Brad Bietry Jazz Group consists of four talented musicians in Colorado Springs, CO. They started playing together on a regular basis in January 2005. The band includes Geoff Torres (Saxophones), J.R. Erb (Bass), Stefan Flores, (Drums), and Brad Bietry (Piano). "Speak Like A Bostonian" is the group's 3rd album release and features ten original compositions by Brad Bietry. The compositions were inspired by the techniques and lessons learned from Brad's five years of studies with Charlie Banacos from 2004-09. This album is dedicated to the memory of Jazz Guru Charlie Banacos who was from the Boston area and had a strong thick Boston accent. Charlie's techniques, lessons, humor, and passion inspired Brad to new heights. Brad continues to study Charlie's jazz improvisation lessons with NYC Jazz Pianist Gary Dial. Brad Bietry is a professional jazz pianist based in Colorado. He was the former pianist in the USAF Academy Falconiers Jazz Ensemble. He moved to Colorado Springs in March 2003 after 6 long weeks of basic training in San Antonio, TX. He has performed with several well known artist like Joe Walsh, Ira Sullivan, Norm Leyden, The New York Voices, Mike Vax, Carol Lawrence. He toured internationally with Black Gospel Artist Ron Kenoly as his musical director/keyboardist/arranger. Since he's been in Colorado, Brad has performed with John Wise, Delta 88's, Lila Mori, The Jukes, and Brenda Miles. Before he joined the USAF, he lived in Orlando, FL performing at Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World. He has also worked for Norwegian, Princess, and Carnival Cruise Lines as a jazz pianist. Brad is a 1997 graduate of Berklee College Of Music in Boston. He received the 1997 Berklee Jazz Pianist Award. In 2006, Brad co-founded the Broadmoor Academy of Music which is a community music school that teaches jazz, rock, pop, latin, recording, composition, arranging and private lessons for all instruments using the best instructors from the area. Dedicated to the memory of Charlie Banacos (1946-2009). Recorded April 2008 at Colorado Sound Recording Studio in Westminster, CO. Lorne Bregitzer - Recording and Mixing Engineer Jay Harper - Mastering Engineer Bonita King - Graphic Artist Carmen Emborski - Vocals The Brad Bietry Jazz Group Geoff Torres - Saxophones JR Erb - Acoustic Bass Stefan Flores - Drums Brad Bietry - Piano, Composer Contact Info: Email: jazzybrad2002@comcast.net