Daily Dose Of Jazz…

Patrick Earl Rebillot was born on April 21, 1935 in Louisville, Ohio and studied music at Mt. Union College and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music with Jeno Takacs. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education in 1957.

A long-time member of Herbie Mann’s various line-ups and credited as arranger, Pat appears on recordings by David Newman, Jon Faddis, Flora Purim, Michael Franks, Freddy Cole, Patti Austin and Chris Connor as well as Steely Dan, the Average White Band, Gloria Gaynor, Irene Worth, Bette Midler, Hall & Oates, Morrissey–Mullen, Barbra Streisand, Judy Collins, Carly Simon, The Spinners, and Laura Lieberman.

Rebillot has played live with Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams, Anita O’Day, Benny Powell, Jimmy Rushing, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, James Moody, Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, Benny Goodman, Gary Burton, Paul Winter, Joan Baez, Liza Minnelli, Cissy Houston, O.C. Smith, and others.

Rebillot is associated with fellow session and studio musicians Hugh McCracken, Tony Levin, Steve Gadd, Ray Barretto and Ralph MacDonald.

Pianist and composer Pat Rebillot performs occasionally at the age of 90.

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Requisites

Relaxin’ at Camarillo ~ Hank Jones | By Eddie Carter

Have you ever found yourself planning to listen to a specific album in your library, only to be drawn to another title on the shelf? That’s precisely what happened to me, and it ultimately led to a delightful surprise and this morning’s discussion. Hank Jones has been one of my favorite pianists since I first heard him on Bass on Top, New Trombone, Portrait of Art Farmer, and Somethin’ Else many years ago. Relaxin’ at Camarillo (Savoy Jazz WL 70504) was initially released in 1956 as the Hank Jones Quartet, and this gem is often overlooked within his extensive discography. Accompanying Hank in this session are Bobby Jaspar on flute, Paul Chambers on bass, and Kenny Clarke on drums. My copy is the 1984 U.S. mono reissue.

The album opener is the lovely forties tune Moonlight Becomes You by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke. A brief piano introduction sets up Bobby’s gentle melody, with the trio in tow. Hank begins the solos with notes of beautiful simplicity. Bobby takes over to deliver the second statement effortlessly, then comes Paul’s elegantly subtle closer before the melody returns and ends softly. The title track, Relaxin’ at Camarillo by Charlie Parker, elevates the pace for the foursome’s mid-tempo theme. Jaspar takes flight first in a spirited presentation of rhythmic energy. Chambers then walks skillfully through the following solo, and Jones vigorously tackles the third reading. All three soloists repeat this sequence several times until the theme’s reprise ends abruptly.

Side Two begins with Minor Contention by Hank Jones. The pianist’s introduction ushers in the foursome’s upbeat melody. Bobby leads the charge, building each chorus with irresistible momentum. Hank surges into the following interpretation with a vibrant energy. Paul takes a jaunty walk through the third performance, and finally, Bobby, Hank, and Kenny conclude with an exhilarating three-way dialogue, culminating in a splendid finale. The quartet enjoys a pretty Sunday in Savannah by Hugh McKay next. Hank’s slow-paced introduction blossoms into Jaspar’s tenderly passionate melody. Jones opens with a delicately thoughtful presentation, and then the flutist provides a sultry commentary preceding a gentle conclusion.

The beat ascends one final time for an original by Cannonball Adderley, Spontaneous Combustion. Bobby’s introduction opens the door for the quartet’s blues-infused theme. Hank dives into the leisurely opening solo with relaxing lines. Bobby follows with a refreshing statement reminiscent of a cool swim on a sweltering summer day. Jaspar and Jones share a delightful exchange of notes, leading to Paul’s pleasant moment ahead of the climax. Ozzie Cadena produced the initial session, while Bob Porter oversaw the reissue’s production. Rudy Van Gelder operated the recording dials. The album boasts a stunning soundstage for a fifties release, with instruments that jump out of the speakers in this mono reissue.

Throughout his illustrious career, which spanned sixty-six years, Hank Jones recorded over sixty albums as a leader. He was also a prominent member of the Great Jazz Trio, contributing to thirty-eight albums and an additional seven titles with the Great Jazz Quartet and Quintet. His extensive discography also includes numerous appearances as a sideman. If you’re a piano jazz enthusiast and also enjoy cool jazz and hard bop, Relaxin’ at Camarillo by Hank Jones is an exceptional choice for a spot in your library. As I mentioned earlier, it’s a delightful surprise with the addition of Bobby Jaspar to the trio, making this a title that shouldn’t be missed on your next record-shopping trip!

~ Bass on Top (Blue Note BLP 1569/BST 81569), Hank Jones Quartet (Savoy MG-12087), New Trombone (Prestige PRLP 7107), Portrait of Art Farmer (Contemporary Records C3554/S7027), Somethin’ Else (Blue Note BLP 1595/BST 81595) – Source: Discogs.com

~ Moonlight Becomes You – Source: Wikipedia.org

© 2025 by Edward Thomas Carter

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The Jazz Voyager

Returning from abroad the Jazz Voyager is landing in Miami, Florida and heading to Coral Gables for a little bit of jazz at Sanctuary of the Arts.  Known to present world-class national and international talent, they support and strengthen existing small and medium arts organizations, and support the next generation of young artists with an array of mentorship opportunities, including strategic planning, development, production, rehearsal and performance space.

This week, presented for our pleasure is drummer and composer Ari Hoenig. After his university matriculation he soon found himself playing for legendary Philadelphia organist Shirley Scott and working regularly in New York City. He has gone on to record several albums as a leader and sideman and is an educator in his own right.

The Sanctuary is located at 410 Andalusia Avenue, 33134. For more information contact the venue at https://www.sanctuaryofthearts.org.

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Daily Dose Of Jazz…

Marc Hoffman was born April 16, 1961 in Salisbury, North Carolina. He attended the North Carolina School of the Arts and received a degree in composition. He continued his education at The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England then studied film composition at the University of Southern California. He studied with David Ott, Sherwood Shaffer, Leo Arnaud and Neil Hefti.

Up until the early 1990s Hoffman wrote concert music, music for theater, pop, Christian music and film composition. Then he focused his attention on jazz and began writing original compositions, both instrumental and vocal, creating his own arrangements of jazz standards. Establishing his own label, Virillion Music, he recorded Long Way Home in 2003 followed by his sophomore album Christmas Time. In 2010 he released Curioso of all-original jazz.

As an educator and author he teaches and lectures on classical, pop and film music and has published two books. He also is an instructor of piano, composition, and voice at Bold Music in the Charlotte, NC area.

Pianist, composer and vocalist Marc Hoffman continues to write concert music, instrumental and vocal jazz pieces, film scores, as well as performing works solo, or with his trio, quartet or quintet and with four- or five-piece bands in a variety of venues.

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The Jazz Voyager

From Nashville to Bern the Jazz Voyager is crossing the pond once more to sit in the audience at Marians Jazzroom. The venue’s 126 seats offers a guarantee of a musical experience in authentic ambience within the harmonious interior reminiscent of a New York jazz club.

Catching Grammy winner Bill Charlap on the third evening of his five-day engagement will be a treat, especially witnessing for the first time the talents of saxophonist Nicole Glover. She’s a member of Ursa Major led by bassist Christian McBride and leads her own quartet. This isn’t the first time these two have paired up for this

The jazzroom is located at Engestrasse 54, 3012 Bern, Switzerland. For more information contact the venue at https://www.mariansjazzroom.ch.

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