium-Fresno, Ca
(Lao Tizer, Karen Briggs, Steve Nieves, Andre Manga, Forrest Robinson)
9/12-Long Beach Jazz Festival-Long Beach, NY
Jerry Brooks, Lionel Cordew
11/8-Community House-Forest Hills, NY
(with Gianluca, Bill Ryden, Ann Kitteridge, many others)
11/17-Paula Atherton-Minton’s Playhouse
(Lionel Cordew, Jim Carrack, Lou Jimenez, Omar - tap dancer)