Jazz Articles about Ryan Keberle

Ryan Keberle: Heavy Dreaming

by Dan Bilawsky
March 14, 2010

Brass band-oriented projects seemed to be all the rage in 2009. Dave Douglas, leaning on the work of Lester Bowie and the heritage of the Crescent City, garnered great critical acclaim and artistic success with his Brass Ecstasy project. Saxophonist David Binney created a mysterious and intriguing blend between a guest brass section and his core quartet on Third Occasion (Mythology Record, 2009). Trombonist Ryan Keberle is now hot on their heels with Heavy Dreaming, featuring his Double Quartet--piano, drums, ...

Ryan Keberle: Double Quartet

by Jim Santella
October 9, 2007

The double quartet that trombonist Ryan Keberle brings to the studio for this debut recording shares a true appreciation for superb tone and a freewheeling sense of rhythm. With arrangements that parallel those of a quality big band, the ensemble combines an acoustic, trombone-led jazz quartet along with a top-notch brass quartet for a notable experience.

Keberle's double quartet sizzles from start to finish, his five original compositions bringing a fresh opinion to the forum while two recent ...

Ryan Keberle: Something Speaking

by Ken Kase
July 31, 2007

Trombonist Ryan Keberle's debut CD, Double Quartet (Alternative Side, 2007), displays a facile and expressive instrumentalist with a sound and technique that is smoothly intoned and gregarious with an emphasis on creating strong melodic lines. He is also a musical thinker with a rapidly maturing compositional and arranging style.He currently performs with his own group, but stays busy in New York as a member of Maria Schneider's Orchestra and performing with the likes of Slide Hampton, Joe Lovano ...

Ryan Keberle: Double Quartet

by Ken Kase
July 23, 2007

Whether one considers trombonist Ryan Keberle's group as either two quartets or simply a fully-functional octet, the gifts of this young improvisor are well evident on his debut CD, Double Quartet. The combination of a small but rich horn ensemble mixes well with a skilled and subtle rhythm section to produce thoughtful and expressive music.The majority of the selections are Keberle's own compositions. The opening track, “Something Speaking, sets the bar high, creating inventive arrangements with austere melodic ...