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Karl Sterling
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I'm a drummer, but I wanted to start a bass players group because bass is my other instrument. This is an open forum on bass players - please join us!
It's only TWO DAYS until my fund-raising marathon. Can't believe it's almost here. THANK YOU to everyone who has supported my cause. It is greatly appreciated. I'm $105 from my goal. If you wish to support, please visit: www.karlsterling.net
Thank...
E.S.P. @ Sophistications Jazz Cafe (Friday, June 26: 10pm-2am) at Sophistications Jazz Cafe
June 26, 2009 at 10pm to June 27, 2009 at 2pm
Stop by after and hear some great "JAZZ AFTER THE JAZZFEST" at Sophistications Jazz Cafe!
E.S.P. is a high energy, contemporary jazz group featuring original music.
A sleek and contemporary destination ideal for unforgettable events, Sophisticat...
E.S.P. @ Sophistications Jazz Cafe (Friday, June 26: 10pm-2am) at Sophistications Jazz Cafe
June 26, 2009 at 10pm to June 27, 2009 at 2pm
Stop by after and hear some great "JAZZ AFTER THE JAZZFEST" at Sophistications Jazz Cafe!
E.S.P. is a high energy, contemporary jazz group featuring original music.
A sleek and contemporary destination ideal for unforgettable events, Sophisticat...
It's a pleasure...
For all of you DJ's out there, this is a place to let the artists know who you are so they can network with you for airplay. Don't forget to mention The New York City Jazz Network to your listener's!
Jazz up your Saturday (4/18) with THREE FOR ALL! at Pascale's
April 18, 2009 at 9pm to April 19, 2009 at 12am
Please join us and jazz up your Saturday evening!
Saturday April 18th (9:00pm-midnight)
THREE FOR ALL (Barry Blumenthal, Ronnie France, Karl Sterling) with special guest Julie Falatico!
PASCALE'S
204 W Fayette St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 471-3040...
Jazz up your Saturday (4/18) with THREE FOR ALL! at Pascale's
April 18, 2009 at 9pm to April 19, 2009 at 12am
Please join us and jazz up your Saturday evening!
Saturday April 18th (9:00pm-midnight)
THREE FOR ALL (Barry Blumenthal, Ronnie France, Karl Sterling) with special guest Julie Falatico!
PASCALE'S
204 W Fayette St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 471-3040...
Come see the ESP TRIO and get FREE BEER! at Mohegan Manor
April 16, 2009 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
That's right folks, once again, this is not a joke.
Print this invite and present it to the bartender, mention my name, and get one FREE draft beer OR one FREE glass of house wine, just for coming to see the ESP TRIO! (this week only)!
Details:
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Come see the ESP TRIO and get FREE BEER! at Mohegan Manor
April 16, 2009 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
That's right folks, once again, this is not a joke.
Print this invite and present it to the bartender, mention my name, and get one FREE draft beer OR one FREE glass of house wine, just for coming to see the ESP TRIO! (this week only)!
Details:
...
Come jazz up your Wednesday evening with THE MIXX! at Bear Bones BBQ
April 15, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm
Come jazz up your Wednesday evening this week!
Details:
Wednesday April 15, 2009 from 6:00-9:00pm
THE MIXX (Ronnie Leigh, Ronnie France, Marcus Curry, Karl Sterling)
BEAR BONES BBQ
83 Wall st.
Auburn, NY
315-25BONES: Phone
Hope to see you there!
Come jazz up your Wednesday evening with THE MIXX! at Bear Bones BBQ
April 15, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm
Come jazz up your Wednesday evening this week!
Details:
Wednesday April 15, 2009 from 6:00-9:00pm
THE MIXX (Ronnie Leigh, Ronnie France, Marcus Curry, Karl Sterling)
BEAR BONES BBQ
83 Wall st.
Auburn, NY
315-25BONES: Phone
Hope to see you there!
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Born in Ithaca, New York Karl has spent the majority of his life in the Syracuse, NY area. Having grown up in a musical household, it was a natural thing for Karl to take to music and drums, in particular. Both of Karl's parents attended the Ithaca College School of Music. Karl's father, Bob Sterling is a drummer, composer/arranger, and leader of several successful bands in the Central New York area for many years. His mother, Helen majored in vocal studies at Ithaca College and is also a talented pianist.
It was in 1970 when Karl was 9 years old that he first saw legendary drummer BuddyRich. At that very point he KNEW the drums were his instrument and started seriously studying and practicing. His first teacher was his father and after 4 years, at the age of 13, he started playing gigs with his dad's band. Karl also met and became friends with drummer Peter Erskine in 1972 at age 11. Peter had just graduated from high school and was on his first tour with the Stan Kenton Band. Karl and Peter have stayed in touch ever since.
