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MARC
MOMMAAS
NIKOLAJ
HESS
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| 'Mommaas has created an unfaltering suite of compositions that express new things while studiously avoiding, for the most part, the free-jazz route. Add to this the fact that both musicians’ playing is damn good and you have an important record.” - Jeff Dayton-Johnson, All About Jazz' (May 2006) |
'This record of duo recordings showcases the Dutch saxophonist at his very best....'
-- Justin Glick - WNUR 89.3 FM Chicage (March 2006).
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Artist: Marc Mommaas
Title: Balance
Catalog: SSC 4001
File Under: Jazz
Street Date: Jan. 10, 2006 |
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Available at:
www.sunnysidezone.com
www.amazone.com
www.Itunes.com
Tower Records, J&R, HMV, Barnes and Nobles and other Major record stores. |
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| GLOBAL
MOTION |
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| Biography: |
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| MARC
MOMMAAS |
| NIKOLAJ
HESS |
| JOHN
HEBERT
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| TONY
MORENO
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| REZ
ABBASI |
'Mommaas
is a gifted tenor saxophonist, and a writer of intricate and pleasingly
unpredictable tunes...The music has its own nearly classical beauty......'
-- Chris Kelsey - JAZZTIMES (Febr.
2004) |
'Global
Motion' is available at:
www.sunnysidezone.com
or
www.amazone.com
www.itunes.com and in all the major
record stores. |
'Global
Motion is always in stylistic motion, spanning bop, ECM-esque soundscapes
and free-form chamber dreams.......'
--
Ed
Enright - DOWNBEAT
(June
2004) |
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Artist:
Marc Mommaas
Title: Global Motion
Catalog: SSC 1119
File Under: Jazz
Street Date: Sept 9, 2003 |
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| GLOBAL MOTION |
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MARC
MOMMAAS
NIKOLAJ
HESS
JOHN
HEBERT
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| The Recording 'Globalmotiontrio' was made in 1999 in the Netherlands after a tour in Europe. The CD includes Nikolaj Hess on piano and John Hebert on bass, there is no drums and all the compositions are by Marc Mommaas. He also playes soprano sax and bass-clarinet on this recording. The music is spacious and is a counter part of the new release above which is more energy orientated. |
'Wonderful
compositions, great concept and a beautiful tone on the horn. Marc and his
group have made some delightful, intimate music that is first class. You
are in store for a pleasant listening experience'
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David Liebman |
'Its
a pleasure to encounter the warm sounds and feelings of the Global Motion
Trio. Their music is full of intimacy and exploration......'
--
Joe Lovano |
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MARC MOMMAAS
TONY MORENO
NATE RADLEY
guest - VIC JURIS
guest - REZ ABBASI
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| End February 2009 we recorded the music including Tony, Nate and as guest Rez Abbasi and Vic Juris both on guitar. It is a unique concept, music specifcally written for tenor saxophone, drums and two guitarist. Vic and Rez are alternating on the record. The music is very much what the music is about in 2009, and is tune with the direction jazz-improvisation is taking. It should be out in the Fall of 2009. |
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| NIKOLAJ HESS (piano) - global motion recording |
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Danish pianist Nikolaj Hess (b1967, DK) was chosen as the best European jazz-piano player under 25 for a competition in Rome (1990), won first prize in the ‘Berlingske Tidendes competition for Rhythmic music’ (1987) and was a finalist in the European Young Artist competition in Leverkusen in 1988. Having graduated from the Rhythmic Conservatory at 22, he was the first to get a top grade for his concert performance in piano. He has numerous recordings as a leader, co-leader and sideman, has composed and arranged for solo piano, small groups, large string ensemble, big band choirs and saxophone quartet. He has also written music for Danish films and Radio.He has been awarded many grants from the Danish government as well as from private foundations, which have twice included the Bikuben Foundation Artist-in-residence in New York. While living in Africa, Nikolaj studied African rhythms and Composition principles in Ghana, Nigeria, Benin and South Africa. He divides his time between New York City and Copenhagen. In Denmark he is affiliated with the Rhythmic Conservatory of Copenhagen where he holds a position as an associate professor. Nikolaj Hess is sponsored by Bach Pianos Scandinavia.
