{"title":"Dave Tofani","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenowned saxophonist \u0026amp; composer Dave Tofani spent over 30 years on New York’s studio scene as a top call session player on saxophone and woodwinds. Grammy-nominated for his first solo album, Manhattan Carnival. Has frequently won MVP awards from National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and was the only woodwind player to be nominated in 5 categories for soprano, alto and tenor saxophones, flute and clarinet. Played for nearly every major artist in the recording industry including Steely Dan, Quincy Jones, John Lennon, George Benson, Paul Simon, Dave Matthews Jazz Band, Lee Konitz, Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra and more. Performed on over 500 CD recordings and over 100 major motion picture soundtracks on saxophone, clarinet and flute including Untouchables, Sleepless in Seattle and Beauty and the Beast. Has composed, arranged and recorded 20 original compositions. His 4 solo albums for the Solo Winds label have received enthusiastic popular and critical acclaim they include An American Garden, Nights at the Inn, Music of Dave Tofani and Mahattan Carnival. An alumnus of the Juilliard School, Dave was mentored by Joe Allard on saxophone and clarinet and by Hall Overton in composition and jazz studies. Further studies in jazz improvisation with Lennie Tristano. As a master teacher, Dave has much to share with professionals and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dave-tofani-manhattan-carnival-cd","title":"Dave Tofani - Manhattan Carnival (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrammy Nominated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Tofani’s first solo album, a set of 8 original compositions for a sextet of musicians, reflects the spirit and vitality of New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was originally released nationally in 1982 and received wide critical acclaim \u0026amp; made the Radio and Record Charts at #7 for 8 weeks, which led to a Grammy nomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of jazz\/fusion and traditional jazz Dave performs here on tenor and soprano saxophones backed by New York City’s most stellar rhythm section players of the era, all stars in their own right:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarren Bernhardt (Piano,)\u003cbr\u003eCliff Carter (Piano,)\u003cbr\u003eDave Charles (Percussion,)\u003cbr\u003eMark Egan (Bass,)\u003cbr\u003eAnthony Jackson (Bass,)\u003cbr\u003eJimmy Madison (Drums)\u003cbr\u003eRoss Traut (Guitar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll compositions by Dave Tofani except\u003cbr\u003eManhattan Carnival (Why Not) by Michael Camillo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoloWinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52427768955173,"sku":"803966169022","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1250\/3845\/files\/IMG_6788-1-scaled.jpg?v=1779731663"},{"product_id":"dave-tofani-an-american-garden-cd","title":"Dave Tofani - An American Garden (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlayed on Over 265 Radio Stations Nationwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn American Garden CD, dedicated to the greatest generation, is a deeply compelling and enduring set of original jazz compositions by award winning saxophonist and composer Dave Tofani. 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