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Follow Bobby on Grooveshark.com and listen to Music from Grass Roots Movement.

"Grass Roots Movement" was named Top 50 Jazz CD's of 2011 by Jazz Times Magazine.  This is a great honor for Bobby being along side such names and CD's, including fellow Northeast Ohio Jazz Musician Dave Sterner and his CD "Sidetracked".

"Bobby Selvaggio Grass Roots Movement" is now available from Arabesque Records.   GRM is Bobby-alto,  Nir Felder-guitar, Frank LoCrasto-fender rhodes, James Johnson-drums, Kip Reed-bass.  Copies also available at Amazon and iTunes. 

jazztimes may 2011 - review of "Grass Roots Movement":  by - andrea canter

 For his sixth recording, alto saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio gathers first-class talent who, like Selvaggio himself, fly somewhat below the radar: keyboardist Frank LoCrasto, electric guitarist Nir Felder, electric bassist Kip Reed, and drummer James Johnson.

 Selvaggio’s eight original compositions range from pensive and ambient to down-right grooving.  Of the high-energy tracks, the opening “No Turn On Red” presents a traffic jam of acrobatic sax and guitar, burbling Rhodes, and furious percussion over a hefty bass vamp.  The rhythmically engaging “Return To Sender” leads off with a bass/drum dialogue, followed by serpentine excursions by Felder and Selvaggio.  On the mellower side, “Signature Needed” is an extended drift with lyrical explorations from Selvaggio, LoCrasto, and Felder, each probing with a gentle forward thrust.  Stunning harmonies pervade the aptly titled “Dust Bunnies”, with bits of sonic dust delicately colliding in the cosmos, while Selvaggio’s wistful song evolves with joyous twists.  The melodic theme of “Movement” subtly suggests “My Shining Hour”, Rhodes and cymbals imparting the crystalline back-drop to Selvaggio’s fine-chiseled spirals.

 The closing tracks fall between Funk and fairytale.  “Fish Food” evolves from a Coltraneish sax/drum conversation to a showstopper for electric bassist Reed, while the final “Spy Movie” provides the inviting mystery of a thriller.  Populist modern Jazz can only benefit from such a “Grass Roots Movement”.

upcoming performances

Bobby Selvaggio's new trio "sHaKe"  will be at the Wonder Bar in Cleveland this Saturday from 8p11p.  'sHaKe" features Ashley Summers on bass and Chris Baker on drums.  Playing new and established originals by Bobby, 'sHaKe" will be touring this summerin NYC, Boston, and Philly and will also be heading to the recording studio.  Keep an eye for more news.

Bobby Selvaggio and his Chamber Jazz Ensemble the "Hendectet Jazz Collective" will have a special performance at Kennedy's at Playhouse Square Saturday, June 16th at 8p.  Follow the Kennedy's link for directions, ticket info, etc.  As there is limited seating, it is recommended to purchase tickets ahead of time.

education

If you are interested in having Bobby come to your school as a Clinician/Guest Artist, compose music for your Jazz Ensemble, or are looking to take private lessons, including Webcam Lessons, please contact Bobby for information at bselvaggio@sbcglobal.net. 

Bobby has DVD's available of a Master Class I did live Online this past March.  If you would like a copy, please email me at the email listed right above for all the information regarding this.

merchandise

Bobby has a new account here at CafePress.com.  Follow the link to find Shirts and Mugs featuring pictures of Bobby and CD artwork.

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