Transit

Transit: Transit

by Tom Greenland
May 11, 2006

While improvising musicians thrive on novel combinations of instruments and musical personalities, there is also the sense that close and repeated creative camaraderie fosters group cohesion. Transit, the eponymously titled debut recording from the quartet of drummer Jeff Arnal, bassist Reuben Radding, alto saxophonist Seth Misterka and trumpeter Nate Wooley--all active on the grassroots avant jazz scene burgeoning in boroughs of New York--boasts both qualities, producing a satisfying blend of freshness and familiarity. The album exhibits a ...

Transit: Transit

by Troy Collins
February 15, 2006

A varied session with roots in cerebral European improvisation, AACM-inspired sound experimentation and New Thing-era ferocity, Transit's self-titled debut demonstrates expert communication, the key to any successful cooperative venture. Although organized by percussionist Jeff Arnal, the members of the quartet share writing credits, relying on collective improvisation as their principle strategy. Though Transit's music is rooted in free jazz, these players are not constrained by preconceived notions.

From the tumultuous vortex of sound that opens the album to ...

Bassist And Composer Fernando Huergo’s Big Band Album “the Possibility Of Change” Breathes Courage And Bravery To A Society In Transition

Source: Outside in Music
June 25, 2020

Electric bassist, composer, and bandleader Fernando Huergo is no stranger to the modern-day music scene, with 11 albums under his belt as a leader, and over 140 as a sideman. As one who artfully blends the grooves and melodic conception of Argentinean music with modern jazz, Fernando has played in ensembles of virtually every size, but as a leader, he had exclusively worked with small groups. The The Possibility of Change showcases Fernando’s artistry on a large canvas, as he ...
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Marcus Shelby Places Suite Exploring Negro League Baseball At The Heart Of "Transitions," Set For June 7 Release By MSO Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
April 28, 2019

Bassist, composer, and bandleader Marcus Shelby brings together three of his greatest passions—African-American history, baseball, and big-band jazz—on Transitions, the latest work by his 15-piece Marcus Shelby Orchestra, set for a June 7 release on his own MSO Records. While the album offers Shelby’s lush arrangements of classic tunes by Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, and Cole Porter, its centerpiece “Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues” is an original four-part suite inspired by the history of Negro League Baseball. ...
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Power Jazz Rock Trio Eddie Arjun Burnin' New Album Transition Release Date: February 1st And World Premiere At City Winery NYC February 1st

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
December 11, 2018

Critically acclaimed guitar-driven instrumental power jazz rock trio Eddie Arjun (formally known as ARJUN) release their 5th album, Transition (Pheromone Records), following the success of their album Gravity. Transition continues the artistic evolution of one of New York City's most exciting and original bands, featuring the masterful guitar work and deeply expressive compositions of Eddie Arjun Peters. Transition is an outstanding continuation of Eddie Arjun's bold sound and style, rooted in carefully crafted melodies which tell resonant stories without words. ...
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Jazz Village [Pias] Sets October 20, 2017 Release For World-renowned Bassist Composer Kyle Eastwood’s "In Transit"

Source: EastWest Media
October 6, 2017

Capping two extraordinary decades as a recording and performing artist, Kyle Eastwood’s stylistically eclectic new album In Transit reflects the whirlwind reality of the breakneck schedule that Kyle and his longtime ensemble keep as they perform three quarters of the year in Europe—with a yearly jaunt to Asian countries and occasional swings to the U.S. The jny: Los Angeles bred, jny: Paris based bassist and composer estimates that about half of the tracks were “road tested,” with a few rendered ...
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The Music Industry's Digital Transition [David Emery]

Source: HypeBot
May 10, 2017

In this piece David Emery observes how the music industry has transitioned over time, past the era of downloading and into the streaming age, and why for those able to successfully navigate the streaming economy, there has never been a better time to be a independent musician. Guest post by David Emery of David Emery Online When I started my career in music I worked in what was then known as the New Media department. “This new internet malarkey” we ...
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Can Old School Label Talent Transition To Digital? [Jon Maples]

Source: HypeBot
October 15, 2016

An increasing number of old school label executives are jumping ship as they move to new digital platforms.  But the question is being raised as to how smooth the transition will be and to whether established artists and their relationships with these execs will survive the move. By digital music industry veteran and consultant Jon Maples Old-school record executives seem to be joining new-school digital music companies in increased intensity.  In the past few years WMG’s Stephen Bryan (Soundcloud), Interscope’s Jimmy Iovine (Apple), UMG’s Amanda Marks (Apple), super-manager Troy Carter (Spotify) ...
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All About Jazz Improves News Service. Transitions to Pay.

Source: All About Jazz
June 7, 2015

Outstanding page views, outstanding presentation, and fully integrated with All About Jazz and Jazz Near You All About Jazz upgraded its jazz news service for industry professionals. Improvements span the news announcement page, the news announcement submission form, a publicity firm listing page at Jazz Near You It will also distribute announcements to its Facebook page and Twitter page. All About Jazz news now supports or includes: Previous and next scrolling between announcements. Previous announcement slide in box. A trending ...
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Soundtraxx With Mark Stanley To Feature New Darryl Alexander CD "Transitions"

Source: Darryl Alexander Sr.
July 18, 2014

Radio personality Mark Stanley of Soundtraxx will feature music from Darryl Alexander's new CD Transitions this weekend on his All Things Jazz program. See the details below. Once again, we're quite jazzed to present an all-new Special Edition SoundTraxx program, for airdates 20 July through 02 August 2014. In this show, we'll spotlight, in our Album Feature, the just-released CD from keyboardist/producer Darryl Alexander, Transitions. Also, we'll enjoy new music from: Dominique Toney The Rippingtons Chris ...
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Darryl Alexander Sr Hits Up The Burgh With "Transitions"

Source: Darryl Alexander Sr.
April 21, 2014

Producer/Drummer/Composer Darryl Alexander has an upcoming release of his new contemporary jazz recording, Transitions, “featuring 11 energetic and exciting new songs that are a melting pot of jazz, funk, r&b, hip hop, samba, and rock and features performances by a trio of Pittsburgh, PA favorite musicians. The first track, On E. Street is a favorite of DJ Funky (Jeff Fuller) and will certainly get you on the dance floor. An earthy acoustic piano theme supported by funky guitar and in ...
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Atropolis Announces New Album "Transitions" on Cumba Mela August 13th

Source: Press Junkie PR
August 9, 2013

Adam Partridge, also known as Atropolis, his electronically global infused alter-ego, mixes his degree and knowledge in music composition and ethnomusicology throughout his own productions and DJ sets. It makes sense that a lifelong New Yorker has created a sound that encompasses the best of a number of musical influences the city has to offer. Since the age of 8, Adam was introduced to the classical piano, progressing to hardcore metal music at 14, and then falling in love with ...
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