Roman - Guitar, Vocals...
Allan Meyerson - Sax, flute...
Ray Grimmer - Bass...
Jim Roman - Drums...
Additional personel includes Chicago Carl Snyder on keys, Charles Fambrough on bass, Gary Rissmiller on drums...
Influences
Miles, Trane, Cannonball. Wes and Les, Martino, Benson, Stern. Jaco, Marcus Miller. Dennis Chambers. Weather Report. Hendrix. Fusion. Delay and chorus pedals. Electricity. Sun, stars and sky, funky grooves. Rock. Tones. Each other.
Sounds Like
“Kind of Blue delivers a solid performance that blends the sophistication of jazz with the everyman accessibility of the blues. Whether you prefer Joe Pass or Joe Williams, Roman and company will make you feel right at home.”
- Lori Donovan, Contributing Writer, Blues Revue Magazine
“…visionary beyond genre… bridges the zone between jazz and blues with a city slicker style and sound that compares to the late greats… I'm absolutely impressed.”
- Bev Conklin, Event Director - Lehigh River Blues Jam
‘’…we loved them. We want them back every year!”
- Easton Blues Jam & Festival
“…Burnin’! I really enjoyed the experience…”
- Pat Martino
“It was a blast playing with you! ”
- John Popper (Blues Traveler)
“I have live entertainment every weekend and they’re in the top two…”
- Management, Season’s Grill Restaurant, Kutztown, PA
“…seamlessly and effortlessly create both songs and improvs that delve into a listener’s more sophisticated side”
- Merge Magazine, Lehigh Valley, 2007
“…Wes/Benson exploration of originals, Miles, Dylan...”
- The Morning Call, Allentown, PA
“…controlled volume with uncontrolled creativity. They get the crowd’s attention and keep it, so they play my venues regularly”
- Frank Wood, Destiny Services, NYC
“…a monster on the axe, Roman eats, sleeps, and breathes guitar!”
- A.J. Fritz, Host of Fritzrocks WLVR 91.3 FM
“Want a beer?!”
- Dickie Betts (Allman Bros.)
Roman's Kind Of Blue performs blues, jazz, fusion and rock. Whatever the situation calls for we have the qualified professionals to meet the request. Our players are some of the most respected and accomplished players in the business. First slideshow below: KOB's Roman hosting a jam in Allentown, PA featuring Charles Fambrough (McCoy Tyner, Whitney Houston) on bass, Roger Prieto on trumpet (Bootsie Barnes, Ortlieb's Jazz Haus Phila.), Sam LaZare (Fambrough student) on drums.
Inspired by the Miles Davis album of the same name that set new standards for improvising with blues, modal, and jazz formats, Kind Of Blue prides themselves on playing unique, creative, and spontaneous arrangements of classics, standards, and originals.
Below: at Bethlehem, PA's Musikfest
Recently Kind Of Blue went into the studio to try and capture some of these spontaneous elements. To keep it creative and fresh, like the master before them in 1959, the charts were intentionally kept from view until it was time to record. The result is "Blues...Kind Of!" which has received airplay in jazz, blues, rock, and fusion formatted programming.
BELOW: Sellersville Theater soundcheck/show with Pat Martino and Kind Of Blue
Roman (a.k.a. Matt Roman) on guitar has studied with Pat Martino, Tom Kozic, and Bobby Radcliff and has toured the US, UK, and Europe. Allan Meyerson from NYC studied with Dave Leibman and Lee Konitz and has done session work with Grammy-nomnated artists. Ray Grimmer on bass has worked with the Brecker Brothers and Bobby Radcliff. Jim Roman on drums toured for the original Jay & The Techniques. Also on call for various performances: Keyboardist "Chicago" Carl Snyder, (Son Seals, Otis Rush, Jr. Wells, Second City TV), Charles Fambrough on bass (Grover Washington, Whitney Houston, McCoy Tyner, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers), Gary Rissmiller on drums (Tony Gairo Orchestra, Skip Wilkins Quartet, Eric Mintel)
Below: radio station WDIY event with Matt & Jim Roman, Ray Grimmer, Allen Meyerson
Roman's Kind Of Blue is a trio, quartet, or more. KOB is just as comfortable providing fine dining with smooth jazz or rocking festivals with blues and fusion. You may hear anything from Miles to Hendrix.
And Kind Of Blue's live show is more. Traditional tones are plentiful, but modern sounds are also used and new soundscapes are explored. Stereo panning, horn electronics, good stage presence and an animated performance, each show resulting in a new version of their originals and classics. From a show stopping festival act to a background dining experience, Kind Of Blue delivers the goods.
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Hello,kind of blue!! Very thank you for inviting us to your nice space! Oh, you are student of Pat Maltino! We respect him,and you. Very nice nice Jam! You are a wonderful Jam Band! We appreciate what you are doing! Have a nice weekend! Then Again!
Happy B'day Maestro! (a day late & a dollar short!) Had a great time at your b'day jam last night - hope this decade brings you musical opportunities out the wazoo!!!
