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| Troy Roberts, NU-JIVE Live at the Perth International Jazz Festival Embracing his love for a vast variety of stylistic genres, two-time GRAMMY nominated saxophonist, Troy Roberts is quickly becoming one of the most widely recorded touring artists of his time. As a go-to first call saxophonist, his name adorns several essential recordings ranging from the legendary Joey DeFrancesco to the iconic Van Morrison to the quintessential Jeff "Tain" Watts, to the tireless Orrin Evans Captain Black Big Band, to the critically acclaimed Kurt Elling, to the breathtaking Veronica Swift, including numerous other jazz veterans, and newcomers considered tastemakers of their generation. Roberts, an Australian-born, now long-time New York resident, is also a prolific leader with fifteen releases to his name. Currently celebrating his latest and fifteenth release, NU-JIVE: LIVE at the Perth International Jazz Festival, is Roberts very first live album which was captured at last year's Perth International Jazz Festival. Roberts waxes, "The music of NU-JIVE speaks to the 'universality' of music, the painting of inclusive sights and sounds of the mind, and the coming together of five creative souls." This extended release – which is essentially two complete shows is incredibly special for Roberts, as it is a rare occurrence his musical US family got to perform at the same time in his hometown of Perth, West Australia, at a beautiful festival that Roberts had the honor of debuting 11 years ago now. Roberts furthers "this is also my very first 'digital only' project, so of course it will be available on all fine streaming and download services. However, you will best support the artist by getting it at ToyRobotMusic.com which will take you to my Bandcamp page. Tell your friends!" Players & Instrument: TROY ROBERTS: saxophone TIM JAGO: guitar SILVANO MONASTERIOS: keyboards & piano ERIC ENGLAND: electric bass DAVID CHIVERTON: drums & cymbals Tracks, Times: 1 Funkafarian (Saturday Night) 10:38 2 Tribes & Tribulations (Saturday Night) 14:48 3 Big Night In (Saturday Night) 11:30 4 Sobrino (Saturday Night) 6:16 5 Through the Eyes of Psychoville (Saturday Night) 12:02 6 Convertible Burt (Sunday Night) 10:02 7 Fame & Four Tune (Sunday Night) 9:43 8 band intros (Sunday Night) 2:41 9 Mind Melder (Sunday Night) 8:41 10 Five Nations (Sunday Night) 5:52 11 Dream Station (Sunday Night) 14:26 12 Stoner (Sunday Night) 11:40 All compositions by Troy Roberts. 2023 Toy Robot Music. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication, replication or broadcast is a violation of applicable laws. Troy Roberts continues to be a master of styles and configurations with this eminently accessible, sonically and rhythmically engaging session, emitting steam and sumptuous harmonic colors along the way. -Glide Magazine The bandmates' long-time chemistry undoubtedly accounts for the stability and respect this ensemble creates together. A jazz session filled with 3D proportions of interacting and layering to create something unique and meaningful that encompasses the jazz of today and beyond. -Steven Miller, Sound In Review write your comments about the article :: © 2023 Jazz News :: home page |