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SUMMARY:Instantiations Monthly Music Series at Real Art Ways
DESCRIPTION:Instantiations\, formerly known as Improvisations Now\, is a monthly series of concerts conceived and programmed by Joe Morris (guitarist\, bassist\, improviser\, composer-wearer of many hats). Joe invites dynamic\, innovative musicians – important members of the global improvised music scene – and performs with them. The music is completely improvised. Every concert\, every instance is a unique experience. \nSunday\, 11/23\, 2:30 pm: Rob Brown-alto saxophone\, flute; Anna Webber-tenor saxophone\, flute; Matthew Rousseau-drums; Joe Morris-bass\, compositions \nSunday\, 12/14\, 2:30 pm: Brad Barrett-cello; Beth Ann Jones-bass; Joe Morris-guitar  \nSunday\, 1/18\, 2:30 pm: Hidemi Akaiwa-piano; Hery Paz-tenor saxophone\, clarinet\, flute; Joe Morris-bass  \nSunday\, 2/15\, 2:30 pm: Adam Matlock-accordion; Diane Buettner-bass clarinet\, clarinet; Yoona Kim-Ajaeng; Joe Morris-guitar  \nSunday\, 3/15\, 2:30 pm: L. Mixashawn Rozie-tenor\, soprano saxophone\, mandolin\, voice; Michael Larocca-drums; Joe Morris-bass  \nSunday\, 4/12\, 2:30 pm: Melanie Dyer-viola; Solomon Caldwell-bass; Joe Morris-guitar  \nSunday\, 5/3\, 2:30 pm: Selendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson-vibraphone; Lemuel Marc-trumpet; Joe Morris-bass \nGeneral Admission $15 / Members $12 / Students $8 \nJoin us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest!
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/instantiations-monthly-music-series-at-real-art-ways-3/
LOCATION:Real Art Ways\, 56 Arbor St\, Hartford\, CT
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SUMMARY:Jon Irabagon Quartet w/Nate Wooley
DESCRIPTION:Jon Irabagon (reeds)\, Matt Mitchell (piano)\, Chris Lightcap (bass)\, Dan Weiss (drums)\, Nate Wooley (trumpet) \nFirst-generation Filipino-American Jon Irabagon (b. 1978\, Chicago) has been influenced by the self-empowering and individualistic philosophies and aesthetic of the great AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians) ensembles as well as the historic world-class tenor saxophone lineage from his hometown. Equally adept at composing for rising stars in new music and the most intricate modern jazz ensemble\, Irabagon builds on this foundation by adding modern classical and late-period John Coltrane to his compositional base\, focusing primarily on mixed chamber ensembles to take advantage of hand-chosen musicians’ voices and attitudes. \nAfter earning a Bachelor of Music from DePaul University\, Irabagon continued his education by earning a Master of Arts from the Manhattan School of Music and completing post-graduate studies in the jazz program at Juilliard\, where he received an Artist Diploma. However\, Irabagon’s accomplishments do not end with his education. Irabagon was also the winner of the 2008 Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition\, winner of the Rising Star award in Downbeat Magazine for both alto and tenor saxophones\, and the recipient of a Philippine Presidential Award\, the highest civilian honor an overseas Filipino can receive in commemoration for their contributions to the perception of Filipinos worldwide. \nAs a member of a minority community who fights against the countless times his voice has been marginalized\, Irabagon’s compositions rely on open dialogues with his fellow performers to create a gateway for communication and understanding. This interaction of notated material and strong improvisatory character is essential to Irabagon’s musical vision. As music reporter Nate Chinen notes in his Top Performances of 2015 article\, Irabagon’s compositions “are drawn to the play of opposing forces\, especially those involving abstraction of form.” \nNamed one of New York City’s 25 Jazz Icons by Time Out New York\, Irabagon composes for his ensemble Outright!