Phil Ravita Jazz Group
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The Phil Ravita Jazz Group consists of local musicians who have been performing in the Baltimore – Washington metropolitan area for the past 15 years. This versatile group can perform in configurations ranging from a duet (with bass and guitar/piano) to a group that can also include a steel drum, trumpet, saxophone, drums, and a female singer
The group specializes in Jazz and Latin standards. The group also performs original music in those genre composed by members of the group. The group also performs seasonal music as well as classical music for receptions. Some of the accomplishments of Mr. Ravita include, membership in the Baltimore and New York Musician’s Unions, membership in the Baltimore Jazz Alliance, performance of one of his original compositions at the first annual Jazz Composer’s Showcase (2005), performance at Artscape (2001), performances at Lexington Market (2004,2005, and 2006), performance other local festivals such as the 5K Run to Remember
The Group was favorably reviewed and featured in the January 2006 publication of the Baltimore Jazz Alliance’s Newsletter. Mr. Ravita’s Original Composition “AHAMAY”, performed by the Phil Ravita Jazz Group, was chosen by the Baltimore Jazz Alliance for inclusion on the organization’s first compilation Cd “Jazzscapes”. This disc showcases local jazz writers and performers. Mr. Ravita’s songs have ecieved national attention and were included in Noteborn Music’s catalog for distribution. His music has also been noticed by Well Rounded Radio, the Dr. Lou Radio Show in Philadelphia and Moozico.com .
The group performs at corporate functions, private parties, and public venues in the Baltimore- Washington metropolitan area.
- Phil Ravita
The Phil Ravita Jazz Group consists of local musicians who have been performing in the Baltimore – Washington metropolitan area for the past 15 years. This versatile group can perform in configurations ranging from a duet (with bass and guitar/piano) to a group that can also include a steel drum, trumpet, saxophone, drums, and a female singer
The group specializes in Jazz and Latin standards. The group also performs original music in those genre composed by members of the group. The group also performs seasonal music as well as classical music for receptions. Some of the accomplishments of Mr. Ravita include, membership in the Baltimore and New York Musician’s Unions, membership in the Baltimore Jazz Alliance, performance of one of his original compositions at the first annual Jazz Composer’s Showcase (2005), performance at Artscape (2001), performances at Lexington Market (2004,2005, and 2006), performance other local festivals such as the 5K Run to Remember
The Group was favorably reviewed and featured in the January 2006 publication of the Baltimore Jazz Alliance’s Newsletter. Mr. Ravita’s Original Composition “AHAMAY”, performed by the Phil Ravita Jazz Group, was chosen by the Baltimore Jazz Alliance for inclusion on the organization’s first compilation Cd “Jazzscapes”. This disc showcases local jazz writers and performers. Mr. Ravita’s songs have ecieved national attention and were included in Noteborn Music’s catalog for distribution. His music has also been noticed by Well Rounded Radio, the Dr. Lou Radio Show in Philadelphia and Moozico.com .
The group performs at corporate functions, private parties, and public venues in the Baltimore- Washington metropolitan area.
- Phil Ravita
Discography
A discography is listed on my Website WWW.BALTIMOREBASS.COM and on this site. They can be listenedto/downloaded for free. They can also be viewed on ny Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/philipravita?feature=watch. Please subscribe
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I've had local and national recognition of my music and group. These are listed in the LINKS lection of my website www.baltimorebass.com. Baltimore Jazz Alliance and the Baltimore Composer's Forum have included my song "Hard At Work" in their annual Jazz Composer's Concert. My tunes "Ahamay" and "A Kiss Goodbye" havebeen included on their Compilatin cd's. My group is also performing those tunes on that project.
The group has performed in Baltimore on several occasions at Lexington Market. We have also perfromed at the Baltimore Convention Center, have worked for The Mayor's office on Foreign Affairs, The University of Maryland (Baltimore), Artscape (finalist in the Chick Webb Competition), The Clay Ball (Baltimore Clay Works). The group perfromed one of my original jazz suites at a concert sponsored by the Music Department of Goucher College 's Ars Nova Program in conjunction with the Baltimore Composer's Forum. We have also perfromed at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. The group will be performing at the Peadbody Prep in a concert of new music that is sponsored by the Baltimore Composer's Forum and the Baltimore Music Club on February 15th 2009,
The 2007 Billboard International Song Contest Awarded me Honorable mention for two of My Original Tunes These are In The back door (a jazz/funk fusion tune) and Blue Sunshine ( a straight ahead Jazz tune)
My original tunes are inspired from the events that I observe during the day. It is an ecclectic blend of music and musical styles The Group was featured in an article in the January 2006 edition of the Baltimore Jazz Alliance’s publication.
Four of my songs are included in the Baltinmore Real Book which was published in 2007 by the Baltimore Jazz Alliance
It's hard to name the influences on my music, ther a re so many from different genre's. If I had to pick one it would be watching any energetic group perform live with passion for their music as well as quiet elegance. The passion, elegance, and fun of live performance is what I try to communicate in my songs and performances.
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