Results for "Chamber Jazz"

Stephanie Borgani

Stephanie is a Brazilian-American vocalist, composer, and educator based in São Paulo whose music centers the use of the voice without words, both as a bandleader and sideperson. Her work has been described as "hovering between the lyrical and the instrumentally acrobatic"(Trabalho Sujo).

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They are inspired by musical languages such as Brazilian instrumental music, contemporary classical music, free improvisation, and jazz. Currently, she leads and writes for "Mímica", a chamber quartet of voices and saxophones set to release their debut album in 2026-27, and makes regular appearances as a bandleader, having released the EP "Choro Party Progression" with a sextet in 2021. Other collaborative projects past and present include "Respiro" (original music duo with Luis Chamis, with two EPs released), "Chululu" (vocal duo of Brazilian music re-compositions with Isabel Crespo Pardo), and collaborations with guitarists Mateus Martins and Pritesh Walia.

Martina Lupi

Martina Lupi is more than just a voice: she is a seeker of invisible frequencies, an artist who has successfully carried the ritual power of ancestral instruments into the sophisticated textures of contemporary songwriting.

After years of experimentation with the Tupa Ruja ensemble, where the didgeridoo and harmonic singing became instruments of pure narration, Martina now arrives at her long awaited solo debut: "Dannate Salvatrici" (Damned Saviours), (Filibusta Records). 

This album marks the birth of a new singer-songwriter persona, where the word becomes flesh and the sound becomes archetype. At the heart of the project resonates the "Sound of Distance," an aesthetic and philosophical concept that Martina explores alongside the pianistic sensitivity of Alessandro Gwis. Here, distance is not absence, but a vibrant territory of anticipation, a fertile void where the piano, electronics, and Martina’s world instruments engage in a dialogue to evoke what is distant, yet profoundly present. 

Jake Gotlieb

Born: December 15, 2005

Jake Gotlieb is a composer and multi-instrumentalist from Marin County, California. He blends a variety of genres and musical styles based on explorations into musical traditions from around the world. As a pianist, Gotlieb brings classic jazz standards to life with his own interpretations of familiar works as well as playing original compositions that incorporate his love of musical experimentation. As a composer, Gotlieb has released a variety of original music incorporating elements of jazz, blues, classical, and prog rock.

Anson Jones

Negative Press Project

In an era when there’s no respite from bad news, when it’s difficult to tell the difference between headlines in the Onion and the New York Times, Negative Press Project comes bearing the best of tidings. After a fruitful hiatus following 2023’s The Victorious Sessions (recorded in 2019), the chamber jazz ensemble led by pianist/composer Ruthie Dineen and bassist/composer Andrew Lion is back with the first volume of its most ambitious undertaking yet, Cycles I, an exquisitely orchestrated work featuring the innovative string ensemble Friction Quartet and released by Envelopmental Music. 

Erez Aviram

The Erez Aviram Ensemble is a unique group consisting of eight versatile musicians from New York City led by composer and pianist Erez Aviram. The ensemble, combining traditional orchestral instruments with a powerful rhythm and horn sections, creates a bridge between the written and the improvised, skipping flawlessly between genres and modes to produce intellectual and emotive music.

Since its inception, the ensemble has become a rising force in the chamber jazz scene, performing in New York City.
Following the recording and filming of their debut EP, the ensemble delivered a sold-out performance at the 2023 Rochester Jazz Festival, and were picked to perform at Chamber Music America's Showcase in Times Square, NYC on January 2024.

Rupert Gillett

Rupert Gillett is a British cellist, bassist, composer and producer. He is an internationally respected jazz cello player and a specialist in many alternative cello techniques. Over the years, he has performed with numerous ensembles in a variety of genres, both on cello and double bass. He has played concerts and festivals all over the world as well as locations such as Buckingham Palace, the Orient Express and at the Paralympic Games. He has also performed many times on BBC Radio and television and worked extensively as a studio musician.

Rupert has worked with many renowned musicians and producers such as jazz legend Jacqui Dankwork MBE, Liam Watson (White Stripes) and Alison Moyet (Yazoo). He has performed for HRH Prince Phillip, Brad Pitt, Jude Law, Jeremy Clarkson, Orlando Bloom, Ray Davies, Charles Dance, Salmon Rushdie and many more.

Barbara Bruckmueller

Barbara Bruckmüller, a composer and jazz pianist born in Vienna, was influenced by the sounds of "Hollywood Jazz" from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s at a young age. Although she received piano lessons early on and studied intensively for seven years, it took some time for her to discover her true passion for jazz. She successfully completed her jazz piano studies with Paul Urbanek at the Gustav Mahler Conservatory in Vienna in 2004, marking the beginning of a remarkable musical journey.

Barbara's inspiration and role models lie not so much in individual pianists, but rather in great Big Band leaders and composers such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Gil Evans, Joe Henderson, and Maria Schneider.

Ali Hossein Mahdavi

Born: June 29, 1996

http://www.alihossein.com     

Ali Hossein Mahdavi, born in Tehran in 1996, is a Vienna based composer, pianist, and producer whose music bridges Iranian traditions, chamber music, and contemporary jazz. His compositions are marked by intricate harmonies, rhythmic complexity, and innovative instrumentation, blending cultural depth with modern sensibilities. Known for his dynamic performances with his different bands, Ali Hossein regularly captivates audiences with a fusion of structured composition and vibrant improvisation. His album "BISTOHAFT" highlights his ability to craft rich, emotive soundscapes, combining lyrical melodies with unexpected rhythmic and harmonic shifts.

John-Paul Muir

John-Paul Muir has established himself as one of the finest pianists to emerge from New Zealand in recent years and certainly one of the most versatile, equally at home in both classical, jazz and contemporary genres.

After completing studies at the University of Auckland with Rae de Lisle and Kevin Field, John- Paul moved to London to study at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He has since graduated with distinction from their Artist Masters Programme and is currently enjoying a freelance career based in London. He has performed throughout New Zealand, the USA, and the United Kingdom. Highlights include performing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, and several concert series at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the Royal Over-Seas League concert programme in both classical and jazz settings. He was featured as the official pianist for the New Zealand exhibit at the Venice Biennale in 2011, where he performed daily for a week as part of the opening festivities.