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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
Gabriel Vicéns: A Growing Voice In Jazz

Guitarist Gabriel Vicéns from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, has only been on the New York City scene for about five years. But his rich tone and engaging style have gained him a reputationstill growingas a remarkable voice and an artist with something valid to say. He's not a guitar shredder, though he has plenty of ...
A Selection Of The Best New Releases From 2020

A random selection of the best are releases from 2020. Playlist Wayne Krantz High 70's" from Write Out Your Head (Abstract Logix) 00:00 Markus Reuter Power Series" from Truce (Moonjune) 05:55 Gergo Borlai Gary" from The Missing Song (Blue Canoe) 11:50 Richard Hallebeek Sunset Sky" from Bumerang (Richie Rich) 17:46 Tigran Hamasyan New Maps" ...
Who Is Louis Cole

Multi instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, arranger, video maker, surrealist, funk monkey, producer and personality Louis Cole on where he came from, what he's doing now, and where he hopes to go. Along the way he touches on writing nostalgic music that feels almost like a memory of something that never happened," overcoming fear, being a better person, ...
Edward Simon: 25 Years

Pianist Edward Simon immigrated to the United States from his native Venezuela while still in his teens. He stayed, and carved out a successful career in music. His fiftieth birthday rolled around, and the artist decided it was time to take a look and listen back. In a musical journey that spans the titular 25 Years, ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: David Binney

All About Jazz is celebrating David Binney's birthday today! 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 ...
Ambrose Akinmusire, Omri Zeigele, Adam Caine & More

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

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

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

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 ...