9 Horses is Joe Brent (mandolin), Sara Caswell(violin), and Shawn Conley (“bass”), who are the leading lights on their instruments and create an amazing blend of instrumental virtuosity. Although all three are classically trained, Brent’s indie-pop sensibility and Conley’s exceptional virtuosity combined with Caswell’s jazz-inspired lyrics and Conley’s incredible virtuosity create a stunning display of … Read more
9 Lazy 9 is an Italian-based downtempo/acid jazz group that is on the Ninja Tune record. The group is Keir Fraserello and James Braddell, also of Funki Porcini, performing here under the guise Giacomo Braddellini). Gianluca Petrella plays trombone, Mishael Lvron on guitar, Manu Bettini plays flute, and Adriano Tirelli plays bassoon. From Wikipedia James … Read more
9 Volt was born out of an unlikely partnership between two accomplished musicians: Rick Parker, a trombonist from New York City, and Eyal Maoz, an Israeli guitarist. Together, the two musicians have released 9 CDs on renowned labels like Tzadik and Fresh Sound New Talent, Piadrum, and Ayler Records. They have played at many major … Read more
One young man and two old men channel traditional folk music through contemporary jazz improvisation. from http://www.oyvindskarbo.com 1982 must be designated as a supergroup within the genre of modern, improvised chamber music. It is unique in its instrumentation. We know of no other group that improvises music with harmonium, drums, and Hardanger fiddle. Nils Okland, … Read more
Carlos Nino began to collaborate with Build an Ark members and other ensembles (including TLFT) on new tracks in 2006. He kept a collection over the years of these pieces because he knew they represented a whole idea that was important to him. HWALHF’s main feature is samples taken from various studio and live recordings. … Read more
Nido Workshop is an ensemble of musicians that works together in an exchange/clash for ideas. All sounds and compositions were inspired by the New Thing, Radical Improvisation and the Contemporary Music. Nido Workshop was the 2011 Porsche Jazz Competition winner. from http://www.denrecords.eu
They could be called the “twisted children” of Sigur Ros and Kamasi Washington, but Niechec, a Polish jazz band, manages to stay out of a rut and provides a unique and original approach. The name of the band means “dislike”, which is actually exactly opposite of how their music affects listeners. The band’s hypnotic mix … Read more
Leonard Niehaus, born June 11, 1929, died May 28, 2020. He was an American alto-saxophonist, arranger and composer in the West Coast jazz scene. He played with Stan Kenton’s big band, Ray Vasquez Trombonist u0026 Vocalist, PhilCarreon Orchestra, as well as other West Coast jazz bands. Niehaus has also arranged and composed motion pictures, many … Read more
Judy Niemack has been a successful singer, educator, lyricist and composer throughout her career. She is also an inspiration for younger jazz vocalists. Despite all she has accomplished, it is clear that her greatest achievements are yet to come. She says, “I love standard music and have done them all my life. But this is … Read more
Niescier, Angelika, saxophones, bassclarnet, composition; b. Szczecin, Poland, 16 September 1970. 1981, she moved to Germany with her family. She currently lives and works in Cologne. She graduated with a diploma from the Folkwanghochschule in Essen (Germany), where she studied 1994-98. She has been playing in Jazz-Clubs throughout Germany since 1995 as a sidewoman, with … Read more
