A native of the Netherlands, alto saxophonist Ben van Gelder moved to New York to study at the New School. He took lessons from revered jazz laureates such as Lee Konitz, George Garzone, and Mark Turner.
He has played or recorded with David Binney, Ambrose Akinmusire, Nasheet Waits, Mark Turner, Aaron Parks, John Escreet, Ben Street, Thomas Morgan, Rodney Green, and the Metropole Orchestra.
"Among Verticals", the latest of his three recordings as a leader will be released in January 2017.
http://www.benvangelder.com/
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A native of the Netherlands, alto saxophonist Ben van Gelder moved to New York to study at the New School. He took lessons from revered jazz laureates such as Lee Konitz, George Garzone, and Mark Turner.
He has played or recorded with David Binney, Ambrose Akinmusire, Nasheet Waits, Mark Turner, Aaron Parks, John Escreet, Ben Street, Thomas Morgan, Rodney Green, and the Metropole Orchestra.
"Among Verticals", the latest of his three recordings as a leader will be released in January 2017.
http://www.benvangelder.com/
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Peter Schlamb is a vibraphonist based in Kansas City, MO. Peter spent several years in New York where he graduated from New School University. He recently released his debut album “Tinks”, featuring his group Electric Tinks.
Peter has recorded and performed with artists including David Binney, Mike Moreno, Alan Ferber, Adam Cruz, Thomas Morgan, Doug Weiss, Logan Richardson, and Jochen Rueckert.
http://www.peterschlamb.com/
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Brooklyn based pianist Richard Sears possesses an original voice as an improvisor and composer. His composition has been recognized by grants from the Aaron Copland Fund and the Los Angeles Jazz Society. As a performer, Richard has appeared with Chick Corea, Mark Turner, Joshua Redman, and Billy Hart. Richard released “Altadena” on Ropeadope Records, with his sextet featuring the legendary drummer, Albert “Tootie” Heath.
http://richardsearsmusic.com/
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Bassist Garret Lang studied at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and the New School. Garret has been fortunate to study and perform with many of his heroes such as Reggie Workman, Junior Mance, Andrew Cyrille, and Bernard Purdie. He has played the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Playboy Jazz Festival, and has performed at venues including Lincoln Center, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, and the Jazz Gallery in New York City, and LACMA, the Dorthy Chandler Pavillion, the Blue Whale, and Disney Hall in Los Angeles.
http://garretlang.com/
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Drummer Adam Starkopf is a native of Los Angeles. He began playing drums at the age of 9, and started his jazz studies at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Adam received a scholarship to attend The New School and graduated in 2010.
In 2013 Adam moved to Oakland California where he leads one of the Bay Area’s premier brass bands, Brass Magic, and performs with the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra.
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