Dave Liebman News

A member of the stellar young jazz group called The Story , Amsterdam/New York saxophonist, Lars Dietrich delivers this fine debut which displays his acumen as a leader and composer.

Spanish jazz guitarist Pere Soto was arrested and held in a jail cell when he tried to re-enter the U.S. from Mexico.

Peerless players as its members are, it's hard to imagine the Nuttree Quartet's standards-rooted swing bending the ears of a non-buff audience.

Baritone saxophonist Charles Evans is a native of the great jazz city of Philadelphia where he grew up before moving to New York influenced by his mentor, saxophonist and composer Dave Liebman.

The Keystone College Concerts and Lectures Series will present an evening of "Jazz and Java," featuring the Dave Liebman Group, on Sunday, Nov.

The New 5 is a cohesive group based in Austin, TX whose sound is rooted in the post-bop tradition but with a forward-leaning edge.

Trio Frio will appear at the Deer Head Inn from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. The threesome features guitarist Vic Juris, a mainstay in the Dave Liebman Group, as well as in a number of other New York-based jazz ensembles, including his own trio.

In the current Philadelphia Weekly : Dave Liebman Group Fri., Oct. 2, 8-11:30pm. $15. Chris' Jazz CafA©, 1421 Sansom St.

Antonio Ciacca Quartet will play in Lagos Blues On October 16, 2009. Ciacca began his career as a sideman for such acclaimed jazz artists as Art Farmer, James Moody, Lee Konitz, Johnny Griffin, Mark Murphy, Dave Liebman, Steve Grossman, who he cites as his mentor and with whom he studied for three years beginning in 1990.

One of the most interesting jazz arrivals in recent years has been the emergence of South Asian guitarist Rez Abbasi , pianist Vijay Iyer and saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa .

The sour economy is forcing the closure of jazz festivals around the world, from Great Britain to Dingo Creek, Australia.

Hartford's exceptional Pork Pie Hat Jazz Series this fall presents nine concerts featuring such legendary masters as drummer Al Foster and pianist Cedar Walton .

Veteran saxophonist Dave Liebman is no stranger to experimentation, cutting his teeth playing with Elvin Jones and then Miles Davis ' groundbreaking fusion group in the '70s. Drummer/poet Michael Stephans has played with everyone from Pharoah Sanders and John Patitucci to classic rock legends David Bowie and The Rolling Stones.

Dave Allen Quartet performs September 8th at the 55 Bar. Dave Allen Quartet with Dave Liebman - sax Chris Lightcap - bass Adam Cruz - drums Allen has found a true voice, his effortless technique downplays the apparent complexity, paradoxically creating a cool surface sheen that has a white heat glowing beneath it...music that seduces both the body ...

Walter Beltrami is one of the most creative and interesting guitarist/composer of the new italian jazz and improvised music scene.

Pete McCann may be a kind of a guitar superman, considering his work with bands led by Patti Austin , Lee Konitz , Kenny Wheeler , Dave Liebman , Kenny Garrett , Peter Erskine , Gary Thomas , Greg Osby , Brian Blade and Maria Schneider .

Pete McCann may be a kind of a guitar superman, considering his work with bands led by Patti Austin , Lee Konitz , Kenny Wheeler , Dave Liebman , Kenny Garrett , Peter Erskine , Gary Thomas , Greg Osby , Brian Blade and Maria Schneider .

Layers, blends and individuality can make for a diverse music set. Bassist Nicolas Thys brings that with all-original songs on Virgo .

Third Annual 2009 HUDSON SUMMER JAZZ WORKSHOP Armen Donelian & Marc Mommaas , Faculty Special Guest, Dave Liebman Thursday, August 13 - Sunday, August 16 Hudson, NY Pianist Armen Donelian and saxophonist Marc Mommaas present the third annual Hudson Summer Jazz Workshop, an inspiring and intimate jazz intensive.

Pianist Eric Mintel performs with Nelson Hill on sax, bassist Dave Antonow and drummer Dave Mohn at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 23, on the Cabaret stage as part of Allentown's Mayfair Celebration.