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Donate NowThe 5th CD by this award-winning ensemble features 4 thrilling guest vocalists, interpreting timeless, socially-relevant poetry set to exquisite music by jazz composer, Guggenheim Fellow, Jamie Baum.
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Jamie Baum Septet+ Recording Update #5Dear Awesome Backers, As we near the release date of What Times Are These, which is this Friday (can't believe it, finally!), I wanted to be sure you all had received your CDs or downloads? I'd hoped to be able to mail them all at the same time, but as I'd previously mentioned, the PO would only let me mail 10 at a time! I'm leaving for a tour of Europe next week and so if you have not received yours, please let me know asap! For those of you who ordered a download, some have been sent MP3s through wetransfer.com, and some through an email with that included a download code...be sure to check your spam folder if you haven't seen it! In the meantime...I would love your feedback, to know you got it and if you like it! Once I get back from my tour and you've had a chance to listen to the music, I'll be in touch again to those who's order included scores, a masterclass or lesson and will organize those. I would also be grateful if you would spread the word! Sunnyside is having a CD-release sale of the recording this Friday only (release day) at their site at Bandcamp and I'll paste a link below that you can share along with some other "shareable" links...really hoping you will help me go viral!!!! And of course...there's the CD-release performance on May 7th when you can bring your CD and have it signed by the members of the group...in addition to hearing us play the music live. Besides, I would so much love to have a chance to thank you in person!!! My Best- Jamie For Bandcamp Discount Friday to purchase What TImes Are These: https://jamiebaum.bandcamp.com/album/what-times-are-these To view, "like" and "share" the video animation of sorrow song by the immensely creative Sigmund Washington of our first “pre-release” single: https://youtu.be/4LxpqGTcpeE?si=o4JGr_nULoUuRX_7 To read our first review in "Paris- Move": https://www.paris-move.com/reviews/jamie-baum-septet-what-times-are-these-eng-re To purchase advance tickets for The Jamie Baum Septet+ CD-release performance of What Times Are These (Sunnyside) at Drom NYC, May 7th at 7pm: https://dromnyc.com/event/the-jamie-baum-septet-album-release-concert/ And a couple of upcoming gigs if you are in the neighborhood: JAMIE BAUM QUARTET Jamie Baum - Flutes Carmen Staff - piano Tony Scherr- bass Allison Miller - drums April 4th - Mezzrow, NYC - 7:30pm https://www.smallslive.com/mezzrow/ April 6th - The Side Door, Old Lyme, CT - 8:30pm https://thesidedoorjazz.com Or happen to be in Europe: Monika Herzig's Sheroes "European Edition" Jamie Baum - flutes Monika Herzig - piano Gina Schwartz - bass Marieke Weining - drums April 11/12/13 - JazzAhead, Bremen, Germany ------ The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz workshopa, masterclasses, concert April 14/15/16 - Graz, Austria ----- Javier Moreno - Jamie Baum Quartet April 17 - Club Matador, Madrid April 19 - Barrio de Hortaleza, Madrid April 20 - La Bilbaina, Bilbao ------ JAM LAB University workshop April 22 - Vienna, Austria ------ w/The Patrizia Scascitelli Trio April 25th - Alexanderplatz Jazz Club, Rome April 26th - workshop/masterclass |
Jamie Baum Septet+ Recording Update #4Dear Awesome Backers. Just a couple of quick updates! After spending hours packaging and addressing 80 CDs to send you on Monday, as promised, I got to the post office and was told I'm only allowed to send 10 at a time!! Yeesh! So, I have been making a few trips and wanted to let you know some of you will receive your CD sooner than others (the order was done completely arbitrarily), though all will be mailed out by Friday! Since the CD release day by Sunnyside Records is April 5th, they will allow me to email the downloads a week or so before, and I will send you an email about that soon! A reminder to hold May 7th for the CD-release gig at Drom in NYC! One set only at 7pm!!! And a couple of nice things to share: Our first review! We got the first review today and if you want to read it, here’s the link: Single cut video animation I had the wonderful Sigmund Washington do a “stop -time” animation visualizer on "sorrow song". Please check it out. I just posted it on youtube so feel free to "like" it, leave a comment and share!
