Newz
Here's where you can chart late-breaking developments in KG's fast-moving world. Updated every so often. (For upcoming live performances, visit the Contact KG/Dates page.)
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Album Release
Composer/guitarist/Staten Island Legend Victor Magnani's latest set recorded old school, live in one room as nature intended. On this one Jerrold Kavanaugh's drums are supplemented by Ed Jackson's congas, and Lance Sulton (yes, that Lance Sulton) is upright and electric... bass. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k24bomxnVm0OgEiMA35z6DMbw-YxVlhB0 Album Release
Norwegian trombonist/arranger/composer/legend Jens Wendelboe and the Nordic Sound Jazz Orchestra recorded this gem during pandemic's early days, hence the title ("Against All Odds"). KG's clarinet featured on "Geriatric Gymnastics." www.losenrecords.no Album Release
Part 4 ("Boundary Conditions") brings the Gotterdamerung down on the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lMbcJynppZ1yRh7m7ovNjjgIQe4Yf28Q4 Album Release
Hot on the heels of parts 1 and 2, Part 3 ("Quartet Sessions Vol. 3") hits the street (CD Baby) and the Tube Which is of You: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ksCTRYSOxeSt6pkwQTxmua-9ix2CabzZM Album Release
Chapter 2 of the tetralogy ("GUS") is out... so catch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mskfoo7M0ETWWyBVy9TPr4jrx-KxhWlsE Album Release
The first installment ("#ECUS") of a quadruple album of Victor Magnani compositions recorded by his quartet (VM - guitar: KG; Andy Alonso - bass; Jerrold Kavanagh - drums) has dropped... so pick it up (at CD Baby) or listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lFvrEHDnOq1jEAPhcM3SebSoL8IQe2y7o Radio Feature
KG appears on local radio station WPWL's Community Focus with host Carol-Lee Kantor. Tune in to 103.7 FM 6:00 p.m. Monday, 7/30/18 and 9:00 a.m. Friday, 8/3/18, or listen live or any time thereafter on their website: http://www.pawlingpublicradio.org/portfolio-archive/community-focus/ |
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Television Appearance
Two episodes of "The Working Musician" on White Plains Community Media with host Roger Z., who also wrote a glowing review of "Now This" for Westchester music monthly More Sugar. First episode airs 10/3/16 9:00 p.m., 11/01/16 1:30 p.m. on Optimum channel 76 or FIOS channel 45. Or watch 'em both right here: http://wpcommunitymedia.org/working-musicians/10262016-1221 http://wpcommunitymedia.org/working-musicians/10262016-1222 |
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Digital Album Release
The latest from composer/guitarist/Staten Island legend Victor Magnani includes some choice collaborative cuts. Listen/purchase on CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/victormagnanifeaturingke
The latest from composer/guitarist/Staten Island legend Victor Magnani includes some choice collaborative cuts. Listen/purchase on CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/victormagnanifeaturingke
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Ongoing Television Appearances Now part of the house band for the Late Night with Johnny P. Show on Staten Island Community Television. Host Johnny Potenza is the Don of the local airwaves and has a sizable online following as well. http://www.johnnyptv.com Television Appearance Recently accompanied actor/singer Robert Davi on TV's "Fox & Friends" performing "New York City Christmas." Here's the clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuhsCB4RUbY Fellowship Awarded KG has received the honor of a 2013-14 Fellowship from New York Foundation for the Arts. The award was given on the basis of a written application accompanied by recordings and sheet music. Always encouraging to be judged worthy by such an esteemed organization. (http://www.nyfa.org/level2.asp?id=1&fid=1#list) Film Premier Fans of photography, The Big Apple and Keith Gurland will find much to like about Dan Wechsler's new documentary feature "More than the Rainbow." As it chronicles the life and times of street photographer and former cabbie Matt Weber, the film becomes a vibrant conversation about the photographic medium, artistic expression and NYC. Featuring the music of (in alphabetical order), KG and Thelonious Monk. About to go bi-coastal at 2 festivals: DOC NYC Sun., Nov. 11, 7:00 p.m. (2nd showing Wed., Nov. 14, 11:00 a.m.) 323 6th Avenue New York, NY 10014 http://www.docnyc.net/film/more-than-the-rainbow/ West coast showings mid-Nov. at SF Docfest. http://sfindie.virb.com/docfest Digital Album Release Guitarist/composer/Staten Island legend Victor Magnani has just put out a new collection of phat jamz, some of which feature KG. Personal favorite: "Sting Me With the Theremin, Loudly." http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/victormagnanimartyrizekm |
Bitter End, NYC
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