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Brian Patneaude: Riverview
by Mark F. Turner
With Riverview, saxophonist Brian Patneaude continues to grow not only as a performer but also as an empathetic leader and composer. Like one of his influences, the esteemed Michael Brecker, Patneaude's voice is imbued with strength, melodicism and that certain New York state of mind. A few changes in personnel and instrumentation from previous Patneaude releases enhance the saxophonist's simpatico writing style. Organist Jesse Chandler, who possesses an ethereal whispery timbre, plays more in the vein of ...
Continue ReadingBrian Patneaude at the Massry Center for the Arts in Albany, NY
by Alexander M. Stern
Brian Patneaude Massry Center for the Arts Albany, NY February 7, 2009
After a brief delay, Brian Patneaude and company took the stage at the Massry Center for the Arts to enthusiastic applause from the near-capacity crowd. Without a moment's hesitation, the group launched into the title track from Riverview, Patneaude's lastest album. Joining the saxophonist at the College of Saint Rose's newly constructed arts center were guitarist Mike Moreno, organist Jesse Chandler, ...
Continue ReadingBrian Patneaude Quartet: As We Know It
by Budd Kopman
As We Know It, tenor saxophonist Brian Patneaude's third album following Variations (WEPA, 2003) and Distance (WEPA, 2005), is a wonderful album filled with memorable tunes that stick in the mind, played with a joy that is infectious. By this time, Patneaude and his quartet is a brand in the best sense of the word. The band is remarkably stable; other than bassist Mike DelPrete replacing Ryan Lucas, guitarist George Muscatello, drummer Danny Wechtel and keyboardist Dave ...
Continue ReadingBrian Patneaude: Taking A Stand
by Jason Crane
On the new episode of The Jazz Session, Jason Crane interviews saxophonist and composer Brian Patneaude. His new quartet album is called As We Know It (WEPA Records, 2007). Patneaude was born and raised near Albany, NY. He's chosen to make his musical stand in Albany, and the choice is paying off. Patneaude is a busy musician, whether it's his weekly residency at famed Albany jazz club Justin's or his continuing gig with Grammy-nominated Alex Torres and ...
Continue ReadingBrian Patneaude Quartet: As We Know It
by Mark F. Turner
The Brian Patneaude Quartet's third release As We Know It is like a cool breeze, a favorite piece of clothing, or the warmth of the sun's rays. The music is neither frantic nor languorous; it sounds and feels comfortable. Popular in the upstate New York area they've been gained the approval of critics but most importantly listeners, with palatable and engaging music that's easy on the ears yet also conveys a tight group presence. A very good ...
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by J Hunter
To hear some people talk, jazz in the Albany, New York, area begins and ends with Nick Brignola, whose brilliant baritone sax was taken from us when he died of cancer in 2002. Aside from the fact that this outlook completely dismisses Albany native Stefon Harris--whose African Tarantella: Dances with Duke (Blue Note, 2006) made a bunch of “Best Of lists--it also ignores the array of vibrant, exploring players that make up the current Capital Region jazz community. ...
Continue ReadingBrian Patneaude Quartet: Distance
by Peter Aaron
In almost no time at all, 31-year-old saxophonist Brian Patneaude has become the first-call king of Albany, NY's buzzing jazz scene. Variations, his quartet's excellent 2003 debut, instantly established him as one of the mainstream's hottest new tenors; he also retains a chair in the renowned Empire Jazz Orchestra, plays salsa and merengue with Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra and blues with the Tom Healey Band, and makes experimental sounds with the DJ-plus-live instruments project Nouveau Chill. On top ...
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