First Name

Eric

College/University:

Cleveland State University

I am here for:

Networking, Other

Employment Status

Employed

Occupation:

Director, Department of Music

Employer:

Cleveland Music School Settlement

About Me:

I'm a pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and educator with over 30 years of experience with this music. I've been fortunate enough to have been able to perform with and have my music performed by some of the top players in this music.

Musical Background & Experience:

Performances with Ron Carter, Jimmy Heath, James Newton, Robin Eubanks, Antonio Hart, Cindy Blackman, and many others. Recorded 8 CD's, having released three, including 2 that reached #11 and #10 on national radio charts. Compositions performed by the Grammy-Award-winning Cleveland Chamber Symphony, Tony-Award-winning tap-dancer/choreographer Savion Glover, and many others.

Website:

http://www.ericgouldmusic.com

Website:

http://umojaproductions.com

Website:

http://eventworksinc.com

Why I love jazz:

Because at its best, it is representative of the best things that music can be.

Music:

"On the Real" (1998) Umoja Productions
"Miles Away... Wayne in Heavy (1999) Umoja Productions
"Who Sez?" (2000) Umoja Productions

Top 5 Desert Island Discs:

Miles Davis - "Sketches of Spain"
Duke Ellington - "The Far East Suite"
Don Pullen - "Sacred Common Ground"
Art Tatum - "Complete Solo Masterpieces"
Wayne Shorter - "Speak No Evil"
....today

Books:

"To Be or Not to Bop" - Dizzy Gillespie
"Miles" - Quincy Troupe
"The Power of Black Music" - Samuel Floyd

Television:

...rarely watch TV
"Real Time With Bill Mahr"

Movies:

"What The Bleep"
"Ali"
"2001: A Space Odyssey"