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Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm: Grit & Grace

by Dan Bilawsky
November 2, 2023

Blessed be the 'bone of invention and intention that is Jennifer Wharton. A mere six years ago, the noted bass trombonist had the idea to form a slide-centric septet and commission new music to bring her oft-neglected and ballasting instrument to the fore. Driven to act on that concept, Wharton thought things through, put a plan ...

Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm: Not A Novelty

by Dan McClenaghan
May 25, 2021

The trombone came into its own as a lead and solo instrument in jazz on the shoulders of J.J. Johnson, in the early days of bebop. His Four Trombones: The Debut Recordings (Prestige, 1953) celebrated the big brass instrument with three fellow 'bone men--Kai Winding, Bennie Green and Willie Davis, all joining Johnson in a four ...

Interview: Jennifer Wharton

May 24, 2021

A couple of weeks ago while flying through Facebook, I saw on photographer John Abbott's page that he'd just finished a shoot with bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton. I've known John for years and in addition to being a great guy, he's a marvelous portraitist. When I asked him about Jennifer, he wrote back, “Jen Wharton is ...

Jennifer Wharton

Born: May 16

Jennifer Wharton is a low brass specialist based in New York City. Though getting her start classically, Jen has deep roots in jazz, commercial, chamber and Broadway music. She won’t stop until she has conquered the world! These days, Jennifer can be found leading her trombone-forward ensemble, Bonegasm, and performing in Paradise Square but has also held positions at West Side Story, King Kong, Beautiful, The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, Jekyll and Hyde, Scandalous, Wonderland, 9 to 5 and Curtains, as well as performing as a substitute in over a dozen other Broadway productions

Nate Mayland

Born: July, 1977

NATE MAYLAND has recently performed with The Maria Schneider Orchestra, Natalie Merchant, and Chris Thile, and Jennifer Wharton's star-studded BONEGASM - a jazz trombone quartet featuring the writing of Jim McNeely, Renee Rosnes, John Fedchock, Alan Ferber and more. The groups most recent album, "Grit & Grace" was released in 2023 and has received high praise from listeners and reviewers. 

Nate composes for his own group The Wishbone Project, BONEGASM, The Kat Gang Quartet, The Band of Bones, and others.

He has performed and toured with The Maria Schneider Orchestra, The Knights Orchestra, The International Contemporary Ensemble, and others. He has performed the Tomasi Trombone Concerto live on the radio with The Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, and enjoys the NYC freelance classical world. He studied under the legendary Edward Kleinhammer, M. Dee Stewart, Scott Hartmann, Sam Burtis and David Baker. ​​​

Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm: Bonegasm

by Dan Bilawsky
March 5, 2019

The bass trombone occupies a unique niche, serving as that most powerful of pedal peddlers, the anchor of a big band's brass section, and the ballast stabilizing harmonies. Unfortunately, the instrument also holds status as a seriously pigeonholed force. While you can't argue with the usefulness of its robust, below-the-staff whole notes, this horn is made ...