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 1. Clambo Mambo2. Ari's Song 3. Peace Bridge 4. Minor Heart Lake 5. Passages 6. Hey Big Guy 7. Sweet Song 8. Mr. Cherry 9. Maha
10. Abi11. Selim Evila 12. Mo' Tai Chi |
| Stan Samole |
| Stan has chops that would rank him among the top guitarists |
| Downbeat Magazine |
| "…a bubbling lyrical openness… music that is accessible at any level." |
| Cadence Magazine |
Well respected by a host of internationally renowned musicians and jazz critics, Stan Samole is a well known guitarist whose self-titled album on the JAZZ INSPIRATION label is produced by bassist Mark Egan, along with drummer Danny Gotlieb, who is a former charter member of the Pat Metheny Group. The album also presents the superb percussion work by former Weather Report/Spyro Gyra Band member Manloa Badrena. Keyboard contributions come from Gil Goldstein (who worked with Micheal Franks and Pat Metheny) and Clifford Carter, who has worked with James Taylor and others. Top New York session man Lew Soloff adds some blistering bumper highlights. Stan Samole showcases Stan’s own brilliant compositions, all highly accessible, which range from the radio ready "Clabo Mambo", fiery "Minor Heart Lake", and personal tributes to trumpeters Don Cherry in "Mr. Cherry" and the late Miles Davis in "Selim Evila" ("Miles Alive" spelled backwards).
For Stan, the word accessibility is a key part of his composition and his playing. Although definitely jazz in intention and thrust., Samole music draws upon the "university" of sounds – modern jazz, swing, folk, pop, ethnic, reggae and blues.
Born in Chicago in 1950, Samole began playing the guitar at the age of twelve. His strong mathematical background gave him an advantage in learning and developing musical theory. Stan became a professional by the age of thirteen and was recording jingles and playing in local groups by the age of fourteen.
Growing up with such influences as the Beatles, John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell, Stan developed an ease of styles that would result in future recordings and performaces with artists as diverse as Jaco Pastorious, John Mclaughlin, Carlos Santana, Stan Gertz, Nancy Wilson and Mel Torme.
Stan’s compositions have been featured on recordings, in concerts, on radio and television. He can be heard on the 1988 Illumination album, by the New York based group Elements (Novus/BMG) in a blistering guitar solo on the track "Go Ahead Stan", written with Stan in mind by the principles of Elements, Mark Egan and Danny Gotlieb. Stan also appears on the 1989 Elements album Liberal Arts as well as Elements 1990 record Spirit River.
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1. Three Blind Mice 2. A Froggy Went A Courtin' 3. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star4. The Man In The Moon 5. Hush Little Baby 6. Tum-Balalayka 7. Ben's Song 8. Eency Weency Spider 9. Inch Worm 10. Fishes' Hula Dance 11. Frere Jacques 12. Zum Gali Gali 13. Row Row Row Your Boat14. It's Raining It's Pouring |
| Childish Dreams |
An Interpretation of Children’s Classics
The songs we knew as babies and toddlers can invoke the essence of the soul within. This JAZZ INSPIRATION release, by internationally respected guitarist Stan Samole is a contemporary interpretation of classic children’s songs.
The album has been heralded for its musical performances. Critics have called it, "one of the best introductions to jazz I have ever heard." Cadence Magazine has noticed Stan’s "bubbling lyrical openness…music that is accessible at all levels." And Downbeat Magazine states, "Stan has chops that would rank him along with the best in the world."
Accessibility is the key to this music. Although definitely jazz, Samole’s intention was the mixing of children’s songs with the jazz idiom. The result…Childish Dreams is a recording that is at once familiar and yet brings us all something new and exciting. Adults can appreciate the modern interpretations of classical songs, children will be challenged by the familiar in a new form.
Well respected by a host of internationally renowned musicians and jazz critics, Stan Samole made his Canadian recording debut in 1991 with the JAZZ INSPIRATION Records release "Gliding", for which Stan received a Juno nomination.
Samole became coordinator of Jazz Studies at the University of Miami after having earned their Master’s Degree in Music. His program was the first for jazz guitar that would lead to a degree by an accredited institution. Former students include Bruce Hornsby, Steve Morse, Pat Methany, Hiram Bullock, Will Lee and Patty Scialfa.
Childish Dreams has already been nominated for an award by The American Parents Choice Foundation, and has quickly become one of the top selling jazz albums in Canada.
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1. See Sea 2. Knuckles 3. Friends 4. Sweet Dreams 5. Orient'e 6. Gliding7. Prelude 8. Men in White 9. Leon 10. Tai Chi |
| Gliding |
Stan’s tree JAZZ INSPIRATION releases: Stan Samole, Gliding, and Childish Dreams have all been fine examples of the depth and dexterity that only a master of jazz can bring across. Samole has earned himself some fantastic reviews. In reference to Childish Dreams Joey Alcock from the Ontario News had this to day: "…truly great, this album represents one of the best introductions to jazz that I have ever heard. Four and a half stars."
Stan teaches jazz studies and improvisations at the University of Miami where he earlier developed groundbreaking music courses and the jazz guitar department. He continues to conduct clinics and perform st various universities, schools and on tour. A few of his former students include Bruce Hornsby, Pat Metheny, Patti Scialfa, Randy Johnson, Will Lee, Randy Bernsen, Hiram Bullock, and Steve Morse.
"Gliding" was nominated for a Juno award in 1991, and Childish Dreams was nominated for the American Parents Choice Awards in 1994.
In short, Stan is "a musician for everybody." Whether it is the different
approach that appeals to the more aggressive type of jazz listener, or the
subtle tones of nursery rhymes intended for the enjoyment of both children
and adults alike. Stan has something to offer everyone.
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