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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.

1 hour, 45 minutes

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Mon 14 Feb 2011 23:15
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Music Played

  • Magnus Γ–strΓ¶m

    Piano Break Song

    • Thread of Life.
    • ACT.

  • Denys Baptiste

    Dance Of The Maquiritari

    • Identity By Subtraction.
    • Dune.

  • Steve Lehman Octet recorded at the CBSO Centre, Birmingham on 21 January 2011

    • Untitled

      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)

    • Steve Lehman Octet

      Curse Fraction

      Composer: Steve Lehman

    • Steve Lehman Octet

      As Things Change I Remain The Same

      Composer: Steve Lehman

    • Steve Lehman Octet

      Waves

      Composer: Steve Lehman

    • Steve Lehman Octet

      Dub

      Composer: Steve Lehman

    • Steve Lehman Octet

      Echoes

      Composer: Steve Lehman

  • Tony Kofi tells the story of when he recorded an album with Ornette Coleman last year

    • Jamaaladeen Tacuma

      East Wind

      • For The Love of Ornette.
      • Jazzwerkstatt.

    • Jamaaladeen Tacuma

      Journey

      • For The Love of Ornette.
      • Jazzwerkstatt.

    • Jamaaladeen Tacuma

      Vibe On This OC

      • For The Love of Ornette.
      • Jazzwerkstatt.

    • Jamaaladeen Tacuma

      Fortworth Funky Stomp

      • For The Love of Ornette.
      • Jazzwerkstatt.

  • Steve Lehman Octet recorded at the CBSO Centre, Birmingham on 21 January 2011

    • Steve Lehman Octet

      Rudresh M

      Composer: Steve Lehman

    • Steve Lehman Octet

      No Neighbourhood Rough Enough

      Composer: Steve Lehman

    • Steve Lehman Octet

      Alloy

      Composer: Steve Lehman

    • Steve Lehman Octet

      GZA Transcription

      Composer: Steve Lehman

  • Mujician played in tribute to drummer Tony Levin who passed away on 3 February 2011

    • Untitled

      Line up: Keith Tippett (piano), Paul Dunmall (saxophone), Paul Rogers (bass), Tony Levin (drums) Recorded at The Sage, Gateshead in November 2007

    • Mujician

      The Wise Sage part 2

      Composer: Keith Tippett, Paul Dunmall, Paul Rogers & Tony Levin

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