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Check out the recent Jazz Is Dead Tour Interview with Jeff Pevar & Billy Cobham at www.jambase.com!!

"So, every band is a unique combination of energy and spirit. And so, to me, this band is like taking a college course in Grateful Dead music but also in playing with guys who were once my heroes and are now my peers and still heroes..." -jp

Read more at http://www.jambase.com/headsup.asp?storyID=3224

Dana Pomfret New CD "realtime"

Check out Dana Pomfrets new CD "realtime", which features Dana's newest original songs and also including a special duet performance of Jeff and Dana's rendition of Carol King's "Take A Giant Step". (More info on the Latest Recordings page)

Jeff has been an honorary member of the NYC/Aspen, CO based band, Little Blue since it's inception by appearing on all of their studio albums and performing with them when schedules permit. This past year Steve Postel, Michael Jude, John-Michel and Jeff joined forces on "Whiskey & Guitars," a new CD and band project entitled, "A Little Less Blue." Organic and mostly acoustic in nature, Steve and Michael started this CD as an acoustic duet project, but as Jeff found himself in Aspen for an extended vacation earlier this year, the idea of a collaborative effort surfaced, and this beautiful CD encapsulates that idea. The chemistry is obvious and wonderful. Besides co-writing the first track of the CD, "Fly Away," Jeff joins in on mandolin, dobro, slide, electric, nylon, lap steel guitars and some vocals as well. You can order this fine CD (and others) thru the Little Blue website at www.littlebluemusic.com

Crosby, Nash, Browne and Peev at the Lobero 10/20 -photo: Victoria Smith

Jeff is into his fourth outing w/ Jazz Is Dead, in yet another allstar line up. The current JID ensemble features drummer extraordinaire, Billy Cobham (formerly w/ Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra); bassist Kenny Gradney (from Little Feat) and JID regular T Lavitz (from the Dixie Dregs). JID tour dates began in southern CA on Nov 12th and worked eastwards into December. Check the Gallery for pics and the Tours and Gigs Page for updates and info, as well as www.jazzisdead.com.

Jazz Is Dead rehearse in LA - Peev, T Lavitz, Kenny Gradney and Billy Cobham- photo: Artski

Our boyz take to the skies for a 3 day gig in "Sin City" w/ Judy Collins photo: John Mooy

Crosby, Pevar & Raymond are performing some co-billed concerts with Judy Collins in various locations in the upcoming months when schedules allow. For CPR it is a reunion to their roots, performing as a trio, as they did when they first started gigging together back in 1997. They were at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas for 3 consecutive nights the weekend of Oct 25-27. Check the tours and gigs page for show updates.

David, Jeff and Judy grab a quick pic in Vegas

During a break in Jeff's touring action, producer/bassist John Leftwich grabbed Jeff as he was in CA to do a couple days in the studio w/ Narada Recording artistsWillie and Lobo to add guitars and lap steel to a number of tracks for their upcoming release. See www.willieandlobo.com for more info.

Willie and Lobo -photo: Phil Borges

Jeff was a busy boy performing w/ both CPR and the Graham Nash Band at this years Solvang Annual Arts Outreach Concert, put on by David and Jan Crosby. Every year monies are raised to contribute to the Santa Ynez Valley school system to provide music and arts instruction and supplies to the kids in Santa Ynez valley where Crosby lives. It was a fantastic success again!!

The following night Crosby, Nash, Pevar and Raymond performed as a quartet at Santa Barbara's Lobero Theatre to support local Congresswoman Gail Marshall. There is a good chance that will be more CNPR gigs upcoming in the new year. Stay tuned for more info. Photo's will be online soon from these events.

Crosby, Nash & Pevar at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA- Oct. 20, 02 - photo: Tim Owen

L. Klein, J. Raymond, D. Parks, Nash, R. Kunkel and JP at the Fillmore - photo: G Tolman

Scheduled perfectly in the tour, Nash and Band rose to the occasion playing world reknowned Fillmore West and LA's HOB at the onset of October. "The crowd in LA was more attentive than I have ever seen at the LA House Of Blues. The room got absolutely silent for Nash and the fact that so many of his dear friends showed up in support, like Jackson and Joni, made it a very special event for all of us" Peev added.

Jeff meets Joni at the House of Blues in LA

Rehearsals in LA now finished, the newly formed Graham Nash Band hits the east coast on the 14th of Sept, starting it's tour at the Keswick Theater in Glenside!!

Graham Nash and his new band started rehearsals in Burbank, CA for the upcoming tour in the states in Sept and October. The All Star line-up consists of (see picture below, from left to right) Jeff Pevar (vocals, guitars and lap steel); Dean Parks (guitars), James Raymond (vocals, keys) Mr Nash (vocals, guitars, keys, harmonica) Larry Klein (bass) and Russ Kunkel (drums and percussion). Tour dates will be found on the Tours and Gigs page. Also check out the gallery for photos from the tour.

Nash and band at rehearsal in Burbank early September - photo: John Gonzales

Jeff and LA session guitar ace, Dean Parks - photo: Rance Caldwell

In mid August, Peev rocked interpretive Grateful Dead compositions at various venues across the country, including the world reknown Red Rocks Ampitheatre in Golden, Colorado.....

Red Rocks during the afternoon before JID performed

There were two different Jazz Is Dead ensembles arranged this time around. The band in the photo below features newcomers, Todd Cohen and Joe Pascarell from the band "The Machine" who did the bulk of the JID Summer dates.

