Doors 6pm
Show 7pm
Adrian Galante (USA/AUS) celebrates the release of his long awaited and highly anticipated Debut album “Introducing Adrian Galante” over 2 nights at the Ellington!
Recorded in Hollywood, California, the album features Tamir Hendelman, pianist for the Jeff Hamilton’s trio and Barbra Streisand, guitarist Larry Koonse, bassist Alex Frank, longtime Drummer for Tony Bennett and Bill Evans final trio, Joe LaBarbera with linear notes by music critic and co-author of Tony Bennetts autobiography, Will Friedwald.
“Introducing Adrian Galante” has already begun to receive critical acclaim..
“Even though he is as technically proficient as the clarinet will allow.. to Galante, that is not the point. Before playing any songs he learns the lyrics, then “sings” them.. using intervals, shading and vibrato as his “voice”. Galante is definitely a rising star.” – Jack Bowers, All About Jazz
“It’s kind of hard to know where to start in itemizing its strengths: Galante plays with a warm, dark tone even in the higher registers, and especially on the ballads the effect is entrancing.. Frankly I wonder where this guy’s been for the past five or so years, and really hope that his sophomore effort will come soon.” – Rick Anderson, CD Hotlist
