August 4
at 8:00 & 10:00 PM at Tonic, $15
FONT Presents “Trumpet Nation”
Trumpet Nation: 22 trumpeters performed Conduction #142 with Butch Morris. Complete personnel: Ted Daniel, Matt Lavelle, Dave Douglas, Graham Haynes, Bart Miltenberger, Nate Wooley, Jesse Neuman, John McNeil, C.J. Camerieri, Ron Horton, Roy Campbell, Sycil Mathai, Matt Shulman, Jon Finlayson, Sarah Wilson, Flip Barnes, Steven Bernstein, J.P. Carter, Jon Nelson, Glenn Makos, Peter Evans, Wilmer Wise.
August 5
at 8:00, 10:00 & 11:00 PM at Tonic, $15
8:00 PM
Dave Douglas & Keystone with DJ Olive, Gene Lake, Jamie Saft, Brad Jones and Marcus Strickland. New music inspired by the films of unjustly maligned Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, the Prince of Whales.
10:00 PM
Jeremy Pelt & Noise with Jaleel Shaw, Mike Moreno, Frank LoCrasto, Vicente Archer and Eric MacPherson. The new trumpet phenom’s latest electric project.
11:00 PM
PHONOmena “The Vinyl Trumpet” featuring DJ Olive. For the record and special guests.
August 6
at 8:00 & 10:00 PM at Tonic, $15
ALLOY , with Roy Campbell, Baikida Carroll, Dave Douglas, Bryan Carrott, Mark Dresser and Susie Ibarra. The trumpet super-group that was the genesis of FONT will perform new original pieces.
August 7
at 8:00 & 10:00 PM at Tonic, $12
8:00 PM
Dennis Gonzalez’s Spirit Meridian with Dennis Gonzalez, Oliver Lake, Michael “T.A.” Thompson and Ken Filiano. After playing together in Texas twelve years ago, Gonzalez, who has played with jazz legends from Charles Brackeen to Malachi Favors and beyond, asked seminal saxophonist Oliver Lake to join his NY Quartet in Europe this past March. Now they play together in Spirit Meridian, in what will be the first in a continuing series of collaborations between the two leaders.
10:00 PM
Roy Campbell and Tazz perform original compositions. Andrew Bemkey (piano), Chris Sullivan (bass), Mike Thompson (drums)
Midnight
Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra say no more.
August 9
at 8:00 & 9:30 PM at the 14th Street Y, $10
8:00 PM
nmperign with Greg Kelley and Bhob Rainey . Since the late 1990s, the unlikely trumpet/soprano saxophone duo nmperign has adeptly sidestepped the novelty of extended techniques, the illusions of “free” improvisation, and the trappings of the “new,” defining and redefining a particularly idiosyncratic sound world. In the process, they have released a number of recordings, travelled far and wide, and collaborated with musicians and artists from the variously defined and undefined strata of noise, experimental, and contemporary classical musics.
9:30 PM
Nabate Isles’ Synergy , Nabate Isles-Trumpet & Flugelhorn, Gamiel Lyons-Flute, Liberty Ellman-Guitar, Manuel Valera Jr.-Fender Rhodes, Matt Clohesy-Bass, Marcus Gilmore-Drums, Tyshawn Sorey-Drums. Synergy brings a mix of diverse musical styles with melodic clarity and rhythmic intensity.
August 10
at 8:00 & 9:30 PM at the 14th Street Y, $10
8:00 PM
The Ingrid Jensen Four with Ingrid Jensen, Scott Robinson, Gary Versace, and Victor Lewis performing original music by Jensen and newly arranged “standards” and collective take-offs.
9:30 PM
Bruce Lee featuring Jesse Neuman and Nate Wooley Jesse Neuman, acoustic and processed cornet/laptop; Oscar Rodriguez, guitar/bass/loops; Liam Hurley, drums/percussion; Aaron Jennings, guitar/electronics/laptop. with special guest: Nate Wooley, trumpet
Bruce Lee is an improvising quartet whose original compositions draw upon folk melodies, dramatic text and poetry, sampled sounds, and games played by young children. Their arrangements develop music by Radiohead, Mos Def, Rachmanninoff, Jeff Buckley and Bjork. www.BruceLeeBand.com Aside from presenting new music with his improvising trio, “Blue Collar” (featuring Steve Swell and Tatsuya Nakatani), Nate Wooley is currently a member of Anthony Braxton’s Genome project, Seth Misterka quartet, Andrew D’Angelo’s BitchAss, and a member of Laurie Frink’s electric trumpet quartet, The Zen Demon Snaps.
August 10
at 7:00, 8:00 & 10:00 PM at Makor, $15
7:00 PM
Jon Nelson / Helena Bugallo Duo , performing Berio’s “Sequenza X” and melodies from Stockhausen’s “Tierkreis”
8:00 PM
Meridian Arts Ensemble performs music of Elliott Carter, Stephen Barber, Elliott Sharp, David Sanford, and Frank Zappa.
10:00 PM
Mark Gould’s New York Trumpet Ensemble performs original compositions and improvisations.
