Catch baritone phenom Frank Basile all of this week at the late night series at Dizzy’s club in New York City!
On August 21st 2014 8 baritone saxophonists assembled to take part in an performance art project in Peekskill, NY.
Truly a unique sound! More footage to come later. Part of Fit the Battle – A commemoration of the life and legacy of Paul Robeson. More info at www.fitthebattle.com
Calling all Baritone Saxophones to Fit the Battle from justin randolph thompson on Vimeo.
“Performance_August 21st at the Hudson Vally Center for Contemporary Art, Peekskill, NY. For more information or to participate write to fitthebattlepeekskill@gmail.com with ‘Fit the Battle’ in the subject line.
Fit the Battle is a performance and commemoration created for Peekskill, NY that honors singer, Civil Rights activist, actor and athlete Paul Robeson and his celebrated baritone voice. The piece uses monumental sculpture and the largest ever gathering of Baritone Saxophones to immortalize the fervor and spirit of this critical figure of American history and his global reaching vision of unity. The industrial past of Peekskill and the cultural diversity of its population echo the cry for solidarity of working people that Robeson voiced with eloquence and determination. This project seeks the power of community to become a temporary monument. The project is directed by Justin Randolph Thompson in collaboration with Bradly Dever Treadaway and Jason Thompson.The work is supported and coordinated by Salem Art Works. Spread the word.”
We are extremely pleased to let everyone know that one of our favorite baritone saxophonists, Adam Schroeder will be releasing his second album as a leader on Capri Records June 17th! Take this opportunity to learn a little bit more about Adam with his recent Interview for JazzBariSax.com.
Click here to check out an early review, and be sure to grab a copy of his album!
Thanks goes out to Alec Trent this week for sending in another transcription. This time its another Nick Brignola transcription on The Hesitation Blues. Head over to the transcription page and take a look for yourself!
With him are also a few other horn players, alto/tenor, trumpet and trombone and a nice rhythm section that does well in both a straight ahead set up and different configurations with organ and electric bass as well.
We highly suggest you head on over to Adrian’s website and have a listen. Always nice to hear some fresh writing and arranging that features the baritone.
Baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett is featured in a very interesting article in the New York Times.
The article takes a look at the difficulties Hamiet has faced in the last few years and his determination to keep performing despite advice to the contrary.
Fred Ho, adventurous and trail blazing baritone saxophonist has passed on after facing cancer for several years.
Fred Ho’s Last Year – Documentary Feature Trailer: “Rain” from Steven De Castro on Vimeo.
As hopefully many of you know, this site contains contributions from a number of baritone saxophonists. However, much of the content has been compiled, commissioned, written, or collected by the curator, Andrew Hadro.
On April 1st, 2014 Hadro releases his debut album, For Us, The Living.
About the album, from Hadro:
“For Us, The Living is an effort to honor tradition by focusing on looking toward the future. All of the compositions recorded on this album were written by living American composers.
The title comes from President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address of 1863. Lincoln’s speech urged Americans to appreciate, honor and respect the unsung and fallen heroes, and to further their unfinished work to usher in a new era. 2013 marked the 150th anniversary of the Address and so it seemed a fitting title for an album featuring living American composers, and carrying on the tradition of those who came before.
This is my dedication to the musical giants upon whose shoulders I stand. Rather than re-interpret and re-perform their works, I want to extend the timeline of jazz with new compositions and performances by the best living composers and musicians today.”
Claire Daly’s Mary Joyce project is full of great music, and an incredible back story to boot.
“Saxophonist Claire Daly has always been a true original and, as it turns out, part of that is in her DNA. Mary Joyce Project: Nothing To Lose is a musical/genealogical journey through the life of Daly’s father’s first cousin, Mary Joyce, who lived her life the way she wanted to, rather than succumbing to societal expectations for women during the ’30s and beyond. As the press materials note, “She satisfied a restless and courageous spirit with a wide range of adventurous exploits—Hollywood actress, nurse, stewardess, bush pilot, and bar owner. She was the first non-native Alaskan to dogsled the 1000 mile run between Juneau and Fairbanks (in 1936), the first ham radio operator in the Alaskan Territories, and the only woman to run supplies for the Allies by dogsled in World War II.” ”
Read the rest of the description on AllAboutJazz.com
And check out a live performance of the music: