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Jonathan Maron

Jonathan Maron is a Grammy-nominated electric bassist, composer and producer. Maron's unique approach, propulsive basslines and big sound travel with him always, regardless of the musical setting. Early in his career, Jonathan co-founded New York's now legendary Groove Collective, a band that has toured internationally, released eight albums including their Grammy-nominated, "People People Music Music." The band's dance-floor blend of afro-cuban rhythms, jazz, funk and house music has provided a perfect showcase for Maron's playing and writing. With other artists, Jonathan can be heard on almost 200 records ranging widely in style, including Maxwell's platinum selling “Ascenscion (Don't Ever Wonder)." Maron has also performed with Meshell Ndegeocello, Tupac Shakur, Shujaat Khan, Jewel, India.Arie, Thalia, Anoushka Shankar, and Kurt Rosenwinkel, among many others. Jonathan’s been featured numerous times in Bass Player Magazine, and these interviews and transcriptions are included in the book, " Brave New Bass: Interviews & Lessons with the Innovators, Trendsetters & Visionaries."

2024 Winter JazzFest Marathons: A Survival Guide

by Ludovico Granvassu
January 6, 2024

Twenty years is a remarkable milestone for any activity, let alone one that comes with the wear and tear of a high-profile jazz festival that every year strives to up its own ante, like the Winter JazzFest. From January 11 to 18, 2024, fans, musicians, promoters and other industry people from around the world ...

Apply Now! Generations Performance Program 2018

May 7, 2018

From Saturday, 29 September till Saturday 06 October 2018 the 11th edition of the renowned Generations International Jazzfestival Frauenfeld will take place. The jazz ensemble master class lasting several days is one of the reasons why Generations has become an international insiders’ tip; a stage for many upcoming national and international jazz talents. In 2018 this ...

The Donny McCaslin Group at The Arden Gild Hall

by Mike Jacobs
January 25, 2017

The Donny McCaslin Group Arden Gild Hall Arden, Delaware January 14, 2017 Arden Delaware isn't exactly known as a jazz mecca but, with the coming of the Donny McCaslin Group to the Arden Gild Hall, it became one--for a little while at least. And in the best jazz traditions, the show ...

Dave Douglas: Dark Territory

by Luca Muchetti
October 26, 2016

Torna senza la paura di ripetersi. Dave Douglas richiama attorno a sé il collettivo di musicisti battezzato High Risk, coi quali solo un anno fa aveva confezionato un omonimo album, e parte a esplorare nuovi territori di jazz possibile. Lo fa citando, o incorporando elementi che gli amanti di Miles Davis troveranno familiari, e attingendo ancora ...

Dave Douglas: Dark Territory

by Mark F. Turner
June 15, 2016

Dave Douglas's second release with his electronic group High Risk is true to form of the trumpeter's modus operandi to avoid repeating the same thing twice. While Dark Territory is of similar species to 2015's High Risk; it is a completely different animal. Shades of Miles Davis's azure tone permeate the project but there are also ...

Dave Douglas: High Risk

by Luca Muchetti
June 30, 2015

È firmata dal musicista newyorkese Dave Douglas una delle tante e nuovi possibili interpretazioni elettroniche del jazz. Il filone, spesso interlocutorio ma talvolta anche gravido di belle sorprese, nel caso del musicista statunitense di recente nominato direttore artistico di Bergamo Jazz con High Risk disegna una prospettiva dalle linee solide, all'interno di un progetto che denota ...

Dave Douglas: High Risk

by Mark F. Turner
June 27, 2015

A leading trumpeter and composer, Dave Douglas has never been content staying in one location for too long. Within his already diverse discography, he's produced imaginative music with numerous ensembles that include the intrepidly free Tiny Bell Trio; an acoustic-electric sextet Keystone; vivid reflections of Americana with his Riverside band. This time, he ventures once again ...