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| JOHN HEBERT (bass) - global motion recording |
| John
Hebert was born in New Orleans, LA. He attended Loyola University from '90
to '92 where he was awarded with a complete scholarship. In 1992, John moved
to the New York State area, completing his formal studies at William Paterson
University in New Jersey; he graduated with a B.M. in Jazz Performance in
1994. After graduating, John moved to New York City where he quickly became
a highly in demand bassist, both for live performances and studio sessions.
He has worked along side such world famous jazz musicians as John Abercrombie,
Maria Schneider, Kenny Garrett, Kenny Wheeler, Andrew Hill, Greg Osby, Gary
Thomas, Brian Blade, Billy Hart, as well as with the best of the New York
scene, including artists such as Jeannie Bryson, Garry Dial, Uri Caine,
Ben Monder, Tony Malaby, Rick Margitza, Matt Wilson, Tom Rainey, and Jeff
Hirshfield. John has made his mark in New York City as a bass player with
strong intuition, remarkable skills, great sound and flexibility, a musician
to watch out for. He has toured extensively and has build a respected discography.
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| TONY MORENO (drums) - global motion and guitar project / trio+ recording |
| New-York-based
drummer Tony Moreno is simply one of the most sought after musicians of
his profession. He tours all around the world and teaches at New York University
Jazz Program. He also teaches at City College of New York, and has done
many clinics in France, Canada, Spain, Germany, Denmark and the US. Tony
worked with Mal Waldron, Bill Frisell, Sonny Fortune, Sal Nistico, Palle
Danielsson, Paul McCandless, Elvin Jones, Dave Liebman, Paul Bley, Phillip
Catherine, Sam Rivers, Billy Drewes, Jaki Byard, Jimmy Lions, Richie Beirach,
Jim Pepper, Chico Freeman, Peter Warren, Haze Greenfield, Joe Newman, Anne-Marie
Moss, Jay Anderson, The Jazz Passengers, Uffe Markussen, Ricky Ford, Kenny
Wheeler, Jorge Sylvester, Bruce Arnold, Barry Harris, Doug Raney, Gene Shimosato,
Chris Potter, Michel Portal, Steffano Bataglia, Frank Foster, Harvie Swartz,
Billy Harper, Steve Amirault, Ratzo Harris, Mino Cinelu, Joey Calderazzo,
John Purcell, The Lounge Lizards, Dave Kikoski, Bob Rockwell, Tiger Okoshi,
Ira Coleman, Marc Ribot, Ravi Coltrane, Marc Copland, Bob Belden, Dean Johnson,
Russ Lossing, Jim Snidero, Roberto Bonati, Jack Walrath, Aydin Essen, Lonnie
Plaxico, Ben Besiakow, Mark Feldman, Dave Stryker, Gary Thomas, Tim Hagans,
Mike Formanek, Pierre Favre and many more. Tony can be heard on CDs of the
following labels: CBS-Sony EMI, Owl, Polydor/Polygram, BMG, Antilles, Acoustic
Artists, King, NuJazz, Naxos jazz4ever, Soulnote, Nueva Records, AA Records,
Splasch Records, Axis Records, Cathexis Records, Cathexis Records, and many
more. |
| NATE RADLEY (guitar) - guitar project / trio+ recording |
| Nate Radley (Chicago) moved to Boston to study music at New England Conservatory and graduated in 2000. In 2003, he moved to New York where he now resides. He has recorded and performed with a variety of jazz artists including Rick Margitza, Mark Turner, Donny McCaslin, Greg Osby, Chris Potter, John Hollenbeck, Seamus Blake, Cuong Vu, Matt Wilson, Antonio Sanchez and George Garzone. Nate has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe and at major jazz festivals including the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Montreal International Jazz Festival. In 2005 Nate was named one of the winners of the ASCAP young jazz composers competition. |
| REZ ABBASI (guitar) - global motion and guitar project / trio+ recording |
| Out
of the oriental flash and filigree of a Pakistani ancestry; exposed to
the musics of the sub-continent at an early age through his family's more
than casual involvement; removed at four to the driving surf sounds of
the So. California beach scene; schooled at U.S.C. and the prestigious
Manhattan School of Music, and a brief pilgrimage in India under the tutorial
of master percussionist, Alla Rakha, Rez Abbasi is a vivid synthesis of
all the above stated influences and genres. Among Rez's projects is his
long-standing association with bassist David Phillips, drummer Tony Moreno
and alto saxophonist John O'gallagher in the highly acclaimed collective
ensemble "Freedance", the Christian Howes/Rez Abbasi Quartet which features
the virtuostic violinist, and a project involving Juno award winner of
2004, Kiran Ahluwalia in an Indian World Music ensemble. Rez
has also performed with a variety of artist including Ruth Brown, Victor
Lewis, Ron McClure, Kenny Werner, Barre Phillips, DD Jackson, Gary Thomas,
Jeff Williams, Billy Hart, Michael Formanek and a host of others. |
| VIC JURIS (guitar) - guitar project / trio+ recording |
Born Victor E. Jurusz Jr. in 1953 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Vic Juris began his professional ascent in the early 1970s through appearances and recordings with Phil Woods, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miroslav Vitous. He participated in the jazz fusion movement with the Barry Miles group and in duets with Larry Coryell. His virtuosity and creativity in both acoustic and electric ensembles allowed him to quickly build a broad fan base.
