This week Washington DC hosts legendary alto saxophonist Lee Konitz in three different settings at three different venues.
On Wednesday, September 21, Mr. Konitz will join pianist Dan Tepfer and DC-based saxophonist Brad Linde at the University of the District of Columbia. The Felix Grant Jazz Archives presents the first JAZZForum of the season as the trio discusses the life and music of Lee Konitz and his commitment to new challenges and collaborations. This discussion is free and open to the public beginning at 7:00pm.
The Brad Linde Ensemble will premiere a new work composed by Dan Tepfer for Konitz and the nonet at the Mansion at Strathmore on Thursday, September 22 in North Bethesda, Maryland. In addition to the new piece, Konitz and Tepfer will join the ensemble on arrangements by Gil Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Johnny Carisi, and members of the ensemble. This performance has been listed as SOLD OUT, but there may be tickets available the night of the event.
Friday, September 23 finds Lee Konitz in a quintet with Dan Tepfer, Brad Linde, Tom Baldwin, and Tony Martucci for the second installment of “Jazz At the ATLAS" in NE Washington DC. The evening will include improvisations on well-known standards and lines composed by Mr. Konitz.
Information and tickets can be found at the following links for each performance:
UDC Jazz Archives: www.jazzarchives.org
Strathmore: www.strathmore.org
ATLAS: www.atlasarts.org
Monday, September 19, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
"Jazz At The Atlas" series tickets go an sale today
Hello All,
Tickets go on sale today for the Atlas Performing Arts Center's new "Jazz At The Atlas" series. It begins September 14 with alto saxophonist Will Vinson's group from New York City and continues on select Wednesday evenings throughout the year, featuring national and local performers. A complete roster is listed below and you can become a supporting member of the Atlas family and receive special rates on multiple performances. The "Jazz At The Atlas" series is only one part of new and amazing programming at the H Street venue, so please check out all the upcoming exciting events in theatre, dance, and music. www.atlasarts.org
Jazz At The Atlas Fall 2011 line-up:
Sep. 14: Will Vinson Quartet (NYC)
Sep. 28: Tony Martucci Quintet (D.C.)
Oct. 5: Teddy Charles Tentet (N.Y/D.C.)
Oct. 19: Greg Boyer Peloton (D.C.)
Nov. 9: Miguel Zenon Quartet (NYC)
Nov. 16: Brian Settles and Central Union (D.C./NYC)
Dec. 7: Grachan Moncur III (N.J.) with the Brad Linde Ensemble (D.C.)
Dec. 21: Matt Wilson Christmas Tree-O (NYC)
***A special performance has been added on Friday, September 23 at 8pm: Lee Konitz & Brad Linde with Dan Tepfer, Tom Baldwin, and Tony Martucci.
Buy Tickets Here:
Atlas Performing Arts Center Events
Read what's being said about the new series here:
Washington City Paper Artsdesk by Michael J. West
and here:
Capitalbop Article by Luke Stewart
I look forward to seeing you at the performances.
Sincerely,
Brad
Tickets go on sale today for the Atlas Performing Arts Center's new "Jazz At The Atlas" series. It begins September 14 with alto saxophonist Will Vinson's group from New York City and continues on select Wednesday evenings throughout the year, featuring national and local performers. A complete roster is listed below and you can become a supporting member of the Atlas family and receive special rates on multiple performances. The "Jazz At The Atlas" series is only one part of new and amazing programming at the H Street venue, so please check out all the upcoming exciting events in theatre, dance, and music. www.atlasarts.org
Jazz At The Atlas Fall 2011 line-up:
Sep. 14: Will Vinson Quartet (NYC)
Sep. 28: Tony Martucci Quintet (D.C.)
Oct. 5: Teddy Charles Tentet (N.Y/D.C.)
Oct. 19: Greg Boyer Peloton (D.C.)
Nov. 9: Miguel Zenon Quartet (NYC)
Nov. 16: Brian Settles and Central Union (D.C./NYC)
Dec. 7: Grachan Moncur III (N.J.) with the Brad Linde Ensemble (D.C.)
Dec. 21: Matt Wilson Christmas Tree-O (NYC)
***A special performance has been added on Friday, September 23 at 8pm: Lee Konitz & Brad Linde with Dan Tepfer, Tom Baldwin, and Tony Martucci.
Buy Tickets Here:
Atlas Performing Arts Center Events
Read what's being said about the new series here:
Washington City Paper Artsdesk by Michael J. West
and here:
Capitalbop Article by Luke Stewart
I look forward to seeing you at the performances.
Sincerely,
Brad
Sunday, July 17, 2011
BLE w/ Lee Konitz and Dan Tepfer at Strathmore
Hello all,
On Thursday, September 22, 2011, the Brad Linde Ensemble will feature alto saxophonist Lee Konitz in a special performance at the Mansion at Strathmore. This concert will feature music arranged for Konitz and a 9-piece chamber ensemble, similar to the "Birth of the Cool" band from the 1949 recordings by Miles Davis. We will be premiering new arrangements of Lee's compositions, music by Gil Evans and Gerry Mulligan, and a new work by pianist and composer Dan Tepfer written specifically for the BLE and Lee. Dan will be at the piano for this performance.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 19 and there is a limited number available due to the intimate size of the historic 100 year old music room. Order now!
