Concert Sponsored by
Cottonwood
Best Western Inn
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Dan Bresnan
Wine Tasting sponsored
by Burning Tree Cellars
Acoustic Originals, Jazz, Folk & Rock
Bresnan Unplugged
Saturday, May 2, 7:30 pm
$18 advance, $20 door, $25 priority
6:30 pm Wine Tasting sponsored
by Burning Tree Cellars
Debut Performance of Bresnan Unplugged
A new ensemble featuring Dan Bresnan on acoustic archtop guitar and Chuck Murcko on standup bass, will present an eclectic mix of originals, jazz standards, blues, folk, and rock music. Joining Bresnan and Murcko for this performance will be special guest artist, Lesli Carroll, who will contribute her extraordinary and soulful saxophone, woodwinds, and vocal talents to this evening of delightful music.
Dan Bresnan has been busy preparing new material for his upcoming CD release, some of which will be highlighted at this special performance. This comes after his well received debut 2014 CD of The Bresnan Blues Band's “Party In My Backseat.” The Bresnan Unplugged ensemble is excited to present an evening of sophisticated and heartfelt music in a performance venue known for its warmth and historic charm.
Band leader, Dan Bresnan comments, “Through this ensemble, we engage in an improvisational exploration of my own works, as well as that of other songwriters who have influenced and inspired me over the years. It is a delight to be able to pull from this broad range of material and present it in a fresh acoustic, rootsy, jazzy format. There is sure to be something for everyone in this show.”
Dan Bresnan has been a guitarist, songwriter and vocalist for more than 40 years and has been performing publicly for more than 30 years. Having performed, written, and recorded across a wide variety of musical styles, Dan’s performances represent an expressive fusion of many diverse influences. Dan is a past Board Member and Officer for the Sedona Performing Arts Alliance. He performs regularly across the Northern Arizona and Phoenix areas playing guitar, bass and keyboards.
Chuck Murcko has been playing bass for over 4 decades, with musicians such as Peter McCann, Nick Brignola, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, Don York, Lee Shaw, and Micki Free. After working in show and local jazz bands in New York for 20 years, he moved to Philadelphia, where in addition to local jazz groups, he held the bass chair with the eighteen piece band “In Full Swing.” Chuck currently lives in Arizona's Verde Valley, working with several projects including the Bresnan Blues Band.
Lesli Carroll, saxophonist, woodwinds, vocalist, composer, arranger, is a 40 yr. music industry veteran and native of Los Angeles. Lesli's performance and recording credits include, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Jimmy Smith, Maiden Voyage Big Band (founding member), Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilson, Lou Rawls, Arturo Castro, Bobby Womack, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Bonnie Raitt, David Crosby, Bruce Conte (Tower of Power), Pauline Wilson (Seawind), The Pacific Symphony Orchestra, L.A. Chamber Orchestra, Martik, Dariush, Shohreh, and numerous TV, film, jingle, and recording projects. Performances include The Playboy and Concord Jazz Festivals, The Johnny Carson Show, and President Bill Clinton.
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