Darren Ginn

Genre: Jazz
Secondary Genre: Standards Atlanta, Georgia USA Contact

THE SOLOIST --- THE BAND… As pianist, multi- keyboardist and vocalist, Darren's performances range from solo to group configurations that are based on the requirements of each particular engagement. Darren works with and contracts only the most professional and reliable A-List musicians available.

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Biography

“…An artist of uncompromising professional measure”.
This describes the essence of Darren Ginn.

THE CAREER ~~~
Starting a professional career at age 17 and never looking back has taken him many places during his 35 years in the entertainment field. From the areas of private study in piano, organ, voice, conducting, theory, composition and musicianship, Darren has experienced many facets of the entertainment business and continues to apply the highest degree of skill, professionalism and talent to his full time music career. With an unblemished history of thousands of performances, Darren has established a track record of outstanding proportion.

THE ACCOMPANIST ~~~
To be an accompanist is an art form that requires the ability to cross effortlessly between multiple styles. It also requires that the lead vocal or instrument is supported to the fullest degree that allows total freedom of expression while knowing each moment of a performance can be undertaken with complete confidence.
This is the art form that Darren has mastered as he gives total attention to detail in each performance.

THE TEACHER ~~~
Teaching is an area that he is passionate about. Working with young aspiring musicians as well as seasoned professionals and amateurs of all ages, he found many people that did not have a well rounded understanding of theory and how music works in general. This prompted him to begin teaching many years ago. When he studied with William Walton who was a Dennis Sandole disciple, he was given permission to teach the same method and expand upon it as it naturally evolved. His varied experience gives my a unique perspective on working with people who are truly interested in expanding their talents and musical understanding. He is in professional association with MENC.

THE APPROACH ~~~
Whether in a studio, rehearsal or live performance, Darren brings focus to the utmost attention to detail while working to insure the overall success of each situation. To play in an ensemble setting, apart from reading charts or playing specific parts, each musician is constantly soloing in the moment within the context of the music in order to bring about a fresh, exciting and ever evolving performance.
This is the artistic approach of Darren Ginn.

For a comprehensive bio, please see Darren’s website.
http://www.darrenginn.com

Instrumentation

The basic group is a trio but is re-configured based on the requirements of each engagement.
Darren also has several specialized groups that feature internationally known artists offering jazz, cabaret and Sinatra style performances.
***Audio samples on this EPK are from a live performance featuring Dr. Jacqueline Pickett on acoustic bass and Mike Haid on drums.

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Setlist

The repertoire is drawn from an immense library of material including but not limited to:

Jazz >>> Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Horace Silver, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul, Henry Mancini, Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans, Duke Ellington, Lee Morgan, Gerry Mulligan, Dizzy Gillespie, etc…)

Broadway >>> South Pacific, Oklahoma, Phantom of the Opera, The King & I, My Fair Lady, Guys & Dolls, etc…

Classic Popular / Adult Contemporary >>>
Elton John, Billy Joel, Sam Cook, Jimmy Buffet, The Beatles, Ray Charles, The Eagles, America, Burt Bacharach, Van Morrison, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Steely Dan, Earth - Wind & Fire, Jerry Lee Lewis, Al Green, etc…

Latin >>> Antonio Carlos Jobim, Carlos Santana, Mongo Santamaria, Manfredo Fest, Segio Mendes, etc…

Swing >>> Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, etc…

Ethnic >>> Jewish, Greek, Russian, etc…

The Great American Songbook >>>
George Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rogers & Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, etc…

All the represented styles are available in vocal as well as instrumental form.

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