Brian Pareschi
Latest News on Brian Pareschi:
Review: Michael Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Big Band Honor Tony Bennett (Mar 29, 2024)
Listen: THE BIG TIME, Starring Santino Fontana and Debbie Gravitte, Cast Recording is Now Available (Sep 8, 2023)
Miller Theatre's Jazz Series Opens With Luciana Souza & Vince Mendoza's Big Band Celebration Of Brazilian Jazz (Sep 8, 2022)
Review: Michael Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Big Band Honor Tony Bennett (Mar 29, 2024)
Listen: THE BIG TIME, Starring Santino Fontana and Debbie Gravitte, Cast Recording is Now Available (Sep 8, 2023)
Miller Theatre's Jazz Series Opens With Luciana Souza & Vince Mendoza's Big Band Celebration Of Brazilian Jazz (Sep 8, 2022)
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Brian Pareschi
Born and raised in Rochester, New York, New York based trumpeter/Composer/Arranger Brian Pareschi has a Masters of Music in Jazz Composition and Arranging from Manhattan School of Music, and a Bachelors of Arts in Biology from University of Rochester.
Most recently Brian has been heard on the 2013 and 2014 Tony Awards, the 2013 Mark Twain Prize for Humor, and on Barbra Streisand's newest CD/DVD Back To Brooklyn, recorded live while on tour in the Fall of 2012. He recently performed live with SNL’s Ana Gasteyer on Live with Kelly and Michael Show. He can also be heard on the latest recordings by The Dave Liebman Orchestra, Dave Matthews and the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra, Jazz vocalist Catherine Russell, vocalist Tom Wopat and John Schneider and SNL comedian/vocalist Ana Gasteyer. He can be heard on numerous TV commercials ranging from American Express to Stella Artois.
Brian is very active and in demand on the Jazz/Commercial music scene in New York, and can be heard on everything ranging from TV and film soundtracks, to Broadway shows, Big Band and jazz recordings, regularly performing in clubs all over NYC and the world. Brian has performed on the stages of many of the world's finest concert halls and jazz festivals, including The North Sea Festival, Umbria, Pori, Montreaux, Detroit, San Francisco and New York's JVC Jazz Festival. Brian has toured and performed worldwide with a broad range of artists, including Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen, Phil Collins, Paul Anka, Bobby Caldwell, Darlene Love, the New York City Ballet, the French National Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Harlem Nutcracker. He has worked in the Orchestras of Quincy Jones, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, the Lincoln Center and Afro Latin Jazz Orchestras, Dave Liebman, Louis Bellson, Bob Mintzer, David Berger, Dave Matthews, Ken Peplowski, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Max Weinberg, and Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Brian has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, and worked with a who’s who of pop and jazz notables including Aretha Franklin, Nancy Wilson, James Ingram, Patti Austin, Chaka Kahn, Bobby Mc Ferrin, Kurt Elling, Toots Thielsmann, Michel Legrand, Bobby Caldwell, Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Frank Wess, Jerome Richardson, Jerry Dodgion, Jon Faddis, Kenny Wheeler, Sir Roland Hannah, Bobby Durham, John Hendricks, Chuck Israels, Bobby Watson, Marilyn Maye, Michael Feinstein, The O Jays, The Four Tops and The New York Voices.
His first recording as a leader marks a welcome departure from his work and career as a top call sideman in New York. His octet/nonet, The BP Express releases it's debut recording in January 2015, featuring a very talented array of prominent sidemen in their own rights. The band is as he describes "an extremely versatile ensemble that reaches out in new directions, while embracing the tradition of jazz. This is a mid-sized ensemble with the ability to maintain the intimacy of a small group, and yet also project the concerted, organized and often powerful sound of a large ensemble." This marks the first of many projects that will showcase both the breadth of his playing and the versatility and scope of his writing. Brian has a smaller group slated to perform and record as well later in 2015.
Brian's writing has not been limited to his own groups. In 2005 he was commissioned by the United States Marines' The President's Own to write an extensive piece embodying the work of Duke Ellington, and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Korean War. He has written for pop icon Bruce Springsteen and the Max Weinberg Big Band as well(of which he is a current member).
