By The River is the only one that I didnt write in that original session. [. She used to come over and give me lessons every week. Please Sign Up or Sign In to send your inquiry. To her original music, Hartswick brings effervescing spontaneity and degrees of self-disclosure. #forevbba #otisandmillie 483 Most relevant Katie Gee Happy Anniversary!! She layers sound upon sound, stacking horns, and threading vocals, all while keeping the core of the track buoyant, ready for swift shifts and clean enough to express a narrative cleanly." Jennifer has long dark brown hair which she earlier bleached blonde. I was the last person to walk off the stage and Christian was waiting for me at the stairs. Jennifer formed her first band, a power trio, at age 7 with her brother Nathan (now the owner of The Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington) and friend Conor Elmes on drums. Born in Vermont into a musical family, Jennifer began playing at the age of 4. So we sat around and bounced ideas off of each other. keep up with our latest and updated contents on your favorite celebrities @loveandwants.com, Your email address will not be published. Its so rare to find someone who truly understands what your life is like as a musician., Her biggest challenge recently has been a move to Chicago, leaving behind the love and support of lifelong family and friends. Another original, For You, gets funky with the tale of a woman whos outgrown her immature lover. Umphreys McGee Engineer Chris Mitchell Discusses How He Captures The Bands Unique Sound, Chris Kuroda Talks Evolution From Early Phish To MSG, Brendan Bayliss Talks New Umphreys McGee Album, Career Highlights, Jefferson Waful Talks Umphreys, Collaborating With Chris Kuroda, UMs Brendan Bayliss Talks Band Origins, Meeting Steve Miller & More. She also had a double neck and her jaw line had completely disappeared which isnt the case now. The best thing that came out of there was the students I met there, some I still play with. The Jennifer Hartswick Band The Brightside Music & Event Venue (905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH) October 13, 2022. The day that I was driving up there was Jan. 6. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Following the most recent episode with Dirty Heads frontman Jared Watson, Live For Live Music Presents:Inside Out with Turner and Seth is back with a new episode centered around an extensive conversation withTrey Anastasio Bands fantastic vocalist/trumpet playerJennifer Hartswick. Its a different thing than anywhere else Ive been. When shes home, Hartswick picks right up with her old friends for gigs. She explainshow having the opportunity to play with high caliber artistsin a musically advanced rural Vermont high school would lead to her meeting Dave Grippo(of PhishsGiant Country Horns) and thenTrey Anastasio. It really showcases her diverse vocal technique and the power in her voice. I was so happy to finally be able to play with him. A thick, buoyant groove becomes a vessel for Hartswicks gilded wall of trumpets and lyrical interplay between her voice and her horn. She embraced the idea with open arms and began touring with him in 2001. Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories and includes a local jazz events calendar. Now a resident of Nashville, Jennifer lives with husband Chris Chew (bassist with the North Mississippi Allstars for 14 years) who contributes vocals to one track on the album. Happy 1st anniversary to my kind, loving, supportive, generous, thoughtful, handsome, hilarious, joyful, sweet husband @bigchew. It went incredibly well and we got it done so much faster than we ever thought possible. Its all about the experience you have when its a live show, the experience we have onstage and the interaction with the audience, the experience they have watching. K.C. And two conceptually linked numbersBy the River, swaggering with brass-band savoir faire, and Innocence, floating along like a daydreampay tribute to Hartswicks upbringing: I had the privilege of growing up in Vermont on a large piece of property with nobody else around besides my family. Seth Weiner represents the industry side of the coin, while Rob Turner brings forth his journalist/fan perspective, the combination of whichprovides a unique angle on the ever-expanding world of music. Its so important to start [with the] really young, being really positive and telling them they can do anything they want. Al Schnier & Jim Loughlin Talk All Things moe. Youve said you found your real stage persona and your voice with Treys band. In 2003 Jennifer released her own debut album; a soulful, horn laden party entitled Fuse. He said, Do you want to be in a band with me? And I said, Sure. He said, Were rehearsing at my house right now, can you come? I told him I was four hours away, but he said, Well still be here when you get here. Then we were on tour about two weeks later. Opener Only Time Will Tell offers a funky and soaring frame for the story of a woman slighted and spurned. Then theres By The River, a New Orleans romp that allows Jennifer room to wail on her trumpet. Youre going to love Jen!. So we decided to record it and end the album with it. Jennifer collaborated with her producer, guitarist, writing partner, and fellow Vermonter Nicholas Cassarino in composing the albums songs over a 10-day stay at a closed Vermont bed and breakfast during the pandemic. I wanted something fun that people could dance to and also something really honest and truthful. Hes involved in metal work, a machinist. They were like, What do you think about this? I just stood there with my mouth open, and I was like, This is what you guys do when I leave for an hour? Something in the Water also features some guest musicians, including her Ghosts of the Forest collaborator Celisse Henderson, Trey Anastasio Bands Natalie Cressman, former Turkuaz member Elias and Hartswicks husband, North Mississippi Allstars alum Chris Chew. This is one you don't want to miss. I had the pleasure of growing up in Vermont on a bunch of land with nobody around. Why dont you come down? Hes a bass player by trade, not a singer, but he sang on it. My mom was the only woodwind