Synergy

Synergy: Later

by Todd S. Jenkins
March 14, 2006

San Antonio's Mike Brannon has one of the most uplifting guitar tones and approaches to improvisation in contemporary jazz, besides a flair for composition. His playing and writing are informed by fellow travelers like Metheny and Scofield, but not derivative of either. And he knows how to draw out the best from his associates, be they the regular Synergy members (Andy Langham, Gerry Gibbs and Brandon Rivas) or special guests like Bill Evans, Paul Wertico and Harvie S.

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Synergy: Bar Codes

by Todd S. Jenkins
December 1, 2000

Synergy's Bar Codes is a highly enjoyable fusion excursion that makes for great drive-time or social listening. All of the musicians are quite technically adept and show impeccable musicianship, and they temper their talents with a comfortable restraint that makes the disc more than just another chops-flaunting festival. Berklee alumnus Mike Brannon and company create music that's clearly for enjoying over and over again.

I imagine that guitarist Brannon has been influenced by the likes of Mike Stern, Pat Metheny ...

Synergy Jazz Foundation kicks off the 2012-13 Synergy Jazz Concert Series

Source: Bill Bergren
October 18, 2012

Trombone Jazz with Tim Coffman and Rich Medd The Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center Saturday, November 10, 2012-7:30 pm Chicago area trombonist Tim Coffman will be joined by The Sam Salomone Trio in kicking off the 2012-13 Synergy Jazz Concert Series. Joining Coffman on the November 10 concert will be Iowa City trombonist Rich Medd in a special two trombone quintet featuring a few of the duet arrangements from the legendary J.J. Johnson/Kai Winding sessions. Workshops/Jam Session ...
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Sandro Dominelli: Jazz Trio Finds a Cool Synergy

Source: Michael Ricci
February 18, 2010

The Alvo Sessions Sandro Dominelli (Self Produced) Rating 4 (out of five) By Roger Levesque Just last week I was watching Edmonton's Sandro Dominelli behind a drum set, making it happen for two players from New York. I wondered: was there a specific moment when he hit that critical point that separates apprentices from veterans? It's the point where making jazz ceases to be a conscious effort and becomes more of a subconscious impulse to shape ...
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Synergy at the Brecht Forum December 29, 8:30PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 20, 2007

SYNERGY Sight and Sound Featuring Amir Bey, Set Design, Costumes Saco Yasuma, Alto, Compositions With Ras Moshe, Woodwinds; Dave Ross, Guitar Chris Sullivan, Bass; Lou Grassi, Drums Will Perform 2 Sets @ The Brecht Forum 451 West Street between Bank and Bethune On Saturday, December 29, 2007 8:30 PM SYNERGY Sight and Sound will give a ...
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Synergy Sight and Sound at the Saint Mark's Church Sunday, January 27th, 2008, 7:30 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 12, 2007

SYNERGY Sight and Sound Will perform SKY Featuring Amir Bey, Set Design, Costumes Saco Yasuma, Alto, Compositions With Ras Moshe, Woodwinds; Dave Ross, Guitar Chris Sullivan, Bass; Lou Grassi, Drums On Sunday, January 27th, 2008, 7:30 PM @ Saint Mark's Church 131 East 10th Street 212-674-6377 SYNERGY Sight and Sound will give ...
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Synergy Sight and Sound at the 12th Annual Vision Festival Saturday, June 23rd, 3:00 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 15, 2007

SYNERGY Sight and Sound

At the 12th Annual Vision Festival Saturday, June 23rd, 3:00 PM @ The Angel Orensanz Foundation 172 Norfolk Street, 10002 http://www.visionfestival.org/

Featuring; Amir Bey, Set Design, Costumes & Saco Yasuma, Alto, Compositions

With; Ras Moshe, Woodwinds; Dave Ross, Guitar Chris Sullivan, Bass; Lou Grassi, Drums

SYNERGY Sight and Sound will play at the 12th Annual Vision Festival as part of the matinee program on ...
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Synergy: Sight and Sound by Amir Bey & Saco Yasuma Bowery Poetry Club May 8

Source: All About Jazz
April 4, 2006

SYNERGY: Sight and Sound

by AMIR BEY & SACO YASUMA

Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery 212-614-0505 Monday, May 8, 2006 8:30 PM $12.00

Synergy, a high-energy free-improvisational jazz band, the innovative collaboration between the sculptor/designer Amir Bey and the saxophonist/composer Saco Yasuma, continue their series of concerts at Bowery Poetry Club on Monday, May 8, at 8:30 PM.

Synergy's concept is based on combining the visual and musical arts; the ...
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Paul McCandless & Art Lande to Present NY Premiere of Music on New Synergy Music CD "Shapeshifter" During Performance at Makor Sept. 14th

Source: All About Jazz
September 10, 2004

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Synergy Music Unveils New Look & Logo With Sept. 7th Releases by Paul McCandless-Art Lande Quartet, Alex Heitlinger Sextet & 2-CD Catalog Compilation

Source: All About Jazz
September 2, 2004

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