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You have arrived at the web site of Wayne McConnell, Jazz pianist, composer, academic and educator. Please feel free to get in touch via the contact page, leave a comment or message in the guestbook, sign up for the mailing list Newsletter or listen to musical snippets from the download page. You can also find information about Wayne's projects and collaborations and upcoming performances.
Wayne's Myspace site is also active and has some audio and video files on there. ***Recently Updated*** Quintet rehearsal tracks up!
---May 2008 News---
Its been a while since my last update but I'm happy to say, lots of exciting things are happening.
Firstly, my new trio and Quintet are finally on the move. We hope to record in June/July and the recent rehearsals are going well.
The Jazz Summer School is now confirmed and will run at Chichester University on Wednesday 25th of June to Friday 27th. There are limited spaces so book fast, its a great price at £119 per person for the full 3 days!!! Email me for more details or see the 'news' section!
I seem to be in a prolific phase of composing - two pieces finished last week and one on the go this week. Stay tuned!
I'll also be giving my paper on Phineas Newborn at the Chichester Music Research conferences in the new term (sometime before xmas, date tbc).Mp3s and some articles I've written will be up very shortly, I hope you stop by again!
-Wayne
"A virtuoso and a rare musical talent, keeping jazz traditions alive..."
James Williams
"A true Devotee of Phineas Newborn Jr."
Mulgrew Miller
"Wayne, I hope you continue to grow musically and follow your goals!"
Chick Corea