The roughly hour-longinterview traverses many other topics, including Hartswicks various Phish sit-ins, and the wide array of odd offers she and TAB bandmateNatalie Cressman have each received to play in various projects. It took a while, but I thought I could make myself much more employable if I sang as well. Vermont is a very small state, and he was living there. Home Jazz Musicians She made it so beautiful and exactly in the spirit of the song. Jen even reveals the genesis of what may well be the mostcaptivating piece of the project: We had essentially wrapped the session and we were eating our last meal together, she says, and Ihad this idea that I really wanted to do a duet with Christian, just voice and bass. It was a great place to be a weirdo. hen Jennifer Hartswick checked into a temporarily shuttered bed and breakfast in the winter of 2021, relaxing and writing were both on the agenda. Trumpeter and vocalist, Jennifer Hartswick is one of the most exciting performers in music today. What better message of support, especially for what were all going through?, Over the years, Hartswicks sound has evolved and refined. Yeah, Id never been on a tour bus before. Recording it was fun because there are so many layers to it and its this big theatrical song. She mostly consumed food that were unhealthy, consumed a lot of fats and ignore breakfasts sleeping over it. Jennifers whimsical nature and self-effacing humor come through in the video for Only Time Will Tell. We watch as she struggles to find the right words to tell her man hes on thin ice. The roughly hour-long interview traverses many other topics, including Hartswick's various Phish sit-ins, and the wide array of odd offers she and TAB bandmate Natalie Cressman have each received. We had this great rehearsal and then the gig was incredibly fun. This is one you don't want to miss. She is open to showing her silly side and believes, People take themselves too seriously.. So it felt like the right fit and things naturally took their course.. Hartswick is a true working artist. Its a place where I felt growing up anything was possible, and I wasnt judged for it. You can check out past episodes of Live For Live Music Presents. She empties a bottle of whiskey, paces in the street, tosses and turns on the couch, and practices kung fu moves with a broom in the kitchen. About an hour later I got a call from Trey asking what I was doing. That was the first time Keb and I had met when we made that video together. She has grey-green eyes. Now a resident of Nashville, Jennifer lives with husband Chris Chew (bassist with the North Mississippi Allstars for 14 years) who contributes vocals to one track on the album. I had the pleasure of growing up in Vermont on a bunch of land with nobody around. That was literally a one-and-done, she notes. No, my poor daddy is the only one whos not a musician. He said, I need you to make me a pinky promise that well be friends forever. I was like, Yeah, I think we could do that. [Laughs.]. She met Trey . You can check out past episodes of Live For Live Music Presents: Inside Out with Turner and Sethpodcast below: Dirty Heads Frontman Jared Watson Talks Weed, Colors, Addiction, And More, Widespread Panics John JoJo Hermann Tells Studio Stories And More, Jason Crosby Talks Impromptu Performances With Prince And Bruce Springsteen, Col. Bruce Hampton Discusses Upcoming Star-Studded 70th Birthday Blowout, Los Lobos Steve Berlin Goes Back To His Roots, Big Gigantics Dominic Lalli And Jeremy Salken Discuss Their Careers In EDM, Benny Bloom & Tom Hamilton Get Us Excited For Fools Paradise. Even though she hasn't quite hit the spotlight yet, her fans absolutely adore her and appreciate her talent. Jennifer Hartswick headlined with the Jennifer Hartswick Band on the day her new album, Something In The Water, came out. We recorded an album in two days, all live, no overdubs, no nothing. It's amazing to see what happens when you put great musicians in a room together with no boundaries. Its the story of a couple who decides, after a really long time to break up and move on, but they love each other for where they are right now and not all the terrible things that have happened. Even though she hasnt quite hit the spotlight yet, her fans absolutely adore her and appreciate her talent. It often takes just one person to make a difference, and its so important and takes so little time. Something in the Water presents a snapshot of one moments present tense. Jennifer Hartswick is also an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band. We didnt edit it; we didnt do anything to it. To stay grounded with such a rambling lifestyle, Hartswick maintains close connections with family and friends back in the Kingdom. hen Jennifer Hartswick checked into a temporarily shuttered bed and breakfast in the winter of 2021, relaxing and writing were both on the agenda. That could be political power or the power that comes from wealth and everything else. I have a tuba-playing, piano-playing aunt, a French-horn-playing aunt. When its time to play, its time to play. And, she adds, All we can do is let people in on a little bit of our joy.. His brief but enduring solo gesture offers listeners a sonic glimpse at his warmth and lyricism. What I do has nothing to do with making albums, she declares. Two Way Mirror pops with syncopation and nuance. Even with such humongous talent, she hasnt quite got the recognition she deserves. [Laughs.] It was the two of us and this awesome songwriter Erin Boyd. phunkyone33 Sun May 02, 2010 05:58 pm. Its all about the experience you have when its a live show, the experience we have onstage and the interaction with the audience, the experience they have watching. Innocence features Cressmans arrangement of symphonic, layered trombones. Recorded at Sound Emporium alongside engineer Joe Costa, and mixed and mastered by Greg Magers and Dan Shike, respectively, Something in the Water came to life in Nashville following an impromptu writing retreat in New England. I saw a video of you with Marcus King doing a swinging version of Further On Up the Road that was amazing. This is also where she recorded Something in the Water at Sound Emporium, with longtime friend and bandmate Nick Cassarino serving as producer. You can do anything from a gorgeous cover of Radioheads Creep with Nicholas to a fusion of Electric Avenue and Highway to Hell with Umphreys McGee in Iceland. We ended up feeling like it was a really appropriate button, says Hartswick. She layers sound upon sound, stacking horns, and threading vocals, all while keeping the core of the track buoyant, ready for swift shifts and clean enough to express a narrative cleanly." Were halfway through dinner and hes sitting right across from meand I kinda went, could you fulfill, like, a high school fantasy for me? and he got a weird look on his face, as he should have!. She is more conscious of her food intake, and tries to ignore junk foods as often as possible. Jennifer was always known to be a overweight throughout her career. Were great friends, and hes such an incredible musician. Theres definitely an arc of someones life in this album.. The time we do spend together is very cherished. She also had a double neck and her jaw line had completely disappeared which isnt the case now. After a stint living on the upper west side of Manhattan, she attended the Hartt School of Music where she studied the intricacies of the jazz idiom with Nat Reeves, Steve Davis, Jackie McLean and many other highly prominent jazz artists. Christian McBride, "A gem from start to finish that should wow both jazz and soul music audiences. I think hes absolutely phenomenal, Hartswick raves. We just left it raw because I thought it was a lovely statement and the saddest song I had ever heard. Dave Matthews When Im Wearya beautiful message of supportis a call to carry on. Jennifer Hartswick is an American Trumpeter and vocalist who was born in 1978 in Vermont, United States. All rights reserved. My mom was the only woodwind player. Theres nothing I enjoy more than that. Possessed of bright eyes, a quick smile, and an easy laugh, the musician exudes a natural warmth and friendliness. Find articles, news, musician pages, and more! Want to go on the road in two weeks? Sure! she responded immediately. Type above and press Enter to search. She has three albums as of 2022, they are: Something in the Water,Nexus,Ocean Floor. More life has been lived and evolution is happening. They come to shows and buy music and buy merchandise. I thought the most appropriate way to do it was as a duo with Christian. Another original, For You, gets funky with the tale of a woman whos outgrown her immature lover. Thats still true today. It was during these formative years that Hartswick developed her niche and love of jazz in the LI jazz band, known throughout Vermont for its unequaled prominence, winning best Vermont high school jazz band for a decade. For the past two decades, the small-town girl turned powerhouse professional has appeared at clubs and arenas throughout the world, in diverse ensembles and as a founding member of the Trey Anastasio Band (TAB); her buoyant expression and harmonic reflexes have become integral to the projects signature sound. 6y Peggy O Neil It was my wedding anniversary too. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Im so thrilled that everyone can hear and experience that same fountain of musical emotion on this beautiful new album. Thats something I never thought about when I was a kid until I got out here. Now a resident of Nashville, Jennifer lives with husband Chris Chew (bassist with the North Mississippi Allstars for 14 years) who contributes vocals to one track on the album. Hartswicks recent album, True, developed from a fundraising effort to support her aunt, who was fighting breast cancer (a battle subsequently lost). So we decided to record it and end the album with it. "name" : "Jennifer Hartswick", A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. Glide Magazine describes it as "Reflecting the festive sounds of Dr. John, Jon Batiste, and Irma Thomas; this winner surely deserves to be heard on one of the early . Two Way Mirror pops with syncopation and nuance. But now the tables have turned, and she is looking extremely healthy and in good shape. Doors open at 7:30pm. Then, when I got there, we just sat in front of a TV like everybody else. Happy 1st anniversary to my kind, loving, supportive, generous, thoughtful, handsome, hilarious, joyful, sweet husband @bigchew. Spending a week-and-a-half in that low-key environment while working with guitarist/producer Nick Cassarino and fellow songwriter Erin Boyd, she came out the other side with the makings of an album. at: kc.whiteley@yahoo.com. We spent so much of our youth writing sketch comedy shows and putting them on. Shes now back to playing 300 gigs a year. The song is essentially the story of my life. She went to Hartt School of Music, where she got her degree in music. She found other ways to get her creativity out and was a music teacher for many years. Jennifer Hartswick always had a real struggle with her eating habit. Co-written with guitarist and album producer Nick Cassarino, Something in the Water presents a tender portrait of the human condition, brimming with humor and vulnerability. She explains, I met Nick in South Burlington, Vt., when he was 14. She shares this peripatetic lifestyle with her husband of four years who travels with a Chicago-based band. Then something miraculous happens. You have to start over. They work hard to arrange schedules that allow them time together. Penned by Boyd and Cassarino, Fairytale explores the course of love. Nothing is achieved without effort, Jennifer has worked a lot to achieve her current body figure. Randy Newmans Guilty provides an unadorned rumination between Hartswick and McBride. Often controversial, always entertaining, JazzTimes is a favorite of musicians and fans alike. Jennifer also fronts the Jennifer Hartswick Band. Together, he and Hartswick summon a full, near choral sound on album closer, Dave Matthews Weary. Admittedly, they recorded the song uncertain of whether it would appear on the record. Christian, Nick and I went up to The Barn in Vermont and made it. Tell us why you would like to improve the Jennifer Hartswick musician page. Co-written with guitarist and album producer Nick Cassarino, Something in the Water presents a tender portrait of the human condition, brimming with humor and vulnerability. I was the only female in a band of 11 people. In 2018, Jennifer Hartswick released a solo album entitled. Jennifer Hartswick is one of the most refreshing new voices of the twenty first century. Feel free to contribute! Jennifer first came to our attention as a guest on Phish's studio version of "Birds Of A Feather" on the 1998 studio album The Story Of The Ghost. She views her horn and her voice as different facets of a single expression that shapeshifts as she enters new phases of life and work. Cassarinos role as producer reflects an ongoing evolution in his musical relationship with Hartswick. When is it going to end?. "@type": "Person", I didnt know anything else.. Youre really the first jazz-focused artist Ive interviewed, so youve introduced me to many new artists as I prepared for this interview. She seems more happy, mentally and physically now, and is more comfortable with herself in every aspect. A band director with 20 years of teaching experience, he holds degrees in music from Indiana University, the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, and Five Towns College. Part memoir, part fiction, Something in the Water intercuts vignettes of the human condition with elements of Hartswicks lived experiences: Whos to say which ones are real? It was normal; its what we did. Its just a fun, tongue[1]in-cheek maneater song. Hartswick cares about creating opportunities for young women. As Hartswick excitedly divulges, we just sorta vibed all night despite being on opposite sides of the stage. After being in this industry for 20 years, I find its very rare that the couple who plays together stays together. It went incredibly well and we got it done so much faster than we ever thought possible. We were going to have strings on that track, and then I heard something Natalie had recorded as a beautiful trombone choir, says Hartswick. We met on the bandstand, says Hartswick, referencing her relationship with the eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist. In addition, hes penned liner notes for artists on Red, Capri, HighNote/Savant, Ropeadope, and other respected imprints. I was very fortunate; you hear so many horror stories about young women who go on the road. Randy Newmans Guilty provides an unadorned rumination between Hartswick and McBride. The question comes from one of Jennifer Hartswick's numerous friends and musical associations, in an unrelated interview. That experience brought the realization that playing the trumpet, not theater, was her calling. Thats also how the recording happened. I called my folks and said, Im coming home, and they said, No problem. I was about ten minutes away from their driveway and my Nokia brick cell phone rang, and it was Trey. Spending a week-and-a-half in that low-key environment while working with guitarist/producer Nick Cassarino and fellow songwriter Erin Boyd, she came out the other side with the makings of an album. Congrats! Its a long drive and, when I had a few hours left, Erin called me and she was like, Youre probably not listening to news radio right now. I told her that I wasnt, and she encouraged me to do so. [UPDATE: 7/30/22]: Jennifer Hartswick has shared an official music video for "Only Time Will Tell", the lead single off her upcoming album, Something in the Water, due out September 9th via. She has shared the stage with countless famous person and has recorded Phish, Christian McBride, Herbie Hancock, Aaron Neville, Tom Petty, Carlos Santana, The Rolling Stones, Big Gigantic, Dave Matthews and many more. So I asked, How far does it go for? I didnt think anything of it until I got older and realized that not everybody grew up that way. She has achieved everything with proper discipline and controlling herself. Why dont you come down? Hes a bass player by trade, not a singer, but he sang on it. I didnt always look great, but I always had a smaller suitcase than the guys. Then theres By The River, a New Orleans romp that allows Jennifer room to wail on her trumpet. Ive been a fan of Christians music since I was 14 years old. ft. music and event venue in the heart of downtown Dayton. We used to do all sorts of theatrical stuff as kids. For the past two decades, the small-town girl turned powerhouse professional has appeared at clubs and arenas throughout the world, in diverse ensembles and as a founding member of the Trey Anastasio Band (TAB); her buoyant expression and harmonic reflexes have become integral to the projects signature sound. How did you get used to knowing what to take with you for X amount of days? Hartswick is a true working artist. Her charisma is really captivating and it perfectly blends with her aesthetic music. Jennifer Hartswick, Acclaimed vocalist, trumpeter and composer Jennifer Hartswick issues Something in the Water, her fourth record as a leader and first for Christian McBrides Mack Avenue Music Group imprint Brother Mister Productions. Discuss Phish and Jennifer Hartswick married yesterday #1 with other live music and jam band enthusiasts on Phantasy Tour . Its just got such a nice message of support. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. I hope the storytelling is good enough that people dont know. The album opens on Only Time Will Tell with virtuosic tone-casting from McBride out front. The thinking was, Wed better get to this while we can.. I will also sayand this is equally as important to metheres something that happens to you when youre a female musician, where someone always assumes that your boyfriend or husband is in the band. 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