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80+ New England Conservatory Alumni, Faculty Receive Grammy Nominations
More than 80 New England Conservatory alumni and faculty have been honored with 41 Grammy nominations, maintaining a longstanding presence among the world's leading musicians. NEC-affiliated artists have been nominated across 27 categories for this year’s Grammy Awards, with winners to be announced at the Los Angeles ceremony on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Lake Street Dive, ...
Caleb Wheeler Curtis: The True Story of Bears and the Invention of the Battery (Deluxe Edition)
by Troy Dostert
There has always been room in jazz for those creative minds who can bridge the gap between the heart of tradition and the leading edge of change. In the world of saxophonists, Thomas Chapin, Arthur Blythe, Julius Hemphill or David Murray easily come to mind. Multi-instrumentalist Caleb Wheeler Curtis has similarly explored this terrain for years, ...
Brandon Seabrook: Object of Unknown Function
by Glenn Astarita
Brandon Seabrook's Object of Unknown Function feels like a sonic experiment gone rogue. In this album, Seabrook seems motivated by a desire to explore the liminal spaces between structured chaos and unstructured order, leaving listeners caught in the crosshairs. His fascination with avant- garde sounds, a hallmark of his work, reaches new heights here. One could ...
Monk Meets Bears on Caleb Wheeler Curtis's Latest
by Lawrence Peryer
Caleb Wheeler Curtis, the Brooklyn-based saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, is set to release his most ambitious project yet. The upcoming double album not only showcases his considerable talents but also reimagines the music of Thelonious Monk for modern listeners. The new release with the intriguing title The True Story of Bears and the Invention of the ...
Kevin Sun: Quartets
by Mark Corroto
Sometimes, talent calls out, other times, it is acknowledged with a nod. For saxophonist and composer Kevin Sun, both are obvious. The mastery of his instrument is a given; it is just that his music is never flashy or overindulgent, thus the nod. That fact is evident in previous discs on his Endectomorph Music label; the ...
New England Conservatory Fall Festival Celebrates 'Charles Ives, Ruth Crawford Seeger And American Musical Innovation' from November 10-17, 2024
Honoring the legacy of John Heiss, this weeklong festival features residencies with guest artists Raven Chacon and John Musto, a barn dance with Alex Cummings and Adah Hetko, a four-night run of John Musto and Mark Campbell’s opera, Later the Same Evening and more. 2024 marks the return of the NEC Festival, a week-long event honoring ...
Mark Masters Ensemble: Sui Generis
by Pierre Giroux
Sui Generis by the Mark Masters Ensemble featuring trumpeter Tim Hagans is an inventive addition to the world of contemporary jazz. Known for his deft compositions and dynamic arrangements, Mark Masters delivers a collection of nine original compositions, each of which embodies the spirit of spontaneity. Joining Masters in this session are a group of musicians ...
Andrew Hill Sextet Plus Ten: A Beautiful Day, Revisited
by Dan McClenaghan
The heyday of pianist Andrew Hill (1931-2007) happened during his hang with Blue Note Records, where he released ten albums between 1963 and 1970, including 1964's Black Fire, a splendid quartet session featuring saxophonist Joe Henderson; 1964's Point Of Departure), that featured a freewheeling sextet that included Henderson, multiple reedist Eric Dolphy and trumpeter Kenny Dorham; ...
Satoko Fujii Quartet: Dog Days Of Summer
by Dan McClenaghan
Satoko Fujii Quartet's Dog Days Of Summer has been a long time coming. It is the re-emergence of one of her most exciting bands, the Satoko Fujii Quartet. They had a great run from 2002's Vulcan (Libra Records) until 2008's Baccus (Muzak Records). Then the group went into a dormancy. In the meantime, Fujii has released ...
Delfeayo Marsalis: Crescent City Jewels
by Pierre Giroux
Delfeayo Marsalis' release Crescent City Jewels is a vibrant tribute to the resilience and spirit of New Orleans, expertly captured by his Uptown Jazz Orchestra. The album reads like a journal from Marsalis, full of musical moments that celebrate life's joys. Featuring an array of veteran musicians and rising stars from the Crescent City, it is ...
