Otherwize H2H: World Beat/ Classical/ Jazz/ Fusion

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Friday, August 10, 2012
  • 7:00PM - Community Event
  • Lebanon, OH
  • Saturday, October 27, 2012
  • 6:00PM - Festival
  • Frederick, MD
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Thursday, October 20, 2011
  • 11:30AM - Corporate Event
  • Fairborn, OH
  • Friday, October 07, 2011
  • 7:00PM - Club Event
  • Powell, OH
  • Saturday, March 12, 2011
  • 8:30PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Wednesday, December 15, 2010
  • 11:00PM - Easter Seals
  • Trotwood, OH
  • Wednesday, October 20, 2010
  • 5:00PM - Private Party for BMW
  • Dayton, OH
  • Friday, August 06, 2010
  • 12:00PM - Community Event
  • Dayton, OH
  • Saturday, June 05, 2010
  • 7:30PM - Northmont Community Jazz & Arts Festival - at the BRD House
  • Englewood, OH
  • Monday, April 27, 2009
  • 6:00PM - Cocktail Party
  • Columbus, OH
= Booked through GigMasters
Location:
Dayton, Ohio
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Dayton.
Pay Range:
$275-$1000 per event
Member Since:
2009
Primary Category:
Jazz Band
Additional Categories:
Acoustic Band, Ambient Band, Brazilian Band, Cuban Band, Flamenco Band, Fusion Band, Gypsy Band, Latin Band, Salsa Band, Smooth Jazz Band, World Music Band
Influences:
Tito Puente, Ralph Towner, Mongo Santamaria, John McLaughlin, Chic Corea, Herbie Hancock, John Lewis, A.C. Jobim, Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Telemann, Debussy,

Group Members

  • Elizabeth Hayes - Voice / Percusion
  • Ronald WK Hartwell - Saxs, Clarinets & Flutes
  • Liz Wu - Vibraphone & Percussion
  • Cesar - Conga
  • Christian Berg - Bass & Guitar
  • Bill Littleford - Guitars

Description

OtherWize is a collection of master musicians.

We are exploring the traditions and boundaries between cultures, beats, harmonic as well as melodic structures from around the world.

World Beats include, India, Africa, Asia, Celtic lands, Slavic lands, Mediterranean, Caribbean, America. Truly we are presenting and exploring the planets rhythms and beats.



Jazz. We acknowledge the improvisational form of jazz and choose to extend the work of others that have come before us. Compositions are from John McGlauglin (Skakti), Ralph Towner (Oregon), John Lewis (MJQ) Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus as well as local offering from Tim Berens, Chris Berg, Chris Brown, Steven Langemo and Ron Hartwell.

So we take these elements and present them with full awareness of the classical musical traditions of Europe, Africa and Asia. World Beat / Classical / Jazz / Fusion.

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Baby Showers, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Celebrations, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, New Year's Eve Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Sweet 16 Parties, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • It was so good to have a classical saxophone quartet that could also play jazz and more popular songs. -- BK B, Columbus, OH, 4/27/2009
  • Otherwize H2H was simply amazing! I worked with them for my wedding and it couldn't have been more perfect. The music was outstanding, and Ron accommodated all of my requests. I truly enjoyed working with Ron and his wife. Thank you for making my day so special :) - Clara -- Clara S, Cincinnati, OH, 3/12/2011
  • Awesome! -- Rachel R, Powell, OH, 10/7/2011
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