Our last album of Our Second Season: Rufus Reid's incredible "Terrestrial Dance" (NEW VELLE RECORDS)

NEW VELLE RECORDS

Rufus Reid's "Terrestrial Dance" is the final record in our Second Season.   We are humbled that Rufus has chosen Newvelle Records to release these stunning compositions.  Featuring his long-working trio alongside the strings of the Sirius Quartet, this record carves out a space all its own.  No one explains it better than Rufus–check out the video.

Terrestrial Dance

"The music that Rufus writes on this record offers no apologies. He does not dabble.  When Rufus told me he wanted to write some music for trio plus string quartet, my principal concern was that we’d be looking at another “with strings” record, with the string quartet serving as a cursory sonic bedding for a couple of supremely accomplished improvisers to bounce around on. However, this is music whose structure is wedded to its intention and execution.  Rufus is a capital C composer, and he digs deep here." --excerpted from the liner notes by Elan Mehler

Season Two:

John Patitucci Trio Featuring Yotam Silberstein and Rogerio Boccato  

Kevin Hays and Lionel Loueke Duo 

Jon Cowherd Quartet featuring Steve Cardenas, Tony Scherr and Brian Blade 

Chris Tordini Trio featuring Becca Stevens and Greg Ruggerio 

Aruán Ortiz revisiting the music of the great Cuban classical composers

Rufus Reid Trio with Steve Allee and Duduka Da Fonseca and featuring the Sirius Quartet

All of our cover and interior photographs for Season Two come from the astonishing French Collective Tendance Floue.  Our Recording Engineer on all six records is the incomparable multi-Grammy winning Marc Urselli.

 Mastering engineer is the brilliant Alex Deturk .  Jim Hoppin and Sarah Enid Hagey shot lovely video for us at these sessions.  All video editing is by the award-winning Ben Chace.  Jordan Kleinman shoots all our studio photos.  Our web team is run by French genius Aymeric Auberger.  Social Media management by Jessye Mehler.  Newvelle is run by:  Elan Mehler and Jean-Christophe Morisseau.

Playlist for Tom Ossana – The Thin Edge – Nobember 29, 2017 MST 7:00 to 9:00p.m.

http://www.kzmu.org/listen.m3u ~ Use this link to access the show online.

Reminiscences by Yu Mi Lee (ODRADEK RECORDS 2017)

REMINISCENCES

Yu Mi Lee

This is my first album, a result of my musical adventures up to this point. I’ve chosen four important and attractive works by four different composers with Russian roots... With this album, I hope to present you with beautiful scenes of Russian piano music, from the traditional to the brand new and innovative. Yu Mi Lee

South Korean pianist Yu Mi Lee presents an irresistible programme in which each piece is imbued with nostalgia, either harking back to an earlier style, or exhibiting a palpable sense of longing.

Medtner’s Sonata reminiscenza lives up to its nostalgic title with music of delicate introspection, this single-movement work unfolding in a dreamy stream-of-consciousness. For such a compact work, Tchaikovsky’s Dumka packs a powerful punch. The ‘dumka’ is a Polish or Ukrainian ballad, usually melancholy in tone but with a more optimistic central section; the parallels with Tchaikovsky’s life are obvious.

Rachmaninoff’s Six Moments musicaux continue the nostalgic theme: each of the morceaux looks back to a bygone era. In the first piece, the left hand’s lilting triplets undulate beneath a sinuous melody in the right. The second piece is a dazzling étude, and in the third the spacing of the piano writing might almost evoke Russian choral music. The fourth features a fiendishly virtuosic left hand part punctuated by dramatic right hand gestures, whereas the fifth piece is a balmy, serene haven, and the final Maestoso boasts a gloriously rich, densely-layered texture.

The theme of Kapustin’s Variations veers between a jazzy version of the famous bassoon line which opens Stravinsky’s Le sacre du printemps and a blues-inflected motif. Reminiscent of Gershwin, Kapustin’s bright, virtuosic jazz style is deserving of a wider audience.

Yu Mi Lee has a particular affinity with Russian repertoire, having immersed herself in Russian landscape and culture. Her performances have taken her from her native South Korea to her now home, Germany, and across Europe and the United States. Highlights include performances with the Czech Philharmonic, at the Berlin International Music Festival, and for the Alfred Cortot Association in Italy.

Dave Liebman / Mike Murley Quartet - Live at U of T (2017)

Saxophonists Dave Liebman and Mike Murley have performed together for more than a decade, previously releasing Day and Night on Cornerstone Records. Their second release, Live at U of T, featuring bassist Jim Vivian and drummer Terry Clarke, came about as a result of Liebman's appointment as Visiting Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music.  Recorded is a small concert space packed with attentive listeners, Live at U of T captures the spirit and spontaneity of live jazz in an intimate setting. 

The natural rapport between the musicians on this recording is immediately apparent. Murley studied with Liebman in the 1980s at the Banff Jazz Workshop and in New York. He and Vivian have worked frequently with Liebman over the years, primarily in the Toronto area but also at recording sessions and concerts in Halifax and Montreal. Drummer Terry Clarke and Liebman are both veterans of the international jazz scene dating back to the late 1960s and their musical chemistry was instantaneous.

