THANKS
FOR THE JOY THAT YOU'VE GIVEN ME
I WANT YOU TO KNOW I BELIEVE IN YOUR SONG…
It's no secret to her fans that Linda Eder is an amazing vocal performer. Frank Wildhorn composes beautiful melodies and a bevy of gifted lyricists write words for her to sing. But it's the music created by her band that builds the foundation to showcase her talent and carries her voice into the heavens.
You've heard
Linda introduce her band members at concerts. Now get to know more about the
core band members, as Linda introduces
THE BOYS IN THE
BAND!
"On the TRUMPET, the amazing…"
MR. BARRY DANIELIAN
Besides
constantly working on Broadway, Barry has toured with Tower of Power, Blood,
Sweat and Tears, and Paul Shaffer. He has recorded for just about every star
in the music business. He is one of New York City's most in-demand session
players and arrangers, recording with Celine Dion, Billy Joel, Natalie Cole,
Paul Simon, James Taylor, and others. For more information visit Barry's website,
www.barrydanielian.com
"On the WOODWINDS, the incredibly gifted…"
MR. DAVID MANN
A
renowned Woodwind performer, Dave has recorded his first CD on N-Coded music
called "Touch", which showcased his full range of abilities as a
composer, producer, programmer, and saxophonist. He's in constant demand and
has played with Tower of Power, Bette Midler, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and
many others. Dave has performed as a soloist with the Boston Pops and the
National Symphony.
"On the DRUMS, a
marvelous musician…"
MR. CLINT DE GANON
As
a long-time drummer in New York City, Clint divides his time between touring
with jazz and pop artists, recording work, and performing in Broadway shows.
Among Clint's tours and recordings are Michael Franks, Bob James, Billy Preston,
Dionne Warwick, Chuck Loeb, Marc Cohn, Ann-Margret, and Blood, Sweat and Tears.
He will be in playing the upcoming musical, HAIRSPRAY.
"On the KEYBOARDS,
a true artist…"
MR. BILLY STEIN
Known for
his writing and recording prowess, Billy first met Linda while playing keyboard
in the orchestra pit of JEKYLL & HYDE on Broadway. As a composer, his
TV credits include VH1, ABC, MTV, HBO, and FOX to name a few. His songs have
also been featured in numerous films. Billy is one of the founders of Atlantic
Records' THE HATTERS, a band created while he attended the University of Pennsylvania.
"On the BASS,
a phenomenal talent…"
MR. DAVID FINCK
Among
the most sought after musicians in New York and the World, David has played
and recorded with Andre Previn, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, and Carly
Simon, to name a few. He has recorded three compact discs for Universal Music
with Andre Previn: "We Got Rhythm", "We've Got It Good And
That Ain't Bad", and "Live At The Jazz Standard".
"On GUITAR, the incomparable…"
MR. PETER CALO
Dubbed
"one of the most engaging performers in the biz" (London's "Time
Out" magazine), Peter has performed and/or recorded with Linda Eder,
Carly Simon, Hall and Oates, Joe Pecsi, Leonard Bernstein, Robin Ford, New
York Voices, Joel Grey, Jimmy Webb, The Drifters, The Fifth Dimension, The
Platters, Luther "guitar" Johnson, to name a few, and has released
three CDs. For more information visit Peter's website, www.petercalo.com
"And finally, introducing
my friend and Musical Director, a man I've been working with for the past
15 years. I wouldn't want to be up on stage without him, on the PIANO…"
MR. JEREMY ROBERTS
Jeremy
has been Linda's Musical Director since 1987. He's arranged, conducted, and
played keyboards on all her recordings at her concerts, including her PBS
Special and recent appearances with the Boston Pops, National Symphony, and
her two sold out shows at Carnegie Hall. His association with Linda's husband,
composer Frank Wildhorn, began in 1988 when Frank recorded the original JEKYLL
& HYDE demos in Jeremy's studio. Projects with "Team
Wildhorn" include the Broadway and pre-Broadway stage productions of
JEKYLL & HYDE,
SVENGALI, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, THE CIVIL WAR, and last but not least, six
Linda Eder solo albums. He's currently in production on three new Frank Wildhorn
musicals, including CAMILLE CLAUDEL (starring Linda). Jeremy's sound development
company, SAMPLEHEADS, creates CD-ROMs and sampling CDs used by musicians worldwide.
For more information visit Jeremy's website, www.jeremyroberts.net
Linda and "her guys" have an amazing rapport, on stage and off.
Life on the road can be hectic, but traveling and working with people you
consider to be your friends makes it a fun life. We asked the boys in the
band to share with the fans some of their favorite memories of working with
Linda and why they would have it no other way. Here is what they had to say…
Peter Calo
My favorite memory was probably the first time Linda walked onto the Carnegie
Hall stage and the audience went ape. I felt really good for her! She's a
hard worker!
Barry Danielian
Having worked with so many "stars" over the years, I can say
without reservation that Linda not only is a great singer, but more importantly
a great person. She doesn't have any of the typical "diva" traits
that drive us musicians crazy. She's a thoughtful, down to earth person who
has made me feel welcome in her band from day one. It's a pleasure to work
for her!
Clint de Ganon
My favorite moments with Linda happen when she walks into a room and the
guys in the band are discussing some R-rated gem. Instead of shying away,
as you might think, she'll surprise us by jumping in and advancing the discussion
even further. Occasionally, she points out what a fool one or the other of
us is. These moments make the dining experience infinitely more enjoyable.
Can I give you details? No.
David Mann
My most vivid memory of working with Linda was my first concert with her
at Town Hall (NYC). I was only vaguely familiar with her work when I was called
for the gig and arrived at the rehearsal not knowing what to expect. The rehearsal
was very relaxed, and I remember thinking that this was going to be a nice
mellow concert. When we hit the stage the next night, I was stunned by the
reaction of the crowd, which was going completely wild before we had even
played a note! It ended up being a very exciting night, and Linda was amazing
as always, but I will never forget the crowd that night at Town Hall.
Billy Stein
My most memorable moment was playing at "Scullers" in Boston,
April, 2000, during the first set. It was my first show with Linda. The energy
from the intimate crowd was overwhelming. I knew at that moment I was part
of something truly special.
David Finck
About ten years ago, I was asked to play a few engagements at the West
Bank Café on 42nd St. and 9th Ave. A day or so before the first night,
I went to Frank and Linda's apartment on the Upper West Side to rehearse.
JR and I went through some of the material without Linda. When she arrived,
we were introduced and then she announced that she was going to go up on to
the roof to scream. After rehearsing for a while, we stopped and I called
a buddy of mine. He asked me, "How is the singer?" I said, "She
seems nice enough. We shook hands and then she went up on the roof to scream."
Joe said, "Wow! And she didn't even hear you play yet!"
GIVE
ME THE BEAT BOYS AND FREE MY SOUL
I WANNA GET LOST IN YOUR ROCK AND ROLL
AND DRIFT AWAY…
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