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Jazz Underground: Live at Smalls
by Robert Spencer
From the faux chic cover and the name “the Jazz Underground" I expected this either to be another tired smooth jazz / funk record, or an exploration of today's avant-garde. It is neither. Instead, this is mainstream jazz played with energy and verve.
The Jazz Underground is not a group, but an interlocking series of groups who performed these tracks at Smalls in New York City between July 3 and 6, 1997. Bassist Omer Avital, for example, appears with his ...
read moreThe Neal Kirkwood Big Band's 'Night City' Available February 23, 2024 On Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
Available February 23, 2024 on Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Featuring: Matt Hong (alto sax, soprano sax, flute, piccolo), Bruce Williamson (alto sax, clarinet), Dan Block (tenor sax, clarinet, bass clarinet on “Night City”), Adam Kolker (tenor sax, flute, alto flute), Patience Higgins (baritone sax, bass clarinet, oboe)/Andy Gravish, Ron Horton, David Smith, James Zollar (trumpet)/Willie Applewhite, Art Baron, Nick Grinder, Ed Neumeister, James Rogers (trombone)/Neal Kirkwood (piano, conductor, compositions), Rob Garcia (drums), Jennifer Vincent (bass), Diana Herold (vibraphone and marimba), ...
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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Proudly Releases "Spirit Forward" From Bassist/Composer Michael Blanco - Available October 7
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
NYC CD Release Celebration: October 9 at The Cornelia Street Cafe, sets at 8:30 & 10 PM Michael Blanco Quartet: John Ellis: tenor saxophone; Lage Lund: guitar; Clarence Penn: Drums; Michael Blanco: bass/compositions. “Michael Blanco is a resourceful young bassist with two albums to his name, and a reputation confirmed by the caliber of his partners."—Nate Chinen, The New York Times The story of bassist/composer Michael Blanco's third album as a leader, Spirit Forward, available on Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records ...
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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Proudly Releases "Of Water And Ghosts" From Bassist/Composer Daniel Foose, CD Release Celebration - Rockwood Music Hall On November 22
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
Available October 7, 2016 CD Release Celebration at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 3 November 22, 2016, 8:30 PM ($10, 2 drink minimum) Featuring Sebastian Noelle: guitar; Tomoko Omura: violin; Maria Im: violin; Allyson Clare: viola; Jennifer Devore: cello; Keita Ogawa: percussion; Daniel Foose: bass. In 2015 bassist/composer Daniel Foose returned to his ancestral home of the Mississippi Delta to write an album of music at the crossroads of history, race, and the natural world. Joining Foose ...
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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Presents The 10th Annual BJU Festival @ Smalls & Shapeshifter Lab!
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
BROOKLYN JAZZ UNDERGROUND Presents The 10th Annual Brooklyn Jazz Underground Festival @ Smalls & Shapeshifter on August 17 & 18! The Brooklyn Jazz Underground is an association of independent artists with a shared commitment to creativity and community. Through cooperative efforts, the BJU aims to build a greater awareness of original music emerging from Brooklyn, NY. January, 2007 saw the birth of The Brooklyn Jazz Underground, a collective conceived in the spirit of an entrepreneurial, do-it- ...
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Rob Garcia Presents: Finding Love In An Oligarchy On A Dying Planet On Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records - April 29, 2016
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
ROB GARCIA PRESENTS: FINDING LOVE IN AN OLIGARCHY ON A DYING PLANET ON BROOKLYN JAZZ UNDERGROUND RECORDS APRIL 29, 2016 Featuring the Rob Garcia 4: Rob Garcia (drums & compositions), Noah Preminger (tenor saxophone), Gary Versace (piano), Masa Kamaguchi (bass), with special guests Joe Lovano (tenor saxophone), Kate McGarry (vocals) & Brendan Burke (spoken word) CD Release Concerts/Celebrations: Wed, 4/6- Taller de Músicos, Gijon, Spain Thurs, 4/7- Bilbaina, Bilboa, Spain Sat, 4/9- Sunset, Girona, Spain
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Sam Sadigursky Debuts New Band And Album "Follow The Stick" To Be Released On Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
The spirit of the organization is firmly rooted in Brooklyn. All of the members reside there, and they wanted to give a nod to the vitality of its scene. —The Wall Street Journals Follow The Stick Features Sam Sadigursky (clarinet/bass clarinet) Chris Dingman (vibes, marimba) Bobby Avey (piano) Jordan Perlson (drums, percussion) Jason Palmer (trumpet on trks 2,5,9,13) Ljova (viola, trk 7) Available November 6, 2015 (North America), November 27 ...
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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Releases New Recordings From: Rob Garcia, John Chin & Gianni Gagliardi
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
BROOKLYN JAZZ UNDERGROUND RECORDS Releases New Recordings From: ROB GARCIA, JOHN CHIN & GIANNI GAGLIARDI Available TODAY, May 27, 2014 BJURecords CD Release Celebrations: ROB GARCIA: May 31, Toronto, Canada @The Rex June 1 - Rochester, NY @Lovin' Cup June 4 - Boston, MA @The Bee Hive June 5 - Cambridge, MA @Beat Hotel June 19 - NYC @The Cornelia Street Cafe July 10 - Old Lyme, CT @The Side ...
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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records To Release New Recordings From: Rob Garcia, John Chin & Gianni Gagliardi
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
"Brooklyn jazz is happening and those who venture across the bridge will be delighted by the hard-edged ethnically-flavored jazz that they find on the other side." —All About Jazz “...The spirit of the organization is firmly rooted in Brooklyn. All of the members reside there, and they wanted to give a nod to the vitality of its scene." —The Wall Street Journal BROOKLYN JAZZ UNDERGROUND RECORDS To Release New Recordings From: ROB GARCIA, JOHN CHIN & ...
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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Proudly Releases Rush From Guitarist/Composer Tom Guarna
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
To be released worldwide on February 25, 2014, Rush is Guarna's sixth album as a leader, and the first featuring his remarkable new quartet CD Release Celebration - February 23 @ The 55 Bar Featuring: Jon Cowherd-piano, E.J. Strickland-drums, Orlando le Fleming-bass, TBA - saxophones “This is perhaps Tom's best recording to date! The level of playing and compositions are astounding" —Vic Juris “ As I listen to Tom's music , the first 2 things that come to mind are, ...
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Brooklyn Jazz Wide Open 2013-2014 Season Opens On October 19 With Bklyn Jazz Underground Ensemble + Works!
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
Connection Works, One of the Leaders in the Growing Movement of Artist-run Organizations, Proudly Announces the 2013-14 Season of Brooklyn Jazz Wide Open The distinguished concert, dialogue and workshop series. Now in its seventh season, the series takes place at the Brooklyn Conservatory in Park Slope, Brooklyn Saturday, October 19 @ 8:00 PM WORKS MICHEL GENTILE - flute DANIEL KELLY - piano ROB GARCIA - drums + Brooklyn Jazz Underground Ensemble
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