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    The Jazz Artist's Survival Guide
    The Jazz Artist's Survival Guide
    The Jazz Artist's Survival Guide
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    The Jazz Artist's Survival Guide

    By Greg Pasenko

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    Among my many endeavors, I have a jazz label and promotion business. When I meet with a new potential client we typically have a long conversation about their lives, needs, hopes and dreams in relationship to whatever project they bring me. Invariably, somewhere in the conversation I get a blank stare and the comment, “you are so negative about the business, why should I be talking to you”?

    I tell them that I believe that I have come close to experiencing almost every aspect of the music business and most of it “ain’t pretty”; that if an artist wants to gig and put out CD’s (particularly as art), they need to know what that entails at all levels, who they are competing with, and what they are up against. The market is small, the competition is fierce, and the dollars needed to spend can be large amounts unless understood.
    BUT, if you can get a handle on what these areas are about, learn to balance your approach, have realistic expectations and find quality people to work with, you can carve out a niche for your self as a JAZZ ARTIST. It is possible! And that is why I started a BLOG and created this BOOK.

    If you enjoy this book let me know, and if you have questions please ask. I look forward to talking to you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGreg Pasenko
    Release dateMar 25, 2013
    ISBN9781301411474
    The Jazz Artist's Survival Guide
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    Greg Pasenko

    Greg Pasenko has had a remarkable history in the world of music. While he is the founder and president of the successful alternative jazz record label, Blujazz, he is also a dynamic vocalist and a master guitarist. He has played and led bands in the jazz, blues, and R&B scene throughout the world While on the road for 14 years, Greg lived and led bands in KC, LA, Denver, St. Louis, and Chicago with his groups headlining or sharing the bill with jazz artists like Ramsey Lewis, Eddy Jefferson, Maynard Ferguson, blues artists like Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, comedians such as Bob Hope and Henny Youngman, and Maury Amsterdam, and rock groups like Rush, Mountain, and Blue Oyster Cult. This period also includes playing with Buddy Guy’s brother Phil Guy’s band, playing for Chuck Berry and performing at Chucks ranch in MO. Greg played in a duo with Bobby McFerrin (before Bobby’s recording career) with Bobby playing piano and Greg singing and playing guitar. As a jazz producer he has 5 cd’s to his credit, including one with George Mraz, Ed Thigpen, Frank Wess, and Lew Soloff. Others include jazz violinist Diane Delin, saxophonist Nick Bisesi, and The Mike Frost Project. He worked in the publishing dept. for United Artists Records in LA during the time Blue Note was part of UA while performing at Harry James’ drummer, Les DeMerle’s LA Cellar club, backing artists like Ritchie Cole, Eddie Jefferson, Alex Acuna, and more. While there he also played many of the famous clubs during their “hey day” like the Whiskey, Roxy, and Troubadour. Greg was a featured artist at the Signature Room Jazz Club on the 95th Floor of the John Hancock Building in Chicago for four years. He also was featured at Chicago’s major festival, “Taste of Chicago”. He was asked to perform for President Clinton’s farewell tour here in Chicago at the Palmer House. Greg has two cds released to date, “A Cold Night In Chicago” and his latest release, “Something Old New Borrowed Blue”. This is his first cd featuring his solo jazz vocal and finger style jazz guitar work with some added guests on a few cuts to spice it up. "... Our favorite performer." - Signature Room 96th flr., John Hancock Building "...Outstanding performance." - Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events "He's a master guitarist and an engaging vocalist... this CD was such a pleasant surprise for me." - Steve Emerine, Pres., Tucson Jazz Society; Jazz Journalists Association

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      The Jazz Artist's Survival Guide - Greg Pasenko

      The Jazz Artist’s Survival Guide

      Greg Pasenko

      www.jazzsurvival.com

      Copyright 2013 Greg Pasenko

      Cover by Jack Frisch Upright Graphics

      Cover Quote by Bill Anshell

      Edited by Diane Delin

      Smashwords Edition

      Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from making bad decisions. Mark Twain

      Welcome - and Why!

      Among my many endeavors, I have a jazz label and promotion business. When I meet with a new potential client we typically have a long conversation about their lives, needs, hopes and dreams in relationship to whatever project they bring me. Invariably, somewhere in the conversation I get a blank stare and the comment, you are so negative about the business, why should I be talking to you?

