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Jonathan Saraga: Journey to a New World

Read "Journey to a New World" reviewed by Troy Dostert

by Troy Dostert
January 21, 2018

It's been five years since Jonathan Saraga's debut release, First Vision, but the trumpeter's sophomore album was worth waiting for. Saraga's precise and passionate technique, combined with thoughtful, well- constructed compositions (and a couple nicely-arranged cover tunes) make for a stimulating listen that rewards on a number of levels. The record's title captures the feel of ...

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Journey to a New World

By Jonathan Saraga

Label: Fresh Sound New Talent
Released: 2017
Track listing: 1. Uprising (Jonathan Saraga) - 9:28; Winner: 2016 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award / 2. The Great Journey (Jonathan Saraga) - 10:52; Honorable Mention/Finalist: 2017 International Songwriting Competition / 3. Firm Roots (comp. Cedar Walton, arr. Jonathan Saraga) - 8:56 / 4. Sabbath Prayer (comp. Jerry Bock/Sheldon Harnick, arr. Jonathan Saraga) - 9:53 / 5. The Guardians (Jonathan Saraga) - 8:49 / 6. Lullaby (Jonathan Saraga) - 7:16 / 7. The Fool on the Hill (comp. John Lennon/Paul McCartney, arr. Jonathan Saraga) - 9:17 / 8. New World (Jonathan Saraga) - 9:29

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The Oatmeal Jazz Combo: Instant Oats

Read "Instant Oats" reviewed by Mark Sullivan

by Mark Sullivan
April 18, 2016

Formed at Stony Brook University in 2009, The Oatmeal Jazz Combo returns with Instant Oats, their fifth album, following Whole Wheat Oats (LGY Records, 2015). There have been some changes on the front line, and there are no vocalists featured this time. The program opens with the gentle bossa nova of Antonio Carlos Jobim's “Look to ...

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Enter the "Jonathan Saraga Quintet - First Vision" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

January 26, 2013

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the “Jonathan Saraga Quintet - First Vision“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on February 25th. Click here to enter the contest (Becoming a fan of Jonathan Saraga at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! About Jonathan ...

Article: Album Review

Jonathan Saraga Quintet: First Vision

Read "First Vision" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
January 2, 2013

When young artists release their first album, it's always tempting to say they “show potential" or “are off to a good start," but those comments tend to be kindly veiled takes on “you get an A for effort, but should have waited a bit longer." Jonathan Saraga need not worry about having such pacifying comments thrown ...

Album

First Vision

By Jonathan Saraga

Label: Blue Truffle Music
Released: 2015
Track listing: Track 1: "Guidance" - composition by Jonathan Saraga (11:34) / Track 2: "Rebellion" - composition by Jonathan Saraga (5:43) / Track 3: "Recurring Dream" - composition by Jonathan Saraga (4:40) / Track 4: "Wandering Child" - composition by Jonathan Saraga (8:04) / Track 5: "Rampant Teddy Bear" - composition by Jonathan Saraga (7:14) / Track 6: "The Reiki Practitioner" - composition by Jonathan Saraga (6:52)

Article: Album Review

Jonathan Saraga Quintet: First Vision

Read "First Vision" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
December 25, 2012

Trumpeter Jonathan Saraga opens his debut, First Vision with the eleven-and-a-half-minute original, “Guidance," a probing rumination that flares up during his solo. The tune as a whole is a slow burn, but it bursts into high flames as it comes to its conclusion.The leader has assembled a fine quintet of standard configuration--two horns, a ...

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Jonathan Saraga: First Vision

Read "First Vision" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
December 23, 2012

Award-winning trumpeter Jonathan Saraga's First Vision, is a skillfully conceived and exquisitely realized debut that brings to mind the edgy, envelope-pushing hard bop of many a Blue Note record in the early 1960s. The modal melodies are artfully orchestrated, allowing each musician the full breadth of his spontaneous creativity without resorting to unfettered clamor. Not a ...