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Jamie Baum Septet+ Recording Update #3Dear Awesome Backers, I'm excited that in a few days, March 10th to be exact, I'll begin mailing out your CDs...and just a few days later will send download links! As promised, you will definitely receive the music before the general public and while it has felt like a long time coming, I thank you for your patience and can't wait for you to hear the music! Some of you have also purchased tiers that include scores, lessons and/or a Zoom Masterclass Hang, etc. I've thought about it and think it makes sense before setting up dates and sending scores, that it would be best for you to first have the recording to become familiar with the music. This will offer time to to make your score choices and formulate any questions or comments. I'll be in touch about that in a month or so. One last thing I'd mentioned before...I'm super excited that I've managed to get all of the musicians together for a CD-release performance of the music from the CD! We are only doing one show this spring and hope you'll mark you calendars and get your tickets before they 'sell out! It'll be one set at 7pm and doors open at 6:30pm (it may be unclear on their website, but this is the time for sure!) Did I mention that they have great food too? Below is the venue info and and ticket link. Be sure to bring your CD along so everyone in the band can sign it! Till soon! Jamie The Jamie Baum Septet+ CD-Release Performance Jamie Baum - flutes, spoken word Jonathan Finlayson – trumpet, spoken word Sam Sadigursky – alto sax/clarinet/b. clarinet Chris Komer - French horn Brad Shepik - guitar, singing bowls Luis Perdomo - piano, Fender Rhodes Matt Clohesy – bass/e. bass guitar Jeff Hirshfield – drums Guest Vocalists: Sara Serpa, Aubrey Johnson Guest Percussionist: Keita Ogawa Tuesday, May 7th, 7pm (one set only) DROM NYC 85 Ave A (b/w 5th & 6th St) in East Village, New York, NY 10009 212-777-1157 /DromNYC.com Tickets: https://dromnyc.com/event/the-jamie-baum-septet-album-release-concert/ |
Jamie Baum Septet+ Recording Update #2Dear Awesome Backers,
I hope this email finds you well! Though it's been a while since I've been in touch, I've been very busy with each step of this process, moving closer to the release of the recording...and getting more and more excited as I go. And honestly, you are always on my mind since without your help, all of this would not have been possible! So...first up! PLEASE save these dates! While the Sunnyside Records release date for What Times Are These is officially April 5th, with such a large band, finding a time when everyone was available, in NYC and not on tour was no small feat! So we will gather to do our CD-release concert celebration on May 7th, at Drom, NYC with a start time of 7pm! Drom is a very special venue, in the very "colorful" East Village of NYC, that presents great music, serves delicious Mediterranean food and has a fantastic drink selection. While they haven't yet generated a ticket link or post on their website, I wanted you to be the first to know so you can mark it in your calendar and save the date! It will be the ONLY album-release performance we'll do until the fall and we'd be so happy if you'd join us to share this special night! While, as promised, you'll receive the downloads and CDs you pre-ordered in advance of the release date, coming to our performance at Drom would be a wonderful opportunity to have the CDs or PDF liner-notes signed by all of the band members! Not to mention a fantastic chance to meet them and enjoy a fun hang. In addition, there will be a second band at 9pm, The Mike McGinnis & 9, who will also be celebrating their Sunnyside CD - release, you can check out if inclined....so all-in-all, a great night of music, food and drink! And as a teaser...I've attached a PDF of the cover of the album! More soon! My Best- Jamie |
Jamie Baum Septet+ Recording Update #1Dear Awesome Backers,
As we near the Thanksgiving holiday, my favorite, I can't help but feel so much gratitude for all of your support and generosity! As we look all around us during these challenging times, I find it immensely helpful to focus on these things. I'm also feeling so grateful because just yesterday, I handed in my finished master and all of the graphics and photos for the liner notes/CD cover and booklet to Sunnyside Records to be sent off for manufacturing. OMG, I"m so excited and can't wait to see the final product! The recording sounds amazing...and that is thanks to all of you for allowing me the many extra days of mixing and editing it took to get there, not to mention getting it mastered by someone with the most exquisite ears! I'm in the process of starting to organize some CD-release concerts for after the release in April, which is of course, a whole other challenge with an ensemble of this size. If you know of any venues that would be right for this project, and/or would like to bring us to "your neck of the woods," please let me know. I will keep you posted on our progress and wish you all a most happy Thanksgiving! Jamie |
Thank you!!! We made it to the finish line!I just wanted to thank you all so much! I am ecstatic and so appreciative that over 130 backers have made it possible for me to reach my "prioritized" goal to fund the percussion overdubs, editing, mixing and mastering of my recording!!! In addition to now having the resources to take these next steps in the way I'd hoped, this is a wonderful boost of "wind at my back" that will surely carry me through!
