MaddForTadd
Madd For Tadd is the renaissance of the music of Tadd Dameron in a swinging 16-piece band.
The Ohio based group has released three recordings including “The Magic Continues,” “Central Avenue Swing,” and “Our Delight.” Madd For Tadd performs Dameron’s music from throughout his career and features selections from Harlan Leonard, Billy Eckstine, Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro, Illinois Jacquet, Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, and Blue Mitchell in beautiful new arrangements by Kent Engelhardt featuring exciting and expressive soloists.
Experience Tadd’s lyrical melodies, colorful harmonies, and swinging rhythms in a modern setting created by Kent Engelhardt, Stephen Enos, and Madd For Tadd.
Music
Dameron Stomp
Cool Breeze
Soultrane
Videos
You’re A Joy - Madd For Tadd (live at the Bopstop)
“Jazz After Midnight” - interview and feature - WCPN/Ideastream
Press
“The result is a what-if rendition of Dameron pieces with Engelhardt’s modern arrangements yet having the sound and spirit of the original period….The impressive performances of the large ensemble and its excellent soloist coupled with well-crafted arrangements showcase the vision of Dameron.”
~Debra Jan Bibel - Facebook and Amazon
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