Vince Welnick, John Guertin, Todd Cohen, Joe Pascarell, Stretch, Peev and T Lavitz (kneeling)

Jeff asked drummer Danny Gottlieb (Pat Metheny Band) and bassist Dave Livolsi to join JID for their show at the Bottom Line, in NYC.

Vince Welnick, Peev, T Lavitz, Danny Gottlieb and Dave Livolsi backstage at the Bottom Line, NYC

UPDATE!!! More Jazz Is Dead shows with Jeff are being planned for November featuring other well known, world class musicians!!!...Will update news very soon!!!

Jeff brought in his dear friends, Little Blue, from Aspen, CO to join him when asked to headline the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride last week. The band played for 2 hours and 20 min straight....."We we're having so much fun we didin't realize how long we were playing!"

Damian Smith, Michael Jude, John-Michel, Steve Postel and JP in Telluride
Photo: Leigh Jude

Little Blue returned the favor and invited Jeff to join them for a number of their gigs in the Aspen and surrounding area the following week. Surprisingly while Jeff was in town, the band was invited to perform at a Fortune 500 private gathering at the St Regis Hotel for an intimate chat w/ Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, Shimon Peres and President Clinton. "It was like attending a history lesson", Peev reported. "I was blown away by how brilliant these 2 men are. After the talks were over I was hoping Clinton would loosen his tie and come sit in on some sax, but it was late and the guys were a bit knackered....Hopefully next time!"

Top row: Michael, Damian & Jeff - Bottom Row: Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres & President Bill Clinton- Photo: Leigh Jude

The President must have liked what he heard because the following evening, he came out on the town to hang out, talk and dance with the locals where Little Blue was performing at the St Regis Hotel in Aspen. "I had a short conversation with President Clinton that night" Jeff admits. "We had met once before, about 14 years ago when I was touring with Joe Cocker. We were all on the "Tonight Show" together when Carson was still hosting the show. Cocker was on to promote a new record and Clinton was on doing PR for his upcoming run for President. When I reminded Mr Clinton of this occasion his eyes lit up and he smiled....It was a great moment. He's a good guy."

Damian Smith, Michael Jude, The President, Jeff Pevar and John Michel
Photo: Leigh Jude

Pre-production vocal rehearsals commenced this week in LA for the upcoming Graham Nash Band tour in September. Although the selections performed on tour will remain a surprise, rehearsals included songs from Nash's new release, as well as well known songs from Grahams illustrious past. Jeff and James are so thrilled, to once again, be put in the unique position of singing 3 part harmony with yet another member of CSN! "The blend was immediate and very natural" reports Jeff, "and Graham and Russell both seemed very enthused and excited, as are James and I!!" Tour dates are now posted on the Tours and Gigs Page!

Russ Kunkel, Graham Nash, James Raymond and Jeff Pevar at rehearsals.

During a few dates on this months Beatlejam Tour (featuring Blue Floyd, Jazz Is Dead, The Machine and Vince Welnick) Jeff filled in for Blue Floyd bassist, Berry Oakley Jr. on bass and vocals, as well as playing guitars, mandolin, lap steel and bass w/ JID. Other Blue Floyd members include ex-Allman Brothers Band keyboardist/vocalist, Johnny Neel; Gov't Mule drummer, Matt Abst and Black Crows guitarist, Audley Freed. Fun was had by all...could be some more interesting combinations of similar kind w/ this band...we'll see!!!

Jeff, Audley, Johnny and Matt at the IMAC Theatre, Long Island, NY

A private party was held for Dan Ackroyd's 50th Birthday at the Mohigan Sun Casino on Fri June 21st. Peev was performing with the Mohigan Sun Allstars for the celebration (including special guests James Cotton, Elvin Bishop, PineTop Perkins, James Montgomery and many others) Notible musicians and actors enjoyed the show including Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Lorne Michaels, John Cusack and a few guest musicians attending the party joined in with the Allstars, including Aerosmith's Steve Tyler, Ashford and Simpson, Blues Brothers Steve Cropper and Duck Dunn, Paul Schafer and many others.

J Geils' Peter Wolf, Steve Tyler, James Montgomery and JP- photo R. Glover

Elvin Bishop and Jeff take a break from rehearsing "Fooled Around And Fell In Love".

The Jazz Is Dead Trio, consisting of (right to left) Jerry Goodman on violin (Mahavishnu Orchestra/The Flock), T Lavitz on keyboards (The Dixie Dregs) and Jeff (playing bass, lap steel, guitar and mandolin), take to the road for more Beatlejam dates in July, performing interpretive jam versions of Beatles material. JID will also tour as a quartet in August, along with Grateful Dead keyboardist, Vince Welnick, performing interpretive versions of Grateful Dead material. Tour dates will be updated to the tours and gigs page as dates are confirmed.

Jeff has been invited to tour with former Crosby/Nash Trio bandmate, Graham Nash this fall (Sept/Oct) as Nash prepares to embark on a solo/band tour featuring music from his recent solo CD, produced by Russell Kunkel. The tour is currently slated to include Kunkle on drums, Larry Klein on bass (Joni Mitchell/Shawn Colvin) , CPR's James Raymond on keyboards and others. Tour dates will be posted to the tours and gigs page when dates are confirmed.

Nash and Peev backstage '92- photo: MARC COHN

Check out Tony Bittick's interview with Jeff Pevar at the CPR website at www.crosbycpr.com held on March 23, 2002 which features real player audio, text transcription and photos from the Jazz Is Dead/Beatlejam Tour and a look into Jeff's activitites on the road and in the studio. You can also view Tony's photos from the show at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit on Tony's Beatlejam Photo Page.

Jeff and Tony