Shortly after arriving in Sangtiago, Chile I am excited. I’ve seen a number of stellar jazz musicians and feel that, while somewhat on the small side, the jazz scene here is alive, appreciative and open to new things. I am looking forward to finding my way around, meeting lots of musicians and getting back on...
I heard from Walter Fordham today, the Director of The Chronicles of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, that he has chosen my jazz track Clear Blue Sky for a series of online radio broadcasts for The Chronicles. The series is called The Essential Chogyam Trungpa and features talks by Carolyn Gimian and Barry Boyce on dharma teachings...
I do, from time to time, imagine and sort of formulate the answer to the question: Why do you write music? And tonight, I think it is a simple one to answer. I don’t. Not so simple to elaborate upon, my answer. Really, I don’t. I don’t write music. The music writes me. I don’t...
What can I say? I am not gigging right now, but I am swimming in music. Studying more, writing tons, and loving my life in the sweet-n-sour, bitter-n-bold, quiet-n-melodious way that makes me feel like what is happening (or isn’t) is perfect. Whatever is born out into the world from this time, I will be...
Hi everyone! It’s been a few months since you heard from me here and my, how time flies! I’ve been immersed in creative projects, writing and re-writing, laying low under the winter snow and wind and watching for what’s next. After a high-energy fall run with The Boyfriend, my favorite six-piece musical lovers, I went into recluse...
It was just after sound check for last night’s CD Launch party for Under the Apple at The b.side Lounge that the boys brought the day’s press to my attention. I’d been so preoccupied with the prep for the show, I forgot to check the papers to see if any of my press contact paid off....
UPDATE: Unfortunately, the podcast is no longer available to hear on the KGNU website. I’ll format some of the tracks soon and post them here for your to listen to! We had a great time at KGNU last week and I was so appreciative of the hospitality of the crew, the sharpness of the sound...
Hi all ~ Please tune in tomorrow night when The Boyfriend and I play a live set on KGNU radio. Listen live online at www.kgnu.org or tune your dials to 88.5 FM (Boulder), 1390 AM (Denver), or 93.7 FM (Nederland). We’ll be playing and interviewed on the Jazz & Beyond show hosted by Sara Dee...
Heather Marie Philipp Under the Apple (independent) Not only is Heather Marie Philipp a joy to listen to but she surrounds herself with stellar musicians that exponentially add color and depth to this vocalist’s original songs. With a three-octave range that sounds incredible down low, Philipp could be compared to the breathiness of Norah Jones,...
Last night, we played to a packed house at The Laughing Goat in Boulder. It was standing room only! Camren Von Davis our host/m.c. held us all together and the staff at the Goat was stellar at taking care of everyone’s needs. Ella rocked the door for us and Paul saved the day with sound...
Hey all – I’m happy to announce that Mark Diamond and his Big Swing Trio will be opening the evening at the CD Release on December 11. The combo, featuring Andy Weyl on the piano, Paul Romaine on drums, and Mark on bass, is a popular, long-standing group in the region, not to mention world....
Last week, we had my friend Marvin Ross stop by rehearsal to take a few photos of the new band. Here are a few shots of Heather Marie Philipp & The Boyfriend:
