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{{short description|American jazz musician}}
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'''Roger Neumann''' is a [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]]-based jazz [[saxophonist]], flutist, [[composer]], [[arranger]] and music educator.


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He has written arrangements for such notable performers as [[Count Basie]], [[Buddy Rich]], [[Ray Charles]] and [[The Beach Boys]]. In addition to his prolific career as a performer and composer, he is an active music educator not only in and around the Los Angeles area, but at venues across the country, including the annual Reggie Schive Jazz Camp at Iowa Lakes Community College in [[Estherville, Iowa]].,<ref>"Roger Neumann", ''Iowa Lakes University of Okoboji Reggie Schive Summer Jazz Camp'', http://web.archive.org/web/20070702130812/http://www.iowalakes.edu/faculty/ayres/Roger%20Neumann.htm, 03 September 2010</ref> He is the principal director of [[Buddy Collette]]'s JazzAmerica, a non-profit organization now run by bassist Richard Simon, that provides free jazz education to young players. He is also a mentor for the L. A. Jazz Society in its jazz mentorship program for teenagers.


[[Image:Roger-neumann_DSC09025_aarhus-jazzfestival-2016.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Roger Neumann (2015) Aarhus Jazzfestival, Denmark]]
Neumann was born in 1941 in [[Minot]], [[North Dakota]], lived for a short while in [[Akron, Ohio]], but moved to [[Spencer, Iowa]] at age 5. He began studying soprano saxophone at a young age, under the tutelage of his father, Hugo Neumann—a professional trombone and saxophone player.<ref>{{cite web | title = Neumann's Path of Jazz| url = http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dd9GAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jP0MAAAAIBAJ&dq=roger-neumann%20jazz&pg=3052%2C403719| accessdate = 2012-02-22 | date = November 8, 2003| publisher = The Daily Reporter }}</ref> In junior high, Roger switched to tenor saxophone, his main instrument to this day. The younger Neumann began playing professionally in the surrounding Northwest Iowa area while still in high school, before becoming a music major at [[Morningside College]] in [[Sioux City, Iowa|Sioux City]]. While in high school and college he played and wrote arrangements for the Billy Redman Band, a 10-piece territory band. He spent many hours in jam sessions in the after-hours jazz clubs in Sioux City during the late 1950s and early 60s. After graduation from Morningside, Neumann toured with the Jack Gillespie Band from Minneapolis, and then joined the Lee Castle/Jimmy Dorsey Band, before becoming the public school band director in Guthrie Center, Ia. for 2{{frac|1|2}} years.


'''Roger Neumann''' (3 January 1941 – 28 November 2018) was an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, [[arranger]], and music educator.<ref name="KUVO">{{Cite web |url=http://www.kuvo.org/post/vail-jazz-foundation-contributor-roger-neumann-passes-away |title=Vail Jazz Foundation contributor Roger Neumann passes away |last=McNeil |first=Mindi |date=2018-11-29 |language=en |access-date=2018-12-03}}</ref>
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In 1965, Neumann enrolled at the [[Berklee School of Music]]. After two years at Berklee, Neumann was offered a job by [[Woody Herman]] to join Herman's Thundering Herd, with whom he toured for the balance of that year. Neumann is heard with that edition of the Herman band on the 1967 recording "Concerto For Herd," recorded live at the Monterey Jazz Festival, soloing on "Big Sur Echo."


He wrote arrangements for [[Count Basie]], [[Buddy Rich]], and [[The Beach Boys]].<ref name="Yanow">{{cite web |last1=Yanow |first1=Scott |title=Roger Neumann |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/roger-neumann-mn0000156011/biography |website=AllMusic |accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref> He taught in Los Angeles and at the annual Reggie Schive Jazz Camp at Iowa Lakes Community College in [[Estherville, Iowa]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070702130812/http://www.iowalakes.edu/faculty/ayres/Roger%20Neumann.htm Roger Neumann] ''Iowa Lakes University of Okoboji Reggie Schive Summer Jazz Camp'', 3 September 2010</ref>
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After moving to the Los Angeles area in the spring of '68, Neumann worked with a progression of outstanding groups, including the Bob Crosby Band, Les Brown & The Band Of Renown,Benny Carter, Ray Anthony, Tex Beneke, the Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra, and with jazz singing legend [[Anita O'Day]].
He was principal director of [[Buddy Collette]]'s JazzAmerica, a non-profit organization run by bassist Richard Simon that provides free jazz education to young players. He was a mentor for the L.A. Jazz Society.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.reggieschivejazzcamp.com/|title = Reggie Schive Jazz Camp at Iowa Lakes Community College |website=reggieschivejazzcamp |access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.npr.org/2007/10/17/15343792/buddy-collette-man-of-many-parts |title = Buddy Collette: Man of Many Parts|website=National Public Radio |date=17 October 2007|access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jazzfestatsea.com/richard-simon |title =Richard Simon, Bass|website= JazzFest at Sea |access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref>


==Early life==
In 1975, he formed his own group, "Roger Neumann's Rather Large Band,"<ref>{{cite web | title = Music That Swings: Writer-saxophonist Roger Neumann's acoustic, mainstream jazz-rooted Rather Large Band will appear Tuesday. | date = March 26, 1993 | url = http://articles.latimes.com/1993-03-26/news/va-15565_1_roger-neumann-s-rather-large-band | accessdate = 2012-02-22 | publisher = [[LA Times]] }}</ref> consisting of the cream of the crop of West Coast jazz musicians. The band won immediate critical acclaim for two albums on the SeaBreeze Label, — ''Introducing Roger Neumann's Rather Large Band'' (1983) and ''Instant Heat'' (1994). Against all odds, both albums enjoyed a modicum of commercial success at a time when interest in big band jazz was on the wane—a tribute to Neumann's composition and arranging genius. Neumann's hard-driving arrangements for the Rather Large Band were executed by such veteran sidemen as [[Herman Riley]], [[Bob Enevoldsen]], Bob Hardaway, [[Herbie Harper]] and [[John Heard (musician)|John Heard]].
Neumann was born in [[Minot]], North Dakota, lived for a short while in [[Akron, Ohio]], then moved to [[Spencer, Iowa]], at age five.<ref name="KUVO" /> He began studying soprano saxophone at a young age under the tutelage of his father, Hugo Neumann, a professional trombone and saxophone player.<ref name="path">{{cite news |last=Todd |first=Kris |title=Neumann's Path of Jazz |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dd9GAAAAIBAJ&pg=3052%2C403719 |accessdate=28 November 2018 |date=8 November 2003 |publisher=The Daily Reporter|location=Spencer, Iowa}}</ref>


In middle school he switched to tenor saxophone, his main instrument for the rest of his career. He began playing professionally in northwest Iowa while in high school, then became a music major at [[Morningside University|Morningside College]] in [[Sioux City, Iowa]]. While in high school and college he played and wrote arrangements for the Billy Redman Band, a 10-piece territory band. He played in jazz clubs in Sioux City during the late 1950s and early '60s. After graduating, he toured with the Jack Gillespie Band from [[Minneapolis]] then joined the [[Lee Castle]]/[[Jimmy Dorsey]] Band. After that he became a public school band director in [[Guthrie Center, Iowa]].
Neumann has also played baritone sax and contributed arrangements for the uniquely refreshing Phil Norman Tentet, which has recorded several CDs. He has appeared on screen in several movies, including ''[[La Bamba (film)|La Bamba]]'' starring [[Lou Diamond Phillips]] as '50s rock star [[Ritchie Valens]]. In recent years Neumann has done more small group jazz playing, appearing regularly in several of the well-known jazz clubs in the L. A. area.


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In 1965, Neumann enrolled at the [[Berklee School of Music]]. After two years at Berklee, he was offered a job by [[Woody Herman]]<ref name="Yanow" /> to join Herman's Thundering Herd, with whom he toured for the balance of that year. He is heard with that edition of the Herman band on the 1967 recording ''Concerto for Herd'' recorded live at the [[Monterey Jazz Festival]], soloing on "Big Sur Echo."<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.richardstoltzman.com/blog/http/wwwrichardstoltzmancom/2017/2/18/thundering-herd |title = Woody Herman's Thundering Herd|website= Richard Stoltzman, clarinet| date=26 April 2017 |access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref>
In 2002, Neumann won the LA Jazz Society's Award as JAZZ ARRANGER OF THE YEAR.


==Career==
Neumann is married to singer Madeline Vergari. His "Rather Large Band" backed her on her own CD, entitled "This Is My Lucky Day!"
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After moving to Los Angeles in 1968, Neumann worked the [[Bob Crosby]]<ref name="Yanow" /> Band, [[Les Brown (bandleader)|Les Brown]] & The Band of Renown, [[Benny Carter]], [[Ray Anthony]], [[Tex Beneke]], the [[Bill Elliott (musician)|Bill Elliot]] Swing Orchestra, and singer [[Anita O'Day]].
In 1975, he formed Roger Neumann's Rather Large Band.<ref name="Stewart">{{cite web |last1=Stewart |first1=Zan |title=Music That Swings |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-03-26-va-15565-story.html |website=Los Angeles Times |access-date=29 November 2018 |date=26 March 1993}}</ref> The Rather Large Band released ''Introducing Roger Neumann's Rather Large Band'' (1983) and ''Instant Heat'' (1994).<ref name="Yanow" /> Neumann has played baritone saxophone and contributed arrangements to the Phil Norman Tentet. In 2002, he won the LA Jazz Society's Jazz Composer/Arranger Award.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://jazzbakery.org/events/phil-norman-tentet-25th-anniversary |title = Phil Norman Tentet|website= The Jazz Bakery | date=11 February 2019 |access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.ejazzlines.com/big-band-arrangements/by-arranger/roger-neumann-big-band-arrangements/|title = Neumann, Roger|website= ejazzlines |access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://lajazz.org/past-tribute-awardees/|title =2002 Roger Neumann. Jazz Composer/Arranger Award|website= Los Angeles Jazz Society |access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref>

==Personal life==
He was married to singer Madeline Vergari. His Rather Large Band played on her album ''This Is My Lucky Day''.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.lamoredance.com/Staff.php |title =Madeline Vergari Neumann|website= L'amore Dance and Performing Arts |access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://jazztimes.com/archives/madeline-vergari-and-roger-neumans-rather-large-band-this-is-my-lucky-day/ |title =Madeline Vergari and Roger Neuman's Rather Large Band: This is My Lucky Day|website= JazzTimes |author= Patricia Myers |date= 1 March 1997|access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=9796#bio ''All About Jazz - Roger Neumann'']
* [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p11287/credits|pure_url=yes}} ''allmusic - Roger Neumann'']
* [http://www.seabreezejazz.com/onesheet.cfm?CatID=SEAB_2053 ''Instant Heat'']
* [http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,137954,00.html ''Introducing Roger Neumann's Rather Large Band'']
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Roger Neumann (2015) Aarhus Jazzfestival, Denmark

Roger Neumann (3 January 1941 – 28 November 2018) was an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger, and music educator.[1]

He wrote arrangements for Count Basie, Buddy Rich, and The Beach Boys.[2] He taught in Los Angeles and at the annual Reggie Schive Jazz Camp at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa.[3] He was principal director of Buddy Collette's JazzAmerica, a non-profit organization run by bassist Richard Simon that provides free jazz education to young players. He was a mentor for the L.A. Jazz Society.[4][5][6]

Early life

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Neumann was born in Minot, North Dakota, lived for a short while in Akron, Ohio, then moved to Spencer, Iowa, at age five.[1] He began studying soprano saxophone at a young age under the tutelage of his father, Hugo Neumann, a professional trombone and saxophone player.[7]

In middle school he switched to tenor saxophone, his main instrument for the rest of his career. He began playing professionally in northwest Iowa while in high school, then became a music major at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. While in high school and college he played and wrote arrangements for the Billy Redman Band, a 10-piece territory band. He played in jazz clubs in Sioux City during the late 1950s and early '60s. After graduating, he toured with the Jack Gillespie Band from Minneapolis then joined the Lee Castle/Jimmy Dorsey Band. After that he became a public school band director in Guthrie Center, Iowa.

In 1965, Neumann enrolled at the Berklee School of Music. After two years at Berklee, he was offered a job by Woody Herman[2] to join Herman's Thundering Herd, with whom he toured for the balance of that year. He is heard with that edition of the Herman band on the 1967 recording Concerto for Herd recorded live at the Monterey Jazz Festival, soloing on "Big Sur Echo."[8]

Career

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After moving to Los Angeles in 1968, Neumann worked the Bob Crosby[2] Band, Les Brown & The Band of Renown, Benny Carter, Ray Anthony, Tex Beneke, the Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra, and singer Anita O'Day. In 1975, he formed Roger Neumann's Rather Large Band.[9] The Rather Large Band released Introducing Roger Neumann's Rather Large Band (1983) and Instant Heat (1994).[2] Neumann has played baritone saxophone and contributed arrangements to the Phil Norman Tentet. In 2002, he won the LA Jazz Society's Jazz Composer/Arranger Award.[10][11][12]

Personal life

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He was married to singer Madeline Vergari. His Rather Large Band played on her album This Is My Lucky Day.[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ a b McNeil, Mindi (29 November 2018). "Vail Jazz Foundation contributor Roger Neumann passes away". Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d Yanow, Scott. "Roger Neumann". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  3. ^ Roger Neumann Iowa Lakes University of Okoboji Reggie Schive Summer Jazz Camp, 3 September 2010
  4. ^ "Reggie Schive Jazz Camp at Iowa Lakes Community College". reggieschivejazzcamp. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Buddy Collette: Man of Many Parts". National Public Radio. 17 October 2007. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Richard Simon, Bass". JazzFest at Sea. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  7. ^ Todd, Kris (8 November 2003). "Neumann's Path of Jazz". Spencer, Iowa: The Daily Reporter. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  8. ^ "Woody Herman's Thundering Herd". Richard Stoltzman, clarinet. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  9. ^ Stewart, Zan (26 March 1993). "Music That Swings". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  10. ^ "Phil Norman Tentet". The Jazz Bakery. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  11. ^ "Neumann, Roger". ejazzlines. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  12. ^ "2002 Roger Neumann. Jazz Composer/Arranger Award". Los Angeles Jazz Society. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  13. ^ "Madeline Vergari Neumann". L'amore Dance and Performing Arts. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  14. ^ Patricia Myers (1 March 1997). "Madeline Vergari and Roger Neuman's Rather Large Band: This is My Lucky Day". JazzTimes. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
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