Dave Liebman / Mike Murley

David Liebman is considered a renaissance man in contemporary music with a career stretching nearly fifty years. He has played with masters including Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, McCoy Tyner. He has recorded as a leader in styles ranging from classical to rock to free jazz.  Liebman has performed on over 500 recordings with over 200 as a leader/co-leader featuring several hundred original compositions.  He has been a Visiting Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto since 2014.

Mike Murley is one of Canada's leading jazz artists, having appeared on 12 Juno Award winning albums, 3 as a leader, 3 as a co-leader (Metalwood), and 6 as a sideman (Rob McConnell, David Braid and others).  Murley has recorded and performed with numerous international artists including John Schofield, John Abercrombie and Kenny Wheeler. In 2011 Murley accepted full-time position at the University of Toronto where he currently holds the position of Jazz Area Chair at the Faculty of Music.

Terry Clarke has recorded over 300 albums with a number of international artists, including Bill Mays, Renee Rosnes, and Joe Lovano.  His collaborations with Canadian musicians include David Braid, Don Thompson, and Rob McConnell.  Clark’s first album as a leader, It's About Time, won the JUNO Award for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year in 2010.  He has been jazz drum instructor at the University of Toronto for more than a decade. Clarke was named a member of the Order of Canada in 2002.

Jim Vivian is one of the most in demand bassists in Canada, having recorded and performed Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass, Don Thompson, and Sonny Greenwich, among others.  He has also worked with international artists such as Kenny Wheeler, Tim Hagans, and John Abercrombie. In 2002 Jim accepted the position of jazz bass instructor and lecturer at the University of Toronto.

1. Split or Whole (Vivian)  5:44

2. YBSN  (Murley) 6:28

3. Off a Bird (Liebman) 6:16

4. Small One (Liebman) 6:01

5. Open Spaces (Murley) 6:56

6. Nebula (Liebman) 6:34

7. And the Angels Sing (Elman/Mercer) 6:55

8. Missing Persons (Liebman) 3:45

9. Blackwell’s Message (Lovano) 7:01

Dave Liebman - Soprano/Tenor Saxophone, Flute

Mike Murley - Soprano/Tenor Saxophone

Jim Vivian - Bass

Terry Clarke - Drums

www.davidliebman.com

www.mikemurley.com

www.uoftjazz.ca

www.music.utoronto.ca

Introducing Luke Sellick's Christmas EP

LUKE SELLICK CHRISTMAS EP – AVAILABLE DEC 1st, 2017 from BANDCAMP, iTUNES, and lukesellick.com

As a child growing up in Winnipeg, many of our Christmas traditions were shaped by my English mother, who brought us up with a love for Christmas pudding, Dylan Thomas and classic hymns and carols. For this EP I married my love for Christmas carols with the classic sounds, synths and grooves of the 80s. I took my share of creative liberties with harmonies and rhythms, while aiming to retain the magical feeling of the original melodies.

To bring this musical concept to life I assembled a star cast of New York instrumentalists, including Julius Rodriguez (keyboards), Jimmy Macbride, Curtis Nowosad (drums), Andrew Renfroe (guitar), Jordan Pettay, Matt Marantz (saxophone) and Jesse Fischer (organ/synths). I filled out the rest myself, playing basses, synthesizers and organs. After attempting to lay down vocals myself, I thought better of the idea and reconnected with two wonderful singers from my Winnipeg days, Sheena Rattai (Red Moon Road) and Erin Propp who both add their signature sounds. I think the result is fresh, fun and soulful. I hope you enjoy!

With love,

Luke

From New York-based, Winnipeg-born bassist LUKE SELLICK comes his Christmas EP, a holiday follow-up to his critically-acclaimed debut Alchemist, released earlier this year.

Sellick has crafted a rich sonic palette including saxophones, vocals, guitar, drums, electric bass and a multitude of vintage keyboards and synthesizers reminiscent of classic Gospel and R&B. Likewise, he has chosen to interpret and re-imagine a nostalgic mix of songs from his childhood, including four Christmas hymns (O Come Emanuel, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Good Christian Friends Rejoice), a 20th Century classic (Do You Hear What I Hear?) and the new-year’s anthem, Auld Lang Syne.

The power of a great holiday album is its ability to keep the listener coming back to it year-in and year-out; with his Christmas EP, Luke Sellick has put a refreshing spin on favourite tunes that will do just that.

Bassist-of-choice for top-tier artists Russell Malone, Johnny O’Neal, Jimmy Greene and others, LUKE SELLICK is a compelling newcomer on the jazz scene. Raised in the rich and eclectic musical climate of Winnipeg, Canada, Luke’s musical journey lead him to New York where he attended The Juilliard School and was mentored by legendary bassist Ron Carter. He apprenticed musically with pianist Johnny O’Neal, performing weekly in classic New York clubs Smoke, Smalls and Mezzrow.