player. She views her horn and her voice as different facets of a single expression that shapeshifts as she enters new phases of life and work. It also extends to what were eating and what that does to us. More life has been lived and evolution is happening. We made the demo that day, and once it got closer to when we were going to record it, I felt like I wanted to do something cool with the back and forth between the vocal and the trumpet. Its a very fine line but we wanted to write a song celebrating love and have it be honest without being cheesy. The message is beautiful. Congrats! [Laughs.] We were going to have strings on that track, and then I heard something Natalie had recorded as a beautiful trombone choir, says Hartswick. In 1998, Trey was making his first solo album called One Mans Trash and needed a trumpet player. Innocence features Cressmans arrangement of symphonic, layered trombones. Its got to start there. Hartswick spent her formative years on 300 acres of family farmland in her hometown of Sheffield, Vermont, where the landscape shaped her musical sensibilities. But all of these men were so respectful and really took care of me. Ive been a fan of Christians music since I was 14 years old. There are a couple of times a year when well be on a gig together and its really fun but Im a pretty firm believer in keeping that part of our lives separate. Its cool how musical worlds collide. We felt like we needed a love song from people in love. After high school you attended the Hartt School? McBride, a musical inspiration from Hartswicks youth, not only performs on the album as he did on Nexusbut is also releasing the LP through his Mack Avenue Records imprint, Brother Mister Productions. What do you guys think about her transformation? She donates her time in school music programs whenever shes in Vermont. From www.JamBase.com/Artists/17834/Jennifer-Hartswick-Band/Bio/. Nick came up with what would eventually become the melody, but he thought it was a bassline at first. To have him in my corner is unbelievable. Its the story of a couple who decides, after a really long time to break up and move on, but they love each other for where they are right now and not all the terrible things that have happened. Or performed on stage from the age of two in the Vermont Childrens Theater, your parents successful arts organization. I have so many horn-playing women in my life [but] I never thought it was strange. Check Out: The Menu actress Anya Taylor Joy weight loss: Is she ill? With Trey, [I] found my voice and the stage persona that is really me. Co-written with guitarist and album producer Nick Cassarino, Something in the Water presents a tender portrait of the human condition, brimming with humor and vulnerability. But I was also raised on this beautiful piece of property that my grandparents bought back when land was very, very cheap. I was like, Hey, what are you doing today? Weve been playing together a lot, especially in the last five or six years. Dayton Local takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality and accuracy of the information on this page. Reset your passwordClick the eye to show your password. I dont believe in coincidence. Its about the imbalance of power in the world., Exploring and expanding on the records subject matters, Hartswick furthers her voice from other angles. Hartswick: its the perfect name for a woman whose musical career has grown out of the connections of the heart. She is more conscious of her food intake, and tries to ignore junk foods as often as possible. Hes been one of my biggest cheerleaders. This is a jazz music websitespammers will be deleted. So I asked, How far does it go for? She pours all of her heart, her love and her pain into every single note, and for more than 20 years Ive stood onstage next to her, listening in pure awe. Whiteley lives in Montpelier. Thats what happens when we all get together because we like each other so much. II, Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton Team Up and Turn Up For Collaborative Record, Exclusive: Iconic Bluesman Joe Louis Walker Teases New Album With Premiere of The Weight of the World, Dr. Johns Posthumous Album is a Stunning Snapshot and a Lifelong Dream Fulfilled, From Dap Walk to Original Dap King: The Enduring Power of Ernie Vincent, Vanessa Collier Has Her Cake and Is Eating It, Too. Jennifer doesnt quite seem to be a workout person as not a singular post about her working out has been uploaded to her Instagram or any other social medias. Phish front man Trey Anastasio hit it off with. I was judging a high school battle of the bands. Jennifer grew up in tiny Sheffield, Vermont, just 25 miles from the Canadian border, and was born into a family of female brass players, including an aunt she describes as a monster French horn player. I feel like those people who love and appreciate that kind of music would dig what were doing. She explains, I met Nick in South Burlington, Vt., when he was 14. She layers sound on sound, stacking horns, threading vocals and seeking opportunities for instrumental role-shifting and conversational trades. The thinking was, Wed better get to this while we can.. **For more episodes head to their, SoundCloud, iTunes or Stitcher pages, and if you would like to comment on the show or suggest future topics and/or guests, email them at insideoutwtns@gmail.com. Jennifer talks about her new album, her creative family, collaborations with artists across many genres, and the timely call she received from Trey Anastasio (Phish cofounder) when he asked her to join his band. If I go out and have 15 shows, Ill bring 18 outfits. Jennifer was always known to be a overweight throughout her career. She seems more happy, mentally and physically now, and is more comfortable with herself in every aspect. How long do we keep doing this? Spending a week-and-a-half in that low-key environment while working with guitarist/producer Nick Cassarino and fellow songwriter Erin Boyd, she came out the other side with the makings of an album. Not a subscriber? There are a lot of female musicians out there who get asked if theyre carrying that guitar for their boyfriend. The trumpeter and vocalist was