Betheny Dunlap & Neapolitan: News

Well, it's been an awesome year. We have reached many of our goals and have been blessed with many opportunities to touch people with our music. We really appreciate the support and encouragement of our family and friends, and all of your kind words about our CD project.
Look for Neapolitan around town in the coming year. We are picking up some new venues and public events, and are planning another busy and exciting year! BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOURS - - - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ SHOW PLAYLIST

Sunday, October 17th Show

Producer & Host: Chuck Workman

Artist and Title
Swing Out Sister, Love Won't Let You Down; Marc Antoine, Cubanova; Chet Baker, Thank Heaven For Little Girls; Debra Holly, Early Autumn; Nove Cento, Easy Love; Joe Kurasz, Funky B; John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman, Autumn Serenade; Nicholas Gunn, Embrace; Chris Botti, No Ordinary Love; Nancy Wilson, When October Goes; Eric Darius, Joy Ride; Jazz On The Latin Side All Stars, The Bullfighter; Sue Raney, Indian Summer; Dan Siegel, Inside Out; Torcuato Mariano, Ocean Way; Ray Charles, You Don't Know Me; Charlie Parker, Autumn In New York; Keith Jarrett, It's All In The Game; Blake Aaron, Infatuation; Dave Stahl, Falling In love With Love; AJ, Falling In love With Love; Four Play, Fields Of Gold; Rafe Gomez, Icy Groove Boutique; Diane Schuur & Maynard Ferguson, Autumn Leaves; Buselli Wallerab Jazz Orch, Nature Boy; Dave Koz, Let It Free; Martin Vaiterson Quartet, Slube; Queen Latifah, If I Had You; David Benoit & Russ Freeman, Struttin'; The Manhattan Transfer, Walkin In New York; Cynthia Layne, Realities; Joey Defrancesco, Mr. Lucky; Betheny Dunlap & Neapolitan, Walk In A Dream; Grady Nichols, Tuesday Morning

Penrod Arts Fair has been a favorite event in Indy for years. This year, Neapolitan joined the celebration with a jazz set on the ISO Stage. It was a gorgeous day! Thanks to all who came see us, including WTPI's Chuck Workman.

Neapolitan had a CD Release Celebration at one of Indy's historical greats, The Jazz Kitchen. Thanks to all those who came out to celebrate with us! We had an awesome crowd and a smokin' two-hour set. At our Jazz Kitchen debut, we also debuted some new original tunes, including 'Rhubarb for Rebecca.' 88.7 WICR's Ralph Adams was in the house. It was an awesome night!!

Today, we were special guests on the Sunday Morning Jazz Show with Chuck Workman on 107.9 WTPI. Chuck played our title track, 'Walk in a Dream' and interviewed us about our upcoming CD Release Celebration at the Jazz Kitchen. He began the interview by calling us "the Dynamic Duo" and saying, "This album is so solid! It deserves national attention." THANKS CHUCK!

As we were sitting at the breakfast table, our original tune 'Walk in a Dream' debuted on the Sunday Morning Jazz Show with Chuck Workman. (A kid-and-parent parade ensued around the table!) Chuck added, "This is quite a CD!" Thanks, Chuck!

Benjamin Johnson interviewed Glenn and Betheny on the show 'Indiana Avenue' on 88.7 WICR. The interview went well and was a lot of fun. We addressed questions like, "What is it like to be a husband and wife songwriting team?" and "What was it like to play Indy Jazz Fest for the first time?" Oh yes, and, "What horn players have been your biggest influence?" (CHOKE) Benjamin did a great job. We are still awaiting transcripts of the interview, and will publish some of it when we can! Thanks to WICR for their support of local jazz artists!!

INDY JAZZ FEST!!! What an absolute blast. The band was made up of Paul Surowiak on drums, Ken Jury on bass, and Bill Lancton on guitar. Bill added so much to the set.

The 45-minute set consisted of a few songs from the cd and a few of the band's favorites, one of which is the old Eagle's tune, "I Can't Tell You Why." We do this tune with more of a smooth jazz feel than the original. It's funny to see the crowd's reaction. It's something like, "That's not what I think it is, is it?" Then by the first verse everyone is singing along and grooving with the band. B sounds awesome on this tune!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the show!

The band played at the Taste of Tippecanoe to a crowd that was anticipated to be 40,000+. The air was cool, the food was hot, and the band was swinging. The folks in Lafayette know how to throw a party!