Ed Polcer biography, Ed Polcer discography
During the past several years, Ed Polcer has become one of the most sought after performers on the jazz festival circuit.Ed's musical versatility and leadership have earned him a reputation as a dynamic bandleader, and he is often called upon to organize festivals, concerts, dances and parties.An expert showman, Ed has led numerous concerts with varied themes, including his extensive U.In 1992, '93 and '94, "A Night At Eddie Condon's", transported the audience back to the famous nightclub and gave a musical retrospective of American jazz over the last 100 years.He has also performed the show with several symphony orchestras.Bunny" is a centennial celebration of legendary jazz musicians Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo and Bunny Berigan.In the mid '90's, Ed toured Germany as the leader of an international band, and toured Japan with the World's Greatest Jazz Band.In 2004, he was honored to play for the official opening of the Louis Armstrong House museum, and became a member of the Statesmen of Jazz.President Clinton invited Ed to play for the 1994 Congressional Ball in the White House, and in 2001, Ed appeared in a command performance in Bangkok for the King of Thailand.If you dropped in at Eddie Condon's club in New York City between 1975 and 1985, chances are good you ran across Ed.His father and uncle were prominent horn players in New Jersey, where Ed grew up.He made his musical debut at the age of six as a xylophonist.Dixieland group of the day.His recent CD for Blewz Manor, "Let's Hit It!"TEC Award for Technical Excellence and Creativity.Ed's biography has been included in the New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, the Encyclopedia of Jazz in the '70s and the Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz, both compiled by Leonard Feather and Ira Gitler, and Trumpet Kings by Scott Yanow.Ed Polcer earned an engineering degree at Princeton and played with
Stan Rubin's Tigertown Five.With that band he made several Carnegie Hall appearances
and performed at the wedding of Prince Ranier and Grace Kelly.Ed was the manager and part owner of Eddie Condon's in
NY from 1975 until its closing in 1985.Currently Ed is touring
the US with his All Stars for Columbia Artists with a program titled
"The Magic of Swing Street."Let's find you some music...Louis ArmstrongLionel HamptonBunny BeriganlinksOfficial websiteJudy Kurtz websitenotesIn addition to Ed Polcer, this swinging CD features (among others) vibraphonist John Cocuzzi as well as Vince Giordano, John Allred, Ken Peplowski, Ken Ascher, Joe Ascione, Norman Simmons, Frank Tate, and Judy Kurtz on vocals.Ed Polcer has become one of the most sought after performers on the jazz festival circuit.He has appeared in hundreds of concerts, festivals and jazz parties throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.Ed joined Benny Goodman's Sextet for an American tour in 1973.Street, including four appearances at New York's Lincoln Center.Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo and Bunny Berigan.If you dropped in at Eddie Condon's club in New York City between 1975 and 1985, chances are good you ran across Ed.Dixieland group of the day.With that band he made several Carnegie Hall appearances and performed at the wedding of Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly in Monaco.Ed's biography has been included in the New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, the Encyclopedia of Jazz in the '70s and the Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz, both compiled by Leonard Feather and Ira Gitler, and Trumpet Kings by Scott Yanow.Please log in to email this artist.Let's find you some music...The results are exciting, sometimes mellow, often unusual, and always friendly to the ear.New York CityRecommended if you like ...American jazz standards originated in Broadway shows.Nightclub in New York City.Other New York appearances included Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tarrytown Music Hall, and the historic Roseland Ballroom.She performed at the 2007 Elkhart Jazz Festival in Indiana, and the New Jersey JazzFest.Nationally, she has performed at such prestigious venues as the Denver Civic Center, the Arena Stage and the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, Eisenhower Hall (at the U.Currently the Director of the New Horizons Vocal Jazz Ensemble in Manhattan, Judy has recorded with the Ed Polcer Swingtet, Lance Hayward Singers, Westfair Chamber Swingers, as well as the Stan Rubin Swing Orchestra.Judy has appeared in numerous theater productions, including the Bucks County circuit (Falmouth, Woodstock, Pocono, Bucks County Playhouses), the John Harms Center for the Performing Arts, the Yorktown Performing Arts Center, and Guild Hall in Easthampton.ED POLCER has become one of the most sought after performers on the jazz festival circuit.An expert showman, Ed has led numerous concerts with varied themes, including his extensive U.Street, including four appearances at New York's Lincoln Center.Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo and Bunny Berigan.President Clinton invited Ed to play for the 1994 Congressional Ball in the White House, and in 2001, Ed appeared in a command performance in Bangkok for the King of Thailand.If you dropped in at Eddie Condon's club in New York City between 1975 and 1985, chances are good you ran across Ed.In Great Britain, Ed is listed in The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz, as well as Jazz, the Essential Companion and Jazz, the Rough Guide.Chip Deffaaa devoted a full chapter to Ed in Traditionalists and Revivalists in Jazz.Biography
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Best known for leading the house band at the third and final version of the Eddie Condon club, Ed Polcer is a solid Dixieland (or Chicago jazz) soloist and a fine ensemble player.In 1969, Polcer joined Red Balaban's group, ...Sonny Rollins
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create your profile and show off your favorites!You did not enter a search term.Best known for leading the house band at the third and final version of the Eddie Condon club, Ed Polcer is a solid Dixieland (or Chicago jazz) soloist and a fine ensemble player.The cornetist, who worked with Benny Goodman (1972), Jane Harvey, and Cathy Chamberlain, has been a popular figure at jazz parties and classic jazz festivals during the past few decades.Best known for leading the house band at the third and final version of the Eddie Condon club, Ed Polcer is a solid Dixieland (or Chicago jazz) soloist and a fine ensemble player.Ed Polcer's favorite way to perform is to get together with equally talented musicians and play without any charts whatsoever.Write a ReviewYour TakeTell the world what you think about Ed Polcer!AEC One Stop Group, Inc.Forgot your username or password?Sign up to get email tour alerts for Ed Polcer.Read what bloggers are saying about Ed Polcer.Sorry, we didn't find any blog posts mentioning Ed Polcer.Track tours for these recently browsed artists.This product uses the Flickr API but is not endorsed or certified by Flickr.We'd really appreciate any thoughts you have on how to make Songkick better.
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