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"Phenomenal tubist Marcus Rojas" (Whitney Balliet, The New Yorker) is a native of New York City. Considered one of "the best all around tuba players in the world" (Harvey Pekar,Jazziz); among the diverse groups in which he has played are the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, New York City Opera, American Symphony, American Ballet Theater, Joffrey Ballet, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the New York Pops, EOS, Radio City Music Hall, Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy, Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis, ensembles led by Gil Evans, George Russell, Jim Hall, Lionel Hampton, Dave Douglas, Wayne Shorter, David Byrne, and P.D.Q

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Hellbent

By Michael Blake

Label: Creative Sources
Released: 2007
Track listing: Mr. John; Hellbent; Like Father, Like Son; The Two Step; Flipper; Wigwise; I Want You Back.

Article: Live Review

The Gil Evans Project at Birdland

by Paul Reynolds
June 4, 2026

The Gil Evans Project Birdland Sketches of Spain and Porgy and Bess New York NY May 27 and May 30, 2026 Among the many celebrations of Miles Davis during his centennial week, it's hard to rival the ambition of Ryan Truesdell's fine five-night takeover of the main room at Birdland to ...

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Titanes del Trombón (Remastered)

By Doug Beavers

Label: Circle 9
Released: 2025
Track listing: Trombón Moderno (2025 Remaster) (feat. Frankie Vazquez, Conrad Herwig, Luis Bonilla & Reynaldo Jorge); 2 Esa Mujer (2025 Remaster) (feat. Carlos Cascante & Oscar Hernández); 3 Interludio I ‘Viaje’ (2025 Remaster); Voy Manejando (2025 Remaster) (feat. Conrad Herwig & Oscar Hernández); Tu No Sabes (feat. Frankie Vazquez & Eddie Montalvo); Interludio II ‘Viaje’ (2025 Remaster); Folhas Secas (2025 Remaster) (feat. Edsel Gomez); Empezando de Nuevo (2025 Remaster); Enigma (2025 Remaster) (feat. Héctor Aponte); Interludio III 'Viaje'; Take it to the Ozone (2025 Remaster) (feat. Dafnis Prieto, Zaccai Curtis, Thomas Marriott & Ivan Renta); Borandá (2025 Remaster) (feat. Carlos Cascante & Luisito Quintero); Viaje (2025 Remaster); Trombón Moderno (2025 Remaster) (feat. Frankie Vazquez, Conrad Herwig, Luis Bonilla & Reynaldo Jorge) [Radio Edit].

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Shades of Sound

By Ryan Truesdell

Label: Outside in Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: Spoonful; The Ballad of the Sad Young Men; Laughing at Life; Neetie’s Blues; I Had Someone Else Before I Had You; Barbara Song; It’s the Sentimental Thing to Do; Buster’s Last Stand.

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Rare Metals

By Dave Douglas

Label: Greenleaf Music
Released: 2011
Track listing: Town Hall; Night Growl; Lush Life; Thread; Safeway; My Old Sign.

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Kresten Osgood, Adriano Clemente & Rempis Percussion Quartet

by Maurice Hogue
July 10, 2023

Danish drummer Kresten Osgood has always fascinated me with his versatility, and he's one of those do-everything cats: composer, saxophonist, singer, organizer, media host and rapper. But it's his drumming that gets the spotlight in this show with a peek at back catalogue plus a new release with iconic drummer Ra Kalam Bob Moses and guitarist ...

Article: Play This!

Michael Blake: Afro Blake

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 23, 2023

Africa seems to have been a special source of inspiration for Michael Blake, as compositions like “Addis Abeba" (Elevated), “Malagasy" (Combobulate), “Mauritania" (Buzz), “Road to Lusaka" (In the Grand Scheme of Things), “Africa Used to Be Home" (More Like Us) or “Surfing Sahara" (Elevated ) attest. They are all characterized by memorable themes and an instantly ...

Article: Liner Notes

Marshall Gilkes: Cyclic Journey

by Dan Bilawsky
March 5, 2023

Wonders never cease with Marshall Gilkes. Having previously reached extraordinary heights as a leader on a breakout quartet set, two standout quintet dates, a pair of essential releases with the WDR Big Band and one stunning trio album, this celebrated trombonist and composer now moves beyond known borders. Directing and fronting a sui generis assemblage merging ...

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Combobulate

By Michael Blake

Label: Newvelle Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Henry’s Boogaloo; Combobulate; Focus Pocus; Cuyahoga Valley; Strange Affair; Bills In The Bell; Bob The Bob; Malagasy; The Parting Glass.