One of the most highly regarded jazz drummers on the scene today, Joe is known for his blazing speed, precision, musical, and melodic playing.
Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts in 1968, Joe grew up in a musical family; his father was a music educator and he has four older brothers, two of whom became professional musicians.
He studied with Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor prior to attending and graduating from William Patterson College in New Jersey in 1994 where he began playing with saxophonist, Eric Alexander and guitarist, Peter Bernstein.
Upon moving to New York City, he led the weekend jazz combos at Augie’s (now Smoke Jazz & Supper Club). He performed with Junior Cook, Cecil Payne, John Ore, Big John Patton, Harold Mabern, Eddie Henderson, John Jenkins and his brothers, John and James.
Joseph’s career includes recording over 100 CD’s as leader and side-man, jazz festivals and world tours with Pharaoh Sanders, Horace Silver, Harold Mabern, McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, Diana Krall, Benny Golson, George Coleman, Johnny Griffin, Lou Donaldson, Benny Green, Barry Harris, Curtis Fuller to name a few.
He is currently the drummer for McCoy Tyner and a member of the Pharaoh Sanders Quartet, Harold Mabern Trio, and is a founding member of the renowned One for All Quintet.
Recordings as leader include: Drumspeak, Beautiful Friendship feat. Cedar Walton and Curtis Fuller, Prime Time, Super Prime Time and Make Someone Happy.
https://www.joefarnsworthdrums.com/bio
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Joe, uno de los bateristas de jazz más respetados de la escena actual, es conocido por su increíble velocidad, precisión, interpretación musical y melódica.
Nacido en South Hadley, Massachusetts, en 1968, Joe creció en una familia musical; su padre era educador musical y tiene cuatro hermanos mayores, dos de los cuales se convirtieron en músicos profesionales.
Estudió con Alan Dawson y Arthur Taylor antes de asistir y graduarse en William Patterson College en Nueva Jersey en 1994, donde comenzó a tocar con el saxofonista Eric Alexander y el guitarrista Peter Bernstein.
Al mudarse a la ciudad de Nueva York, dirigió los combos de jazz de fin de semana en Augie's (ahora Smoke Jazz & Supper Club). Actuó con Junior Cook, Cecil Payne, John Ore, Big John Patton, Harold Mabern, Eddie Henderson, John Jenkins y sus hermanos, John y James.
La carrera de Joseph incluye la grabación de más de 100 CD como líder y acompañante, festivales de jazz y giras mundiales con Pharaoh Sanders, Horace Silver, Harold Mabern, McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, Diana Krall, Benny Golson, George Coleman, Johnny Griffin, Lou Donaldson, Benny Green, Barry Harris, Curtis Fuller, por nombrar algunos.
Actualmente es el baterista de McCoy Tyner y miembro del Cuarteto Pharaoh Sanders, Harold Mabern Trio, y es miembro fundador del renombrado Quinteto One for All.
Las grabaciones como líder incluyen: Drumspeak, Beautiful Friendship feat. Cedar Walton and Curtis Fuller, Prime Time, Super Prime Time and Make Someone Happy.
https://www.joefarnsworthdrums.com/bio
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Biography
by Matt Collar
An
adept jazz guitarist with a clean attack and fluid, lyrical style,
Russell Malone often plays in a swinging, straight-ahead style, weaving
in elements of blues, gospel, and R&B. Born in Albany, Georgia in
1963, Malone first began playing guitar around age four on a toy
instrument, quickly graduating to the real thing. Largely self-taught,
he initially drew inspiration listening to the recordings of gospel and
blues artists including the Dixie Hummingbirds and B.B. King. However,
after seeing George Benson perform with Benny Goodman on a television
show, Malone was hooked on jazz and began intently studying albums by
legendary guitarists like Charlie Christian and Wes Montgomery.
By
his twenties, Malone was an accomplished performer, and in 1988 he
joined organist Jimmy Smith's band. Soon after, he also became a member
of Harry Connick, Jr.'s big band, appearing on Connick's 1991 effort
Blue Light, Red Light. With his growing reputation as a sideman, Malone
next caught the attention of pianist/vocalist Diana Krall, with whom he
would work throughout much of the '90s and 2000s. Also during this
period, Malone appeared with a bevy of name artists including Branford
Marsalis, Benny Green, Terell Stafford, Ray Brown, and others.