\, which received a 5-star Masterpiece review in Downbeat Magazine for Unhinged (2014)\, as well as the Jon Irabagon Trio\, featuring Barry Altschul and Mark Helias\, and his new quartet with Matt Mitchell\, Chris Lightcap and Dan Weiss. Irabagon has been an integral part of ensembles such as the Dave Douglas Quintet\, the Mary Halvorson Quintet\, Septet and Octet\, Barry Altschul’s 3Dom Factor\, Ralph Alessi’s This Against That\, Mostly Other People do the Killing and Uri Caine’s Catbird. \nIrabagon has been an ensemble and private lesson instructor for all levels at several institutions in the New York City area\, including with Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Middle School Jazz Academy\, as well as giving saxophone\, improvisation\, and composition masterclasses on four continents. \nIn January 2023\, Irabagon joined the University of Illinois Chicago faculty\, teaching jazz saxophone\, direct combos\, and courses in jazz history. \nIrabagon’s main focus is building his own compositional voice\, as evidenced by receiving grants and commissions like The Stone at National Sawdust Commissioning Series\, an Artists at Albatross Reach compositional residency\, the Shifting Foundation\, two French American Cultural Exchange grants\, a Chamber Music America New Jazz Works grant\, a South Arts Jazz Road touring grant\, and an upcoming USArtists International grant. \nIrabagon currently runs his own imprint\, Irabbagast Records\, to release his own uncategorizable works as well as other cutting-edge\, creative artists.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/jon-irabagon-quartet-w-nate-wooley/
LOCATION:Community Music School of Springfield\, 127 State St.\, Springfield\, MA
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SUMMARY:Donald Vega Sextet
DESCRIPTION:Donald Vega – Piano \nDavid DeJesus – Alto Saxophone \nBrandon Lee – Trumpet \nRaul Reyes – Bass \nCarlos “Carly” Maldonado – Percussion \nJerome Jennings – Drums \nGrammy®-nominated pianist and composer Donald Vega brings his new project\, Legacy\, to the stage — celebrating the power of mentorship and the timeless ways communities pass stories and traditions from one generation to the next. Funded in part by Chamber Music America’s New Jazz Works grant\, Legacy is music in conversation with time itself: swinging tunes\, Latin grooves\, and unforgettable melodies that honor jazz’s living tradition while reaching for the future. Experience an evening of storytelling through sound with one of today’s most compelling jazz voices. \nGrammy® nominated artist Donald Vega is a luminary on the piano and unites audiences around the world through his melodic storytelling and the transformative power of music. Vega was named a Guggenheim Fellow in 2023 for composition\, and through the generous support of the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation completed and released his album As I Travel\, which earned a Grammy® nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album. \nDonald Vega was trained classically in piano in his native Nicaragua. He emigrated to the United States at age 14 and found a musical home with the Colburn School of Performing Arts (CSPA). He began his studies there in classical piano with Teresa de Jong Pombo and Dr. Louise Lepley. Vega began learning the language of jazz from mentor Billy Higgins at The World Stage and continued at CSPA with Jeffrey Lavner\, then later with bassist John Clayton at the University of Southern California. During his time in Los Angeles Donald was mentored by and performed with the celebrated conguero Francisco Aguabella as well as notable bassist Al McKibbon. He went on to graduate from Manhattan School of Music and The Juilliard School where he studied with piano great Kenny Barron\, Phil Markowitz and Gary Dial. \nVega currently performs internationally as the pianist for world renowned bassist Ron Carter with whom he has recorded several albums. Mr. Vega is also a professor at The Juilliard School and Hofstra University and sits on the board of BackCountry Jazz\, a non-profit organization which provides music education programs and performances to underprivileged youth. \nVega’s debut album\, Tomorrows\, was released in 2008 to rave reviews. In his sophomore album\, Spiritual Nature (Resonance Records\, 2012)\, he was joined by the regal rhythm tandem of bassist Christian McBride and drummer Lewis Nash. Vega teamed up again with Lewis Nash on his third album\, With Respect to Monty\, (Resonance Records\, 2015) along with Hassan Shakur\, the great bassist and former Monty Alexander band member\, and long-time friend and grammy nominated artist\, Anthony Wilson on guitar. Donald recently released his latest album\, As I Travel\, with Lewis Nash on drums and John Patitucci on bass and featuring Luisito Quintero on percussion. Downbeat called it a “recording with high-caliber vision and carefully crafted compositions…” and All About Jazz called it a “captivating musical memoir”.
URL:https://hartfordjazzsociety.com/event/donald-vega-sextet/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, United States
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