Brian is currently in the Broadway Orchestra for Motown the Musical and the original Blues and Rock band Desperate Measures. He has been a member of numerous pit orchestras for Broadway shows, including Motown:The Musical, Nice Work If You Can Get It, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, All About Me, 9 To 5:The Musical, All Shook Up, and A Year With Frog And Toad. He has performed at The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and on well over 20 Broadway shows since moving to New York in 1996. Brian has appeared on Late Night With David Letterman with the Quincy Jones Orchestra, and for other various musical and stage acts. Brian has recorded a broad variety of commercial recordings for television and radio, and can be heard on the upcoming season of Top Chef.
Some of his film and television credits include the hit TV show SMASH, Top Chef, The Great Debaters, Evening, The Informant, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. He is heard on recordings for The Dave Liebman Orchestra, Dave Matthews MJO, Tori Amos, Catherine Russell, David Berger, Andy Farber, and Funkasaurus Rex. He also is frequently asked to teach at Colleges and Universities in and around New York City, including The Juilliard School, Rutgers University, Hunter College and SUNY Purchase. He was director of the Jazz Program at the Henry Street Settlement in NYC from 2003-2008.
Brian currently leads his own big band, the Brian Pareschi Jazz Orchestra, as well as the BP Express, performing original compositions and arrangements in venues in and around New York City. For more information about Brian, upcoming events, please visit his website at: www.brianpareschi.com
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Review: Michael Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Big Band Honor Tony Bennett
This reviewer was overwhelmed by the acclaimed musical Tour de Force that is Michael Feinstein and the marvelous Carnegie Hall Big Band at the March 27th edition of Standard Time with Michael Feinstein.
Listen: THE BIG TIME, Starring Santino Fontana and Debbie Gravitte, Cast Recording is Now Available
The studio cast recording has been released of The Big Time, now available on streaming and digital platforms worldwide. Listen to the full album here!
Miller Theatre's Jazz Series Opens With Luciana Souza & Vince Mendoza's Big Band Celebration Of Brazilian Jazz
Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts kicks off its 2022-23 Jazz series with Luciana Souza & Vince Mendoza, Storytellers with All-Star Big Band.
Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival Announces Line Up
The annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival will be held on the Green on Saturday, September 17, from noon until 10:00 p.m. An initiative by Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty, the Festival enters its 12th year.
Jared Schonig Announces CD Release Celebration at Birdland
On Sunday, October 17th from 5-6:30PM, the Jared Schonig Big Band will celebrate the release of their new CD at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street, NYC.
Andy Farber & His Orchestra's "Early Blue Evening" is out today via ArtistShare
Andy Farber & his Orchestra, featuring vocalist Catherine Russell, present Early Blue Evening, due August 27, 2021 via ArtistShare
The Cutting Room Presents CHRISTMAS AIN'T A DRAG
A new rock'n cabaret musical inspired by the big band era, celebrating the love, romance & acceptance people find at Christmas time. With original rock, blues, and jazz music & lyrics performed by the Christmas Ain't A Drag Orchestra.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for June 13-19, Featuring Nicolette Robinson, The Skivvies, and More!
Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: A Funny Thing Happened: Songs from the Road to Broadway; Broadway's Best Musical Comedy Stars!; Tom Wopat at The Metropolitan Room; The Skivvies at 54 Below; and Nicolette Robinson at 54 Below.
Kathleen Marshall to Host 'A FUNNY THING HAPPENED' at Feinstein's/54 Below
Sometimes a single song can save a show. This June, three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall comes to the Feinstein's/54 Below stage to share the nail-biting stories behind the 11th-hour songs that saved the day and became Broadway classics in "A Funny Thing Happened: Songs From The Road To Broadway," direct from a sold-out run at the 92nd Street Y.
BWW Review: The Revelatory Cy Walter Centennial Celebration Is Immensely Entertaining at The Cutting Room
Sunday night, Mark Walter topped off a year of Herculean accomplishment in preserving his father's legacy with a concert at the Cutting Room that went off like fireworks. Somewhere, composer /lyricist/arranger/pianist Cy Walter (right in Lloyd Diaz photo), was beaming. In 2015, Mark completed his father's discography filed with The Library of Congress, created a spanking new website, established The Cy Walter Foundation, and put out a two CD package of pre-1950's music with Harbinger Records. The Sunday concert, with expert Musical Direction by the inimitable Tedd Firth, was an opportunity not only to salute a multifaceted talent, but also for many, including Mark (photo below left), to hear songs that haven't been performed for 60 or 70 years.
