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| Composers Concordance: LittleBig Band On Saturday, June 29th at 7 PM at LOFT393, Composers Concordance presents 'LittleBig Band, ' a concert event showcasing new compositions for 11-piece Jazz ensemble. Presented in quick tandem, stylistically contrasting works for reeds, brass, and rhythm section expand the repertory into the 21st century. Featured compositions include 'LittleBig Blues' by Gene Pritsker, 'Bossa 646' by Dan Cooper, plus compositions by Scott Hoefling, Alon Nechushtan, and Steve Swell. In honor of June 29th being the 60th anniversary of Eric Dolphy's passing, the program will also include Pritsker's new arrangement of Dolphy's composition 'Miss Ann.' CompCord LittleBig Band is Todd Rewoldt, Lee Odom, Scott Hoefling - saxophones; Franz Hackl, Kevin Blancq, Philip Harper - trumpets; Steve Swell, Evan Amoroso - trombones; Alon Nechushtan - piano, Amanda Ruzza - bass, and David Cossin - drums, conducted by Gene Pritsker; with Robert C. Ford - recitation, and featured vocalists David Banks, Charles Coleman, and Sishel Claverie. The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page. _____________________________________________________ Staying in rotation for 40 years in NYC is a rare feat. In the case of a new music presenting organization, it requires not only diligence and cognizance of achievements of the past but also an ethic of keeping one's ear to the ground for emerging stylistic and technological developments, as well as talented new composers on the scene. Composers Concordance, founded in 1984 by Joseph Pehrson and Patrick Hardish, advised by Otto Luening, strives to present contemporary music in innovative ways, with an emphasis on thematic programming. Directors Gene Pritsker and Dan Cooper co-curate the programs and lead the CompCord Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, String Orchestra, and Big Band. Associate Directors are Milica Paranosic, Peter Jarvis, Debra Kaye, and Seth Boustead. Composers Concordance has also created a Naxos-distributed record label: Composers Concordance Records, co-directed by Gene Pritsker and Shanan Estreicher. Composers Concordance's overriding vision is to promote contemporary music, composers, and new works as a rightful and respected part of society. Good music performed and recorded well, pushing the boundaries of sound and composition. "Composers Concordance..a veritable New York new music institution of concerts, album production and multiple ensembles under a sweeping, tenacious brand, thriving on the emulsion of contemporary classical, free improv, jazz and rock, overt humor and fearless political statements, all very much in evidence..The ensemble..was masterful throughout."- John Pietaro, The New York City Jazz Record "An unwavering force in giving composers exposure through concert bookings and its own record label, the intrepid new-music organization Composers Concordance" - The Brooklyn Rail "The Composers Concordance folks are unpredictable and at times refreshingly irreverent in a reverent sort of way....ingenious fun" - Classical-Modern Music Review "Enterprising new music organization" - The New York Times write your comments about the article :: © 2024 Jazz News :: home page |