"A skilled young bassist and composer, of whom we'll likely hear more."  Roger Farbey - All About Jazz

Musicians:

Luke Sellick: arrangements, basses, keyboards, synthesizers, B3 & pipe organ

Erin Propp: vocal [1]

Sheena Rattai: vocal [3,5]

Julius Rodriguez: keyboards and synthesizers

Jesse Fischer: B3 organ and synthesizers

Matt Marantz: tenor saxophone and EWI

Jordan Pettay: alto saxophone

Curtis Nowosad: drums and percussion

Jimmy Macbride: drums

Andrew Renfroe: guitar

Produced by: Luke Sellick

Recorded at: Electrik Indigo Studios, Brooklyn, NY

Engineered by: Jesse Fischer

Additional engineering: Jordan Jackiew, Larry Roy

Mixed by: Jesse Fischer & Matt Marantz

Mastered by: Matt Marantz

Photography: Todd Sellick

Design: Ben Sellick

© Luke Sellick Music 2017

Dad & Daughter Team Up for Delightful New Christmas Song I Want Snow

Chris Pasin and Friends "Baby It's Cold Outside" CD Release Show Saturday, December 2nd 8 pm @ Maureen's Jazz Cellar

Chris Pasin and Friends

"Baby It's Cold Outside"

CD Release Show

Saturday, December 2nd 8 pm

@ Maureen's Jazz Cellar

2 N Broadway

Nyack, NY 10960

(845) 535-3143

Tickets & Info

Featuring

Chris Pasin - trumpet

Patricia Dalton Fennell - vocals

Armen Donelian - piano

Ira Coleman - bass

Jeff Siegel - drums

The following weekend with the same personnel...

12/9@Hudson Hall (Hudson Opera House) 7 pm

12/10#Ossining Public Library 2 pm

with special guest Eric Person - saxophone and flute

New Christmas Jazz CD

From Chris Pasin and Friends

"Baby It's Cold Outside"

Jazz trumpeter Chris Pasin spreads warm holiday spirit with his new CD

of seasonal classics, Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Artist: CHRIS PASIN AND FRIENDS

Title: BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE

Label: Planet Arts

Artist Website: www.chrispasin.com 

Release Date: OCTOBER 6, 2017

UPC Code: 820428301714

Track listing w/ track time

1. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 5:44

2. Santa Claus is Coming to Town 5:21

3. We Three Kings of Orient Are 6:31

4. Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel 6:34

5. Baby It’s Cold Outside 4:22

6. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 4:41

7. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 4:48

8. Greensleeves 4:10

9. Christmas Time is Here 4:24

10. I’ll be Home for Christmas 3:24

11. The Christmas Song 7:18

Musicians:

Chris Pasin - trumpet, flugelhorn, vocal

Armen Donelian - piano

Ira Coleman - bass

Je Siegel - drums

Rich Syracuse - bass

Peter Einhorn - guitar

Patricia Dalton Fennell - vocal 

From subtle to sexy to swinging, Chris Pasin and friends'

shine a brilliant light on the best yuletide favorites

Nothing gets music lovers in a celebrating mood like listening to their favorite carols, and this brand-new CD, Baby, It’s Cold Outside, delivers a whopping dose of holiday cheer. On 11 of the most-beloved sounds of the season, trumpeter Chris Pasin and friends show they have a real gift for making such familiar material their own, while maintaining the spirit and warmth that’s such a major part of the yuletide celebrations.

Equally comfortable on both trumpet and flugelhorn, leader Chris Pasin has proved himself among the most versatile of musicians. Besides fronting his own bands, he’s been a mainstay of ensembles led by the likes of Buddy Rich, Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin, George Russell, and Brother Jack McDu . Pasin has also appeared with legendary gures including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme and Ray Charles, to name a few.

For Baby, It’s Cold Outside, Pasin has assembled a stellar ensemble of some of the most in-demand musicians on the New York jazz scene. Among them: pianist Armen Donelian (Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera); bassists Ira Coleman (Freddie Hubbard, Betty Carter, Herbie Hancock) and Rich Syracuse (Mose Allison, Bernard Purdy, Kurt Elling); drummer Je Siegel (Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette, Sheila Jordan); singer Patricia Dalton Fennell (Dave Holland, Giacomo Gates, Pete Levin); and guitarist Peter Einhorn (Joe Lovano, Placido Domingo, Jim Hall).

Highlights from Baby, It’s Cold Outside include:

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”: Here’s a subtle, sensitive and understated version of a classic that steers clear of the overly sentimental, right from Donelian’s heart-felt piano opener. “We Three Kings”: Uptempo and bursting with energy, the band brings great drive and brilliant feeling to this beloved carol, which features an excellent solo from leader Pasin. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”: Check out the sexy and playful collaboration between Pasin and vocalist Patricia Dalton Fennell. The twosome demonstrate their wit and camaraderie as they work their seductive skills on the lyrics. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”: A very welcome new take on a traditional tune turns it into a cooker; the great rhythmic drive makes it downright danceable. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”: Pasin and Einhorn shine on solos in this unique treatment of a 1940s-vintage hit.

Pasin and friends' fresh take on the greatest songs of the season celebrate the beloved classics in an original and vastly appealing style. Listeners will enjoy old favorites in a new way this holiday season, thanks to the great renditions performed by this talented and creative ensemble.

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