August 11
at 8:00 & 9:30 PM at the 14th Street Y, $10
8:00 PM
Dave Ballou and Dancing Foot – The most recent ensemble offering from trumpeter/ composer Dave Ballou, Dancing foot features bassists John Hebert, Joshua Davis, and drummer/ vibraphonist Kevin Norton. Performing Dave’s compositions from the recent SteepleChase release “Dancing Foot”.
9:30 PM
John McNeil’s INSOMNIA. Mark Shim – tenor saxophone, Curtis Hasselbring – trombone, Mike McGuirk – bass, Mark Ferber – drums.
Devilish trumpeter John McNeil, teacher to many of today’s trumpet greats, recorded and toured with Horace Silver, Bob Berg, Dave Liebman, Richie Beirach and others. He has now re-emerged as an important composer and bandleader with a string of astonishing new recordings. This concert celebrates the release of Mr. McNeil’s new recording on Omnitone, Sleep Won’t Come.
August 11
at 8:00 PM at Makor
8:00 PM
Graham Haynes/Hardedge cornet, electronics, sound design.
August 12 at 8:00 & 9:30 PM at the 14th Street Y, $10
8:00 PM
Stephen Haynes and Bugaboo , with Stephen Haynes, Allan Jaffe, Mario Pavone and Satoshi Takeishi. Bugaboo was convened by improvising composer Stephen Haynes in order to further develop his compositional language within a rhythm-based small group context. Selections from the American Songbook (e.g. Ornette Coleman, Thelonious Monk, Johnny Cash) will also be explored. Stephen Haynes has worked with a wide range of composers including George Russell, La Monte Young, Leroy Jenkins and Rhys Chatham and is currently a member of Cecil Taylor’s Orchestra Humane (Ubuntu).
9:30 PM
Taylor Ho Bynum Trio with Joe Daley on tuba, and Tomas Fujiwara on drums Cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum (best known for his work with Anthony Braxton, Cecil Taylor, and the Fully Celebrated Orchestra) brings in a new trio featuring tuba virtuoso Joseph Daley (Charlie Haden, Sam Rivers, Taj Mahal, etc) and drummer Tomas Fujiwara (of Stomp). Compositions, improvisations, and the stuff in between.
August 13
at 8:00 & 9:30 PM at the 14th Street Y, $10
8:00 PM
Russ Johnson and Save Big, with Russ Johnson, John O’Gallagher, Kermit Driscoll and Mark Ferber. CD Release concert celebrating Mr. Johnson’s new recording on Omnitone.
9:30 PM
ShulmanSystem Trio with Matt Shulman on trumpet, voice, sound processing, Matt Penman on acoustic bass and Mark Ferber on drums. Matt Shulman’s original compositions draw from European classical music, traditional jazz, and experimental electronica, featuring his multi-dimensional virtuosic approach to the trumpet and improvisation.
August 14
at 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 PM at the 14th Street Y, $10
7:00 PM
Beyondo – Eric Biondo-Trumpet, Vocals, Beat Box, Compositions – Christine Hagan, Keyboard – Rob Jost, Bass – Grey McMurray, Guitar – Jesse Neuman, Trumpet – Ted Poor, Drums. Eric Biondo plays trumpet with Antibalas and The Monkees. He has toured the United States and Europe. He has just finished his 4th record entitled “BEYONDO: Looking In The Mirror” in which he performs all the instruments. His songs have been compared to Steely Dan and Frank Zappa. Laced with falsetto vocals and colorful trumpet solos, Beyondo is sure to put a smile on your face. Please visit www.ericbiondo.com for more information.
8:00 PM
Jonathan Finlayson Group – Jonathan Finlayson: trumpet, Steve Lehman: Alto Sax, Tyshawn Sorey: Drums,Thomas Morgan: Bass, Vijay Iyer: piano.
9:00 PM
Mark Gould/Brian McWhorter – Pink Baby Monster: a unique hybrid of rap, opera, and improvisation.
August 15
at 2:00 PM at the 14th Street Y, $10
Masterclass with Dave Ballou
“Being the Vehicle”: Improvisation as a path to personal expression. A master-class for musicians of all influences and styles. An opportunity to explore channels of musical inspiration through the practice of improvisation.
August 15 at 7:00 PM at the 14th Street Y, $10
Solo Trumpet and . . . I:
Gareth Flowers, Laurie Frink, Dave Ballou, Ed Carroll, Scott McIntosh, Wayne DuMaine, Brian McWhorter, Britton Theurer, Jon Nelson, Kenneth DeCarlo, Rex Richardson, Peter Evans and others perform original compositions and works by Peter Maxwell Davies, Laurie Frink, J.S. Bach, Vincent Persichetti and Morton Feldman.
August 16
at 2:00 PM at the 14th Street Y, $10
Masterclass with Rex Richardson
“Crossover Playing” – a discussion of the roots of European and West African aesthetics which inform what we do as jazz and classical trumpet players.
Rex Richardson’s appearance has been made possible by the generous support of Yamaha Musical Instruments and the Virginia Commonwealth University.
