The New Jazz Composers Octet

The New Jazz Composers Octet: Walkin' The Line

by Jim Santella
March 2, 2003

Rather than going with the common straight-ahead formula of head-solos-head, the New Jazz Composers Octet prefers ensemble counterpoint in which agreed-upon changes add a sense of the exotic. Shifting harmonies and juxtaposed meters combine with the artists’ natural rhythmic swing and reverence for tonal purity. David Weiss’ title track, for example, opens with the kinds of dissonance that would suitably accompany a film’s more dramatic scenes. Then, between fierce, bebop-derived solos, the octet continues to push their ensemble sound forward ...

The New Jazz Composers Octet: First Steps Into Reality

by Jack Bowers
January 1, 2000

Before appraising the music, a word about the concept — and what a wonderful one it is, a group of young Jazz musicians coming together to nurture their skills as composers and explore their ever–widening musical capabilities. The NJCO, formed in 1996 by trumpeter David Weiss, provides the pathway over which these aspiring writers are able to move toward their goal, and First Steps into Reality (an entry in Fresh Sound’s admirable “new talent” series) represents their first recorded excursion ...

The New Jazz Composers Octet: The New Jazz Composers Octet

by David Adler
November 1, 1999

Upon hearing pianist Xavier Davis’s “First Steps into Reality," which opens this album and provides its title, some might voice familiar objections. “Wait, these guys play tradition-bound hard bop and wear jackets and ties. It’s just another crop of Young Lions. Nothin’ new about it." Well, keep listening. David Weiss, founder, leader, and trumpeter of The New Jazz Composers Octet, is onto something, and it’s far more than a neocon nostalgia trip.Compositionally speaking, Xavier Davis and alto saxophonist ...

Freddie Hubbard and the New Jazz Composers Octet (Thu-Sun) at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 13, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM Thurs. thg Sun., Dec. 13-16 $35.00 + $10 Minimum FREDDIE HUBBARD AND THE NEW JAZZ COMPOSERS OCTET Freddie Hubbard - Trumpet David Weiss - Trumpet Myron Walden - Alto Sax Jimmy Greene - Tenor Sax Steve Davis - Trombone ...
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Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Legacy (Tues) Ed Palermo Big Band (Wed) Freddie Hubbard and the New Jazz Composers Octet (Thu-Sun) at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 10, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM Les Paul Sets Remain at 8:00 & 10:00PM Effective immediately, minimums are $10/person/set for all shows except Les Paul - $15 mins.

EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO - LOU PALLO - GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT - BASS

EVERY TUESDAY MINGUS ...
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Tonight Only. The New Jazz Composers Octet with special guests Charles Tolliver and Billy Harper

Source: All About Jazz
October 2, 2005

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Freddie Hubbard & The New Jazz Composers Octet (Fri )Tom Harrell (Sat & Sun) Charles Tolliver & Billy Harper at Iridium

Source: All About Jazz
September 30, 2005

September 30, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM This Weekend at The Iridium Sept. 30-Oct. 1 FREDDIE HUBBARD & THE NEW JAZZ COMPOSERS OCTET Friday: Tom Harrell Saturday and Sunday: Charles Tolliver and Billy Harper The New Jazz Composers Octet David Weiss- Trumpet Myron Walden- Alto Sax Craig Handy- Tenor Sax Issac Smith- Trombone ...
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Freddie Hubbard and The New Jazz Composers Octet at the Iridium Jazz Club Thurs. thg Sun. Sept. 29-Oct. 2

Source: All About Jazz
September 26, 2005

September 26, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com SHOW TIMES NIGHTLY AT 8:00, 10: 00 Sept. 28-Oct. 1 FREDDIE HUBBARD & THE NEW JAZZ COMPOSERS OCTET Freddie Hubbard- Trumpet David Weiss- Trumpet Myron Walden- Alto Sax Craig Handy- Tenor Sax Steve Davis- Trombone Norbert Stachel- Baritone Sax Anthony Wonsey- Piano Dwayne Burno- Bass Gene Jackson- Drums Sunday, October 2 ...
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This Week at Iridium Wed. Apr. 27 David Weiss, Thurs. thg Sun. Apr. 28-May 1 Freddie Hubbard and The New Jazz Composers Octet

Source: All About Jazz
April 25, 2005

April 25, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS QUARTET EVERY TUESDAY THE MINGUS BIG BAND EVERY WEDNESDAY Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety Hour@7PM Every Sunday Starting at 11:00AM Gospel Jazz Brunch in NYC featuring BISHOP NATHANIEL TOWNSLEY, JR. AND THE GOSPEL JUBILEE This Week at Iridium... One ...
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Freddie Hubbard and the New Jazz Composers Octet at Iridium April 13-15

Source: All About Jazz
April 8, 2004

Iridium Presents Freddie Hubbard and The New Jazz Composers Octet

Freddie Hubbard- Trumpet David Weiss- Trumpet Myron Walden- Alto Saxophone Jimmy Greene- Tenor Saxophone Steve Davis- Trombone Norbert Stachel- Baritone Sax Xavier Davis- Piano Dwayne Burno- Bass E.J. Strickland- Drums

Tuesday- Thursday April 13-15 Sets at 8 and 10 pm

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The Cookers

Eddie Henderson- Trumpet David Weiss- ...
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