Category : Press

Participating in Grammy Camp

For the last two days I donated my time to Grammy Camp for two deserving high schools in Tucson. The Grammy Foundation in association with a Ford Motor Company grant, brought this educational series to Tucson.   I was honored to be asked by the Grammy Foundation to participate, so young students looking to make a career in the music business could get their questions answered.  There were many news media outlets including TV and newspapers covering the event.  I hope this coverage remind people of how important the arts programs are to our kids education and our community.For more information go to story.

Music Art And Writing Magazine Publishes Jim Pavett Interview

Online Mag MAW interviewed me for their first issue. This article was very well done. I am looking forward to checking out their future issues.

Jim Pavett: Alternate Mode TrapKat Endorsed Artist

After much contemplation, I decided to look into changing electronic drum systems.  I was looking for a product that was light weight and had a plethora of options including many triggers.  I came across the Alternate Mode TrapKat.  After much research I am proud to announce I was awarded and endorsement deal with Alternate Mode.  After pushing the limits on how this unit can be setup Alternate Mode decided to rewrite the manual to accommodate the type of programming I was looking to accomplish.  In the near future I will be publishing some videos of performances on the TrapKat.  This unit is used mainly with the Domingo DeGrazia Band.

2011 Grammy Voting

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences has officially placed several projects that I have performed, engineered and produced on the  Official Ballot for the 2011 Grammy Awards in the following categories:

• Record of the Year:
  DeGrazia Live at the Paramount
• Album of the Year:
  DeGrazia Live at the Paramount
• Contemporary World Music Album:
  DeGrazia Live at the Paramount
• Contemporary Folk Album:
  The Bluest Sky – Domingo DeGrazia & Beth Daunis
  Native Anthropology – Jack Gladstone
• Engineered Album:
  Joe Gallegos & Jim Pavett for DeGrazia Live at the Paramount
• Producer of the Year:
  Jim Pavett for DeGrazia Live at the Paramount
  Jim Pavett for The Bluest Sky

If you are a voting member of the Grammys, I ask for your consideration in voting. Please click on the albums below to hear samples. If you are not a voting member please celebrate with me through this journey. Thank you.

DeGrazia Live at the Paramount
The Bluest Sky
Native Anthropology