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Tom Beckham Group "Rebound"
with:
Tom Beckham-vibraphone/compositions; Chris Cheek-saxes; Henry Hey-piano; Matt Clohesy-bass; Greg Ritchie-drums

Vibraphonist Tom Beckham has been called "a lyrical player with a flair for writing distinctive, memorable tunes" by jazz.com and "a fine composer" by Baltimore Magazine. "His exclamatory way with the mallets brings lots of fireworks to the instrument's naturally mellow personality" (Jim Macnie, Village Voice). The performances on his recent CD "Rebound" were also praised by critics who appreciated "the impressive subtlety of his technique" CHYZ 94.3 FM, and "invites repeated listens, so compelling are the tune, the series of solos, and group interplay" Jazz.com. "Here's someone who makes the vibraphone sound like the most grand of jazz instruments" (John Book, thisisbooksmusic.com). He has appeared as an active leader and sideman in the U.S. and Europe since 1994 performing in a wide stylistic range of bands and ensembles. Tonight his group will play new compositions, plus material from the books of 2 previous CD's "Center Songs" (Sunnyside Records) and "Suspicions" (Fresh Sound New Talent)....

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Tom Beckham Group "Rebound"
with:
Tom Beckham-vibraphone/compositions; Chris Cheek-saxes; Henry Hey-piano; Matt Clohesy-bass; Greg Ritchie-drums

Vibraphonist Tom Beckham has been called "a lyrical player with a flair for writing distinctive, memorable tunes" by jazz.com and "a fine composer" by Baltimore Magazine. "His exclamatory way with the mallets brings lots of fireworks to the instrument's naturally mellow personality" (Jim Macnie, Village Voice). The performances on his recent CD "Rebound" were also praised by critics who appreciated "the impressive subtlety of his technique" CHYZ 94.3 FM, and "invites repeated listens, so compelling are the tune, the series of solos, and group interplay" Jazz.com. "Here's someone who makes the vibraphone sound like the most grand of jazz instruments" (John Book, thisisbooksmusic.com). He has appeared as an active leader and sideman in the U.S. and Europe since 1994 performing in a wide stylistic range of bands and ensembles. Tonight his group will play new compositions, plus material from the books of 2 previous CD's "Center Songs" (Sunnyside Records) and "Suspicions" (Fresh Sound New Talent).

— "Beckham's work has a sound all its own — which is what jazz is really about." Rhapsody.com


Cornelia Street Cafe
29 Cornelia Street
New York, NY 10014
212-989-9319
http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com

Artist website:
http://www.tombeckham.net

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