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| One Breath Rising Presents the Makanda Project Saturday, October 22nd 4:30 PM Come to hear the Brooklyn debut of the extraordinary Makanda Project, a 13-piece ensemble that has become an important part of the Boston jazz scene. Led by pianist, bandleader and arranger, John Kordalewski, the Makanda Project explores and celebrates the richness of the unrecorded music of multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator Dr. Makanda Ken McIntyre. Makanda, who lived and taught in New York, was known primarily for leading his own ensembles and had 12 recordings as a leader- performing on alto saxophone, flute, bass clarinet, oboe and bassoon. But he was also a prolific composer. When Makanda died in 2001, his family found over 350 pieces that had not been recorded. John has written arrangements to over 60 of Makanda's compositions. They are marked by a distinctive rhythmic and lyrical quality that will surprise and delight you. Makanda's compositions cover a wide range, including "straight ahead" jazz pieces, gorgeous ballads, pieces based on complex rhythmic structures, calypsos, and "free jazz" pieces. Help us welcome the band for its first Brooklyn appearance! The event will be both in-person and live streamed – we have a large venue and hope to have as many people there as possible. The venue is NOT wheelchair accessible, and masks must be worn. There will be space for social distancing. The event is free, but we strongly urge you to register in advance. Personnel: Kurtis Rivers - alto saxophone Lee Odom - alto saxophone, flute, clarinet Sean Berry - tenor saxophone Temidayo Balogun - tenor saxophone Charlie Kohlhase - baritone saxophone Jerry Sabatini - trumpet Haneef Nelson - trumpet Alfred Patterson - trombone Richard Harper - trombone, piano Bill Lowe - bass trombone John Kordalewski - piano Wes Brown - bass Yoron Israel - drums Dancers Mickey Davidson Trashina Conner Adante Powers All Saints' Episcopal Church 286 Seventh Ave (at 7th Street) Park Slope, Brooklyn write your comments about the article :: © 2022 Jazz News :: home page |