Pencil Sketches

...tasteful, classically tinged jazz that swings delightfully.
Ric Bang, Jazz Scan

With an eclectic mix of nine originals and one thoroughly re-envisioned standard, saxophonist and multi-reedist Todd DelGiudice presents an inspired set for his first recording on OA2 Records. Joined by a veteran Seattle trio including John Hansen on piano, bassist Jon Hamar and drummer Byron Vannoy, DelGiudice explores his wide-ranging musical influences, creating a unique & varied yet fully cohesive story. Raised in South Florida, DelGiudice has been an active member of the Miami, New York and Oregon jazz scenes. He was a member of one of Red Rodney's last working quintets and has performed with Maria Schneider, John Fedchock, and Ingrid Jensen, among many others.

Production Info:

Produced by Todd DelGiudice
Recorded & mixed by David Lange
at David Lange Studios, Fife, WA
Recorded on July 13, 2010
Mastered by Mark Guenther
at Seattle Disc Mastering, Seattle, WA
Art by Marguerite Fugate DelGiudice
Musician sketch by Josephine LaMariana
Cover design by John Bishop

Reviews of Pencil Sketches

Amazon.com (Amazon.com)
With an eclectic mix of nine originals and one thoroughly re-envisioned standard, saxophonist and multi-reedist Todd DelGiudice presents an inspired set for his first recording on OA2 Records. Joined by a veteran Seattle trio including John Hansen on piano, bassist Jon Hamar and drummer Byron Vannoy, DelGiudice explores his wide-ranging musical inf ...

Jazz Scan (Ric Bang)
Back when jazz was in its prime, most artists were lucky if they finished high school before entering the profession. If college even entered their scene, it was after dues had been paid on the road and, if talented enough, they had become a star with a big band. The opposite often is the case with today's musicians; they earn multiple degrees in ...