Truth in Jazz
A non-profit big band sponsored by Goshen Health SystemMonthly Truth in Jazz eNewsletter, Iss. #2
Aug 12
We’re extremely excited to offer up our second issue of the Truth in Jazz eNewsletter. The emails will be sent out this Saturday, Aug. 15th. Alot has been going on for our group, so you won’t want to miss this! If you haven’t signed-up yet, all you have to do is go to our eNewsletter page & fill-out the required fields (your name, so we can greet you personally, and your email address, so we know were to send it!).
If you’d like a preview, click to check out the 1st issue we sent out last month!
Category: TiJ NewsTags: About, eNewsletter, Truth in Jazz
New Online Features!
Aug 11Adding onto the new look of our website redesign, we also wanted to let you know about three new features:
- Booking A Gig
- Inquiring about Sponsorship
- Gig Reminders
First, booking a gig just got a whole lot easier! We’ve included a simple form on our Book a Gig page, which allows you to fill-in the details of the event. This information is emailed directly to us & we will follow-up by contacting you with the information you provide.
Second, inquiring about Sponsorship has also become an easier process. By submiting a little information about your organization on our Sponsor page, you let us know that you may be interested in advertising with our band (you are not commiting to anything by submitting this form; only starting the conversation). We will follow-up by contacting you with the information you provide.
Finally, in addition to our eNewsletter, you can sign-up to recieve Gig Reminders: short emails sent out 2-3 days before each performance to update you on any specific information regarding the upcoming gig. To sign-up for Gig Reminders, simply visit our eNewsletter page and check the box that says “I am interested in: Gig Reminders” when you subscribe (If you are already signed-up for our eNewsletter, you should have received an email explaining that you are already set to receive these updates).
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Meet Bill Troutman, Guitar
Aug 11
Bill Troutman - Guitar
Tags: About, Bill Troutman, Guitar, Member, Profile, Truth in Jazz
Meet Sean Patrick, Bass
Aug 08
Sean Patrick - Bass
Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
Education: BA :Ball State University, 2008. Grew up in Fort Wayne, attending Northrop High School being active in Jazz Bands, Marching Band, Pep Band, Orchestras, Show Choir back up bands, and String Quartets.
Playing Experience: 10 Years playing in various ensembles including the following: 4 years in Ball State University Jazz Lab Ensemble, 11 years in various jazz combo settings, 2 years playing with the Cory Hill Band, 2 years in the Ball State Wind Ensemble, 3 years in the BSSO.
Career Highlights: Although I am just getting started in my career some highlights at this point include getting to play with some great jazz artists such as: Joe Beck, Matt Harris, Ted Nash, Dick Oats, Steve Houghton, and Wayne Bergeron.
Why I Play With TIJ: I love to play big band jazz music. I am glad that there is high quality big band in the Elkhart area and consider myself extremely lucky to be able to play in the group.
Category: Member Profiles, RhythmTags: About, Bass, Member, Profile, Sean Patrick, Truth in Jazz
The New Look of TruthinJazz.com
Aug 07
If you haven’t noticed it yet, our website has gotten a much needed redesign! Ever since we transitioned into a non-profit organization, we have been looking for ways to effectively communicate who we are and what we do to the community. This transition has resulted in a new logo, new shirts, new banners & music stand fronts, a few new faces, a monthly email newsletter (Sign-up!), and now: a whole new website! All of these changes have been made possible by the hard working individuals within our organization, as well as our anchor sponsor, Goshen Health System.
Feel free to click through the website and find your way around. On the new homepage, we have links to help you book a gig, find an event, connect on Facebook, or join our eNewsletter. This page also includes a link to our sponsor & the latest news from our blog feed. The Memeber Profiles and In Memorium pages can be found by visiting our About page, and we’ve added a Sponsor page where you can learn more about how you can sponsor the Truth in Jazz. Soon, we hope to include a few contact forms that will make the process of booking a gig or becoming a sponsor much easier.
Category: TiJ NewsTags: About, Truth in Jazz, Website
Meet Jim Catalano, Drums
Aug 07
Jim Catalano - Drums
Hometown: Meadville, PA. Moved to Michiana in 1975.
Education: BA & BM: BS Music Education / Percussion – Indiana University of Pennsylvania – 1975
MM Music – University of Notre Dame – 1977
(Served as Graduate Assistant Band Director at Notre Dame from 1975 – 1977)
Playing Experience: Drummer – Truth in Jazz Big Band – 1999 – Present
Drummer – Jazz Assemblage Big Band – 1985 – Present
Drummer – Renown Sound Big Band – 2003 – Present
Percussionist – South Bend Symphony – 1978 – Present
Percussionist – Elkhart Symphony – 1978 – Present
Percussionist – Keystone Wind Ensemble – 1994 – 2002
Percussionist (Sub) – Elkhart Municipal Band
Snare Drummer – Erie Thunderbirds Drum & Bugle Corps. 1969 – 1972
Vibes – VibeNation Jazz Combo – 1993 – Present
Freelance Drummer, Vibes, Latin Percussion
Career Highlights: Graduating from Notre Dame and working with the ND Band. Performing at the Elkhart Jazz Fest. I had an opportunity to fill in on drums with area guests artists such as: Doc Severinsen, Marian McPartland, Boston Brass, Byron Stripling, Bill Watrous, and Frank Mantooth.
