Working Out the Kinks

by John Dover

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1.	Puerto Morelos 04:05	info	buy track
2.	Working Out the Kinks 04:27	info	buy track
3.	The One 05:21	info	buy track
4.	Jazz In the Key of MI 05:09	info	buy track
5.	Noche De Bossa 05:59	info	buy track
6.	Pieces of My Day 07:31	info	buy track
7.	Smokey Moon 06:20	info	buy track
8.	Sunday Mornin' Funk 07:09	info	buy track

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Since moving to Portland Oregon, trumpeter John Dover has been building his professional music career as a solo artist. From obtaining an Artist and Clinician status with Bach trumpets, to performing with such artists at Patrick Lamb, Bo Ayers, Tony Starlight, China Forbes, Sean Wagner, Jonah Luke, Sean Ghazi, Opera Theater oregon, the Choppers Brass Quintet, to working with his own groups the JDQ and the Legacy Big Band, John has proven his versatility and musical approach to any musical style that he is brought in to perform. The music on this album is the expression of his many experiences musically and personally.

Teaming with Composer/arranger/and musician, Thomas Barber, John creates a warm album filled with the influences he has taken in over the years as a professional musician, educator, and clinician.

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released September 1, 2014

John Dover - Composer, trumpet, flugel
Pete Petersen - Sax (Working Out the Kinks, Jazz in the Key of MI, Sunday Mornin' Funk)
Thomas Barber - Arranger, Bass
Clay Giberson - Piano and Keyboards
Mike Doolin - Guitar
Charles Neal - Mixer, Drums
Hip Stew Studios - All recording and mixing
Ryan Foster Studios - Mastering

Special thanks to all my Kickstarter backers: Carwin Dover, Jim Ring, Nathan Pulse, Trio Flux, Kara Muir, Tiff Davidson Blades, Evan and Ola Mcleod, Justin Smith, Christal Kilborne, Steve Miller, Cambrae Chipman, Julie Flaming, Aileen Lupert, Maria Allred, Scott Nichols, Joey Pero, Jacki Dover, Tia Nelson, Bob Abelin, Doug Lind, Lee & Barb, Kevin Lind, Brenda Latina-Unida, Robin Parkinson, Steve Hall, Scott Manson, Marlon Harris, Sonia Molinar, Goran N'vetic, Clara Grebel, Mark Price, Mark Jensen, Jason Kracht

Thanks also to all of my friends and family that have stood by me and contributed so much support over the years. My parents, Carwin and Theone Dover, for providing all the lessons. My sister Kim Adams for always standing by my devotion to my passion. My Beautiful daughter, Alissa Dover who always puts a spark in my eye and drives me to achieve more each day. Mary Jordan for continuing to support and encourage my growth and my projects. Russ Newbury for pushing me so hard through my High School years and being such a strong role model through the years. And my amazing wife, Jessica. My muse and my rock. Not only pushing me to strive for more but believing in my sound, my ideas and my passion enough to stick by me through all my craziness over the years.

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John Dover Portland, Oregon

Bach Trumpet Artist, John Dover, based out of Portland, Oregon, fuses his classic sound with a modern edge. John’s influences range from the jazz sounds of Miles Davis and Chet Baker to the modern pop of Sting and Jamie Cullum. John takes the trumpet’s full spectrum of sound and delivers a contemporary approach to a romantic instrument. ... more

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