Steve Lehman Octet
Jez Nelson presents a concert by up-and-coming New York saxophonist Steve Lehman with his octet, featuring bassist Drew Gress and drummer Tyshawn Sorey.
Jez Nelson presents a concert by up and coming New York alto saxophonist Steve Lehman. Voted Rising Star consecutively for the last five years in Downbeat critics poll, Lehman is currently one of the hottest prospects on the New York scene. A former student of the hard bop altoist Jackie Mclean and avant garde improviser Anthony Braxton, Lehman's music has combined his two mentors different approaches into his own individual style.
Experienced as a sideman with the likes of Vijay Iyer, Oliver Lake and Meshell Ndegeocello, in his own band Lehman is concerned with blending computer-based techniques with the freedom of improvisation. On his first visit to the UK, Lehman attracted sell out audiences to see his octet, which features the likes of bassist Drew Gress, saxophonist Mark Shim and notable young drummer Tyshawn Sorey.
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Magnus 脰str枚m
Piano Break Song
- Thread of Life.
- ACT.
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Denys Baptiste
Dance Of The Maquiritari
- Identity By Subtraction.
- Dune.
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Steve Lehman Octet recorded at the CBSO Centre, Birmingham on 21 January 2011
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Line up: Steve Lehman (alto sax), Tyshawn Sorey (drums), Drew Gress (bass), Dan Peck (tuba), Chris Dingman (vibraphone), Tim Albright (trombone), Mark Shim (tenor sax), Jonathan Finlayson (trumpet)
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Steve Lehman Octet
Curse Fraction
Composer: Steve Lehman
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Steve Lehman Octet
As Things Change I Remain The Same
Composer: Steve Lehman
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Steve Lehman Octet
Waves
Composer: Steve Lehman
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Steve Lehman Octet
Dub
Composer: Steve Lehman
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Steve Lehman Octet
Echoes
Composer: Steve Lehman
Tony Kofi tells the story of when he recorded an album with Ornette Coleman last year
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Jamaaladeen Tacuma
East Wind
- For The Love of Ornette.
- Jazzwerkstatt.
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Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Journey
- For The Love of Ornette.
- Jazzwerkstatt.
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Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Vibe On This OC
- For The Love of Ornette.
- Jazzwerkstatt.
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Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Fortworth Funky Stomp
- For The Love of Ornette.
- Jazzwerkstatt.
Steve Lehman Octet recorded at the CBSO Centre, Birmingham on 21 January 2011
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Steve Lehman Octet
Rudresh M
Composer: Steve Lehman
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Steve Lehman Octet
No Neighbourhood Rough Enough
Composer: Steve Lehman
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Steve Lehman Octet
Alloy
Composer: Steve Lehman
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Steve Lehman Octet
GZA Transcription
Composer: Steve Lehman
Mujician played in tribute to drummer Tony Levin who passed away on 3 February 2011
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Line up: Keith Tippett (piano), Paul Dunmall (saxophone), Paul Rogers (bass), Tony Levin (drums) Recorded at The Sage, Gateshead in November 2007
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Mujician
The Wise Sage part 2
Composer: Keith Tippett, Paul Dunmall, Paul Rogers & Tony Levin
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- Mon 14 Feb 2011 23:15成人快手 Radio 3
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