Donny Time by Matt Dwonszyk and Friends

Whether on stage or in a club, a performance with Don DePalma was always a joyous and rollicking event. His vibe was contagious, and fans and band members alike came to his concerts to soak in his music and share in his energy. Sadly, Don's tour of this earthly realm ended too soon in May of 2021 due to COVID. But who ever heard him play will always remember his infectious spirit, musical generosity, and all-around stellar chops. The party lives on, and this album a is tribute to the man and his music. Starting out as a trumpet player at age 13, Don
hooked up in high school with the nationally known band "The Wild Weeds". His career led him and his brother Bob to tours of Europe. Aa musician, his work in the community connected him with bassist Paul Brown for his highly successful Monday Night Jazz series In Bushnell Park. On stage in 1970, Don opened for Led Zeppelin and Sly and the Family Stone.
Transitioning from trumpet to piano, Don formed the band "Collaboration" befriended saxophonist Jackie McLean, and became the musical director of Hartford's Artists Collective. Don was a cofounder of Hartford's legendary 880 Club, helping to launch the careers of budding stars SteveDavis, Nat Reeves, Mario Pavone, Tom Chapin, SueTerry, and the band Street Temperature. Guest artists at the 880 Club included such jazz luminaries as: Pepper Adams, Carmen Lundy, Frank Foster, Houston Person, Junior Cook, Freddie Waits, Slide Hampton, John Scofield, Bill Hardman, Kenny Garrett, James Moody, Clifford Jordan, Sal Nestico,
Curtis Fuller, Lou Donaldson, Rene McLean, Eddie Henderson, Dewey Redman, George Coleman, Joe Farnsworth, Billy Hart and many more.

The Revolution will be heard!

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