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Special Providence

Active since: January 4

One of the most specific and powerful band in and around Hungary. The band formed in 2004 from long time friends and musicians of Kobánya Music Studio and Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, Budapest. The members of the band play in many well known and appreciated groups in Hungary as a session musician and took part in the making of several albums, as songwriter, studiomusican besides Special Providence. The band played a lot of festivals and clubs in Hungary and abroad as well.(England,Slovakia,Romania etc.) Having an approach, by putting music as a priority over virtosistic individualisim, allows the band to represent prog-fusion jazz in a new light

Das Vibenbass

From Seattle to New York to Berlin, audiences have been fascinated by the musical sound of Das Vibenbass. The group has independently released four full-length records, all of which have garnered tremendous support from the indie jazz community. They have sustained numerous spots atop Seattle’s critically acclaimed KEXP 90.3 jazz chart, as well a prestigious nomination, alongside Wayne Horvitz, for Best Jazz/Experimental act in the Seattle Weekly’s Best of 2006. Constant tours of the United States, Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic have spawned a devoted fan base whose discriminating tastes welcome only the best into clubs

Trio This

The Jazz Piano Trio has long been the preferred format for many of our greatest pianists... first established by the likes of Earl Hines, Teddy Wilson, Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, Wynton Kelly, Red Garland, Bill Evans and continued to this day by such sonic mavericks as Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Hank Jones, Cecil Taylor, and Brad Melhdau, among many others. Co-leaders Barney McAll & George Schuller follow this rich tradition only as a launching pad for new ideas and pathways yet undiscovered. Joined by bassist Matt Pavolka, Trio This will keep one eye planted on history while the other searches for the nearest exit. GM Recordings is proud to announce an exciting new recording from Trio This entitled That (GM3050CD) to be released this December 2009

Zevious

Johnny and Mike met each other while attending college together in 1999 and instantly hit it off musically. They played together in several rock, funk, and jazz projects while living in Allentown, PA over the next few years, and gigged extensively in the Lehigh Valley Area both in groups and as freelance jazz musicians. Mike eventually made his way to New York in 2004, and Johnny moved to Philadelphia in 2005. Meanwhile, Jeff had been touring the US extensively with his instrumental prog-metal group Dysrhythmia. Coming off the road in 2005 after extensive touring, Jeff settled in the New York area

Beat Circus

Beat Circus was formed in 2002 in Boston, Massachusetts by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Carpenter, who has been its only constant member since its inception. In 2005 Carpenter began a radical shift in direction resulting in the recording of Dreamland, the first part of Carpenter's Weird American Gothic trilogy, with legendary NY producer Martin Bisi. Filled with dark narrative songs and loosely based on historical events associated with turn-of-the-century New York, Dreamland was the culmination of a two-year effort by Beat Circus. In Summer 2007 Brian Carpenter debuted the third incarnation of Beat Circus with a new concept and sound to develop the second part of the trilogy, Boy From Black Mountain, personal songs about family and fatherhood in the tradition of Southern Gospel songwriters and Southern Gothic literature.

Ellipsis

Ellipsis was born in an unmemorable suburban pub in the summer of 2005, when pianist John Stenger and bassist Ray Clemens unwound after a gig and discovered a common interest in developing a new approach to the jazz music they were playing. They soon brought in drummer Justin Leigh and formed some common goals: to play contemporary pop and rock music as a vehicle for improvisation, to write original music that could appeal to fans of both jazz and rock music, and to include in their repertoire new arrangements of classic and contemporary jazz compositions -- but above all, to play music that a younger audience could relate to. After recording an EP, Ray and John booked and played a three-week cross-country tour. The first Ellipsis gig was in Lexington, Kentucky, and the first trio gig was in November of that year in Washington, DC. Over the next two years, all three band members contributed original compositions and collectively developed arrangements of songs by Radiohead, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Nick Drake, Coldplay, John Lennon, Herbie Hancock, Bjork, Joshua Redman and others. The trio also became the rhythm section for downtempo vocalist Natalie Walker and Philadelphia legend Tommy Conwell. The culmination of the group's efforts was the complete performance of the albums Kid A and Abbey Road.

Thelonious Dub

Active since: December 20, 1965

Thelonious Dub is a Los Angeles band that began by playing reggae versions of Thelonious Monk tunes. Gaining in popularity, the quartet’s original compositions featured heavily with their audience and is captured in their 2010 second release “Master Plan B.” Formed in 2007, Guitarist Joe Bartone was the leader of the Boston band - Fat Buddah before coming to Los Angeles and meeting Mandorico’s drummer Sean Rainey. Soon after they joined up with tenor player Space Kyle and Brandon Schmidt, upright bassist for Chord Four. Together they cultivated a chemistry of sound; nurturing ideas to flow freely among them. Master Plan B was written produced by Joe Bartone and recorded by Paul Du Gre’ (L7, Weezer, Bill Frisell, Leo Kottke)

The Real Deal Big Band

Active since: June 1

This live recording was made at Kaleidoscope Sound on June 28 & 29, 2011. I started writing the music in 2003 when I was asked to put together an 18 piece band for a steady weekend gig at a New Jersey supper club. The idea was to create instrumental music that was challenging to play but that would also be accessible to a wide audience. As I listen to the tracks I realize this is really a “nightclub band”--a big band performing at a steady gig and (dare I say it?) “entertaining” listeners, some of whom might not ordinarily be exposed to this kind of music. Although the steady gig ended in June of 2006 the band continues to perform at local jazz venues and private parties and I’ve continued to add to the book which has over 130 charts

Avery Young

Active since: May 2

ummmm i don't really know what this is but I am just an intermediate bassoon player looking for some helpful tips on learning new music fast so any ideas would be appreciated!

Groove Masters

Groove Masters, based in Charlotte, NC consists of veteran musicians with over twenty years of professional musical experience. They have played for large corporations, celebrities, and community events. Their style appeals to diverse audiences crossing cultural lines and blending them into a masterful musical groove that you have to experience to believe. If you are looking for a band that will have your audience on your feet... Groove Masters is the band for you!