As
a solo artist, Malone made his debut with 1992's Russell Malone,
followed a year later by Black Butterfly. In 1999, he released Sweet
Georgia Peach, which featured a guest appearance from pianist Kenny
Barron. Malone kicked off the 2000s with several albums on Verve,
including 2000's Look Who's Here and 2001's orchestral jazz-themed
Heartstrings. He then moved to Maxjazz for 2004's Playground, featuring a
guest appearance from saxophonist Gary Bartz, followed by 2010's Triple
Play.
Over the next several years, Malone appeared on albums by
Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, and Ron Carter, as well as Krall
bandmate bassist Ben Wolfe. He returned to solo work in 2015 with the
eclectic small-group album Love Looks Good on You, followed a year later
by All About Melody, both on HighNote. In 2017, he delivered his third
HighNote album, Time for the Dancers, featuring his quartet with pianist
Rick Germanson, bassist Luke Sellick, and drummer Willie Jones III.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/russell-malone-mn0000808613/biography
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Biografía
por Matt Collar
Adepto
guitarrista de jazz con un ataque limpio y un estilo fluido y lírico,
Russell Malone toca a menudo con un estilo swing y directo, entrelazando
elementos de blues, gospel y R&B. Nacido en Albany, Georgia, en
1963, Malone empezó a tocar la guitarra a los cuatro años con un
instrumento de juguete, y pronto pasó a tocar la guitarra de verdad. De
formación autodidacta, al principio se inspiró en las grabaciones de
artistas de gospel y blues como los Dixie Hummingbirds y B.B. King. Sin
embargo, tras ver a George Benson tocar con Benny Goodman en un programa
de televisión, Malone se enganchó al jazz y empezó a estudiar
atentamente discos de guitarristas legendarios como Charlie Christian y
Wes Montgomery.
A los veinte años, Malone ya era un consumado
intérprete, y en 1988 se unió a la banda del organista Jimmy Smith. Poco
después, se convirtió en miembro de la big band de Harry Connick, Jr. y
apareció en el álbum de Connick de 1991 Blue Light, Red Light. Con su
creciente reputación como músico de acompañamiento, Malone llamó la
atención de la pianista y vocalista Diana Krall, con quien trabajó
durante gran parte de los años 90 y 2000. También durante este periodo,
Malone actuó con un grupo de artistas de renombre como Branford
Marsalis, Benny Green, Terell Stafford y Ray Brown, entre otros.
Como
solista, Malone debutó con Russell Malone en 1992, seguido un año
después por Black Butterfly. En 1999 publicó Sweet Georgia Peach, que
contó con la participación del pianista Kenny Barron. Malone inició la
década de 2000 con varios álbumes en Verve, entre ellos Look Who's Here,
de 2000, y Heartstrings, de 2001, de temática jazz orquestal. Luego
pasó a Maxjazz para Playground (2004), con la participación del
saxofonista Gary Bartz, y Triple Play (2010).
En los años
siguientes, Malone apareció en álbumes de Wynton Marsalis, Christian
McBride y Ron Carter, así como del bajista Ben Wolfe, compañero de banda
de Krall. Volvió a trabajar en solitario en 2015 con el ecléctico álbum
para pequeños grupos Love Looks Good on You, seguido un año después por
All About Melody, ambos en HighNote. En 2017, publicó su tercer álbum
en HighNote, Time for the Dancers, en el que presenta a su cuarteto con
el pianista Rick Germanson, el bajista Luke Sellick y el batería Willie
Jones III.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/russell-malone-mn0000808613/biography
Biography
by Scott Yanow
Bill Barron was an advanced and adventurous tenor saxophonist (doubling on soprano) who never compromised his music or received much recognition. He spent his formative years and beyond in Philadelphia, not moving to New York until 1958. Barron first came to the jazz world's attention through his participation on a Cecil Taylor date in 1959. After recording with Philly Joe Jones, Barron co-led a fine post-bop quartet with Ted Curson. However, Barron spent much of the remainder of his career as an educator, directing a jazz workshop at the Children's Museum in Brooklyn, teaching at City College of New York, and becoming the chairman of the music department at Wesleyan University. His "day job" made it possible for him to consistently record non-commercial music for Savoy (in 1972 he made that label's last jazz record), Dauntless, and Muse. Every one of Bill Barron's recordings as a leader uses brother Kenny Barron (16 years his junior) on piano.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bill-barron-mn0000059950/biography
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Biografía
por Scott Yanow
Bill Barron fue un saxofonista tenor avanzado y aventurero (doblaba en soprano) que nunca comprometió su música ni recibió mucho reconocimiento. Pasó sus años de formación y los siguientes en Filadelfia, y no se trasladó a Nueva York hasta 1958. Barron llamó por primera vez la atención del mundo del jazz gracias a su participación en una cita con Cecil Taylor en 1959. Después de grabar con Philly Joe Jones, Barron codirigió un excelente cuarteto post-bop con Ted Curson. Sin embargo, Barron pasó gran parte del resto de su carrera como educador, dirigiendo un taller de jazz en el Museo de los Niños de Brooklyn, enseñando en el City College de Nueva York y convirtiéndose en presidente del departamento de música de la Universidad Wesleyan. Su "trabajo diario" le permitió grabar constantemente música no comercial para Savoy (en 1972 grabó el último disco de jazz de ese sello), Dauntless y Muse. En todas las grabaciones de Bill Barron como líder aparece su hermano Kenny Barron (16 años menor que él) al piano.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bill-barron-mn0000059950/biography
Biography
by Scott Yanow
Bill
Barron was an advanced and adventurous tenor saxophonist (doubling on
soprano) who never compromised his music or received much recognition.
