Albums Featuring - Dave Hofstra
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Catalog Number: CIMP 342
Younger DryasWilliam Gagliardi (Alto, Soprano,&Tenor Sax), John Carlson (Trumpet, Pocket Trumpet), Ken Wessel (Guitar), Dave Hofstra (Bass), Lou Grassi (Drums)This release is the companion to CIMP 332. As regular CIMP listeners know, a second volume is not "leftovers." We don't release culls or anything of a standard we don't endorse. So be assured this is in fact more - more of the joyous, quirky inventive music from "Billy Gags" and his handpicked group of excellent and interesting artists. Recorded May 26 & 27, 2005Catalog Number: CIMP LTD 332
Memories of TomorrowWilliam Gagliardi (Saxophone), John Carlson (Trumpet), Ken Wessel (Guitar), Dave Hofstra (Bass), Lou Grassi (Drums)This is the third recording of Bill Gagliardi's (AKA Billy Gags) quintet, a group that has now managed to stay together since 2000. What has made this possible is that every member of the group wants to play together and is equally inspired both by one another and Bill's Gagliardi's music. Hear why people continue to say "How come I've never heard of this guy? His music is wonderful." Recorded May 26 & 27, 2005.Catalog Number: CIMP 297
Hear and NowWilliam Gagliardi (Tenor&Soprano Saxophones), John Carlson (Trumpet), Ken Wessel (Guitar), Dave Hofstra (Bass), Lou Grassi (Drums)William Gagliardi (tenor & soprano saxophones) Quintet with John Carlson (trumpet) - Ken Wessel (guitar) - Dave Hofstra (bass) - Lou Grassi - (drums)
Hear and Now
People still marvel at Bill Gagliardi's talent and why they've never heard of him for his first 50 years. Well, here is part 2 of Catalog Number: CIMP 291
NHLAHLAWilliam Gagliardi (Tenor Saxophone, Thumbpiano), John Carlson (Trumpet), Ken Wessel (Guitar), Dave Hofstra (Bass), Lou Grassi (Drums)Saxman/composer Gagliardi waited over 50 years to make his first recording CIMP 242), a date which was met with critical acclaim and a sense of “Where has this artist been hiding?” Now he reunited the quartet and adds trumpeter John Carlson for another quirky and dynamic concert of 7 new Gagliardi compositions. Recorded July 7 & 8, 2003.Catalog Number: CIMP 242
Music is the MeditationWilliam Gagliardi (Alto Saxophone), Ken Wessel (Guitar), Dave Hofstra (Bass), Lou Grassi (Drums)William Gagliardi leads a tasty hard bop come free bop session featuring his notable compositions and the inspired front line mix of the leader's torqued sax with the flying inventiveness of Kenny Wessel's hard body guitar. Listen to this date and you ask yourself why is this this man's first release in 54 years. Recorded Feb. 20 & 21, 2001.Catalog Number: CIMP 123
Quick WitsLou Grassi (Drums), Phillip Johnston (Alto Saxophone), Joe Ruddick (Bari Saxophone), Chris Kelsey (Soprano Sax), Dave Hofstra (Bass)The Saxtet not only plays with drive and conviction, but contributes some memorable compositions and arrangements in a contemporary hybrid of improvised musics from the 30's to the 90's. Recorded August 2 & 3, 1996.