Why I Play With TIJ: I love to make music. My absolute favorite thing to do is to DRIVE a Big Band on Drums.
Category: Member Profiles, RhythmTags: About, Drums, Jim Catalano, Member, Profile, Truth in Jazz
Meet Gordon Holley, Piano
Aug 06
Gordon Holley - Piano
Hometown: Battlecreek, Michigan
Education: Attended Western Michigan University
Playing Experience: Pianist – Jazz Assemblage Big Band – 1975 – Present
Pianist (sub) – 2006 to Present
Present Pianist – Truth in Jazz 2008 to Present
Leader and Pianist – A Cut Above, 7pc band 1990 to Present
Organized & Directed Marching Band, Michigan Air National Guard
53 years of playing in night clubs, theater and concerts, stage shows with such entertainers as ; Betty hutton, Bob Cummings, “Boots’ Randolph, Clark Terry, Dick Contino, Ira Sullivan, Scott Hamilton, Lou Soloff, Jerry Murad and the Harmonicats, Pee Wee Hunt, Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates, “Stepin Fetchit”, Tommy Newsom.
Career Highlights: Playing at the Elkhart Jazz Festival, June 2000 with tenor jazz great Scott Hamilton and trumpeter Ira Sullivan. Playing at the Elkhart Jazz Festival with my 7 piece band “A Cut Above two different years and having written over 500 arrangements for my band.
Why I Play With TIJ: I enjoy the association with many great local musicians and sharing my love for many genre of music. It’s a real kick to play with TiJ in a concert setting and please so many lovers of good music and giving back to the community.
Category: Member Profiles, RhythmTags: About, Gordon Holley, Member, Piano, Profile, Truth in Jazz
Meet Brian Frederick, Trumpet
Aug 05
Brian Frederick – Trumpet
Hometown: Etna Green, IN. Now living in Nappanee, IN.
Education: Music Performance, Grace College, Winona Lake, IN.
Playing Experience:
1989-1991: Star of Indiana Drum and Bugle Corps, Bloomington, IN; Lead Mellophone. Performed with Canadian Brass.
1991-1995: The Commandant’s Own Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Washington DC; Section Leader for High Brass.
1996-1998: Grace Brass, Touring and Performing
1996-1999, 2006-Current: Grace Wind Ensemble
1999-2000: Blast! Professional group on stage in London, England at the Hammersmith Apollo Theater. Lead Trumpet and Piccolo Trumpet with the original cast.
2002-Current: Star of Indiana Alumni
2005-2006: Nostalgia Band, Big Band and Swing Music
2005-Current: Star United, Indianapolis, IN; Lead Trumpet.
2007: Elkhart Symphony Orchestra, Elkhart, IN.
2007-Current: Truth in Jazz
Career Highlights: Winning the DCI Championship with Star of Indiana in 1991 as lead Mellophone player was an amazing experience. In the Commandant’s Own, I was able to perform for President Clinton’s inauguration and Colonel Powell’s retirement, while also performing with Lee Greenwood and Niel Diamond. I played the bugle calls for the 8th&I barracks, as well as Taps at Arlington Cemetary, which were great experiences. Performing on stage in London for a year with Blast! was also a major highlight, being a soloist and lead trumpet and piccolo for a Tony and Emmy award winning show! I also opened for Sawyer Brown at the West Baden resort with Star United, with whom I play lead trumpet. Star United is the current DCA Mini-Corps Champion, having the championships New York the last three years running.
Why I Play with TiJ: Truth in Jazz allows me the opportunity to continue performing locally with a great group of talented and dedicated players.
Category: Member Profiles, TrumpetsTags: About, Brian Frederick, Member, Profile, Trumpet, Truth in Jazz
Meet Steve Slabaugh, Trumpet
Aug 04
Steve Slabaugh - Trumpet
Hometown: Nappanee, In
Education: B.S., Ball State University. Major: Instumental Music Education, Minor: Commercial/Jazz Studies. M.M., University of Missouri, Columbia (Mizzou). Major: Trumpet PerformanceCareer Highlights: Recording my own band while working as a band leader for Carnival Cruises in the Fall of 1998.
Why I Play with TIJ: I greatly enjoy the professionalism and dedication of the entire organization to making great music.
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Meet Micah Niespodziany, Trumpet
Aug 03
Micah Niespodziany - Trumpet
Hometown:
North Liberty, In.Tags: About, Member, Micah Niespodziany, Profile, Trumpet, Truth in Jazz
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