Karl attended Onondaga Community College for 2 years majoring in music and studying percussion with John Barker. Karl has also studied drums with Danny D'Imperio, Joe Morello, Mike Melito, Wilby Fletcher, Mick Lewander, and Peter Erskine.
Over the years, Karl has had the good fortune to play with many wonderful musicians and bands in the Syracuse, Rochester, and New York City area's including; Ronnie Leigh, Nancy Kelly, Dino Losito, Jeff Palmer, Devin Garramone, Andy Calabrese, Rick Montalbano, Ron France, Bob DiBaudo, John Rohde, Mark Copani, Larry Arlotta, Mala Waldron, Steve Salerno, Miriam Sullivan, Classified, Eye Level, Moss, Prime Time, Seaflight, Diamond in the Rough, Dave Hanlon's Cookbook, John Puma, and many others.
Also an avid bicyclist, two summers ago Karl and his son, Nick bicycled over 1,700 miles in 14 days to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Check out the cool video of their arrival in Dallas along with trip photos below. You can also check out the trip site at: bicyclingforlife.org.
Arrival Video of Bike Ride from Syracuse, NY to Dallas, TX July, 2005
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Below are photo's of some of my favorite musicians and people:
- What Instrument(s) Do You Play?
- I'm a drummer (drum set) working in the Central NY (Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Cooperstown) and New York City areas.
- Biggest Musical Influences & Favorite Musicians/Bands:
- MORE than I can mention, but here are a few: Peter Erskine, Elvin Jones, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dennis Chambers, Steve Smith, Jon Christensen, Billy Cobham, Narada Michael Walden, Jimmy Cobb, Rashied Ali, Gary Husband, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Jeff Watts, Roy Haynes, Al Foster, Billy Higgins, Eric Gravatt, Lenny White, Buddy Rich, Frank Briggs, Terry Bozzio, Virgil Donati, and 1,000 other drummers.
I've also been heavily influenced by non-drummers: Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, John Coltrane, George Garzone, Kenny Werner, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Jaco, Marcus Miller, Allan Holdsworth, Janek Gwizdala, Alan Pasqua, Charlie Haden, McCoy Tyner, Keith Jarrett, Mike Stern, Bob Berg, Randy Brecker, Victor Wooten, Bill Connors, Billy Childs, Frank Gambale, Gino Vannelli, Joe Henderson, John McLaughlin, Scofield, Joni Mitchell, Pat Metheny, Richard Bona, Stevie Wonder, and another 1,000 others!
- How Did You Hear About the New York City Jazz Network?
- I created it to bring musicians together
- Favorite Jazz Clubs:
- In Boston: Regatta Bar, Scullers, Ryles, Lily Pad
In New York City: The Jazz Standard, The Iridium, Lenox Lounge, Blue Note, Vanguard, Birdland, 55 Bar, Zinc Bar, Zipper Factory
In Buffalo: The Tralf
In Syracuse: Al's Wine and Whiskey Lounge, Syracuse Suds Factory, Mezzanote
In Rochester: The Strath, Woodcliffe Lodge
In Washington D.C: Blues Alley
Chicago: Jazz Showcase
LA: Lava Lee, Baked Potato
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Only TWO DAYS until my marathon! We need your support!
It's only TWO DAYS until my fund-raising marathon. Can't believe it's almost here. THANK YOU to everyone who has supported my cause. It is greatly appreciated. I'm $105 from my goal. If you wish to support, please visit: www.karlsterling.net
Thank you again!
Karl!
Posted on September 10, 2009 at 11:20pm —
Mark Bialczak's review of the new ESP cd, "TIME'S UP!"
Here's my Post-Standard review for E.S.P.'s "Time's Up!"
Bass player Matthew Vacanti says this about making a record: "It's never finished,; you just run out of time."
Hence the title of E.S.P.'s new collection, "Time's Up," on Vacanti's Baldwinsville label Spider Records.
Truth be told, all the elements seemed to be positioned just right in time and space. The fourth E.S.P. album has been percolating in the minds of founding E.S.P. members Vacanti and guitarist John Magnante since "Uptown Ex… Continue
Bass player Matthew Vacanti says this about making a record: "It's never finished,; you just run out of time."
Hence the title of E.S.P.'s new collection, "Time's Up," on Vacanti's Baldwinsville label Spider Records.
Truth be told, all the elements seemed to be positioned just right in time and space. The fourth E.S.P. album has been percolating in the minds of founding E.S.P. members Vacanti and guitarist John Magnante since "Uptown Ex… Continue
Posted on April 12, 2009 at 1:48pm —
NEW ESP CD "TIME'S UP!" NOW AVAILABLE @ WWW.CDBABY.COM
THE NEW ESP CD "TIME'S UP!" NOW AVAILABLE @ WWW.CDBABY.COM
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY!
Here’s what people are saying about “Time’s Up!”
Karl and his musical colleagues Brian Scherer, John Magnante, Matthew Vacanti and Barry Blumenthal have created a CD that's rewarding to listen to. Whether this is an introduction to their music or a souvenir from a "live" gig, you will enjoy the music on this album!
Bravo, Karl and company."
- Peter Erskine
Drumm… Continue
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY!
Here’s what people are saying about “Time’s Up!”
Karl and his musical colleagues Brian Scherer, John Magnante, Matthew Vacanti and Barry Blumenthal have created a CD that's rewarding to listen to. Whether this is an introduction to their music or a souvenir from a "live" gig, you will enjoy the music on this album!
Bravo, Karl and company."
- Peter Erskine
Drumm… Continue
Posted on April 10, 2009 at 11:00pm —
SMOOTHVIBES.COM REVIEW OF THE NEW E.S.P. CD "TIME'S UP!"
Click HERE to go to the SmoothVibes.com website
www.espjazz.org
TIME'S UP! now available at CDBABY.COM:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/espjazz3
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e.s.p. -- Time's Up!
While this is not an exclusively contemporary offering—at least not from many a smooth jazzer’s perspective, ESP is a group of extrem… Continue
www.espjazz.org
TIME'S UP! now available at CDBABY.COM:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/espjazz3
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e.s.p. -- Time's Up!
While this is not an exclusively contemporary offering—at least not from many a smooth jazzer’s perspective, ESP is a group of extrem… Continue
Posted on April 8, 2009 at 10:30am —
PETER ERSKINE'S REVIEW OF THE NEW ESP CD, "TIME'S UP!"
"I first met Karl Sterling when his parents brought him to a Stan Kenton Orchestra gig in upstate New York. He was a young drummer. This was 1972. Come to think of it, I was a young drummer at the time, too ... but Karl was younger! Karl's parents were justifiably proud of their son and how well he played. Some thirty five-plus years later, I'm the one who is feeling proud of how well Karl plays: proud that he stayed the course with his drumming, and proud that he matured into such a terrific dr… Continue
Posted on March 18, 2009 at 1:30am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (186 comments)
- At 8:25pm on July 9, 2009,
Big Kenn said…
- Thank you for both accepting me and starting this wonderful site. I have been looking for more outlets to stay in touch with other Jazz lovers now i am home
- At 6:48pm on June 21, 2009,
Jeff Lofton said…
- thx for finding me
- At 1:21am on March 31, 2009,
Camellia Moss said…
- 75% of people who take the dumb test fail! will you? Click here to take the test now passthedumbtest.com
- At 1:30pm on February 27, 2009,
Michele Bensen said… - Thank you Karl,
I'm looking forward to finding some old friends from New York here also. I spent some time there wjile I was working and doing some shows at the old and new Duplex and few other night spots.
A big HELLO to all from this Pittsburgh gal singer!
Michele
- At 12:14am on February 11, 2009,
Manny Cepeda said…
- Hi Karl,
Thank you so much for your invitation. I'm going to miss it because I'm San Diego, CA. Have a great performance!!!
Always,
Manny
- At 1:17pm on February 2, 2009,
Brian Choper said… - Thank you Carl for inviting me. This looks like a very interesting project.
- At 11:10am on December 27, 2008,
Bob Myers said…
- OK Karl . . . look forward in interacting with the group.
Keep on swingin'
B O B
- At 4:32pm on December 26, 2008,
Bruce C said…
Karl...merriest of holidays...and may the coming New Year bring abounding successes and unending growth to your musical talents...thanks too for the note...it is much appreciated... Love your music and the notations on your page...miss the NYC area at times...but Maine has offered me the opportun ity to get back into being a player again...if your ever headed downeast, let me know ...ther are so many good musicians up here too...all my best always...Bruce C ...bc
- At 6:54am on December 26, 2008,
Alex Ments said…
- Hello Karl.
Great music.
Wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
- At 5:20am on December 26, 2008,
Patricia Fernández Miranda said… 
I wish you a happy 2009!
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