Jarrett Gilgore is just making his mark in the Philadelphia jazz scene. Originally from Philadelphia, Gilgore lives in Baltimore where he studied at the Peabody Conservatory. Down in Baltimore he can be seen performing with people like John Dierker, Will Redman, Anthony Pirog, and Dave Ballou. Matt Engle has been an active member of the… Continue reading Little Berlin Presents: Jarrett Gilgore + Matt Engle + Michael Szekely
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Little Berlin Presents The Black Light Trio: Verrastro + Masri + Fishkin
The trio is: Scott Verrastro, Percussion Julius Masri, Percussion David Fishkin, Saxophone Scott Verrastro is a Kohoutek drummer and percussionist, who has collaborated with Peter Brotzmann, John Dikeman, and Khan Jamal. Joining him is percussionist Julius Masri and saxophonist David Fishkin. Julius Masri, born in Lebanon, started playing music state side in the early 90s.… Continue reading Little Berlin Presents The Black Light Trio: Verrastro + Masri + Fishkin
Perilous Architecture: Dan Blacksberg Trio
Ars Nova Workshop, in partnership with the Archer Spade Performance Series presented the record release show for Perilous Architecture: Dan Blacksberg Trio’s latest brain child. Dan Blacksberg, Trombone Matt Engle, Bass Mike Szekely, Drums In the Dan Blacksberg Trio, the innovative and genre-defying trombonist brings an expansive and creative new vision to the cutting-edge jazz… Continue reading Perilous Architecture: Dan Blacksberg Trio
The Abraham Burton Quartet at Smalls Jazz Club
The quartet is: Abraham Burton, Tenor Sax David Bryant, Piano Dezron Douglas, Bass Eric McPherson, Drums
Mette Rasmussen
Mette Rasmussen is a danish saxophone player based in Trondheim, Norway. She works in the field of improvised music, drawing from a wide range of influences. She spans from free jazz to textural soundwork. She works on exploring the natural rawness of her instrument and dives in to experimenting on what the saxophone is capable… Continue reading Mette Rasmussen
Bop Kabbalah at The Little Shul
Ty Citerman’s band, Bop Kabbalah, released their debut CD at The Little Shul in South Philadelphia, PA. Guitarist and bandleader Ty Citterman says of the group: “The quartet is my newest project, and it’s my take on Jewish themed composition meets improvisation. The band plays far-reaching, kinetic, lyrical music that takes some of the language… Continue reading Bop Kabbalah at The Little Shul
The Moon = Adam Caine + Federico Ughi
The Moon is an experimental duo from Brooklyn New York, featuring Adam Caine on electric guitar and Federico Ughi on drums. All The Moon compositions are improvised with no pre-written lines, sections or forms, but the duo treats each of the songs as spontaneous compositions. The duo cultivates a uniquely personal mixture of the improvisational… Continue reading The Moon = Adam Caine + Federico Ughi
CEREMONIES OUT OF THE AIR: Keir Neuringer
Keir Neuringer is a musician and interdisciplinary artist who is involved in creative arts communities in Poland, Holland, and the US. He has cultivated a personal and intensely physical approach to saxophone improvisation, plays analogue electronics and Farfisa organ, and sings and narrates text. After training as a composer and jazz saxophonist in the US,… Continue reading CEREMONIES OUT OF THE AIR: Keir Neuringer
Devin Hoff
Devin Hoff is a Colorado born, Philadelphia based musician and songwriter. His main instruments are the double bass and bass guitar. Hoff has worked in many musical contexts and with a wide array of jazz, free jazz, avant-garde rock, and folk musicians. Some musicians and bands he has worked with include: Nels Cline, Vijay Iyer,… Continue reading Devin Hoff
When The Trombone Speaks: Dan Blacksberg
Local legend Dan Blacksberg is rapidly emerging as a new leading voice on the trombone. With musical activity that spans avant-garde jazz, modern classical music, improvised music and klezmer, Dan brings a burly, rough-edged sound intended to push at the technical and textural extremes of his instrument. Based in Philadelphia, Dan leads a variety of groups, such… Continue reading When The Trombone Speaks: Dan Blacksberg