A New Nine Movement Composition Commissioned by The Chamber Music America-Doris Duke Foundation “New Works" grant program
Friday + Saturday, October 2nd + 3rd
@ The Jazz Gallery
The Jazz Gallery is located at 290 Hudson St, NYC
Tel (212) 242-1063
Sets are at 9:30 + 11:00 PM.
Cover charge is $15
With:
Perico Sambeat (Saxophones & Flute)
Loren Stillman (Saxophones)
Avishai Cohen {Trumpet)
Alan Ferber (Trombone)
Brad Shepik (Guitar)
Dan Tepfer (Piano)
Marc Miralta (Percussion)
Mark Ferber (Drums)
Alexis Cuadrado (Bass)
“Listen to Cuadrado's three compositions and you'll find every reason to take him seriously." --Josh Jackson, NPR Music
“Cuadrado's original compositions demonstrate a sensitivity that never devolves into sentimentalism, and a superior rhythmic sense." --Mel Minter, Weekly Alibi
“he has begun to make his mark on the creative music scene with his smart compositions and strong musicianship." --Richard Kamins, The Hartford Courant
Jazz composer, bassist and co-founder of the Brooklyn Jazz Underground, Alexis Cuadrado announces the world premiere of his epic new composition, “Noneto Ibrico", to take place at The Jazz Gallery in New York City on Friday and Saturday, October 2nd and 3rd. “Noneto Ibrico" is the result of a commission from Chamber Music America through its “New Works for Jazz Ensembles" grant program.
“Noneto Ibrico", a nine-movement piece performed by nine musicians, blends the traditional song forms of Spanish Flamenco music with the contemporary improvised music idiom, creating a unique and groundbreaking genre that goes a step beyond previous blends of Flamenco and jazz.
Besides Mr. Cuadrado on double bass, the ensemble includes some of the most outstanding jazz musicians on the NYC scene: Avishai Cohen on trumpet, Loren Stillman on saxophones, Alan Ferber on trombone, Brad Shepik on guitar, Dan Tepfer on piano and Mark Ferber on drums, with the special collaboration of two of the most exceptional musicians in Spain that have broken molds, and are renowned internationally in blending jazz with Flamenco, Perico Sambeat on saxophone and Marc Miralta on percussion.
After the performances at The Jazz Gallery, this ensemble will be heading into the studio to record the music for future release.
About Alexis Cuadrado:
Born in Barcelona and residing in Brooklyn, New York since 1999, Alexis Cuadrado is an active member of the city's jazz scene. Cuadrado has released three CDs as a leader: Puzzles (BJURecords 2008), Visual (Fresh Sound, 2004) and Metro (Fresh Sound, 2001). These recordings feature all-original compositions and have received rave reviews and enthusiastic reactions from fans around the globe.
As a composer, Cuadrado has worked in a large variety of contexts. In addition to writing for his working quintet, he has created pieces for jazz big band, saxophone quartet, string quartet and solo bass. He has also has scored two short films. Over thirty of his compositions can be heard on published recordings. Cuadrado's music aims to stretch the limits of form, meter, harmony, and improvisation all in the context of contemporary jazz.
Alexis Cuadrado is a co-founder of the Brooklyn Jazz Underground and BJURecords, a bandleader/composer collective that strives to promote originality and create awareness of innovative jazz artists from Brooklyn.
For more information contact Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity.
