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| Mark Whitecage New Release: BushWacked-A Spoken Opera “BushWacked”, a spoken word opera, finds Mark Whitecage with a totally new Band, Concept, and Direction! In addition to West Coast electronic wizard Scott Steele on guitar combined with the keyboard artistry of Bill Larimer, Mark has added Perry Robinson's prize pupil Rozanne Levine on Bb & alto clarinets, with long-time collaborator Robert (Mike) Mahaffay on drums, to produce a hard-hitting and sometimes angry indictment of the Bush Crime Family, all without losing the sense of swing and intensity he is known for. Acoustics Announced The NYC Premiere of BushWacked - A Spoken Opera and a Rare NYC Appearance by Rozanne Levine & The New Reed Quartet at The Stone on January 11, 2006 The performance features Roy Campbell, Jr. - trumpet and vocals, Rozanne Levine - Bb and alto clarinets, Mark Whitecage - alto sax and Bb clarinet, Joe Fonda - bass, and Jay Rosen - drums. This special event takes place at 8PM. Then at 10PM Mark and Rozanne are joined by Perry Robinson on Bb and sopranino clarinets and Matt Snyder on Bb and bass clarinets for a rare appearance as Rozanne Levine &The New Reed Quartet with guests Roy Campbell, Jr.; Joe Fonda and Jay Rosen. In creating his spoken word opera “BushWacked”, Mark Whitecage focused his outrage at the criminal gang in Washington, gathered text and like-minded musicians, and produced a hard-hitting and sometimes angry indictment of the Bush Crime Family, all without losing the sense of swing and intensity he is known for!! “'BushWacked' is an impressive, bold and timely work from alto sax wiz, Mark Whitecage, and his new crew, ” said Bruce Lee Gallanter of Downtown Music Gallery, speaking of Mark's just-released “BushWacked” CD on the Acoustics label. Rozanne Levine & The New Reed Quartet is an alliance of old friends discovering a new sound. All four musicians bring to the project a wealth of musical experience and each contributes a sound and sensibility all their own. The New Reed Quartet is evolving and still realizing its freewheeling, intimate sound. They find immense joy in their telepathic improvisations, but are also exploring compositions by Thelonious Monk and by members of the quartet. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |