"Gig for gig, Gregg
Gelb may have been the busiest jazz musician in central North Carolina (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Fayetteville and Sanford)
for the last 20 years. Gelb is, by example, an advocate for the
music."
Owen Cordle, Raleigh News and Observer
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Jazz band leader, saxophone and clarinet player, arranger, composer and educator, Gregg is known for high quality professional performances, arrangements and inspirational teaching. Although primarily considered a mainstream jazz player because of his proficiency in swing, be-bop, hard bop, Latin/Jazz and traditional jazz, Gregg also a lot of jazz composition and arranging not to mention his ongoing practice and performance of classical music. Recently Gregg has been busy arranging for his 12-piece Fiesta Jazz Orchestra and he is hard at work preparing for a classical saxophone and clarinet recording plus a performance of Karel Husa's "Elegie et Rondeau" with pianist, Grant Llewellyn who is conductor of the North Carolina Symphony.
Gregg is on the faculty for the UNC - Chapel Hill Summer jazz Workshop http://music.unc.edu/summerjazzworkshop
In addition to leading his eight-piece Swing Band, Fiesta Latin/Jazz Orchestra, and jazz combos, he is founder and director of the Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Society, and co-founder and player with the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra. He also directs the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble. He is recipient of a Jazz Composers Award from the North Carolina Arts Council. He was a Visiting Artist in the North Carolina Community Colleges and he has taught music in universities and public schools throughout North Carolina including his current position as Woodwinds Instructor at Fayetteville State University, St. Augustine's College and Woods Charter School. He has a Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, a Master of Music degree from the North Carolina School of the Arts, and a DMA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Owen Cordle, Raleigh News and Observer
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Jazz band leader, saxophone and clarinet player, arranger, composer and educator, Gregg is known for high quality professional performances, arrangements and inspirational teaching. Although primarily considered a mainstream jazz player because of his proficiency in swing, be-bop, hard bop, Latin/Jazz and traditional jazz, Gregg also a lot of jazz composition and arranging not to mention his ongoing practice and performance of classical music. Recently Gregg has been busy arranging for his 12-piece Fiesta Jazz Orchestra and he is hard at work preparing for a classical saxophone and clarinet recording plus a performance of Karel Husa's "Elegie et Rondeau" with pianist, Grant Llewellyn who is conductor of the North Carolina Symphony.
Gregg is on the faculty for the UNC - Chapel Hill Summer jazz Workshop http://music.unc.edu/summerjazzworkshop
In addition to leading his eight-piece Swing Band, Fiesta Latin/Jazz Orchestra, and jazz combos, he is founder and director of the Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Society, and co-founder and player with the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra. He also directs the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble. He is recipient of a Jazz Composers Award from the North Carolina Arts Council. He was a Visiting Artist in the North Carolina Community Colleges and he has taught music in universities and public schools throughout North Carolina including his current position as Woodwinds Instructor at Fayetteville State University, St. Augustine's College and Woods Charter School. He has a Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, a Master of Music degree from the North Carolina School of the Arts, and a DMA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Gregg's Band's play these styles:
- Jazz
- Big Band
- Swing Band
- Latin/Jazz
- Traditional Jazz
We play for all type of events:
- Concerts
- Clubs
- Weddings, Parties
- Dances
- Schools
Additionally, Gregg is a classical musician who often plays with symphony orchestras, chamber groups and regional pit orchestras.
“BRAVO for your superb job negotiating and finessing the big solo in Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances.
I've never heard it more beautifully played, both technically and spiritually.”
William Henry Curry, Assistant Conductor, NC Symphony Orchestra - April, 2008
“BRAVO for your superb job negotiating and finessing the big solo in Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances.
I've never heard it more beautifully played, both technically and spiritually.”
William Henry Curry, Assistant Conductor, NC Symphony Orchestra - April, 2008
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Please see the rest of the website where Gregg's biography, recordings, published music and repertoire, teaching programs, and a list of past, current and future performances. Please e-mail info@gregggelb.com if you desire more information.
Please see the rest of the website where Gregg's biography, recordings, published music and repertoire, teaching programs, and a list of past, current and future performances. Please e-mail info@gregggelb.com if you desire more information.
Gregg Gelb Jazz Quartet: Gregg Gelb, saxophones and clarinet; Steven Anderson, piano; Alex Van Gils, bass; Chris Gelb, drums.
"Jazz renaissance man Gregg Gelb brought his bebop-to-post-bop quartet to the Outer Banks Forum's show at First Flight High School Saturday evening. Highlights were an inventive arrangement and excellent execution of Juan Tizol's 'Caravan,' and Gelb's own tribute to 'Giant Steps'-era fellow tarheel John Coltrane. From left, Steve Anderson at the piano, Gelb on sax and clarinet, Alex Van Gils on bass, and Gelb's son
Chris on drums all had chances to shine, and shine they did."
Peter Hummers | Sentinel Staff, Outer Banks, NC 2010
Please send an e-mail to info@gregggelb.com regarding this groups availability, fee's, etc.
Chris on drums all had chances to shine, and shine they did."
Peter Hummers | Sentinel Staff, Outer Banks, NC 2010
Please send an e-mail to info@gregggelb.com regarding this groups availability, fee's, etc.
Gregg Gelb Swing Band: an eight-piece band that plays swing and big band as well as contemporary popular tunes with Gregg Gelb saxophone, clarinet, arranger; Kathy Gelb, vocals; Chris Gelb, drums; plus trumpet, trombone, sax, piano, and bass
"..This is the best small group I've heard... These arrangements are exciting listening.
While the soloists are all good, and Kathy is special on the vocals, the ensemble passages are true team work." Larry Roatt, WOBO, Cincinnati, OH
For info about our music, CD's and 100's of original arrangements go to CD's, Music,& Repertoire page.
Please send an e-mail to info@gregggelb.com regarding this groups availability, fee's, etc
While the soloists are all good, and Kathy is special on the vocals, the ensemble passages are true team work." Larry Roatt, WOBO, Cincinnati, OH
For info about our music, CD's and 100's of original arrangements go to CD's, Music,& Repertoire page.
Please send an e-mail to info@gregggelb.com regarding this groups availability, fee's, etc
Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra: 18 - 20 piece Jazz Orchestra
Gregg is Founder/Director of this 20 piece Big Band. Beside playing for concerts and dances the mission of the Heart of Carolina Jazz Society and Orchestra is to promote and increase public knowledge and understanding of jazz through performance and educational activities.
Performances have featured Sonny Fortune, Byron Stripling, Renee Marie, Joe Chambers
Nnenna Freelon, Valery Ponomarev, Bud Shank, Fred Wesley, Stephanie Nakasian, Hod O’Brien,
Marlene VerPlanck, Jon Metzger, Eve Cornelious, Melva Houston, Stanley Jordan, Dave Valentin
and many others.
Please send an e-mail to info@gregggelb.com regarding this groups availability, fee's, etc.
Performances have featured Sonny Fortune, Byron Stripling, Renee Marie, Joe Chambers
Nnenna Freelon, Valery Ponomarev, Bud Shank, Fred Wesley, Stephanie Nakasian, Hod O’Brien,
Marlene VerPlanck, Jon Metzger, Eve Cornelious, Melva Houston, Stanley Jordan, Dave Valentin
and many others.
Please send an e-mail to info@gregggelb.com regarding this groups availability, fee's, etc.
FIESTA JAZZ ORCHESTRA - 12 piece Latin Jazz Ensemble
This 12 piece band plays arrangements by Gregg and
features top local percussionists such as Ramon Ortiz, Pako Santiago, and Guillo Carias on
trumpet and many other top players in the region. Please see youtube video on Events page.
Please send an e-mail to info@gregggelb.com regarding this groups availability, fee's, etc.
features top local percussionists such as Ramon Ortiz, Pako Santiago, and Guillo Carias on
trumpet and many other top players in the region. Please see youtube video on Events page.
Please send an e-mail to info@gregggelb.com regarding this groups availability, fee's, etc.
Gregg is an experienced teacher, having taught for many years as a college professor, a public school music teacher, a private instructor, and a clinician.
Click here for more information about lessons, classes, lectures, and workshops.
Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble
Summer session begins July 10
Gregg is Director of this all-star big band for High School and Advanced Middle School students
2011 - 2012 season
Contact Gregg or the Triangle Philharmonic Association for information
2011 - 2012 season
- Concert at new Cary Arts Center on Nov. 6
- Concert for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Cary Arts Center on Jan. 14
- UNC Chapel Hill Jazz Festival, Feb.
- History Museum Concert, Raleigh, April 22
- Summer session 2012 (schedule TBA)
- Meets Every Sunday, during the school year, at 3pm - 4:30 at
Contact Gregg or the Triangle Philharmonic Association for information
LINKS
www.carolinajazz.com - The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra
www.ncjro.org - The North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra
www.marshwoodwinds.com - Marsh Woodwinds
www.thebroadstreetcafe.com - 7:30 Sunday Night Jazz Series
hosting, as part of our Sunday Night Jazz Series, "Adventures in Jazz" every third Sunday of the month.
www.philharmonic-association.org - Triangle Youth Philharmonic Jazz Ensemble
www.ncsymphony.org - North Carolina Symphony Orchestra
www.ncarts.org - North Carolina Arts Advocacy
www.beyucaffe.com - great food, jazz on weekends, music during the week
www.uncg.edu - The University of North Carolina - Greensboro
www.cvnc.org - The Classical Voice of North Carolina
www.cdbaby.com - CD Baby
www.artiststephenanderson.com - Steve Anderson, pianist
www.wix.com/uncjazz/summerworkshop
www.primesmokehouse.com
www.thelostlight.com - the home of documentarian, Kevin Duffus
Fayetteville State University Music
http://music.unc.edu/summerjazzworkshop
www.gigsalad.com
www.ncjro.org - The North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra
www.marshwoodwinds.com - Marsh Woodwinds
www.thebroadstreetcafe.com - 7:30 Sunday Night Jazz Series
hosting, as part of our Sunday Night Jazz Series, "Adventures in Jazz" every third Sunday of the month.
www.philharmonic-association.org - Triangle Youth Philharmonic Jazz Ensemble
www.ncsymphony.org - North Carolina Symphony Orchestra
www.ncarts.org - North Carolina Arts Advocacy
www.beyucaffe.com - great food, jazz on weekends, music during the week
www.uncg.edu - The University of North Carolina - Greensboro
www.cvnc.org - The Classical Voice of North Carolina
www.cdbaby.com - CD Baby
www.artiststephenanderson.com - Steve Anderson, pianist
www.wix.com/uncjazz/summerworkshop
www.primesmokehouse.com
www.thelostlight.com - the home of documentarian, Kevin Duffus
Fayetteville State University Music
http://music.unc.edu/summerjazzworkshop
www.gigsalad.com
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