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Gregg August: Late August

Read "Late August" reviewed by Michael P. Gladstone

by Michael P. Gladstone
November 16, 2005

This is a pretty intruiging and ambitious debut for upstate New York bassist/composer Gregg August. August wanted to have all of his musical experiences reflected on this first date. From education at SUNY-Albany, the Eastman School of Music, and Julliard, he became the principal bassist in La Orquesta Cuitat de Barcelona, Spain, and then lived in ...

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Gregg August: Late August

Read "Late August" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman
October 26, 2005

More and more we seem to be witnessing a cross-pollination of musicians trained in one form of music, but ultimately actively engaged in another. Bassist Gregg August majored in classical performance when he attended the Eastman School of Music, but he also studied jazz forms with Bill Dobbins--another artist whose career has coexisted in both worlds--and ...

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Gregg August: Late August

Read "Late August" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza

by Jerry D'Souza
October 8, 2005

Gregg August brings a diverse blend of elements to Late August, his debut recording as leader. The bassist finds a groove for Afro-Cuban music and mainstream jazz alike. While six of the nine tracks feature his sextet, he adds percussionists Ray Barretto and Wilson “Chembo Corniel on the first tune and goes in for a duet ...

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Gregg August: Late August

Read "Late August" reviewed by Norman Weinstein

by Norman Weinstein
October 4, 2005

In case you've been wondering what other bassist besides Dave Holland is making adventuresome big band recordings, wonder no more. Bassist Gregg August has just released his first disc as a leader--and what a honey of a big band achievement it is. His nine original tunes, and ensemble playing showcasing eleven musicians of extraordinary skill and ...