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The New Jazz Composers Octet is an all-acoustic jazz ensemble founded by trumpeter/arranger David Weiss in 1996. NPR 's Josh Jackson described them as "part New York hustle and part writer's workshop, all of it redolent with the aroma of newness."
31 de may. de 2021 · The Next Stage from The New World Jazz Composers Octet is a superb exploration of all the possibilities the format can deliver. In a way, it is a salutary throwback.
The New Jazz Composers Octet built upon the success of First Steps into Reality with the release of New Colors (Hip Bop), which features trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard. Weiss first developed an interest in writing for octet while arranging a couple of Hubbard’s compositions for his 1995 album M.M.T.C and the octet’s version of Hubbard’s ...
WBGO Studio Session with the New Jazz Composers Octet. They play "The Turning Gate," the title song from the band's newest release on Motema Records. Record...
7 de oct. de 2008 · Offering well-constructed original works full of vitality and invention by the leader, pianist Xavier Davis, saxophonist Myron Walden and bassist Dwayne Burno, this new disc is at times contemplative and understated but also bold and adventurous.
All-acoustic jazz ensemble founded in 1997. Sites: motema.com. Members: Andrew Williams (2), Chris Karlic, Craig Handy, Danny Grissett, David Weiss (9), Dwayne Burno, Greg Tardy, Jimmy Greene, Myron Walden, Nasheet Waits, Norbert Stachel, Steve Davis (7), Xavier Davis.
The New Jazz Composers Octet. Born of a communal need to share the modern mainstream jazz music they collectively love, the New Jazz Composers Octet serve a second purpose in fulfilling their need to write fresh jazz pieces. Established…. Read Full Biography.
