Ian Dogole News

New Hemispheres CD, Crossroads, Now Available!

Complimentary DVD with Every Order!

Crossroads, a new CD by the group Hemispheres, is now available for purchase. Crossroads features compositions by Hemispheres members Sheldon Brown, Paul McCandless and Ian Dogole, plus fresh interpretations of compositions by Ralph Towner, Woody Shaw and Iranian composer Hossein Alizadeh. The members of Hemispheres on this recording are:

Sheldon Brown – woodwinds
Ian Dogole – percussion
Bill Douglass – double bass
Frank Martin – piano
Paul McCandless – woodwinds
Special guest Hossein Massoudi – vocals

I am very grateful to Sunnyside’s founder, Francois Zalacain, for his support of our music and his decision to release this CD. It is an honor to become part of a record label that includes such jazz luminaries as Dave Holland, Gil Evans, Kenny Barron, Steve Lacy, Chris Potter and Randy Weston, just to name a few, along with a host of legends in the “world music” category such as Astor Piazzola and Toumani Diabate.

Special Crossroads Purchase Offer!

There are many ways to order Crossroads, but only one way to receive our special offer of a signed copy (if you request) PLUS a complimentary copy of the DVD Ian Dogole & Hemispheres In Concert! You are free to request copies of Convergence as part of your order.

To take advantage of this offer, please send a check made out to Ian Dogole or Global Fusion Music and mail to 315 Durant Way, Mill Valley, CA 94941. Please read the Pricing Details below carefully to ensure accuracy and no delays on the order. Orders will go out the next business day after I receive your check. If you would like a signed copy, please include that request with your order.

Pricing Details (shipping included):

1-2 copies - $15 apiece

3-4 copies - $13.50 apiece (10% off)

5 or more copies - $12 apiece (20% off)

If you have any questions, please contact me at ian@iandogole.com or at 415.383.7120.

Calling All Reviewers!

If you like what you hear on Crossroads and would like to help spread the word, virtually every online CD retailer has an option for listeners to submit their reviews. Since Crossroads is now available on nearly every major online site across the planet, including Hong Kong (e.g., Amazon, iTunes Store, jazzstore.com, emusic.com, etc.), your support will help generate more interest in the recording. So, check it out and support the cause! Thanks!

Attention Bay Area Musicians and Donors Bread & Roses Needs Your Help

Bread & Roses (www.breadandroses.org) is an organization that is very dear to my heart and worthy of your consideration.

If You Are a Bay Area Musician – Bread & Roses is seeking volunteer performers, especially those with programs that would appeal to youth in a wide range of facilities, including juvenile halls and special needs schools. I have performed as a Bread & Roses volunteer nearly 50 times in the last four years, mostly in youth facilities, and the opportunity to uplift those who are shut in and often in desperate circumstances is an honor and a blessing.

If you are a Bay Area musician and would like to bring some healing music to teens who are shut in, please contact Bread & Roses Program Director Carolyn Gauthier at cgauthier@breadandroses.org or at 415-945-7120 ext. 105.

If You Are a Potential Donor – Bread & Roses produces over 500 shows a year and supports a staff of nine, mostly on the generosity of contributions from the community. If you are interested in supporting the tremendous work this organization provides to so many thousands of people who are facing immense challenges in their lives, please go to http://www.breadandroses.org/donate.shtml and follow the online instructions for making a donation.