Sixteen Strings
Live At The Alley Cafe
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Sixteen Strings "Live At The Alley Cafe" was recorded March 28th and 29th by Dave Keefer and Jzz Stream Mobile Recording.
The Band
Mike Chomen-Guitar
An instructor in the Business Administration Department at Wenatchee Valley College, Mike brings a wealth of experience from playing in a variety of groups and settings. His concentration on nylon string guitar brings a special voice to the trio. Mike plays an Alvarez-Yairi CY-123CE.
Bud Hellner-Guitar
Retired from public education, Bud started as a rhythm section guitarist during the big band era. Hae has played in various groups since moving to Wenatchee in 1991. Bud plays a Yamaha AEX 1500 Archtop Electric.
Glenn Isaacson-Bass
A Wenatchee native with an extensive background as a director, arranger and pianest. Glenn has a wide range of experience with time spent in Los Angeles as well as locally. A recent interest in learning to play Bass has been a welcome addition to his musical arsenal.
Rodger Vandivort-Bass
Another Wenatchee native, Rodger was a part of the Wenatchee High School music program as a French horn player. He took up the Bass and Electric Bass Guitar during this time. He plays with many groups in the North Central Washington area. He currently is the Jazz Combo instructor at Wenatchee Valley College. Roger plays a Carruthers electric stand up Bass.
This recording is also available as an audiophile import from Fortissimo Records.
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"Live At The Alley Café" is instrumental Jazz at its best.
author: Herb Barbee, Roots Music Report"Live At The Alley Café" by Sixteen Strings is instrumental Jazz at its best. Mike Choman, Bud Hellner, Glen Isaacson and Rodger Vandivort join forces to produce a sound that is lilting and soothing. With Sixteen Strings, no vocals are necessary because they let the strings do the singing for them. The group is amazingly synchronized as they move buoyantly from note to note and then song to song. Each member of the group is an accomplished musician and they blend harmoniously and complement each other to the point of creating beautiful music indeed. This is the kind of CD you can listen to over and over again and it compels you to sit back, close your eyes, relax and smile. Herb Barbee - RMR Staff Reviewer