Vic has recorded and performed with an extensive roster of jazz greats, including David Liebman, Freddie Hubbard, Gary Peacock, John Ambercrombie, Bireli Lagrene and Lee Konitz. A master of fluid lyricism, subtle phrasing and engaging harmonies, Vic is especially well known for his seductive ballads. He’s a prolific composer and recorded many of his previous works with the Steeplechase label.
Vic is the author of Modern Chords: Advance Harmony for Guitar, published by Mel Bay in 2004. A dedicated music educator, he’s on faculty at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University and the Jazz & Contemporary Music Program at New School University in New York City. |
| JAY ANDERSON (bass) - global motion |
Bassist/composer Jay Anderson is among the most versatile and respected jazz artists performing today. Born in 1955 in Southern California, Anderson be gan playing acoustic bass at the age of 12. Throughout junior high, high school, and college, Anderson won numerous awards for excellence in both jazz and classical music. One week after receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Performance from California State University at Long Beach, Anderson was asked to join the Woody Herman Orchestra. After touring with the “Herd” for a year, he was called by Carmen McRae and performed with the legendary singer for the next two years.
In 1982 Anderson made the decision to move to New York City. Since moving East, he has continued to perform and record with some of the most important names in jazz. Anderson has been a regular member in the bands of Red Rodney & Ira Sullivan, Michael Brecker, Toots Thielemans, Bob Mintzer, Michael Franks, Eliane Elias, Bennie Wallace, Lew Tabackin, Steve Khan, Lynne Arriale, and was with Joe Sample from 1992 to 2006.
Anderson takes pride in his versatility and openness to different types of music. He has been featured on over 300 recordings, including work with Paul Bley, Randy Brecker, Bob Berg, Vic Juris, Mike Stern, Seamus Blake, Oz Noy, Adam Nussbaum, Donald Byrd, Terumasa Hino, Joe Lovano, Mark Soskin, Lee Konitz, Warren Bernhardt, Dalia Faitelson, Frank Kimbrough, Dave Stryker, Steve Slagle, Garry Dial, Dick Oatts, Andy LaVerne, Frank Wess, Walt Weiskopf, Phil Markowitz, Joe Locke, Joey Calderazzo, Bob Sheppard, Tiger Okoshi, George Cables, Jay Clayton, Rich Perry, David Witham, Charles Blenzig, Jeremy Monteiro, Yosuke Yamashita, Mark Isaacs, and many others. He has performed with the big bands of Kenny Wheeler, Bob Mintzer, Bob Belden, Mel Lewis, Toshiko Akiyoshi, George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band, WDR Köln (Germany), and the critically acclaimed Maria Schneider Orchestra whose 2004 release “Concert In The Garden” won the Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. He also performed on Maria's 2007 release "Sky Blue" that won a Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition, "Cerulean Skies".
Anderson has also done numerous jingles and non-jazz recordings with Frank Zappa, Tom Waits, Chaka Khan, Michel Legrand, legendary poet Allen Ginsberg, and the Grammy Award winning 1997 Record of the Year “Falling Into You” by Celine Dion.
In addition to being a highly sought-after sideman, Anderson is a proven voice in his own right. His two original recordings on the DMP label, “NEXT EXIT” and “LOCAL COLOR” have received critical acclaim both in the U.S. and abroad.
Anderson has been the recipient of the NEA grant for composition and two Meet the Composer grants. Twelve of the recordings he has been featured on have been nominated for the Grammy Award. He has conducted clinics around the world and is a Professor of Jazz Bass Studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City |