I'll keep you posted with updates about my progress (though not too frequently :-)), and as we get closer, info about your rewards in addition to requests for mailing addresses (where applicable). Once again, while the release date is April 5, 2024 (Sunnyside), you'll receive your recording well before the general public. I'll also add you to my monthly e-newsletter regarding performance activities including CD-release performances, etc. Of course, just let me know if you prefer to not be subscribed. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at any time! One last thing, if you would like for us to do a CD-release performance in your area, we'd love to hear from you with info about any venue right for us, or presenter you think might be interested. Thank you all again so very much! Jamie |
Backer Update & Special Offer - ends Thursday, August 10th 11:30pm!Dear Awesome Backers. We are just 4 days away from the end of this campaign (Thursday, August 10th, 11:30pm, to be exact) and I want to share a few thoughts in addition to Fractured Atlas’ crowd-funding recommendations: Gratitude!!! I can’t begin to express how grateful I am to all of you for backing my recording! It’s truly humbling to have over one hundred of you offer your support and show your interest in my work. I’m well aware that it is not an easy time for many, so choosing to contribute is truly appreciated! Michael Corleone from The Godfather To be honest, my friends often tease me by reciting the line from the Godfather, “Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in,” because this is my 5th large ensemble recording and the cost is always prohibitive! I keep threatening that my next recording will feature just a duo or trio…but composing for this size ensemble is just way too much fun! Fractured Atlas Tutorials and Recommendations Fractured Atlas is a wonderful platform/organization that works with artists offering 501C fiscal sponsorship, advice and support, in addition to a website for fundraising. Before launching my campaign they gave me suggestions, tutorials and a final approval. Topics included: 1) When to fundraise and what to ask for: While they recommended the importance of setting realistic goals based on funds required to finish the project, and to be clear and specific with your backers by identifying what their donations will be used for, they also suggested to not shy away from asking for the amount you really need. Box checked! They also urged to avoid fundraising during the summer months when most people are on vacation, spending discretionary funds on travel, and not feeling particularly flush! OOPS! So…on to the next section of their tutorial… 2) What to do if you’re close to the end of your campaign and haven’t reached your goal: Unlike “Kickstarter,” Fractured Atlas does not require that you meet your financial goal in order to keep the funds, yay! They do however suggest that if you find yourself not reaching your goal, to “prioritize and incentivize”! Prioritize: While I would have loved to raise the total amount projected, I’m incredibly excited that I’m so close to the amount required for the editing/mixing and mastering portion!!! The remainder of the expenses for a publicist, etc. aren’t needed until late Fall….and those of you who know me, know I’ll find a way to make that happen. So, no worries…this recording will get finished and you will receive your rewards as scheduled! Incentivize: THE BIG BLOWOUT OFFER!! Though you’ve been incredibly generous, I’m going to tempt you with a special offer to help me reach my $10,000 goal to finance the percussion overdubs, the editing/mixing and mastering costs. As we are pretty close, this special offer is only for you who have already contributed, not for the general public! My offer: Complete digital downloads of my first 2 recordings that are out of print (listed below)! You can receive both for free by referring a friend who makes a donation before the end of this campaign! Or choose one for $25 or both for $40! They include: Undercurrents (Konnex) (1993) Jamie Baum - flutes Randy Brecker - trumpet Dave Douglas - trumpet Vic Juris - guitar Salvatore Bonafede - piano Jay Anderson - bass Jeff Hirshfield -drums and Sight Unheard (GM Recordings) (1997) Jamie Baum - flutes Dave Douglas - trumpet Roberta Piket - piano Kenny Werner - piano Drew Gress - bass Jeff Hirshfield - drums To take advantage of this offer: If you refer a freind who makes a donation, just email me with their name at jamie@jamiebaum.com. or visit: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-jamie-baum-septet/campaigns/5725 Click on the “Personal "Thank You” reward, then click on “Donate” which will take you to the page where you can enter in your donation amount. I'll see the activity, note it and add the downloads when all “rewards” are sent. Let’s get to the finish line together! Thanks again so much! I’m so grateful for your support and could not do this without you! I’m so energized by this and can’t wait to finish the recording!
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