      I tell them that I believe that I have come close to experiencing almost every aspect of the music business and most of it ain’t pretty; that if an artist wants to gig and put out CD’s (particularly as art), they need to know what that entails at all levels, who they are competing with, and what they are up against. The market is small, the competition is fierce, and the dollars needed to spend can be large amounts unless understood.

      BUT, if you can get a handle on what these areas are about, learn to balance your approach, have realistic expectations and find quality people to work with, you can carve out a niche for your self as a JAZZ ARTIST. It is possible! And that is why I started a BLOG and created this BOOK.

      If you enjoy this book let me know, and if you have questions please ask. I look forward to talking to you.

      Greg Pasenko

      Blujazz, Chicago

      www.blujazz.com

      www.jazzsurvival.com

      www.blujazz.com

      www.gregpasenko.com

      gregpasenko@blujazz.com

      info@blujazz.com

      About Moi

      Formal:

      Greg Pasenko has had a remarkable history in the world of music. While he is the founder and president of the successful alternative Blujazz Label, Promotions, and Bookings - US/Europe with over 80 releases, co-owner of the French production company Plus Loin, creator of the short lived but critically acclaimed Chicago jazz spot, Club Blujazz, and artistic director for jazz programing at the Skokie Theatre Music Foundation. Greg is also a dynamic vocalist and a master guitarist. He has played and led bands throughout the worlds of jazz, blues, and R&B music.

      As owner of Blujazz Label, Promotions, and Booking, Greg has consistently placed his artists on national and international radio charts, jazz trade critics polls, in international print magazine articles and online magazines, and newspaper articles. He has booked and presented artists at major jazz venues internationally including the Chicago Jazz Showcase, Kingston NY Jazz Festival, and the Guinness Cork Ireland Jazz Festival. He had assisted in the winning of two Grammy’s for Planet Arts Records’ The Vanguard Orchestra, and achieved several nominations. As the writer of The Jazz Artist’s Survival Guide, www.jazzsurvival.com, Greg tours giving lectures and performances utilizing the information in this book to help jazz professionals and students live and thrive internationally in world of Jazz.

      While on the road for over 14 years, Greg lived and led bands in Kansas City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, St. Louis and Chicago, with his groups headlining or sharing stages with jazz artists such as Ramsey Lewis, Eddie Jefferson and Maynard Ferguson, blues greats such as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, comedians such as Bob Hope, Henny Youngman and Maury Amsterdam, and rock groups like Rush, Mountain, Greg Allman, and Blue Oyster Cult. This period also included playing with Buddy Guy’s brother Phil Guy’s band, and playing for Chuck Berry. Greg also played in a duo with Bobby McFerrin (before Bobby’s recording career) with Bobby playing piano and Greg singing and playing guitar.

      As a jazz producer he has 7 CDs to his credit, including one with George Mraz, Ed Thigpen, Frank Wess, and Lew Soloff. Others include jazz violinist Diane Delin, saxophonist Nick Bisesi, vocalist Dee Alexander, Guitarist Paul Kogut with Lewis Nash/George Mraz, Greg Pasenko Solo/Trio and The Mike Frost Project.

      He worked in the publishing department for United Artists Records in Los Angeles during the time Blue Note was part of United Artists. During that time, he also performed at Harry James’ drummer, Les DeMerle’s Cellar club, backing artists like Ritchie Cole, Eddie Jefferson, Alex Acuna, and more. While in LA he also toured and recorded with Mel Torme’s son Steve Torme playing many of the famous LA clubs during their hey day like the Whiskey, Roxy, and Troubadour.

      Greg was a featured artist at the Signature Room Jazz Club on the 95th Floor of the John Hancock Building in Chicago for four years. He has performed for President Clinton, Chicago Mayor Daley, three Illinois Governors and many more major political figures.

      Informal:

      I GOTTA TELL YA, THIS JAZZ BIDNESS AIN’T EASY

      I have been a professional guitarist and vocalist since I was 15. I worked as a bus boy to buy my first guitar and amp at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. I went on the road when I was 17 quitting college, moved to Kansas City, and toured through an agency all over the Southwest while living at a hotel that catered to theatre artists performing in KC. I went back and forth between school and the road for a few years and then just stayed on the road until I was about 29, living in Kansas City, St.

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