BWW CD Reviews: Nick Ziobro's A LOT OT LIVIN' TO DO - A Charming Mix of Standards
In the vein of Michael Buble, Nick Ziobro recently released his pop/jazz album A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO. Produced by Michael Feinstein, this collection features a charming mix of Broadway, Jazz, and Pop favorites all arranged by Tedd Firth to showcase Ziobro's attractive vocal instrument. As a cohesive jazz album, Ziobro's A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO is the perfect companion for a romantic date night or a relaxing, quiet night at home with your favorite spirits.
Photo Coverage: Nick Ziobro Celebrates Album Release at Birdland
Michael Feinstein joined Nick Ziobro, the 17 year-old pop/jazz vocal sensation, as a special guest for his CD release concert at Birdland Jazz Club (315 West 44th Street in Manhattan) last night, May 22 at 6:00 PM. The CD's all-star band - led by Tedd Firth and featuring music Jay Leonhart on bass, Ray Marchica on drums, Brian Pareschi on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Marc Phaneuf on saxophone and clarinet - also joined the concert. Nick's debut album A Lot of Livin' to Do is produced by Michael Feinstein, the two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated vocalist, pianist and musicologist. Tickets - which include a complimentary CD - are $20 with an additional $10 minimum. VisitBirdlandJazz.com for more information.
Karrin Allyson, Nick Ziobro with Michael Feinstein & More Set for Birdland, 5/19-25
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for May 19 - 25, featuring Karrin Allyson, Nick Ziobro with Michael Feinstein, Barbara Carroll, and more!
Michael Feinstein to Join Nick Ziobro For CD Release Concert at Birdland, 5/22
Michael Feinstein will join Nick Ziobro, the 17 year-old pop/jazz vocal sensation, as a special guest for his CD release concert at Birdland Jazz Club (315 West 44th Street in Manhattan) on Thursday, May 22 at 6:00 PM. The CD's all-star band - led by Tedd Firth and featuring music legend Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Jay Leonhart on bass, Ray Marchica on drums, Brian Pareschi on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Marc Phaneuf on saxophone and clarinet - will also join the concert. Nick's debut album A Lot of Livin' to Do is produced by Michael Feinstein, the two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated vocalist, pianist and musicologist. Tickets - which include a complimentary CD - are $20 with an additional $10 minimum. Visit BirdlandJazz.com for more information.
Nick Ziobro to Debut New CD at Birdland, 5/22
Nick Ziobro, the 17 year-old pop/jazz vocal sensation, will release his debut album A Lot of Livin' to Do on Tuesday, May 20. The new disc, produced by Michael Feinstein - the two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated vocalist, pianist and musicologist - and available through Titanium Entertainment, will be available in stores and digital outlets such as iTunes and Amazon.com. The album's debut single 'This Guy's In Love with You' is now available on iTunes.
Photo Coverage: Marilyn Maye Brings TAKE FIVE to the Iridium
Maye performed a special one-night-only engagement at The Iridium on July 10. 'Maye Takes Five,' presented by The Iridium and ScoBar Entertainment, featured her trio (pianist/musical director Tedd Firth, bassist Tom Hubbard and drummer Ray Marchica) plus special guests including renowned clarinetist Ken Peplowski and noted trumpet man Brian Pareschi. Check out photos from the concert below!
Marilyn Maye Performs at The Iridium Tonight
Hailed as 'the greatest white female singer in the world' by Ella Fitzgerald, legendary vocalist Marilyn Maye will perform a special one-night-only engagement at The Iridium tonight, July 10.
Marilyn Maye to Perform at The Iridium, 7/10
Hailed as 'the greatest white female singer in the world' by Ella Fitzgerald, legendary vocalist Marilyn Maye will perform a special one-night-only engagement at The Iridium on July 10. 'Maye Takes Five,' presented by The Iridium and ScoBar Entertainment, will feature her trio (pianist/musical director Tedd Firth, bassist Tom Hubbard and drummer Ray Marchica) plus special guests including renowned clarinetist Ken Peplowski and noted trumpet man Brian Pareschi. Sets are at 8 & 10pm.
David Berger Jazz Orchestra Releases Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards, 11/22
The David Berger Jazz Orchestra - the acclaimed band featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and PBS TV - recently released their latest CD, 'Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards', featuring Freda Payne ('Band Of Gold,' 'Bring The Boys Home') and Denzal Sinclaire (National Jazz Award Winner). The CD has had great radio airplay and was singled out in USA Today's Best Tracks of the Week and is on sale now at retailers nationwide, as well as Amazon.com, iTunes, CD Baby and their website, http://www.davidbergerjazz.com.
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