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John Hollenbeck plays Hollenbeck + Meredith Monk
Mon., November 30, 2009 / 7:00 PM
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John Hollenbeck has gained widespread recognition as the driving force behind the unclassifiable Claudia Quintet and the ambitious John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, groups with roots in jazz, world music, and contemporary composition. He is well known in new-music circles for his longtime collaboration with Meredith Monk, composing and performing the percussion scores for her Magic Frequencies, Mercy, and The Impermanence Project. He has been commissioned by the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Gotham Wind Symphony, Ethos Percussion Group, the Painted Bride Art Center (Philadelphia), and others.
This show spotlights Hollenbeck in each of these roles, opening with music from Rainbow Jimmies (GPE), his new CD of chamber works, played by violinist Todd Reynolds, vibraphonist Matt Moran, and the composer.
Next comes Future Quest, a quintet devoted to “re-imaginings” of Meredith Monk’s music, with vocalist Theo Bleckmann, saxophonists Ellery Eskelin and Tony Malaby, pianist Gary Versace, and Hollenbeck on percussion. Monk herself will be in attendance.
The evening culminates in a set by the John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, performing music from the group’s lavishly-praised new CD, Eternal Interlude (Sunnyside), including three New York premieres.
This show spotlights Hollenbeck in each of these roles, opening with music from Rainbow Jimmies (GPE), his new CD of chamber works, played by violinist Todd Reynolds, vibraphonist Matt Moran, and the composer.
Next comes Future Quest, a quintet devoted to “re-imaginings” of Meredith Monk’s music, with vocalist Theo Bleckmann, saxophonists Ellery Eskelin and Tony Malaby, pianist Gary Versace, and Hollenbeck on percussion. Monk herself will be in attendance.
The evening culminates in a set by the John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, performing music from the group’s lavishly-praised new CD, Eternal Interlude (Sunnyside), including three New York premieres.
Artists
John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble
John Hollenbeck’s journey has been one of the most remarkable in contemporary music. Building on a wealth of experience in jazz and world styles as well as a deep interest in contemporary composition and spiritual practice, he has forged a lyrical new musical language, as accessible and expressive as it is advanced. He has worked with many of the world’s leading musicians in jazz (Bob Brookmeyer, Fred Hersch, the Village Vanguard Orchestra, Kenny Wheeler), world music (Pablo Ziegler), and new music (Meredith Monk). John Hollenbeck was named as both the Rising Star Composer and the Rising Star Arranger of the Year two years in a row (2008 and 2009) in Down Beat Magazine’s Critics Poll. John’s first large ensemble recording, A Blessing, received a 2006 Grammy Nomination, and in 2007, John was awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. As a leader, co-leader, or composer, his discography runs to 21 titles.
Sunnyside CD Release Performance for "eternal interlude"
with...
Woodwinds
Ben Kono flute/soprano/alto saxophone
Jeremy Viner clarinet / tenor saxophone
Tony Malaby tenor saxophone /soprano saxophone
Ellery Eskelin tenor saxophone (perseverance)
Dan Willis tenor saxophone/soprano saxophone/flute/english horn
Bohdan Hilash bass clarinet/baritone saxophone/contrabass clarinet
Trombones:
Rob Hudson
Mike Christianson
Jacob Garchik-(tenor horn on eternal interlude)
Alan Ferber
Trumpets/Flugelhorns:
Tony Kadleck
Jon Owens
Dave Ballou
Laurie Frink
Acoustic and Electric Bass-Kermit Driscoll
Drums (keyboard-The Cloud)-John Hollenbeck
Piano/Organ/Keyboard-Gary Versace
Marimba, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Crotales-John Ferrari (eternal interlude, Perseverance, no boat)
Vibraphone (Foreign One, Guarana, The Cloud) Matt Moran
Voice-Theo Bleckmann Conductor-JC Sanford
Sunnyside CD Release Performance for "eternal interlude"
with...
Woodwinds
Ben Kono flute/soprano/alto saxophone
Jeremy Viner clarinet / tenor saxophone
Tony Malaby tenor saxophone /soprano saxophone
Ellery Eskelin tenor saxophone (perseverance)
Dan Willis tenor saxophone/soprano saxophone/flute/english horn
Bohdan Hilash bass clarinet/baritone saxophone/contrabass clarinet
Trombones:
Rob Hudson
Mike Christianson
Jacob Garchik-(tenor horn on eternal interlude)
Alan Ferber
Trumpets/Flugelhorns:
Tony Kadleck
Jon Owens
Dave Ballou
Laurie Frink
Acoustic and Electric Bass-Kermit Driscoll
Drums (keyboard-The Cloud)-John Hollenbeck
Piano/Organ/Keyboard-Gary Versace
Marimba, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Crotales-John Ferrari (eternal interlude, Perseverance, no boat)
Vibraphone (Foreign One, Guarana, The Cloud) Matt Moran
Voice-Theo Bleckmann Conductor-JC Sanford
Future Quest
with Theo Bleckmann, Ellery Eskelin, John Hollenbeck, Tony Malaby, Gary Versace
Vocalist Theo Bleckmann and percussionist John Hollenbeck have both spent considerable amounts of time in the ensemble led by visionary singer, composer and choreographer Meredith Monk, so if anyone can translate her postminimalist whimsy into the stuff of jazz improv, it’s these two. Completing the lineup of this estimable group are saxophonists Ellery Eskelin and Tony Malaby, and keyboardist Gary Versace.
Vocalist Theo Bleckmann and percussionist John Hollenbeck have both spent considerable amounts of time in the ensemble led by visionary singer, composer and choreographer Meredith Monk, so if anyone can translate her postminimalist whimsy into the stuff of jazz improv, it’s these two. Completing the lineup of this estimable group are saxophonists Ellery Eskelin and Tony Malaby, and keyboardist Gary Versace.
Hollenbeck/Reynolds/Moran trio
Rainbow Jimmies is largely devoted to Gray Cottage Studies, composed for Todd Reynolds. The seven studies, scored for violin with vibraphone and/or drumkit, were written by Hollenbeck while at the Blue Mountain Center arts retreat in the Adirondack Mountains. He credits “early morning canoe trips, the deer, the residents and staff” as inspirations.
Reviewing Rainbow Jimmies in All About Jazz, Troy Collins wrote, “Hollenbeck's compositions always bear the distinctive stamp of his singular style – an eclectic but cohesive amalgam of advanced jazz harmonies and post-minimalist rhythms bolstered by tuneful melodies and driving rock-like intensity. Revealing a keen ear for melody… These introspective variations reveal Reynolds' lyrical virtuosity as he unfurls bittersweet cadences ranging from austere to soulful, interweaving with Moran's scintillating accents and Hollenbeck's subtle interjections.”
Reviewing Rainbow Jimmies in All About Jazz, Troy Collins wrote, “Hollenbeck's compositions always bear the distinctive stamp of his singular style – an eclectic but cohesive amalgam of advanced jazz harmonies and post-minimalist rhythms bolstered by tuneful melodies and driving rock-like intensity. Revealing a keen ear for melody… These introspective variations reveal Reynolds' lyrical virtuosity as he unfurls bittersweet cadences ranging from austere to soulful, interweaving with Moran's scintillating accents and Hollenbeck's subtle interjections.”