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Linda Oh: Initial Here
by AAJ Italy Staff
L'apporto di musicisti di origine asiatica alla creatività del jazz di oggi è un elemento che, seppure con le dovute attenzioni per evitare slogan e banalizzazioni, sta dando risultati molto interessanti. Si pensi, solo per fare qualche esempio, al ruolo centrale che stanno giocando le sintesi espressive proposte dal pianista Vijay Iyer o dal sassofonista Rudresh Mahanthappa, ma anche di un Jon Irabagon o di una artista ormai matura come Susie Ibarra. Nata in Malesia da genitori cinesi e con ...
Continue ReadingLinda Oh: Initial Here
by Mark F. Turner
President Theodore Roosevelt's famous quote, “Walk softly and carry a big stick," epitomizes Linda Oh, the soft-spoken bassist/composer who draws total respect with her intrepid musicianship. With her highly acclaimed self-released debut, Entry (2010), and increased visibility through recording dates and gigs like Dave Douglas' “Tea for 3" Tour, Oh is emerging as one of jazz's bright performers.Oh's sophomore release and first for Greenleaf, Initial Here, reveals even more of her savvy. Expanding from the debut's trio to ...
Continue ReadingLinda Oh: Persevering Against the Odds
by Mark F. Turner
In an arena that is overwhelmingly dominated by her male counterparts, bassist Linda May-Han Oh is going to be a force with which to be reckoned. Her auspicious, self-produced debut, Entry (2009), was lauded by critics, and was one of pianist Vijay Iyer's top picks for 2009. Born in Malaysia and living in New York, Oh impresses academically, having received first-class honors at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts for her thesis, A New Approach to Rhythmic Bass Improvisation, ...
Continue ReadingLinda Oh Trio: Entry
by Mark F. Turner
First appearances and sounds can be deceiving. Linda Oh's petite stature defies the muscularity that her instrument emanates--a knotty booming bass that's at once authoritative and free flowing, delivered with momentum and zest. And like the well-noted arcos of Charles Mingus, Dave Holland and Charlie Haden, Oh already has the traits to become a noteworthy player and leader, as witnessed on Entry. Born in Malaysia, raised in Australia, and living in New York, Oh's extensive training included ...
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