August 16 at 7:00 PM at the 14th Street Y, $10
Solo Trumpet and . . . II:
Gareth Flowers, Laurie Frink, Dave Ballou, Ed Carroll, Scott McIntosh, Wayne DuMaine, Brian McWhorter, Britton Theurer, Jon Nelson, Kenneth DeCarlo, Rex Richardson, Peter Evans and others perform original compositions and works by James Mobberly, Britton Theurer, Dave Ballou and Emil Harnas 2.
August 18
at 8:00 & 9:30 PM at Tonic, $12
8:00 PM
Herb Robertson and the “Is Quintet” , with Tim Berne, Sylvie Courvoisie, Mark Dresser and Tom Rainey. After his triumphant success at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival last month, Herb brings his brand new quintet and new compositions to New York for it’s American debut with this stellar group of improvisers. Get ready for a great evening of new music.
9:30 PM
Hugh Ragin and the Revelation Quartet with Geoff Cleveland, piano; Artie Moore, bass; Tony Black, bass. An all too rare New York appearance by the renowned Hugh Ragin, who has appeared in ensembles led by Roscoe Mitchell, Anthony Braxton, David Murray and others. This concert will celebrate the release of Mr. Ragin’s new recording “Revelation,” on Justin Time Records.
August 19
at 8:00 & 10:00 PM at Tonic, $15
“A Night of Nu Klezmer”
8:00 PM
Susan Watts Ensemble – Susan Watts, Trumpet, Vocals; Art Bailey, Piano and Accordion. Thompson Kneeland, bass.
Susan is a fourth generation musician hailing from one of Jewish music’s most dominant family, the Hoffman’s. Loyal to her 19th century Ukrainian roots, the lyrical richness and lush virtuosity of her trumpet playing takes you beyond tradition into a new world of innovation, improvisation and artistry. Susan will be performing compositions from her family’s archive and the most recent works of modern composers
10:00 PM
Frank London Quartet – From the Klezmatics to Hasidic New Wave, trumpeter Frank London has been on the forefront of the new klezmer music for many years. This evening he premieres a new quartet, colliding many of his recent preoccupations.
August 25
at 8:00 & 10:00 PM at Tonic, $15
8:00 pm
Ted Daniel and the International Brass and Membrane Corporation – IBMC with Charles Burnham, Jose Davila, and Newman Baker. Mr. Daniel, who began his career with Sonny Sharrock, went on to perform seminal works with Archie Shepp, Dewey Redman, Sam Rivers, Sunny Muuray, and Henry Threadgill. IBMC, his current ensemble, was conceived as a flexible and expandable creative music performance group. The Corporation will be performing new works by Mr. Daniel.
10:00 PM
Shane Endsley and KneeBody . The young trumpeter from both Ani DiFranco’s and Steve Coleman’s bands presents an exciting new electric band. Kaveh Rastegar – bass/effects, Adam Benjamin – rhodes/effects, Nate Wood – drums, Ben Wendel – Tenor sax, Shane Endsley – trumpet/effects.
August 26
at 8:00 & 10:00 PM at Tonic, $15
“Brass Bands on the Cutting Edge”
8:00 PM
Extension Ensemble. Ralph Alessi, Sycil Mathai – Trumpets, Theo Primis – horn, Michael Boschen – Trombone, Andrew Bove – Tuba, performing works by Carney, Alessi, and Moondog.
9:00 PM
TILT Brass Band with Dave Ballou, Russ Johnson on trumpets, Tom Varner, Greg Evans on horns, Chris McIntyre on trombone, Julie Kalu on bass trombone, Marcus Rojas on tuba, and Kevin Norton on percussion. TILT presents its unique take on the brass band genre, with selections from Mauricio Kagel’s Ten Marches (to miss the victory), Rhys Chatham’s Waterloo No. 2, Elliott Sharp’s SyndaKit and Ingram Marshall’s classic Fog Tropes.
10:00 PM
Urban Brass Quintet William Owens, Josh Frank – Trumpets, Wei-Ping Chou – Horn, Brad Williams – Trombone, Ben Green – Bass Trombone; works by Jan Bach, Norman Symonds, and Bruce Adolphe.
11:00 PM
Jon Nelson’s Genkin Philharmonic with Mark Gould, Wayne duMaine, Sycil Mathai, Dan Grabois, Ben Herrington, Ray Stewart, Lazara Nelson, Nick Didkovsky, Dave Phillips, Greg Landis, Jeff Schiller, Brad Hubbard – perform music by Hendrix, Prokofiev, Pierson, Didkovsky, Harnas and Zappa.
August 31
at 8:00 & 10:00 PM at The Baha’i Center, $15(students $10)
8:00 & 10:00 PM
Bill Dixon with Dominic Duval, Tony Widoff, and Warren Smith. The Festival of New Trumpet Music is proud to present Bill Dixon, organizer and producer of the October Revolution in Jazz in New York City in 1964, architect of the Jazz Composers’ Guild (for the performance of contemporary American Black Music) in New York City in 1964, and founder of the Black Music Division of Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont in 1973. Mr. Dixon was Professor of Music at Bennington from 1968-96, this is his first New York performance in many years.