The remix project vol. 1 is the first independent release by mo&dawn. From house to soul to acid jazz it’s all about a blend of the groove of electronic beats with the organic improvisations and vocal stylings brought by this talented duo.
There are web versions of the albums that you can listen to. Or, check out the reverb nation player below in hi-fi.
Egeston Piano Studio is now accepting students for the Fall of 2008.
Maurice “Mo” Egeston
13 Years Performing and Teaching Experience
Credentials
(follow the link for more info)
Master of Music SIU-E
BM Piano Performance;BA Music Theory Truman St.
MY GIGS (past and present)
As a leader/producer:
mo & dawn: the remix project
Urban Jazz Naturals, Vargas (Swing)
As an educator:
Columbia College- St. Louis,
McKendree College, McMurray Music
STYLES
Traditional Classical, Jazz/Funk Improv, Music Theory
Basic Midi studio instruction and Accompanying also available.
College level theory tutoring available as a part of lesson study.
STUDENTS
Students accepted from 8 years to Adult.
Recital opportunities available but not required to study.
LOCATION
Downtown- Washington Ave Loft District (Art Loft Building)
As a potential student or parent I’d like to thank you for considering Mo Egeston Piano Studio for your study of music. My aim at the Egeston Studio is to provide structure for the study of music without the limitations or prejudices of adhering to a certain style.
My training has been for the most part based in the classical tradition and I have great respect for the time tested method of piano study. However in the modern world there are many wonderful means of musical expression. After graduate school I found myself exploring the worlds of jazz, electronic dance music, funk, tango and swing. And I love them all!
So if you choose to study with me expect to learn the basic skills of note reading, music theory and piano technique in a traditional fashion. Once you have enough of a foundation we can decide on a path that will take to where you want to be musically. Although I must say that the journey is never complete- I will simply provide my skills and energies to assist you along the way.
Students will have the opportunity to perform on recitals, at festivals and for their fellow students. Older students will have the choice to perform or simply pursue the piano for pleasure.
My formal training culminated in a degree in Chamber Music, so I am also happy to provide accompanying/coaching as a part of or separate from the lesson. My real world training has taken me into the world of MIDI sequencing and digital recording so some instruction may be considered in these areas as well.
Jazz and pop students will have opportunities to record themselves and even create demo quality CDs if that is an interest.
Ultimately, style doesn’t matter. Just be committed to learning your instrument and I will be happy to have you.
As of Fall 2008 my rates average 40/hour. Tuition will be determined on an individual basis.
A MO-ISME PRODUCTION
moegeston.com
myspace.com/moegeston
moanddawn.com
Urban Jazz Naturals and the remix project came naturally to Mo since he has maintained a deep love for house music and other forms of electronica since discovering the genre on the dancefloor of St. Louis' the underground house scene almost 20 years ago. (Shout out to DJ Steve-O!) Mo’s job includes beat programming, basslines, arrangements and all things keyboard including ripping funky riffs and solos. A look at Mo’s background shows that he has been a respected presence in the St. Louis music scene for the last 11 years, as a performer, educator and bandleader.
Mo’s band career began with Invincible Groov a funk/groove band that enjoyed a successful residency at the Green Room, one of St. Louis’ first Washington Ave. hotspots. From Invincible Groov, Vargas Soundsystem was formed by combining some of the premier jazz players in the area to back veteran funk/rock vocalist Pete Bold. 1997 saw the Soundsystem become Vargas Swing, which quickly gained the reputation as one of the Midwest’s top show bands. Vargas Swing recorded an album “FIRE” in 1998, toured the country in 1999 and appeared on two national compilations in 1999-2000. Currently Vargas continues as one of St. Louis’ most prominent bands.
As a pianist Mo, who did his graduate work at Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville), is a respected chamber player and accompanist. He has performed with the Nuevo Tango (New Tango a la Astor Piazolla) ensemble ConcerTango that featured current and former St. Louis Symphony Orchestra players along with Webster University Faculty members. In 2000, Mo accompanied musical collaborator Dawn Weber at the Ellsworth-Smith International Trumpet Competition in Bad Sackingen, Germany.
Continuing to work with Dawn but now in Urban Jazz Naturals (2000- 2005), Mo began to switch his focus to the electronic aspects of music. The experience gained doing the arrangements for most of UJN’s studio releases gave Mo the ability to assume all productions duties for mo&dawn once the duo went solo as an electronica act.
Egeston Piano Studio is Mo's educational venture. Learn Traditional, Jazz, Music Theory and soon MIDI Studio Production in St. Louis, MO. Click the banner for more info. Or you can check out the promotional video for MO-ISME Productions. Its a work in progress because I know very little about video. ;-)
Dawn brings a wealth of versatile talent to the remix project. Her role includes lyrics (written and free-style), song creation, trumpet solos and riffs. Since the age of 16 she has shown a passionate commitment to her professional career.
Her professional experience as a trumpeter began by studying with Raymond Mase and Michael Sachs at North Carolina School of the Arts and Cleveland Institute of Music respectively. Dawn went on to perform as a soloist with various orchestras including the Cleveland State University Orchestra. Her performing career has seen her play with orchestras throughout the United States including the renowned St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. The crowning point of Dawn’s trumpet career so far was being chosen as one of five worldwide semi-finalists in the 2000 Ellsworth-Smith International Trumpet Competition held in Bad Sackingen, Germany.
While becoming a respected performer in the classical genre, Dawn has also displayed her talents in the jazz, Latin and pop worlds. After joining St. Louis’ Vargas Swing in 1997 Dawn launched her career as a singer and songwriter. She penned all of the tracks on Vargas Swing’s EP “FIRE” in 1998, and solidified her reputation as one of St. Louis’ most diversely talented musicians.
Two of her songs were selected for inclusion on two nationally released compilations. (Hipsters, Zoots and Wingtips Vol. 3/Hip- O Records and Swing Set/House of Blues)
From 2000- 2005, Dawn also performed and recorded with the electronica act Urban Jazz Naturals, an all-original hybrid of electronic dance, funk and soul.
