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Legendary Paul McCartney & Wings Drummer, Denny Seiwell
Keyboardist Carey Frank |
Guitarist John Chiodini |
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, in conjunction with Ojai Concerts, is pleased to present the Denny Seiwell Trio on Sunday, July 23rd at 3 pm. The performance features Denny Seiwell on drums, Carey Frank on keyboards, and John Chiodini on guitar.
About Denny Seiwell, Drummer
In his career, Denny Seiwell has travelled from the intimacy of New York’s most respected jazz clubs, to the largest stadiums, to countless sessions in the studio, as one of the most respected musicians at work today.
Seiwell was just 5 years old when his father introduced him to the drums and he turned professional musician while barely a teenager. A stint with the Navy Jazz Band after high school led to a year’s assignment in Chicago under the tutelage of the great Roy Knapp, legendary teacher to such masters as Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson.
In New York, Seiwell’s first job took him to the famed Half Note Jazz club playing with the Zoot Sims/Al Cohn Quintet. From there a string of studio work established him as the Big Apple’s Premiere session Drummer.
Having played with the Crème de la crème of the Jazz elite, Seiwell was invited by Paul McCartney to move to London and become a founding member of his post-Beatles band Wings. He toured with Wings playing on many of that era’s biggest hits, including “My Love” and the Oscar-nominated “Live and Let Die”. Other Highlights of Denny’s London years included work with Joe Cocker, Donovan, and The Who with the London Symphony Orchestra in their ground breaking version of the Rock Opera Tommy.
Seiwell’s signature drumming can be heard on records by Art Garfunkel, James Brown, Astrud Gilberto, Deniece Williams, Janis Joplin’s posthumus Farewell Song album, Billy Joel’s “Cold Spring Harbor” and McCartney’s “Ram”, “Wildlife” and “Red Rose Speedway” albums.
While playing on some of LA’s most prestigious TV and film dates, Seiwell’s passion for music, his human spirit, his training and abilities have earned him the reputation as one of the industry’s most respected drummers.
About Carey Frank, Keyboardist
 Originally from South Florida, Carey Frank is an LA based musician, working as a soloist and with various other musicians, genres, and groups. He has worked with the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band (Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks), Michael Bublé, Veronica Swift, Mike Garson, Orianthi, Hot Tuna, The Wood Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band, Jane Monheit, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Joan Jett, Bruce Springsteen, Social Distortion, Gavin DeGraw, Bob Mintzer, Paris Jackson, John Stamos, Scary Pockets, Vanessa Amorosi, Seasick Steve, and Luke Spiller (The Struts).
Carey received his Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Piano Performance from the University of Central Florida and later received his Masters of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California, studying with Russell Ferrente (Yellowjackets), Alan Pasqua, Bob Mintzer, and Peter Erskine. While completing the final semester of his Masters, Carey released his self-produced debut album, "Keep Smiling", a #1 best seller on Amazon Music in Cool Jazz. In 2017, Carey released his 2nd solo album, "Something To Remember Him By" featuring guitarist, Bruce Forman.
Carey is an active Los Angeles and touring performing artist, recording artist, arranger, composer, and teacher - part of the piano faculty at Los Angeles College of Music and Musicians Institute.
About John Chiodini, Guitarist
Guitarist and composer John Chiodini began his performing career in clubs, recording studios and theaters throughout New England in the 1960's and 1970's. As a member of the Boston Pops Orchestra under Arthur Fiedler, John made numerous appearances in concerts and on recordings, including the long-running PBS television series "Evening At Pops".
In the early 1980's, he relocated to Los Angeles, touring, writing, and recording with Peggy Lee. His MCA recording entitled "Weightless" was critically acclaimed. He toured and recorded with Natalie Cole. Other artists with whom John has toured and/or recorded include Buddy DeFranco, Maynard Ferguson, Carl Andersen, Louis Bellson, Tony Bennett, Michael Bolton, Bobby Caldwell, Celine Dion, Dr. John, Arthur Hamilton, Shirley Horn, Lainie Kazan, Hubert Laws, Barry Manilow, Rebecca Parris, Terry Harrington, Diane Schuur, Nina Simone, Barbra Streisand, Nancy Wilson and Michael Buble.
As a session player in Los Angeles, John has numerous Motion Picture and TV credits.
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