Tom Emmi | Forge Recording

Studio Jams – Grace Kelly

August 10, 2016

In between tapings of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Bosch, saxophonist Grace Kelly visited Forge Recording to film an episode of Studio Jams.

The session was recorded in Studio A by lead engineer Ron DiSilvestro. Grace Kelly was joined by bassist Chico Huff, guitarist Kevin Hanson, keyboardist Matt King and Tracy Alexander on the drums.

Grace Kelly is an accomplished saxophone player, vocalist, composer, educator and performer. She recorded her first album, Dreaming, at age 12. It was followed by Times Too, Every Road I Walked, GracefulLee, Mood Changes, Man With The Hat, Grace, Live At Scullers, Working For The Dreamers, and her latest project, Trying To Figure It Out. She is a regular in Stay Human, the house band led by Jon Battiste on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Studio Jams is a creative, up-close and inside look at the art of making music. Click here to watch Studio Jams sessions filmed at Forge Recording.

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Janis Siegal, Studio Jams

February 10, 2016

Janis Siegal, nine-time Grammy winning jazz vocalist, and original member of The Manhattan Transfer, joined pianist John di Martino, bassist Chico Huff, drummer Vic Stevens and saxophonist Andrew Neu for a jazzy Studio Jams session. For the first song, Ms. Siegal selected “Love Won’t Let Me Wait” in honor of Philadelphia producer and composer Bobby Eli who also attended the session. “Equinox” is a tribute to another notable Philadelphia artist, John Coltrane. Tom Emmi is the producer of the series, which brings artists together to create new takes on old standards.

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Nathan East – Studio Jams

February 8, 2016

Another installment of the Studio Jams series, produced by Tom Emmi, brought bassist Nathan East to Forge Recording. East, who is perhaps the most recorded bass player of all time, is known for his work with Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, George Harrison, Herbie Hancock, and Daft Punk. Mr. East was joined by drummer James “Biscuit” Rouse, guitarist Gil Parris and keyboardist Matt King. Check out the videos below.

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