Lazaro Vega Posted February 15, 2006 Report Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) February 14, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, jazzpromo@earthlink.net IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM Weds. March 15, 22, 29 THE MUSIC OF WAYNE SHORTER WITH THE WAYNE SHORTER REPATORY ORCHESTRA “ENDANGERED SPECIES” UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DAVID WEISS Jeremy Pelt (March 15), Keyon Harrold (March 22 and 29), Taylor Haskins- Trumpets Myron Walden- Alto Sax, Jimmy Greene (March 15 and 22), Eli Degibri (March 29), Bill McHenry- Tenor Saxes Baritone Sax- tba, Josh Roseman, Joe Fiedler- Trombones, Xavier Davis- Piano, Dwayne Burno- bass, EJ Strickland- Drums The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to present “Endangered Species” The Music Of Wayne Shorter With The Wayne Shorter Repertory Orchestra Under The Direction Of David Weiss for three Wednesday’s in March. Wayne Shorter is one of the most important composers of the post be-bop era and perhaps the greatest jazz composer alive. His all-encompassing work starts with the hard bop classic compositions he wrote for Art Blakey, on to his groundbreaking Blue Note records which featured many tunes that have become timeless jazz standards, his innovative, conceptual records like “The All Seeing Eye”, his fusion hits with Weather Report, his brilliant almost through composed work such as “Atlantis”, and his later orchestral reworkings of some of his classic tunes. It is very unlikely there has been another composer who has covered more musical territory more brilliantly than Wayne Shorter. The concept of the Endangered Species band is to pay tribute to one of jazz’ greatest composers while he is still alive and approach his work as he would, as an ever changing, always evolving body of work. The group will perform music from all eras of Mr. Shorter’s great career from the Blakey era (“Mr. Jin”), through music from “The All Seeing Eye”, up to his latest compositions from “Alegria” and “High Life”. Award winning composer (winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles Project: New Works Creation and Presentation grant and the American Composers Forum’s Jerome Composers Commissioning Program.) and arranger (Down Beat Critics Award, Rising Star Arranger) David Weiss has reimagined Mr.Shorter’s work for a 11 piece mini big band that features many of the finest young players and rising stars on the jazz scene today including Jeremy Pelt, Keyon Harrold, Jimmy Greene, Eli Degibri, Myron Walden, Bill McHenry, Josh Roseman, Joe Fiedler, Xavier Davis, Dwayne Burno, EJ Strickland. ##### Edit per Chuck's suggestion. Edited February 15, 2006 by Lazaro Vega Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 15, 2006 Report Posted February 15, 2006 Laz, you should mention this is one of Jim Eigo's press releases. Maybe Jim should buy ads here. Quote
bertrand Posted February 15, 2006 Report Posted February 15, 2006 What's the controversy here, exactly? Bertrand. Quote
Lazaro Vega Posted February 15, 2006 Author Report Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) Jim Eigo has a promotional company which sends out press releases on a variety of jazz events and record releases. We get many such things at the radio station. I didn't even think of the commercial implications when posting that, it's just information flowing over the desk that I thought people might be interested in (and I have no time to re-write something like that to make it anything other than a press release). But Chuck is right: if Jim wants to reach this audience with his commercial activity he could buy an ad-banner or something. Otherwise I need to be cognizant of net-i-quette for this sort of thing. It isn't a controversy, it is Ann Landers. Edited February 15, 2006 by Lazaro Vega Quote
bertrand Posted February 15, 2006 Report Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) I see no problem, unless he sent it to you with a note saying: 'Here, save me some money and post this for free on as many jazz sites as you can' Posting these does everyone a favor: the public, by hipping them to gigs they might have missed, David, by freeing up his time to concentrate on the arranging rather than having to write up his own press releases, and of course the promoter, who we do want to stay in business, after all. I see no problem posting these. Citing the source is certainly a bonus courtesy, but not citing it is hardly equivalent to spam. My two cents. Bertrand. P.S. If Jim were to charge for these, then he would have to start going all Lois Gilbert-y on us and saying 'you can say no wrong about David Weiss, The Iridium or Jin Eigo because they are our clients'. Then I would have to leave the only jazz forum I enjoy. I savor the right to freely express my opinions here within the bounds of common decency. Edited February 15, 2006 by bertrand Quote
david weiss Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 Well maybe I'm the one who should buy an ad here then.... Thanks for posting this Lazaro, I'm taking a break from writing the arrangements as we speak. Tunes done so far The All Seeing Eye, Genesis, Pandora Awakened, Diana, Mr. Jin. Up next Prometheus Unbound and Angola and perhaps Elegant People or Lusitanos, then who knows. I'd love to make this a regular Wednesday night engagement, I think it could be a good thing. Of course, all of your support would be greatly appreciated. Quote
