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Recording

Willie Oteri Re-Releasing 'Teme Per Cinema' Featuring The Late Dino J.A. Deane, And Drummer Scott Amendola

Source: Willie Oteri
August 5, 2022

Willie Oteri and WD-41 to re-release Teme Per Cinema featuring the late Dino J.A. Deane, and drummer Scott Amendola. Available now on Bandcamp and worldwide on major streaming and download sites on August 19, 2022. WD-41 + 2 Teme Per Cinema (Music for Film) was first released in 2010 through CD Baby and was also available at DGM Global Mobile and Abstract Logix. Teme Per Cinema and the first WD-41 album (WD-41) will be re-released in digital format through Symphonic ...

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Recording

Willie Oteri And Dark Matter Horns Dig Into Their Archives For Upcoming Album 'Ghosts Of Texas Past'

Source: Willie Oteri
April 23, 2022

Willie Oteri and Dark Matter Horns dig into their archives for upcoming album Ghosts of Texas Past. Available May 27, 2022 The new album features tracks taken from rehearsals recorded in 2018 in Austin Texas with Willie Oteri (tenor sax and flute), Dave Laczko (trumpet and effects) and Steve Mankenberg (drums) in a totally improvised environment, recorded with minimal equipment on 2 to 4 tracks. A decades long relationship between Oteri and Laczko produced several releases with Oteri jumping from ...

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Recording

Willie Oteri Releasing New Material Focusing On Saxophone And Flute

Source: Willie Oteri
December 10, 2021

Genre jumping multi-instrumentalist Willie Oteri will be releasing new material focusing on his tenor saxophone and flute playing which will include various artists such as drummer Matt Crane, guitarist Jeff Platz and electric trumpet master Dave Laczko. These recordings will be in the beyond jazz / free jazz / avant-garde arena while keeping in mind a presence for mood and melody. The first (Mind Meld), to be released on December 20, 2021 on various platforms is a duo with electric ...

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Festival

Celebrating Ten Years Of Jazz OUTside At Kenny Dorham's Backyard in Austin

Source: Willie Oteri
February 8, 2020

A festival in celebration of ten years of Jazz OUTside February 29, 2020 From 2:pm to 6:pm Kenny Dorham's Backyard 1106 E. 11th St. Austin, TX 78702 Ten years ago a residency, showcase and open jam session began at Kenny Dorham's Backyard in Austin Texas. The brainchild of bassist and curator Harold McMillan of Diverse Arts Culture Works and international musician Willie Oteri after seeing little to no support from Austin promoters ...

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Music Industry

Willie Oteri Announces New Project And New Releases

Source: Willie Oteri
March 18, 2019

Official Release Date for Dark Matter Horns: Narratives Vol. 2 – Spring 2019 Official Release Dates for O'clock: “The Nip," “Feb 25," “Riot in the Meadow," March 1st with more singles to follow during the year. Narratives Vol. 2 by Willie Oteri's Dark Matter Horns is the second release to focus on Oteri's tenor saxophone and flute work. He is joined here by long-time friend Dave Laczko on trumpet and veteran Austin drummer Steve Mankenberg. Recorded live in studio using ...

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Performance / Tour

Willie Oteri Announces New Music Project And Show Dates

Source: Willie Oteri
March 10, 2014

Willie Oteri and Christopher David Boulet to terrorize parts of Northern Italy. The new Beyond Jazz collective named IKM will feature Willie Oteri on guitar and live loops, Christopher David Boulet on vocal manipulations and spoken word teamed with various third members including laptop beatjockey Max Del Genio who will be present for upcoming Italian shows. Willie Oteri has become a complicated figure in the world of Beyond Jazz and Avant-Garde. His improvised performances and recordings with WD-41, Shrunken Head ...

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Event

12 Hour Non-stop Improvisation Will Raise Money For Austin Non-profit

Source: Willie Oteri
February 15, 2014

JAMGASM 2 - Super Session, breaking the music marathon improvisation record for Austin and Texas! An event to raise needed funds for the non-profit Diverse Arts Culture Works. Carousel Lounge 1110 East 52nd Street, Austin, Texas March 1st – noon to midnight. Featruing: Willie Oteri, Chris Maresh, Brannen Temple, Ephraim Owens, Joshua Thomson, Bruce Saunders, Dave Laczko, James Fenner, members of Brazilian Space Program, WD-41, Lost Cat, word/jazz lowstars and many more. Get ready for a music experience like none ...

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Event

Marathon Jam Will Raise Needed Money For Kenny Dorham's Backyard Event Venue In Austin Texas

Source: Willie Oteri
October 20, 2013

JazzOutSide Super Session & Kenny Dorham's Backyard Fundraiser WD-41 featuring Willie Oteri Dave Laczko and friends, word/jazz lowstars, Brazilian Space Program and 20+ other talented musicians and improvisers Sunday, November 3rd, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Kenny Dorham’s Backyard, 1106 E. 11th Austin, TX 78702 Cost: $5+ suggested donations Get ready for a jazz experience like none other in Austin! Following the success of the Jazz OUTside series started in 2012, DiverseArts presents Jazz OUTside Super Session, a music marathon ...

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