He spent his formative years and beyond in Philadelphia, not moving to
New York until 1958. Barron first came to the jazz world's attention
through his participation on a Cecil Taylor date in 1959. After
recording with Philly Joe Jones, Barron co-led a fine post-bop quartet
with Ted Curson. However, Barron spent much of the remainder of his
career as an educator, directing a jazz workshop at the Children's
Museum in Brooklyn, teaching at City College of New York, and becoming
the chairman of the music department at Wesleyan University. His "day
job" made it possible for him to consistently record non-commercial
music for Savoy (in 1972 he made that label's last jazz record),
Dauntless, and Muse. Every one of Bill Barron's recordings as a leader
uses brother Kenny Barron (16 years his junior) on piano.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bill-barron-mn0000059950/biography
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Biografía
por Scott Yanow
Bill
Barron fue un saxofonista tenor avanzado y aventurero (doblaba en
soprano) que nunca comprometió su música ni recibió mucho
reconocimiento. Pasó sus años de formación y los siguientes en
Filadelfia, y no se trasladó a Nueva York hasta 1958. Barron llamó por
primera vez la atención del mundo del jazz gracias a su participación en
una cita con Cecil Taylor en 1959. Después de grabar con Philly Joe
Jones, Barron codirigió un excelente cuarteto post-bop con Ted Curson.
Sin embargo, Barron pasó gran parte del resto de su carrera como
educador, dirigiendo un taller de jazz en el Museo de los Niños de
Brooklyn, enseñando en el City College de Nueva York y convirtiéndose en
presidente del departamento de música de la Universidad Wesleyan. Su
"trabajo diario" le permitió grabar constantemente música no comercial
para Savoy (en 1972 grabó el último disco de jazz de ese sello),
Dauntless y Muse. En todas las grabaciones de Bill Barron como líder
aparece su hermano Kenny Barron (16 años menor que él) al piano.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bill-barron-mn0000059950/biography
Ralph Lalama is a highly respected American jazz tenor saxophonist born on January 30, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (raised in West Aliquippa). He grew up in a musical family—his father was a steelworker, his mother a singer, and his father also played drums. Lalama graduated from The Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University in Ohio, where legendary jazz composer Thad Jones recognized his remarkable talent and encouraged him to move to New York All About Jazz.
Since arriving in New York, Lalama has achieved dignified status as a widely respected master of the tenor saxophone through his work with the big bands of Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Carla Bley, and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra All About Jazz—now known as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. He joined the Mel Lewis Orchestra in 1983 and has been a featured soloist at New York's Village Vanguard virtually every Monday night for the past thirty years NEPM.
Lalama is an excellent tenor saxophonist influenced primarily by Hank Mobley and Sonny Rollins AllMusic, with a playing style that evokes the prime years of Blue Note Records. His performance abilities span from small group settings to large ensembles, and he excels particularly in chordless trio formats.
Lalama is a three-time Grammy winner through his work with the Joe Lovano Nonet and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Purchase College. He has recorded extensively, leading nine albums of his own and appearing on more than sixty recordings as a sideman. His notable recordings as a leader include albums for the Dutch label Criss Cross Jazz, such as "Circle Line" (1997), which received 4½ stars from Down Beat Magazine.
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Ralph Lalama es un saxofonista tenor de jazz estadounidense ampliamente respetado, nacido el 30 de enero de 1951 en Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (criado en West Aliquippa). Creció en una familia musical—su padre era trabajador siderúrgico, su madre cantante, y su padre también tocaba la batería. Lalama se graduó de la Escuela de Música Dana de la Universidad Estatal de Youngstown en Ohio, donde el legendario compositor de jazz Thad Jones reconoció su notable talento y lo alentó a mudarse a Nueva York.
