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David Binney

Acclaimed as a considerable and highly individual compositional talent, saxophonist Dave Binney is one of the most prolific young jazz musicians on the scene today. Winning praise from critics and colleagues alike, Dave was recently singled out by Jazz Times as one of a handful of "young players who have created an alternative jazz scene...all of whom are playing adventurous, original music." Known for his performances with such prestigious groups as the big bands of {{m: Gil Evans = 6596}} and {{m: Maria Schneider = 4122}}, as well as with Jim Hall, Bobby Previte and the Cecil McBee quintet. Dave was also a co-founder of the hard-edged quintet "Lost Tribe" and the open-form collective quartet "Lan Xang." With these groups and on his own, he has recorded a dozen albums as leader or co-leader. Dave was born in Miami, Florida and raised in Southern California

Ambrose Akinmusire, Omri Zeigele, Adam Caine & More

By MAURICE HOGUE

When a highly respected saxophonist like David Binney recommends a young up-and-coming musician, I tend to pay attention. Los Angeles trombonist Logan Kane and his Nonet live up to the tip on his new Nope, Science, one of the featured new releases hitting this week. Also of great interest are albums from the much-admired trumpeter Ambrose ...

Jerry Granelli, Lisa Ullén, Rudresh Mahanthappa & Yells At Eels

By MAURICE HOGUE

Drummer extraordinaire Jerry Granelli says he doesn't look back too much, he'd prefer to move forward with his music, but with Jamie Saft and Brad Jones in tow, he decided the time was right to rediscover some of the tunes he played backing Vince Guaraldi and Mose Allison years back. A sample of his new album ...

David Binney Interview

By PATRICK BURNETTE

In this very special episode the boys sit down to talk with alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and raconteur David Binney, who talks about his long career in jazz, his recent move from New York to jny: Los Angeles, his upcoming projects, and his work mentoring young musicians. No time-stamps this time, as the interview is the ...

Orkestra Eustoria: HyperGiant Hi-Fi

By DAN BILAWSKY

Bringing together an international assortment of forward-thinkers, Peter Sparacino looks far and wide with the music he presents on the debut from Orkestra Eustoria. Dealing with cellular-level ideals and astronomical designs, both of which can be gleaned from the album cover, this New York-based saxophonist finds himself in front of a powerful pack that can stop ...

Seven is as Seven Does

By PATRICK BURNETTE

This episode is a seventh anniversary celebration featuring--you guessed it--septets. Also featuring copper, sheep, speculation about the role a great title has in creating a jazz classic, and all sorts of other goodies. Unwrap, enjoy, and stay tuned for pop matters where Mike strays productively off-course to give an in-depth review of an eye-opening David Binney ...

Yuriy Galkin: ...For Its Beauty Alone

By MARK CORROTO

There has to be a term for recordings you listen to for the sidemen, but repeat for its leader. Let's call it 'bait and swing.' A perfect example is ...For Its Beauty Alone by Yuriy Galkin. The bassist's second release pares down the nonet heard on Nine Of A Kind (F-IRE, 2012) to just four. But ...

Various Artists: Newvelle Muri

By KARL ACKERMANN

Swiss drummer/percussionist and composer, Stephan Diethelm lived in Zimbabwe for several years and was musically influenced by the African rhythms he heard. He had appeared on four albums when he launched the Muri Series, an ongoing succession of concerts that began in 2002, sometimes called Musig im Pflegidach. Pflegidach is a monastery that dates to the ...

Simone Graziano Frontal: Sexuality

By NERI POLLASTRI

Non si appaga della propria musica, Simone Graziano, neppure quando è ben riuscita e gli guadagna il riconoscimento di critica e pubblico: dopo essersi dedicato per un paio d'anni alla forma del trio (clicca qui per leggere la recensione del suo Snailspace) e aver sperimentato dal vivo il piano solo (a quando una documentazione registrata?), il ...