Lew Tabackin - Saxophonistflutist and tenor saxophonist,
is an artist of astonishing vision. His electrifying flute playing is at once virtuosic, primordial, cross-cultural, and passionate. His distinctive tenor sax style includes the use of wide intervals, abrupt changes of mood and tempo, and purposeful fervor, all in the service of showing the full range of possibilities of his instrument - melodically, rhythmically, and dynamically. Without copying or emulating jazz greats of the past, Mr. Tabackin has absorbed elements into his style, ultimately creating his own sound and aura. His interest in music began in his birthplace, Philadelphia, where he first studied flute and then tenor saxophone in high school. He majored in flute at the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music (B.M. 1962) and studied privately with composer Vincent Persichetti. After his U.S. Army service (1962-65), Mr. Tabackin moved to New Jersey and then to New York, where he played first with Tal Farlow and Don Friedman and later in the big bands led by Cab Calloway, Les and Larry Elgart, Maynard Ferguson, Joe Henderson, Chuck Israels, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, Clark Terry, and Duke Pearson. During the late 1960's, Mr. Tabackin led a trio at a club called La Boheme in Philadelphia, in addition to playing in smaller groups with Donald Byrd, Roland Hanna, Elvin Jones, and Attila Zoller. In those early years he worked with Doc Severinsen and the studio band for Dick Cavett's television show. He also spent some time in Europe, where he was a soloist with various orchestras, including the Danish Radio Orchestra and the Hamburg Jazz Workshop....
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Lew Tabackin - Saxophonistflutist and tenor saxophonist,
is an artist of astonishing vision. His electrifying flute playing is at once virtuosic, primordial, cross-cultural, and passionate. His distinctive tenor sax style includes the use of wide intervals, abrupt changes of mood and tempo, and purposeful fervor, all in the service of showing the full range of possibilities of his instrument - melodically, rhythmically, and dynamically. Without copying or emulating jazz greats of the past, Mr. Tabackin has absorbed elements into his style, ultimately creating his own sound and aura. His interest in music began in his birthplace, Philadelphia, where he first studied flute and then tenor saxophone in high school. He majored in flute at the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music (B.M. 1962) and studied privately with composer Vincent Persichetti. After his U.S. Army service (1962-65), Mr. Tabackin moved to New Jersey and then to New York, where he played first with Tal Farlow and Don Friedman and later in the big bands led by Cab Calloway, Les and Larry Elgart, Maynard Ferguson, Joe Henderson, Chuck Israels, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, Clark Terry, and Duke Pearson. During the late 1960's, Mr. Tabackin led a trio at a club called La Boheme in Philadelphia, in addition to playing in smaller groups with Donald Byrd, Roland Hanna, Elvin Jones, and Attila Zoller. In those early years he worked with Doc Severinsen and the studio band for Dick Cavett's television show. He also spent some time in Europe, where he was a soloist with various orchestras, including the Danish Radio Orchestra and the Hamburg Jazz Workshop.
www.lewtabackin.com
Steve Ash - Piano
He's one of New York City’s most in demand jazz pianists, originally hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, he has been mesmerizing audiences for over 40 years with his exceptional talent and passion for jazz.Steve's musical journey began at 8 years old, with classical piano lessons. Inspired by his older brother to play by ear, he later refined his skills more formally at Indiana University, earning a bachelor's degree in Jazz Piano. Over his illustrious career, Steve has played with an impressive roster of jazz legends, including Frank Wess, Jon Hendricks, Kurt Elling, Lew Tabackin, Chuck Israels, Sheila Jordan, Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Eddie Harris, Warren Vaché, Harry Allen, Joe Magnarelli, Annie Ross, Mel Lewis, and Vernell Fournier.
www.steveashpiano.com
Boris Kozlov - Bass
Born in Moscow, USSR on December 5, 1967, Kozlov studied piano at Children's Music School before switching to bass. Kozlov won the Gnesin Music Academy Competition which enabled him to enter college at age 15 and study electric bass guitar.After graduation Kozlov did a mandatory two year military service where he played tuba and other brass instruments. After leaving the service, Kozlov played with the Soviet state-owned "Melodia" Studio Ensemble in 1989 and in 1991 won the USSR Competition of Jazz soloists. He then moved to New York City to study and perform jazz.Kozlov has played on two Grammy Award-winning albums, the first with Brian Lynch and the second with Mingus Big Band (Live at Jazz Standard) in 2011. Kozlov has performed as musical director of the latter band.Kozlov has performed with Lew Tabackin, Bobby Watson, Michael Brecker, Alex Sipiagin among others.As a solo artist, Kozlov has released Double Standard in 2010 and as bandleader Conversations At The Well in 2016.
https://www.facebook.com/boriskozlovbass/
Jason Tiemann - Drums
Jason Tiemann is a New York City based jazz drummer, where he maintains a busy schedule as a freelance performer and educator. Admittedly drawing influence from the great(s) Philly Joe Jones, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones and Billy Higgins, Tiemann is quickly forging his musical voice on the New York scene by fusing his depth of historical foundation with crisp technique and propulsive, intuitive swing.Tiemann is currently on the jazz faculty of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the university of Hartford. Additionally, he has been an artist/clinician for the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops since 1998. Before moving to NYC, he was an active component of the Midwest Jazz community where he was in constant demand throughout the region as a performer and educator and was afforded the opportunity to accompany numerous jazz luminaries.Throughout his career, he has performed and/or recorded with an astonishing array of musicians including, but certainly not limited to, Benny Golson, David Liebman, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Mike LeDonne, Peter Bernstein, Slide Hampton and countless others on the New York scene. Jason is an endorsing artist for Yamaha drums, Remo drumheads, and Innovative Percussion sticks, mallets and brushes.
www.jasontiemann.com
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