Desde su llegada a Nueva York, Lalama ha alcanzado un estatus digno como maestro ampliamente respetado del saxofón tenor a través de su trabajo con las big bands de Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Carla Bley y la Orquesta de Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, ahora conocida como la Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Se unió a la Orquesta de Mel Lewis en 1983 y ha sido solista destacado en el Village Vanguard de Nueva York prácticamente cada lunes por la noche durante los últimos treinta años.
Lalama es un excelente saxofonista tenor influenciado principalmente por Hank Mobley y Sonny Rollins, con un estilo interpretativo que evoca los años de oro de Blue Note Records. Sus habilidades interpretativas abarcan desde pequeños grupos hasta grandes conjuntos, y destaca particularmente en formatos de trío sin instrumento de acordes.
Lalama es ganador de tres premios Grammy a través de su trabajo con el Joe Lovano Nonet y la Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Ha grabado extensamente, liderando nueve álbumes propios y apareciendo en más de sesenta grabaciones como músico acompañante. Entre sus grabaciones notables como líder se incluyen álbumes para el sello holandés Criss Cross Jazz, como "Circle Line" (1997), que recibió 4½ estrellas de la revista Down Beat.
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"An
expressive instrumentalist, Cherry has a hip, melodic approach that is a
refreshing contrast to guitarists who frequently resort to playing
'finger music', the execution of rapid streams of notes that serve no
musical purpose other than to fill space"- Jim Ferguson: Jazztimes -
06/02
Born in New Haven,Connecticut, Ed moved to New York in 1978
to play guitar with Dizzy Gillespie from 1978 to 1992 performing in
Gillespie's quartet, big band and with The United Nation Orchestra which
recorded the Grammy Award-winning Live at Royal Festival Hall (Enja).
Gillespie died in 1993, and Cherry released his first recording as a
leader, 'First Take' (Groovin' High). That same year, Ed recorded with
Paquito D'Riveras' small group which recorded "Havana Cafe" (Chesky
Records). Ed also worked with composer/saxophonist Henry Threadgill for
two years and recorded three cds with Henry's 'Very Very Circus' group.
In
1995, Cherry released his second project as a solo artist, entitled A
Second Look (Groovin' High Records). During that same period Ed worked
with Hammond organist John Patton recording three critically acclaimed
cds with Patton's quartet-'Blue Planet Man','Minor Swing' and 'This ones
for Jah'(DIW). From 1997 to 1998, Cherry worked in Roy Hargrove's
“Crisol” Latin jazz band, which performed in Havana, Cuba. During this
same period, he also worked w/baritone saxophonist, Hamiett Bluiett,
recording Bluiett's cd 'With Eyes Wide Open' on Justin-Time records.In
2001, Cherry toured Europe for the first time with his own group. He
also released his cd, 'The Spirit Speaks' on the Canadian Justin Time
Records label, inspired by the great jazz organist Jimmy Smith with whom
he had also recently worked.Ed was asked to perform at the 'Vodaphone
Madarao Jazz festival'in 2002 in Madarao Japan with his quartet
featuring trumpeter Jon Faddis.
More recently , Ed toured with
the great Hammond organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, recording one critically
acclaimed cd, 'In The Beginning' on Pilgrimage Records in 2012.
Currently
Ed has a brand new second recording released on Posi-Tone Records.
('It's All Good' his first release in 2012 for Posi-Tone stayed in the
JazzWeek charts for 3 months) his second recording for the label is
titled "Soul Tree" ( release date February 19 2016 ) featuring Kyle
Koehler on Hammond B3 organ and drummer Anwar Marshall. As of this pre
release date, it's already gathering rave reviews.
Ed continues to work nationally and internationally ; concerts, workshops, jazz clubs.
https://www.edcherryguitar.com/
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"Un
instrumentista expresivo, Cherry tiene un enfoque moderno y melódico
que supone un refrescante contraste con los guitarristas que a menudo
recurren a tocar "música de dedos", la ejecución de rápidas secuencias
de notas que no tienen otro propósito musical que el de llenar el
espacio"- Jim Ferguson: Jazztimes - 06/02
Nacido en New
Haven,Connecticut, Ed se trasladó a Nueva York en 1978 para tocar la
guitarra con Dizzy Gillespie desde 1978 hasta 1992, actuando en el
cuarteto de Gillespie, en la big band y con la United Nation Orchestra,
que grabó el disco Live at Royal Festival Hall (Enja), ganador de un
premio Grammy. Gillespie murió en 1993, y Cherry publicó su primera
grabación como líder, 'First Take' (Groovin' High). Ese mismo año, Ed
grabó con el pequeño grupo de Paquito D'Riveras que grabó "Havana Cafe"
(Chesky Records). Ed también trabajó con el compositor/saxofonista Henry
Threadgill durante dos años y grabó tres cds con el grupo 'Very Very
Circus' de Henry.
