Timothy Mank
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Singer-Songwriter Offers Guitar-Soaked Release
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Presenting a unique, fast-strumming guitar style and a voice that can sound as smooth as Chris Isaak or as raw as a veteran bluesman, Timothy Mank has released Drive, a guitar-soaked collection of original tunes which also feature the electric guitar work of session aces Allen Hinds and Basil Fung. The music offers rock and blues in an unbridled, energetic context; clearly, Mank's dedication to the art of songwriting and total passion for his music would be evident to even a casual listener. Mank's grab-the-listener-and-shake-'em approach will make casual listening impossible - this is infectious music, particularly "It's So Real", "Texas" and the title track. Along with band members Jonathan Mitchell (drums), Geo Valle (bass) and Jimi Furia (keys), Mank hopes to turn on new legions of fans in the Los Angeles area - and beyond.
A guitar player since the seventh grade, Timothy spent several years establishing himself as a serious songwriter and performer in his hometown of Dallas, Texas before relocating to California. He tried several times to put together bands, but it was a phone call from Jonathan Mitchell in April of 1999 which led to the formation of his current line-up - dedicated professionals who exude personality and ability - who perform under the name Timothy Mank & The Sushi Kings. Timothy then started a new record company, Vida Pop Records to handle the release of Drive. With it's radio-friendly sound and stellar production, Drive stands to generate a lot of attention for the new band.
Mank's advice for young musicians is solid, "Believe in yourself no matter what anybody says, believe in your dream and follow it.
Contact Information
Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
1443 Seward St.
Hollywood, CA 90028
United States
E-mail:
Timothy Mank
Web site:
www.vidapop.com
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Tom Wolfe
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Jazz Instructor Leads By Example
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Being the director of jazz studies at the University of Alabama and a jazz performer might be enough for some musicians, but Tom Wolfe had a bigger dream. After years of teaching his students to 'let go' and to develop their own musical personalities, he realized to actualize his own vision would require a project of original music. Receiving an Artist Fellowship from the Alabama State Council on the Arts resulted in Simple Peace sixty-five minutes of dynamic, highly varied jazz, flavored with rock, and featuring top musicians. Wolfe is not afraid of tonal variety - he can go from Metheny-like cleanliness to overdriven fury to warm, resonant acoustic in a measure. A perfect example off of Simple Peace would be "Appalachia", which alone demonstrates Wolfe's guitaristic gifts and mature, yet ambitious, compositional style. His CD is highly recommended for jazz and fusion fans.
Performing professionally since the age of 17, Tom has had myriad experiences. From performing at theme parks while still in high school, performing as a sideman for Bob Hope at age 19, to touring Africa as a Jazz Ambassador, he has been involved in music at a very sophisticated level. Accustomed to the world of academia, Tom performs concerts and offers masterclasses for both high school and college level students. He is a core musician for the W.C. Handy Music Festival is addition to being on the faculty for the W.C. Handy Jazz Camp. Tom has performed as a sideman on several CDs, including Ken and Harry Watter's "Brothers II" and Louisiana Jazz 5's "Close To Home" and "Bayou Gypsy".
Wolfe continues to play live in support of Simple Peace, and in the jazz tradition, continues to improvise and interact with musicians to allow the music to constantly reflect the creative process of the moment.
Contact Information
Tom Wolfe
3507 48th Place East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
United States
E-mail:
Tom Wolfe
Web site:
bama.ua.edu/~twolfe/wolfebio.htm
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