Product Description Check out this CD on Apple's itunes! Simple Gifts is a collection of children's songs done in a jazz style. Rik Pfenninger has created classy, sophisticated, and charming jazz renditions of popular children's songs. This is a true listening pleasure for children and adults alike. [A CD BABY TOP PICK - a must hear!] About the Artist Rik Pfenninger Saxophones Paul Bourgleais Guitar Don Williams BassRik Pfenninger is currently Associate Professor and Director of Jazz Studies and Music Technology at Plymouth State College in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Rik received his Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music, his Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan, and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Temple University. Dr. Pfenningers performance background includes touring Canada, the United States, and Europe with various jazz and show groups. Rik has performed with Randy Brecker, Chris Vadala, Marvin Stamm, the Righteous Brothers, the Supremes, the Temptations, and the New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra. With five jazz recordings, recordings for the National Geographic Television Series and New Hampshire Public Television, countless clinics and solo appearances, Pfenninger is in constant demand as a guest soloist and clinician. Dr. Pfenninger is also very active in MIDI technology and film scoring. Rik just recently completed thr! ee solo jazz recordings for Sandstorm Records and a sound score for a CD Rom project titled Hereford Mappamundi published by the University of Michigan Press.