ValerieB Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 Well maybe I'm the one who should buy an ad here then.... Thanks for posting this Lazaro, I'm taking a break from writing the arrangements as we speak. Tunes done so far The All Seeing Eye, Genesis, Pandora Awakened, Diana, Mr. Jin. Up next Prometheus Unbound and Angola and perhaps Elegant People or Lusitanos, then who knows. I'd love to make this a regular Wednesday night engagement, I think it could be a good thing. Of course, all of your support would be greatly appreciated. it's just killing me that i can't be there!! rest assured, i'd be there every time you played!! best, valerie bishop Quote
Lazaro Vega Posted February 21, 2006 Author Report Posted February 21, 2006 David Weiss -- best of luck. Must be enlightening to delve so deeply into the inner workings of Wayne's music then come up with "assignments" for a larger instrumentation. And please give my best to Xavier Davis. He's from back here in Grand Rapids. Quote
Adam Posted February 21, 2006 Report Posted February 21, 2006 I'm going to try to make it when I'm in NYC on the 15th. Quote
david weiss Posted March 14, 2006 Report Posted March 14, 2006 Up Starts tomorrow, personel as follows Jeremy Pelt (March 15), Keyon Harrold (March 22), Ingrid Jensen (March 29), Taylor Haskins- Trumpets Myron Walden- Alto Sax Jimmy Greene (March 22), Craig Handy (March 15 and 29), Bill McHenry- Tenor Saxes Norbert Stachel- Baritone Sax, Josh Roseman, Joe Fiedler- Trombones, Xavier Davis- Piano, Dwayne Burno- bass, EJ Strickland- Drums Material includes The All Seeing Eye, Genesis, Pandora Awakened, Diana, Mr. Jin and Fall Hope to see you there Quote
Adam Posted March 18, 2006 Report Posted March 18, 2006 (edited) I made it, and thought it was quite good. Some technical issues (you were right to keep telling the mixer to turn down the bass & piano), and the late start. I took several pictures, and will send them to you David. Your choice on whether to post them. But it will have to wait til I get back to Los Angeles next week. Oh, at Iridium, stay away from the Warm flourless chocolate cake. It was like a hockey puck. Edited March 18, 2006 by Adam Quote
bertrand Posted March 19, 2006 Report Posted March 19, 2006 So, which pieces were performed? Bertrand. Quote
Adam Posted March 20, 2006 Report Posted March 20, 2006 - The All Seeing Eye/Genesis - Fall - The Turning Gate (title? - actually by David Weiss, based on a 4 notes by Shorter. David, what's the full story?) -Mr. Gin (or is it Jin) Quote
bertrand Posted March 20, 2006 Report Posted March 20, 2006 Adam, Thanks for the set list. It's Mr. Jin - I think he was a Japanese promoter who brought the messengers over there. Sounds like some great music - I hope I can catch this one day by hook or by crook; too bad it's during the week How were the Pogues? Bertrand. Quote
david weiss Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 check out the other NYC thread... Up for one last shot..... Adam, thanks for the photos, I'd post them but don't know how to do these things. You're welcome to if you like. Glad you enjoyed it and I'll stay away from the cake..... The Turning Gate is an original of mine. There is this little 4 note augmented chord note progression from Joy Ryder that I began toying with and came up with a whole new tune. Quote
Adam Posted March 29, 2006 Report Posted March 29, 2006 i can't get the size quite right. Well, i'll post a few of these small ones. the next size up seems to be too large. Quote
david weiss Posted October 25, 2007 Report Posted October 25, 2007 Hey everyone...I'm doing this again tomorrow and Friday at Iridium with some interesting guests.... Hope you can make it Iridium Presents ENDANGERED SPECIES: THE MUSIC OF WAYNE SHORTER (with the Wayne Shorter Tribute Big Band Under the Direction of David Weiss) With Special Guests Wallace Roney- Trumpet (October 25) James Spaulding- Alto Sax (October 26) Grachan Moncur III- Trombone (October 26) Joe Chambers- Drums (October 26) and Featuring Jeremy Pelt and Kenny Rampton- Trumpet Miguel Zenon- Alto Sax Jimmy Greene- Tenor and Soprano Sax Bill McHenry (October 25) and Mark Turner (October 26)- Tenor Sax Norbert Stachel- Baritone Sax and Bass Clarinet Joe Fiedler and Stafford Hunter- Trombone Orrin Evans (October 25) and George Colligan (October 26)- Piano Dwayne Burno- Bass Terreon Gully- Drums Thursday and Friday October 25 and 26 at Iridium Jazz Club 1650 Broadway (at 51st Street) (212)582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ Sets at 8 and 10 pm Since some of you ask, the material we will be doing is The All Seeing Eye Genesis (we'll be doing these with Moncur, Spaulding and Chambers) Fall Pandora Awakened Prometheus Unbound Mr. Jin Diana and a tune of mine Quote
RDK Posted October 25, 2007 Report Posted October 25, 2007 Hey David - wish I could make it, but I'll be in San Diego for a wedding. That, and I'm 3000 miles away! But it was great hearing you guys at the Bakery last week... and a pleasure chatting with you afterward. Quote
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