En 1995, Cherry publicó su segundo proyecto en
solitario, titulado A Second Look (Groovin' High Records). Durante ese
mismo periodo, Ed trabajó con el organista Hammond John Patton, grabando
tres cds aclamados por la crítica con el cuarteto de Patton: 'Blue
Planet Man', 'Minor Swing' y 'This ones for Jah' (DIW). De 1997 a 1998,
Cherry trabajó en la banda de jazz latino "Crisol" de Roy Hargrove, que
actuó en La Habana, Cuba. Durante este mismo periodo, también trabajó
con el saxofonista barítono Hamiett Bluiett, grabando el CD de Bluiett
'With Eyes Wide Open' en Justin-Time records.En 2001, Cherry hizo una
gira por Europa por primera vez con su propio grupo. En 2001, Cherry
realizó una gira por Europa por primera vez con su propio grupo. También
publicó su CD "The Spirit Speaks" en el sello canadiense Justin Time
Records, inspirado en el gran organista de jazz Jimmy Smith, con quien
también había trabajado recientemente.
Más recientemente, Ed
realizó una gira con el gran organista Hammond Dr. Lonnie Smith,
grabando un cd aclamado por la crítica, 'In The Beginning' en Pilgrimage
Records en 2012.
Actualmente Ed tiene una nueva segunda
grabación publicada en Posi-Tone Records. ('It's All Good' su primer
lanzamiento en 2012 para Posi-Tone se mantuvo en las listas de JazzWeek
durante 3 meses) su segunda grabación para el sello se titula "Soul
Tree" ( fecha de lanzamiento 19 de febrero de 2016 ) con Kyle Koehler en
el órgano Hammond B3 y el baterista Anwar Marshall. A partir de esta
fecha de pre-lanzamiento, ya está recogiendo críticas muy favorables.
Ed sigue trabajando a nivel nacional e internacional ; conciertos, talleres, clubes de jazz.
https://www.edcherryguitar.com/
Review by Ken Dryden
One of the more obscure releases by Kenny Barron, this hard to find CD of solo piano is worth seeking. Recorded in a Japanese studio in 1982, Barron's program includes an inspired take of McCoy Tyner's challenging "Passion Dance," a droll version of Thelonious Monk's "Reflections," an enchanting arrangement of Randy Weston's "Little Niles," and a fairly straight-up performance of Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage." Also present are two fine originals by Barron: the haunting "Dolores Street" and the aptly named "Spiral."
https://www.allmusic.com/album/spiral-mw0000649390
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Reseña de Ken Dryden
Uno de los lanzamientos más oscuros de Kenny Barron, vale la pena buscar este CD de piano solo difícil de encontrar. Grabado en un estudio japonés en 1982, el programa de Barron incluye una toma inspirada de la desafiante "Passion Dance" de McCoy Tyner, una versión divertida de "Reflections" de Thelonious Monk, un arreglo encantador de "Little Niles" de Randy Weston y una interpretación bastante directa de "Maiden Voyage" de Herbie Hancock."También están presentes dos excelentes originales de Barron: la inquietante "Dolores Street" y la acertadamente llamada "Spiral."
https://www.allmusic.com/album/spiral-mw0000649390
Motivation is a jazz album by saxophonist Bill Barron, recorded circa 1972 in New York City and released on the Savoy label. The album features the Bill Barron Quartet and represents Barron’s advanced post-bop style, with original compositions by Bill Barron except where noted. The session features his brother Kenny Barron on piano and is generally associated with Savoy catalog number 12303.
A jazz album featuring bossa nova arrangements of music from the musical West Side Story. Ten Leonard Bernstein compositions are adapted in a jazz/bossa style by saxophonist and arranger Bill Barron and his orchestra. Originally recorded in 1963 and released on the Dauntless label.
Description: Studio jazz album by tenor saxophonist Bill Barron recorded in 1989 and released on the Joken label. It features post-bop and hard bop repertoire with standards and original compositions.