Musical artist
Steve "Tav " Tavaglione (born December 1, 1950) is an American woodwind and EWI musician. He is best known for his work as a co-founder of the Latin fusion group Caldera with Jorge Strunz and Eduardo del Barrio ,[ 1] his work with Michael Jackson , Whitney Houston , John Pisano , Scott Kinsey , Diana Ross , George Benson , Lee Ritenour , John Beasley , and his appearances on television and film soundtracks notably film composers Thomas Newman and Mark Isham .[ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Early life
Tavaglione was born December 1, 1950, in Riverside, California , where he was raised. He learned to play saxophone on his own and sat in with a jazz trio that played at his uncle's bowling alley.[ 2]
Career
His first professional appearance was performing with Sly and the Family Stone at the first Annual American Music Awards.[ 2]
Caldera
Tavaglione was a member of the band Caldera , composed of Eddie del Barrio on keyboards, Jorge Strunz on guitar, Dean Cortez on bass, Cuban drummer Carlos Vega , Brazilian percussionist Mike Azevedo, with Tavaglione on saxophone.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
Capitol Records signed the band in 1976 and released four albums, with Caldera as the debut album.[ 9] Caldera's song "Out of the Blue" reached position 95 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart on January 22, 1977.[ 10]
"Time and Chance" reached position 46 on the Billboard Best Selling Jazz LPs chart in October 1978.[ 11] [ 12]
Karizma
Tavaglione was a member of the band Karizma in various line ups, with David Garfield as leader.[ 13] [ 14] [ 15]
Solo career
Tavaglione appears as a studio musician on artist recordings including David Crosby ,[ 16] Mark Isham ,[ 17] John Pisano , John Patitucci ,[ 18] [ 19] John Beasley , Holly Cole ,[ 20] Dave Weckl ,[ 21] [ 22] [ 23] television programs including CSI , CSI: NY and Charmed , and films including Bridge of Spies , Alpha Dog , Wall-e , Finding Nemo , Road to Perdition , American Beauty .[ 24] [ 25]
He has appeared as an instrumental soloist on film soundtracks for the scores of Thomas Newman , including The Help and Saving Mr. Banks .[ 26]
Discography
Silent Singing (1997)[ 28]
References
^ "Caldera | Biography & History" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2021-05-09 .
^ a b c Gilbert, Mark (2003). "Tavaglione, Steve(n Alan)" . Grove Music Online . doi :10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J705600 . ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0 . Retrieved 2021-05-13 .
^ "Steve Tavaglione | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2021-05-09 .
^ "Dynamic Duo" . Los Angeles Times . 2000-09-15. Retrieved 2021-05-10 .
^ Abramoff, Alex (July 9, 1977). "Japanese Develop Domestic Jazz Amid Flourishing Import Scene" (PDF) . Billboard . p. 70.
^ Ford, Robert Jr. (November 11, 1978). "Talent In Action" (PDF) . Billboard . p. 62.
^ "Dreamer Caldera paints a musical fantasy" (PDF) . Billboard . June 16, 1979.
^ "Billboard's Recommended LP's" (PDF) . September 25, 1976.
^ "2 Guitarists Seek Out the True-Blue Notes of Artistic Integrity and Audience Appeal" . Los Angeles Times . 1989-08-25. Retrieved 2021-05-11 .
^ "Billboard" . 1977-01-22.
^ "Billboard" (PDF) . Billboard . October 28, 1978.
^ Caldera - Caldera | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 2021-05-10
^ "Karizma | Album Discography" . AllMusic . Retrieved 2021-05-11 .
^ "David Garfield & Friends: The State of Things album review @ All About Jazz" . All About Jazz . 22 March 2006. Retrieved 2021-05-11 .
^ "Karizma" (in Danish). Retrieved 2021-05-11 .
^ Crosby, David. "David Crosby Announces Limited Edition 10" Vinyl And Digital Deluxe Version Of CROZ, His First Studio Album In Over 20 Years" . www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2021-05-10 .
^ "More Than Jazz Going On : Film soundtrack composer Mark Isham's quintet, now playing at Le Cafe in Sherman Oaks, likes to draw on a menu of diverse sounds, including pop and ethnic music" . Los Angeles Times . 1993-11-05. Retrieved 2021-05-10 .
^ "JAZZ REVIEW : Bass Virtuoso Patitucci Should Let Up on Pedal" . Los Angeles Times . 1990-12-07. Retrieved 2021-05-10 .
^ "Bass Player Steps Out on His Own : Jazz: After seven years with Chick Corea, John Patitucci further builds his reputation by going solo" . Los Angeles Times . 1992-04-21. Retrieved 2021-05-10 .
^ LeBlanc, Larry. "Canada's Cole Showcases Pop Side on Metro Blue Set" (PDF) . Billboard . p. 15.
^ "Jazz Review : Weckl Quintet Explodes at Catalina" . Los Angeles Times . 1994-06-03. Retrieved 2021-05-10 .
^ "JAZZ REVIEWS : SUBRAMANIAM & CO. AT ROYCE HALL" . Los Angeles Times . 1986-04-14. Retrieved 2021-05-10 .
^ "JAZZ ALBUM REVIEW : Tunes Loaded With Personality" . Los Angeles Times . 1993-10-01. Retrieved 2021-05-10 .
^ "ROAD TO PERDITION – Thomas Newman" . MOVIE MUSIC UK . 2002-07-13. Retrieved 2021-05-09 .
^ "G WHIZ: Movie music credits usually say..." Los Angeles Times . 1993-12-12. Retrieved 2021-05-10 .
^ "AFI|Catalog" . catalog.afi.com . Retrieved 2021-05-11 .
^ Soergel, Brian (25 April 2019). "Steve Tavaglione: Silent Singing" . JazzTimes . Retrieved 2021-05-09 .
^ Blue Tav - Steve Tavaglione | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic , retrieved 2021-05-11
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