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Uptown Jazz Tentet

Are Ten Enough?

by Patrick Burnette
March 2, 2023

The boys have been at this podcasting game for ten years now (plus a few “bonus" episodes) and celebrate with a tenth anniversary show dedicated to--what else?--tentets. And yes, spell-check, “tentet" is a real word. We journey from the 1950's to the right-now's in quest of ensembles too big to be a combo, too small to ...

What's Next

By Uptown Jazz Tentet

Label: Irabbagast Records
Released: 2020
Track listing: Uptown Bass Hit; What's Next; SKJ; Change; Bramblin'; Pursue; Mance's Dance; Infant Eyes; In a Sentimental Mood; Voyage.

Uptown Jazz Tentet: What's Next

by Jack Bowers
November 20, 2020

A tentet is a rather strange bird; too large to be labeled a small group, yet too small to be counted as a big band, it resides somewhere near the edges, mapping out its own musical profile. Some may rate that an asset, while others may deem it a mere hybrid, unworthy of their consideration. Wiser ...

Uptown Jazz Tentet: What's Next

by Edward Blanco
November 13, 2020

New York-based trombonist Willie Applewhite birthed the idea of forming a new big band comprised of friends, and in 2016 The Uptown Jazz Tentet was established, co-led by trumpeter Brandon Lee and trombonist James Burton III. After playing to live audiences for several years, What's Next is the group's debut recording, and what an outing it ...

What's Next

October 2, 2020

Album: What's Next
By Uptown Jazz Tentet
Label: Irabbagast Records
Released: 2020
Duration: 7:33

Uptown Jazz Tentet - What's Next - Release Date: October 1st Featuring Brandon Lee, Adam Birnbaum & More!

August 7, 2020

Uptown Jazz Tentet What's Next Release Date: October 1st Featuring Brandon Lee, Willie Applewhite and James Burton III Ten-Piece Powerhouse! The Uptown Jazz Tentet is a ten-piece ensemble collectively led by trumpeter, Brandon Lee and trombonists Willie Applewhite and James Burton. The other seven members are the most reputable sidemen on the ...