backed by guitarist Nick Cassarino,. Its the coolest thing. The seductive-turned-seismic Enamored practices the art of the honest love song. We met on the bandstand, says Hartswick, referencing her relationship with the eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist. Theyve been so good to me. I wrote Innocence as a love letter to the piece of land that I grew up on in Vermont. You have to find that real connection with other musicians; otherwise its just a gig. I will also sayand this is equally as important to metheres something that happens to you when youre a female musician, where someone always assumes that your boyfriend or husband is in the band. Born: August 18. Two Way Mirror pops with syncopation and nuance. Ive known Dave [Matthews] for a long time. My Grandma was a trumpet player. It was like, Ready, go and this is what came out. Its sort of written from a loving maneater situation. Hartswick is an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band and has recorded/shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Phish, Christian McBride, Tom Petty, Aaron Neville, Carlos Santana, The Rolling Stones, Big Gigantic, Dave Matthews, and countless others. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind and she is working more everyday to acheieve her desired figure. Acclaimed vocalist, trumpeter and composer Jennifer Hartswick releases her new album, Something in the Water via Christian McBride's Mack Avenue Music Group . He was already writing original music at that point in his life. Nobody ever told me that I couldnt. Not only did the women in your family play brass, but your brother Nathan is a comedian. The question comes from one of Jennifer Hartswick's numerous friends and musical associations, in an unrelated interview. It sounds like your folks were supportive of whatever you did. [Laughs. She only has around 600 subscribers on her YouTube which is really small for a musician in her caliber. What I do has nothing to do with making albums, she declares. To call him a friend is one of the great joys of my life. For Hartswick, playing music is about the moment shared with her fellow musicians and the audience. Published since 1970, JazzTimesAmericas Jazz Magazineprovides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the jazz scene. Hartswick cares about creating opportunities for young women. How do you find your audience or new audiences? I just love it. We ended up feeling like it was a really appropriate button, says Hartswick. After high school, Hartswick spent a year in Manhattan studying musical theater. Hartswick says she discovered her voice in Anastasios band. All of those guys are my uncles and brothers. Her trumpet responds to her vocal, briefly and only once; in that moment, she captures memory, illusion and acceptance. Part memoir, part fiction, Something in the Water intercuts vignettes of the human condition with elements of Hartswicks lived experiences: Whos to say which ones are real? It was probably a 20-hour drive, and I had news radio on for the last couple of hours. The Jennifer Hartswick BandThe Brightside Music & Event Venue (905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH)October 13, 2022. Lets find out. You Cant Take That Away From Me, Summertime, Gee Baby, Aint I Good to You all sound like youre hearing them for the first time. We met on the bandstand, says Hartswick, referencing her relationship with the eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist. She is open to showing her silly side and believes, People take themselves too seriously.. That experience brought the realization that playing the trumpet, not theater, was her calling. How did you get used to knowing what to take with you for X amount of days? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, searchJennifer Hartswick is a singer and Trumpet player from Burlington, Vermont. Is he a musician? All of my growth and development was literally in a forest., Tapping into themes of love, loss, and life in motion, Hartswick manages to dazzle and disarm. You can listen to the latest episode of Live For Live Music Presents:Inside Out with Turner and Seth below: Live For Live Music Presents: Inside Out with Turner and Seth Podcast is a music-oriented podcast which is slowly gaining new listeners thanks to the unique insight provided in the hosts commentary, and their carefully researched, thoughtfully and conversationally-delivered interviews. There are no edits, no nothing. I was like, Man, that sounds like a melody to me. So we ping-ponged off each other about that. Live for Live Music, "Jennifer is the rarest of musicians and one of the most beautiful and soulful people that Ive ever met. I may have a friend who it was written about. Together, he and Hartswick summon a full, near choral sound on album closer, Dave Matthews Weary. Admittedly, they recorded the song uncertain of whether it would appear on the record. Christian McBride, "A gem from start to finish that should wow both jazz and soul music audiences. The thinking was, Wed better get to this while we can., The 10 Best Jazz Albums of the 1950s: Critics Picks, Inside the Jazz Documentary: The Challenges and Rewards, William Parker Keeps Refining His Approach to the Bassand Music. Relix, "McBrides singular bass tone sets the stage for the layered track before Hartswick takes listeners on a haunting tour of a love gone sideways with swelling jazz accompaniment and her famously acrobatic vocal leads." A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. An extraordinary trumpet player as well as a captivating vocalist and composer, Northeast Kingdom-born Jennifer Hartswick is a fast-rising star in the jazz and R&B worlds. We have a duo together, hes in the full band, hes in everything that I do. Thats something I never thought about when I was a kid until I got out here. They were so glad to see each other that they hung out till the wee hours. The time we do spend together is very cherished. Wed write and cook and write and cook and laugh and cry and write and cook, says Hartswick. So when I made the last album, Nexus, I asked him to be a part of that. Its a matter of being open and great things happen.