Here's the link to the Brad Linde Ensemble featuring Lee Konitz performance:
http://www.strathmore.org/eventstickets/calendar/view.asp?id=7253
And here is the link to my lecture on the Tristano School on Thurday, October 13. "No Figs: The Modern Music of the Tristano School" will include information on jazz pedagogue Lennie Tristano and his star pupils Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh, and Ted Brown:
http://www.strathmore.org/eventstickets/calendar/view.asp?id=7363
I look forward to seeing you at this exciting performance.
Sincerely,
Brad
On Thursday, September 22, 2011, the Brad Linde Ensemble will feature alto saxophonist Lee Konitz in a special performance at the Mansion at Strathmore. This concert will feature music arranged for Konitz and a 9-piece chamber ensemble, similar to the "Birth of the Cool" band from the 1949 recordings by Miles Davis. We will be premiering new arrangements of Lee's compositions, music by Gil Evans and Gerry Mulligan, and a new work by pianist and composer Dan Tepfer written specifically for the BLE and Lee. Dan will be at the piano for this performance.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 19 and there is a limited number available due to the intimate size of the historic 100 year old music room. Order now!
Here's the link to the Brad Linde Ensemble featuring Lee Konitz performance:
http://www.strathmore.org/
And here is the link to my lecture on the Tristano School on Thurday, October 13. "No Figs: The Modern Music of the Tristano School" will include information on jazz pedagogue Lennie Tristano and his star pupils Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh, and Ted Brown:
http://www.strathmore.org/
I look forward to seeing you at this exciting performance.
Sincerely,
Brad
Thursday, February 3, 2011
February Performances
February features some very special performances including a quartet with Ted Brown, Butch Warren and Freddie Redd teaming up at Bohemian Caverns, a special Valentine's Day show with the BCJO, and more!
Brad Linde/Ted Brown Quartet at Tomi Jazz
02.05.11 | 9:30pm - 1:00am
New York, NY
Brad Linde-tenor saxophone
Ted Brown-tenor saxophone
Joe Solomon-bass
Taro Okamoto-drums
Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra at the Historic Bohemian Caverns
02.07.11 | 8pm and 945pm
Washington, DC
Stoltz Listening Room at the Avalon Theatre
02.10.11 | 8pm
Easton, MD
The Brad Linde Quartet performs new works that focus on group interplay and improvised counterpoint.
Brad Linde-tenor saxophone
Sarah Hughes-alto saxophone
Tom Baldwin-bass
Tony Martucci-drums
Freddie Redd/Butch Warren Quintet at Bohemian Caverns
02.11.11 | 8:30pm and 10:30pm
Washington, DC
Freddie Redd-piano
Butch Warren-bass
Brad Linde-tenor and baritone saxophone
Brian Settles-tenor saxophone
Tony Martucci-drums
Freddie Redd/Butch Warren Quintet at Bohemian Caverns
02.12.11 | 8:30pm and 10:30pm
Washington, DC
Freddie Redd-piano
Butch Warren-bass
Brad Linde-tenor and baritone saxophone
Brian Settles-tenor saxophone
Tony Martucci-drums
Valentine's Day with the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra at Bohemian Caverns
02.14.11 | 8pm and 945pm
Washington, DC
Celebrate love with the BCJO! $40 gets you dinner and a show by the District's exclusive 17-piece big band.
Faculty Lecture at NOVA: Jazz through World War II
02.16.11 | 8pm
Woodbridge, VA
Presenting a lecture on the developments in jazz through World War II as part of an African-American Studies course.
Intersections 2011: A New America Arts Festival at the Atlas Theatre
02.17.11 | 7pm
Washington, DC
CHISPA Presentation at the Atlas Theatre.
Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra at the Historic Bohemian Caverns
02.21.11 | 8pm and 945pm
Washington, DC
Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra at the Historic Bohemian Caverns
02.28.11 | 8pm and 945pm
Washington, DC
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Ten Months of Tristano
In an attempt to develop a strict practice regime and to progress as an improviser, I am going to spend the next ten months working through the material and lesson concepts that I have collected through my early studies of the Tristano School with pianist Ed Paolantonio, my approach-altering time spent with Lee Konitz, and my conversations and performances with Ted Brown. The work I've done in researching Lester Young, as well as my bebop roots nurtured by Barry Harris, will surely combine with this strict curriculum to nudge my playing closer to where I want it to be.
I realize that Lennie prescribed his method as an ongoing learning process, taking years of rigid adherence to the course before attempting to really improvise. However, I do have some familiarity with improvising, playing the repertoire, and a deep commitment to the past masters of the jazz idiom: Louis Armstrong, Charlie Christian, Lester Young ,Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, and Fats Navarro.
Let's hear how it goes in October.
I realize that Lennie prescribed his method as an ongoing learning process, taking years of rigid adherence to the course before attempting to really improvise. However, I do have some familiarity with improvising, playing the repertoire, and a deep commitment to the past masters of the jazz idiom: Louis Armstrong, Charlie Christian, Lester Young ,Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, and Fats Navarro.
Let's hear how it goes in October.
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