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About Marshall Gilkes
Instrument: Trombone
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Marshall Gilkes
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Simply considering the range of music that Marshall Gilkes has played over the course of his career, it would be easy to assume that the trombonist/composer is a musical chameleon, able to alter his sound to fit into whatever situation he finds himself. After all, it seems unlikely that an individual sound would be able to express itself in such diverse contexts as the lush impressionism of the Maria Schneider Orchestra; the exotic chamber jazz of Colombian harpist Edmar Castañeda’s trio; or the fiery combustion of New York’s thriving Latin music scene. But listen to the four albums that Gilkes has released under his own name – in particular his latest, a stunning set of compositions for the WDR Big Band named for its home base, Köln – and it immediately becomes clear how the versatile trombonist can integrate myriad influences into a singular and distinctive voice
Open City
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Track listing: Hossland; Open City; Three and Out; Cole Henry; State of the Art; Underdog; Dark Horse;
Ladybug; Cat Walk; Bone Man Walking.
Roberta Piket, Bria Skonberg, Vicente Archer and More
by Jerome Wilson
This wide-ranging program touches on jazz-rock, traditional jazz, and other sub-genres. Musicians heard on the show include Roberta Piket, Sonny Rollins, Bria Skonberg, Marshall Gilkes, and Vicente Archer. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Marshall ...
Michael Davis - Hip-Bone Big Band: Open City
by Jerome Wilson
Michael Davis is an accomplished trombonist who has had a long career of live and studio work accompanying a varied roster of big-name jazz and rock talents such as The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bob Mintzer, Buddy Rich, Paul Simon, and Sarah Vaughan. He is also an established solo artist and composer who leads an imposing ...
Maria Schneider Orchestra at Hill Auditorium
by C. Andrew Hovan
Maria Schneider Orchestra Hill Auditorium 55th Performance of the 144th UMS Annual Season Ann Arbor, Michigan March 11, 2023 An independent thinker with a distinctive voice as a composer, Maria Schneider has been at the forefront of creative big band music for decades even as her recognition among casual jazz ...
Maria Schneider Orchestra at Herbst Theater
by Harry S. Pariser
Maria Schneider Orchestra Herbst Theater SFJAZZ Spring Season San Francisco, CA March 2, 2023 These days only a few touring jazz orchestras exist, and those that do stand apart. Maria Schneider's 18-member ensemble, the Maria Schneider Orchestra Orchestra is one of these. The 59-year-old composer has an impressive résumé. ...
Marshall Gilkes: Cyclic Journey
by Dan Bilawsky
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 ...
Marshall Gilkes, Trevor Dunn and Others
by Jerome Wilson
This show has an eclectic mix of jazz that encompasses swing, jazz-rock. jazz-folk, and the experimental. Musicians heard on the program include Marshall Gilkes, Trevor Dunn, Kurt Elling, Stuff Smith, and Nels Cline. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill ...
Cyclic Journey
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2022
Track listing: Part I: First Light; Part II: Up and Down; Part III: The Calm; Go Get It!; Part V: Respite; Part VI: Beat the Clock; Part VII: Genre Battles; Part VIII: Musings; Part IX: Cyclic Journey; Bonus Track: Sin Filtro.
Bobby Watson, Clifford Lamb & Dennis Mitcheltree
by Joe Dimino
The 773rd Episode begins with Los Angeles-based saxophonist Dennis Mitcheltree with a song off his latest album Golden Rule. We also hear from some other veterans including Don Sickler, Marshall Gilkes, Clifford Lamb and Kansas City legend Bobby Watson. Speaking of Kansas City, we present a track from up-and-coming pianist Brant Jester. Finally, we say thank ...
