Natalie Dietrich Group

Artist Information

Biography

Richard Evans (Arranger, 10-time Grammy Award Winner) calls her the “Cannonball Adderly of vibes players” for her soulful, yet powerful, straight-forward approach to jazz.
Vibraphonist/Composer Natalie Dietrich is a rare find. An intelligent jazz musician who has taken to forming a group so she can not only extend her range on the vibraphone but, as well, serve as the outlet her brilliant compositions of contemporary, yet classic pieces. She counts Chick Corea, Ralph Towner, Herbie Hancock, and Igor Stravinsky as her most formidable influences. Austria’s esteemed Berndorf Magazine loved their “innovative blend of sounds.”

Just here in the States for a few years, Dietrich is well known in her native Europe having worked with Wolfgang & Christian Muthspiel, Mathias Rüegg, Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, basel sinfonietta, Charles Dutoit, Martha Argerich, Sophia Gubaidulina, Rhythmusa, Sina, Juan Munguia and many more.

The group features Natalie Dietrich on Vibraphone and Scott deOgburn on Piano. With the addition of Drummer Engin Gunaydin’s and Bassist John Funkhouser's innovative and tasteful counterparts, lines and grooves, the Group builds a unique Contemporary Jazz sound, energetic, yet playful, and wonderfully colored.

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Instrumentation

Natalie Dietrich, Vibes/Drums/Percussion
Scott deOgburn, Piano/Keyboards
John Funkhouser, Acoustic Bass
Engin Gunaydin, Drums

Discography

NEW CD "7 moons" TO BE RELEASED SOON

The Natalie Dietrich Group recorded a new CD in November 2008
with Peter Kontrimas at PBS Studios, Westwood MA


CD Recording “So light”
with Special Guest Mark White
Recorded and mastered by Peter Kontrimas at PBS Studios, Westwood MA
Produced by Mark White at GreScotMar Studios
Executive Producers: Natalie Dietrich/Scott deOgburn
April 25, 2006

Natalie Dietrich plays VIC FIRTH Mallets

Audio

• So light
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• Invitation
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Video

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Press

• “...the shimmering vibes of Natalie Dietrich.” [+ Show ]
  

  “...the shimmering vibes of Natalie Dietrich.” JAZZIZ ON DISC Spring 2010 Feat. Julie Lavender's T...“...the shimmering vibes of Natalie Dietrich.”
  JAZZIZ ON DISC Spring 2010 Feat. Julie Lavender's Track "The Time Of My Life"

• "Swiss phenomenon…" [+ Show ]
  

  Swiss phenomenon… Natalie Dietrich's virtuosity and creativity along with her charismatic playing a...Swiss phenomenon…
  Natalie Dietrich's virtuosity and creativity along with her charismatic playing are only a few of the reasons she is such a joy to watch and listen to. Her energy onstage is as contagious as the music she plays

• "do not miss natalie..."
  

  "do not miss natalie...her vibes and musical sense and sensibility are a sheer joy."

• The “Cannonball Adderly of vibes players” [+ Show ]
  

  ...I would call her the “Cannonball Adderly of vibes players” for her soulful, yet powerful, straigh......I would call her the “Cannonball Adderly of vibes players” for her soulful, yet powerful, straight-forward approach to jazz...

• Virtuoso on the vibes [+ Show ]
  

  Natalie Dietrich surprised everyone with her virtuosity and creativity…with incredible velocity and ...Natalie Dietrich surprised everyone with her virtuosity and creativity…with incredible velocity and precision she pulled mountains of notes and emotions from her instrument, making it sing.

• Innovative blend of sounds
  

  ...an innovative blend of sounds...

Setlist

SET 1

Spring In My Mind (N. Dietrich) LATIN JAZZ

Still (N. Dietrich) LATIN JAZZ

Lost Flowers (N. Dietrich) CONTEMPORARY JAZZ

Mr Mintz (S. deOgburn) CONTEMPORARY JAZZ

Tendrement (N. Dietrich) LATIN JAZZ

Bleu Clair (N. Dietrich) DRUM&BASS

So light (N. Dietrich) CONTEMPORARY JAZZ


SET 2

Moment d’envol (N. Dietrich) LATIN JAZZ

Drum SOLO

Maiden Voyage (H. Hancock arr. deOgburn) CONTEMPORARY JAZZ

Sun and Moon in June (N. Dietrich) NU JAZZ

Can You Imagine (N. Dietrich) LATIN JAZZ

Sail Away (T. Harrell) Piano Trio Tune JAZZ BALLAD

Invitation (Kaper/Webster arr. deOgburn/Dietrich) CONTEMPORARY JAZZ/FUSION

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