Season 2 Episodes 3 - 7 - Alan Ferber - Roots and Transitions

This is a special podcast series where we will take a closer look at just one album. Over the next four episodes, we’ll dive into trombonist and composer Alan Ferber’s latest release, Roots and Transitions. I’ll talk with Alan, along with members of his nonet about the process of composing and recording the album.

In June of 2013, Alan received a New Jazz Works grant from Chamber Music America to compose an hour long suite of music for the nonet that he has led for over ten years. A few months later, he and his wife Jody welcomed the birth of their son Theo. The culminating suite of music, Roots and Transitions, is inspired by the first few months of Theo’s life--during which he shifted quickly between periods of calm, or “rootedness,” followed by periods of rapid change, or “transitions.” Alan employed these concepts throughout the album.

Season 2 Episode 2 - Michaël Attias

Renku, the long standing trio featuring Michaël Attias, John Hebert and Satoshi Takeishi, showcases collaboration and a true band sound. Their new album Live in Greenwich Village was recorded over two nights at the Greenwich House.

Each member of Renku integrate their sound. They improvise collectively but always sound like they have complete trust and comfort in whichever direction someone decides to take the composition they are playing. To me, this music features some of the best qualities that improvisation can promote - empathy, bravery, and joy. 

All of these traits could also describe Michaël Attias as an improviser. He’s a dynamic saxophonist whose playing is melodic and loose. He can access both a quiet, focused sound followed by a full and aggressive sound often in the same melody. His improvisations are captivating and fresh and sound at the same time new and old. In this conversation, we talk about the origins of Renku, the time he spent growing up in Paris and Minneapolis, and the changing landscape of New York City. 

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Season 2 Episode 1 - Allison Miller

Allison Miller is a malleable drummer and composer whose playing is not overtly showy but features deep and sophisticated groove. Her drumming brings to mind Questlove and John Bonham filtered through jazz music. Her band Boom Tic Boom recently released their fourth album Otis Was A Polar Bear on Royal Potato Family. It features most of my favorite musicians including Jenny Scheinmann on violin, Kirk Knuffke on cornet, Ben Goldberg on clarinets, Myra Melford on piano, and Todd Sickafoose on bass. These musicians each have a distinct sound on their instrument and are willing to take risks. The album is infectious and joyful which is no surprise since it is influenced by the birth of Allison’s daughter Josie. 

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Music for Wing Walkers

Music for Wing Walkers is a monthly concert series hosted by Threes Brewing featuring innovative music defying labels. Join us on Thursday, March 10th for the Yuhan Su Quintet at 8pm, Empyrean Atlas at 9pm, and the Wing Walker Orchestra featuring Michaël Attias at 10pm!

Office Playlist - David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes

Music for Wing Walkers

Music for Wing Walkers is a monthly concert series hosted by Threes Brewing featuring innovative music defying labels. Join us on February 11th for Brandon Lewis Trials at 8pm, Timo Vollbrecht: FLY MAGIC  at 9pm, and the Wing Walker Orchestra at 10pm!

Music for Wing Walkers

Music for Wing Walkers is a monthly concert series  showcasing innovative music from both established and emerging artists. Join us at Threes Brewing on Thursday, January 14th featuring RED REITER at 8pm, Benje Daneman's Search Party at 9pm, and the Wing Walker Orchestra at 10pm.

Mixtape III

<a href="http://musicforwingwalkers.bandcamp.com/album/mixtape-iii">Mixtape III by Wing Walker Music</a> Our third mixtape is out now! Our goal is to highlight independent creative music that we can't stop listening to. We REALLY want people to hear this music so you can download it for NOTHING. That’s right, it’s completely free. If you like what you hear, PLEASE go purchase a record or two and share it with all of your friends. All of these musicians want to put out more albums and the only way for this to happen is if you actually spend your money on  their music. DO IT!

1. Brendan Eder Ensemble - Start

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From the album Brendan Eder Ensemble featuring Brendan Eder on drums, Sarah Robinson on flute, Henry Soloman on alto saxophone, Paul Curtis on bassoon, Andrew Leonard on clarinets, and Sam Wilkes on electric bass. Composed by Brendan Eder.

2. altopalo - hahsnheads

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From the album noneofuscared featuring Jesse Bielenberg on bass, Mike Haldeman on guitar, Rahm Silverglade, Rahm Silverglade on synthesizers, pianos, and vocals, and Dillon Treacy on drums.

3. Joachim Badenhorst - Handsome Eyebrow

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From the album FOREST // MORI on Klein Label. Composed and performed by Joachim Badenhorst on clarinet.

4. Bizingas - Along

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From the album Eggs Up High on NCM East featuring Brian Drye on trombone and synthesizer, Jonathan Goldberger on electric guitar, Kirk Knuffke on cornet, and Ches Smith on drums. Composed by Brian Drye.

5. Red Reiter - Push

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From the EP Red Reiter + Brandon Seabrook featuring Olli Hirvonen on guitar, Marty Kenney on bass, and Nathan Ellman-Bell on drums. Composed by Olli Hirvonen

6. Matterhorn - Brink

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From the album Matterhorn on pfMENTUM featuring John Blevins on trumpet, Nick Grinder on trombone, Drew Williams on tenor saxophone, Jeff McLaughlin on guitar, Marty Kenney on bass, and Nathan Ellman-Bell on drums. Composed by John Blevins.

7. Materials and their Destiny - Romance

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From the album Materials and their Destiny on ears&eyes Records featuring Curt Sydnor on keyboards and synths, Caroline Davis on alto saxophone, Aaron Dugan on guitar, and Jordan Perlson on drums. Composed by Curt Sydnor.

Music for Wing Walkers

Join us at Threes Brewing on Tuesday, December 1st with the Chris Misch-Bloxdorf Dectet, Materials and Their Destiny, Wing Walker Orchestra, and the release of our new MIXTAPE VOLUME 3!