RON APREA Saxophonist, Arranger, Bandleader
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Ron Aprea pays tribute to John Lennon & the Beatles
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In 1974, Ron worked with John Lennon on his Walls and Bridges album.  Though John Lennon's life and artistry were taken from us in 1980, he left behind a treasure trove of musical masterpieces.  In 2014, Ron searched the former Beatle's library, and now pays a long-overdue tribute to the musical genius of  John Lennon. ​
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​​On Lennon's  Walls and Bridges album, John used 5 horns, dubbing them "Little Big Horns."  Ron's tribute also includes a horn section, along with a string ensemble, and added guest soloists.  The guest artists include trumpeter extraordinaire Brian Lynch, virtuoso violinist Matt Aprea,  jazz guitar veteran Dom Minasi, and a cameo performance by jazz vocalist Angela DeNiro.  Another special guest is trumpeter Steve Madaio, a fitting addition to this album, as Steve was also a member of the Walls and Bridges' Little Big Horns.  This collaboration is a mystical moment on this tribute, as Steve and Ron reunite in  a heart-felt tribute to their former bandleader,  with a stunning rendition of  Lennon's "Imagine".
Personnel
           Piano...Cecilia Coleman      Bass...Tim Givins       Drums...Vince Cherico        Percussion... George Hook     Alto Sax...Steve Greenfield                 Tenor Sax...Frank Perowski       Tenor Sax/Flute ...Marc Schwartz   Trumpet...Bob Milikan   
Violin I...Matt Aprea      Violin II...Mara Im     Cello...Sam Quiggins        Viola...Carrie Davids & Brett Walfish
Soloists
Ron Aprea, alto/soprano sax   Brian Lynch, trumpet   Matt Aprea, violin/viola
Steve Madaio, trumpet.  Dom Minasi, guitar.  Angela DeNiro, vocalist
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