SFJAZZ Collective - Live: SFJAZZ Center 2017 (SFJAZZ RECORDS 2018)

Announcing the SFJAZZ Collective's new album, featuring original compositions by each member, and the music of Ornette Coleman, Stevie Wonder, and Thelonious Monk performed by the new lineup, plus a DVD featuring fresh versions of four Miles Davis compositions.

Original Compositions & The Music of Ornette Coleman, Stevie Wonder, & Thelonious Monk

Recorded over four nights at the SFJAZZ Center from October 26-29, 2017, this collection consists of one CD of new pieces composed by each member of the current SFJAZZ Collective with a second CD of fresh versions of selections from the Collective’s vast trove of tunes including Ornette Coleman, Thelonious Monk and Stevie Wonder arranged over the years by former SFJAZZ Collective members, saxophonist Joshua Redman, trumpeter Dave Douglas, arranger Gil Goldstein, and trumpeter Avishai Cohen, for the current SFJAZZ Collective members.

DISC ONE - ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS:

Give the Drummer Some by Warren Wolf

Venezuela Unida by Edward Simon

Tidal Flow by Miguel Zenón

Tune for June by Matt Penman

Off Kilter by Sean Jones

Perseverance by Robin Eubanks

Soundless Odyssey by Obed Calvaire

Living the Question by David Sánchez

DISC TWO - ARRANGEMENTS:

Criss Cross by Thelonious Monk, arr. Dave Douglas

Reflections by Thelonious Monk, arr. Dave Douglas

Una Muy Bonita by Ornette Coleman, arr. Gil Goldstein

School Work by Ornette Coleman, arr. Gil Goldstein

When Will the Blues Leave by Ornette Coleman, arr. Gil Goldstein

Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, arr. Avishai Cohen

Creepin by Stevie Wonder, arr. Avishai Cohen

Superstition by Stevie Wonder, arr. Miguel Zenón

BONUS DVD:

The physical release includes a bonus DVD that includes live footage of the SFJAZZ Collective’s October 2016 performances of the Music of Miles Davis at the SFJAZZ Center including Edward Simon’s arrangement of “All Blues,” Warren Wolf’s arrangement of “Joshua,” Matt Penman’s arrangement of “Milestones,” and David Sánchez’s arrangement of “Teo.”

Miguel Zenón | David Sánchez | Sean Jones | Robin Eubanks | Warren Wolf | Edward Simon | Matt Penman | Obed Calvaire

SFJAZZ Collective - The Music of MICHAEL JACKSON and Original Compositions NEW LIMITED EDITION ALBUM (2016)

NEW LIMITED EDITION ALBUM

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RELEASE DATE: MARCH 4

Music of Michael Jackson and New Compositions

Live at SFJAZZ Center

The SFJAZZ Collective is an all-star ensemble comprising eight of the finest performers/composers at work in jazz today. The group’s new limited edition two-disc live CD, which was recorded live at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco this past October, features new arrangements of Michael Jackson classics like "Thriller", "Smooth Criminal", "Human Nature", "This Place Hotel" and more, as well as eight new original compositions by the band. The 22-page booklet contains exclusive photos, interviews and commentary from the band. 

· Limited edition 2-CD set available exclusively through SFJAZZ – not available in stores.

· Each CD set is numbered.

· Booklet contains exclusive photos from the live performances at the SFJAZZ Center, liner notes by jazz journalist Jesse Hamlin, insights by the musicians and artist bios.

· The compositions of King of Pop Michael Jackson, arranged by members of the Collective.

· New compositions by individual Collective members commisioned by SFJAZZ.

SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE

Miguel Zenón: alto saxophone

David Sánchez: tenor saxophone 

Sean Jones: trumpet 

Robin Eubanks: trombone 

Warren Wolf: vibraphone 

Edward Simon: piano 

Matt Penman: bass 

Obed Calvaire: drums

Track Listing

DISC 1

1. The Love You Save – Michael Jackson (arranged by Robin Eubanks) 

2. Blame It On the Boogie – Michael Jackson (arranged by Matt Penman w/ Miguel Zenón) 

3. Fall Prelude – Miguel Zenón 

4. Gray Skies in Baltimore – Warren Wolf 

5. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson (arranged by David Sánchez) 

6. Franklin & Fell – Sean Jones 

7. Beauty of Space – Edward Simon 

8. Thriller – Michael Jackson (arranged by Obed Calvaire) 

Disc 2

1. Rock With You – Michael Jackson (arranged by Sean Jones) 

2. Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson (arranged by Miguel Zenón) 

3. Mr. Right – Matt Penman 

4. Lineage – David Sánchez 

5. 150 Million Gold Francs – Obed Calvaire 

6. Human Nature – Michael Jackson (arranged by Warren Wolf) 

7. Why – Robin Eubanks 

8. This Place Hotel – Michael Jackson (arranged by Edward Simon)

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SFJazz Collective - The Music of Joe Henderson & Original Compositions (2015)

by George W. Harris / jazzweekly

Usually, all star summits, be they in sports or in music,  end up with polite and sterile affairs. The SF Jazz Collective has been able to avoid this pitfall, maybe because they keep stirring up the lineup and material to get everyone on their collective toes. Miguel Zenon/as has been with the group the longest, and keeps the rest of the band quite inspired. The band consists of stud muffins David Sanchez/ts, Avishai Cohen/tp, Robin Eubanks/tb, Warren Wolf/bib, Edward Simon/p, Matt P enman/b and Ebed Calvaire/dr, and during this gig at the SFJazz Center in 2014, they explore the Joe Henderson songbook with creativity along with bringing some new material into the picture.

They do some clever arrangements, such as the lithe groove on “ Recorda-Me” which features Cohen’s muted horn, and a cleverly constructed “Black Narcissus” which has Eubanks doing some wonderful pastel work. A reading of “Inner Urge” includes some fascinating mix of jazz and almost modern classical modes and themes, while “Fire” has a nifty bass line that takes the music on an intriguing path.

Original pieces are splattered around, with Wolf’s “Four Stars From Heaven” a beautiful exposure on the vibes. Zenon’s three part “Synthesis of a Band” features a Sanchez’s warm tenor which segues to spotlights for Eubanks and Cohen. This full feast of music could have been a cerebral and sterile affair, but the sparks fly throughout the session, showing the mix of macho chops and clever minds along with celebration of one of the greats in jazz. A cooker on this limited edition set.

This limited edition 2-disc set, recorded during the Collective’s four-night residency in October 2014 on the Robert N. Miner Auditorium stage at the SFJAZZ Center, documents the SFJAZZ Collective’s fresh arrangements of the work of Joe Henderson—the late saxophone giant and longtime San Francisco resident who had a long association with SFJAZZ—as well as their own stimulating compositions.

Featuring Miguel Zenón (alto saxophone), David Sánchez (tenor saxophone), Avishai Cohen (trumpet), Robin Eubanks (trombone), Warren Wolf (vibraphone), Edward Simon (piano), Matt Penman (bass), and Obed Calvaire (drums).

DISC 1

1. Recorda-Me – Joe Henderson (arranged by Miguel Zenón) 

2. A Shade of Jade – Joe Henderson (arranged by Edward Simon) 

3. Big Tent, Little Tent – Matt Penman 

4. Cross Currents – Robin Eubanks 

5. Inner Urge – Joe Henderson (arranged by Avishai Cohen) 

6. Four Stars From Heaven – Warren Wolf 

7. Eternal Wait – David Sánchez 

8. Fire – Joe Henderson (arranged by Obed Calvaire) 

Disc 2

1. Y Todavia La Quiero – Joe Henderson (arranged by David Sánchez) 

2. Afro-Centric – Joe Henderson (arranged by Matt Penman) 

3. Synthesis of A Band, Parts 1, 2 and 3 – Miguel Zenón 

4. Black Narcissus – Joe Henderson (arranged by Robin Eubanks) 

5. Locura – Edward Simon 

6. Evolution – Avishai Cohen 

7. Absolvents – Obed Calvaire

8. Jinrikisha – Joe Henderson (arranged by Warren Wolf) 

Executive Producer: Randall Kline

Producer: Jeff Cressman

Recorded by: Masanori Yura

Mixed/Edited by: Jeff Cressman

Mastered by: Jeremy Goody

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