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DANIEL JAMIESON’S DANJAM ORCHESTRA’S SUDDEN APPEARANCE FOR OA2 RECORDS CELEBRATED WITH CD RELEASE PARTY AT MILES’ CAFE IN NEW YORK CITY — LATEST NEWS & EVENTS — Fresh from two triumphant evenings where his Danjam Orchestra thrilled hometown crowds in Toronto, saxophonist/composer/educator Daniel Jamieson celebrates the May debut of SUDDEN APPEARANCE with a New York City CD release party at Miles’ Café on May 15th, ‘11. Produced by esteemed pianist/composer/educator Jim McNeely, the disc features Jamieson’s wide-ranging compositions and well-honed arranging skills, which in the hands of his handpicked jazz orchestra swing, inspire and challenge listeners with a program of emotional depth and stylistic diversity. The album features the track "Song for Anna" for which Jamieson was awarded an ASCAP young jazz composer award. Jamieson is pleased to announce that the New York date will feature not only jazz heavyweight John Riley from the recording band on drums, but one of Daniel’s mentors, renowned saxophonist Tim Ries. Ries’s years as a soloist with Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra as well as his diverse resume with everyone from the Rolling Stones and Sheryl Crow to Joe Henderson and Maynard Ferguson, and his own groundbreaking work as a leader makes Ries one of the most in demand players on the jazz and studio scene over the past two decades. Influenced early on by the legendary Canadian composer and arranger Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass and Tentet recordings, the young Jamieson saw himself driven to a career in music. He began studying composition and three years later recorded this ambitious project. “It is an honor and privilege to be able to write for such a diverse group of high level artists. They all bring their unique voices to the band, and I look forward to making music with them for many years to come. I arranged the compositions on this CD specifically for this group of musicians, and their personalities really come across in the music.” New York based musician Daniel Jamieson grew up in Toronto, Canada. Dan has appeared as a guest artist in various jazz festivals across Canada and has performed as a soloist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Daniel has performed with artists such as Ingrid Jensen, Tony Malaby, Tim Ries, Guido Basso, and Dave Young to name a few. Daniel was awarded the Rising Young Star Award at the 2008 Prince Edward County Jazz Festival. Currently Daniel works as a freelance performer, composer and educator in the New York area and writes for his own 10 piece jazz ensemble the “Daniel Jamieson Tentet” and his own big band the “Danjam Orchestra”. Jamieson attended Claude Watson Arts Program at Earl Haig Secondary School and participated in the Humber College Community Music School Program. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Toronto where he studied with Tim Ries. Daniel also holds a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with Jim McNeely. Calling on McNeely, his former teacher to produce this album was a wonderful move for Jamieson who knew he’d be busy conducting and playing on the session. “It was terrific to hear the music he had written finally come to life in the rehearsals and the recording sessions,” McNeely enthusiastically notes. “Dan assembled a talented ensemble of mostly young players who are starting to make their mark on the New York and Toronto jazz scenes. He brought in the great John Riley on drums (my old colleague from the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) to help steer the rhythm section and add his years of experience to the music. Dan’s writing covers a broad spectrum: standards and originals ranging from the more traditionally constructed ‘Smile’ to the darting, dissonant treatment of ‘Alone Together’. The band does a great job with all of it. One of the most impressive things for me is the solo playing throughout the recording.” From the energy of the piece, “Chance Encounter” to the chiaroscuro atmospherics of “Ballad for Hope” the young composer has brought a decidedly cinematic richness to the arrangements on this project. Moments of surprise and contrast abound throughout as the soloists rise to music composed with their particular talents in mind. Of note are the award-winning “Song for Anna” penned for the extraordinary flautist Anna Webber and the Charlie Chaplin composition, “Smile” which concludes the program and features the leader on the saxophone. SUDDEN APPEARANCE is a formidable debut from a major new composing talent. In the words of producer McNeely, “I really enjoyed being a part of this recording. It announces the arrival of a new, vital force in the big band world. Let’s hope that we can all hear a lot more in the future from Daniel Jamieson!” DANIEL JAMIESON’S DANJAM ORCHESTRA OA2 Records / International release: May 2011 The CD, digital download, and scored & parts of SUDDEN APPEARANCE are available for purchase at www.danjam.ca Watch Daniel Jamieson’s video introduction to the recording of SUDDEN APPEARANCE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex0jznsc8 CATCH DANIEL JAMIESON’S DANJAM ORCHESTRA Featuring Tim Ries and John Riley NYC CD RELEASE PARTY Sunday May 15th – 10pm-11:30pm Miles' Cafe 212 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10022-6201 (212) 371-7657 http://www.milescafe.com/ny/ Daniel Jamieson - conductor/composer Andrew Gould, Alex LoRe, Tim Ries, Mike Ruby, Sam Dillon - woodwinds Dan Urness, Jon Challoner, Mat Jodrell, Nadje Noordhuis - trumpets Sara Jacovino, Eric Miller, Heather Segger, Max Seigel - trombones Melissa Stylianou - voice Matt Davis – guitar / Florian Höfner - piano Sam Anning – bass / John Riley – drums CD PERSONNEL Andrew Gould, Alex LoRe, Anna Webber, Mike Ruby, Sam Dillon - woodwinds Dan Urness, Matt Holman, Mat Jodrell, Philip Dizack - trumpets Sara Jacovino, Eric Miller, Heather Segger, Max Seigel - trombones Jihye Kim - voice Nils Weinhold – guitar / Sam Harris - piano Justin Gray – bass / John Riley – drums Eddy Hackett - percussion "The band was tight, arrangements and compositions, first class. Don't miss this stellar orchestra when you get a chance to see them." - TorontoJazz.ca

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Opus One, the Plus Loin Music debut of Israeli Saxophonist-Composer Shauli Einav

CD Release Celebrations Announced for Boston and New York
International Tour To Follow

Today's international release of Opus One marks the emergence of a promising new talent on the jazz scene, saxophonist-composer-arranger and bandleader Shauli Einav. On his startling debut, from the French Plus Loin Music label, the gifted young musician is accompanied by a stellar crew that includes pianist Shai Maestro, trombonist Andy Hunter, bassist Joseph Lepore and drummer Johnathan Blake. Together they interpret this richly rewarding music with rare chemistry and a collective sense of purpose that elevates the proceedings to some lofty peaks. “I was really trying to make something meaningful and full of essence,” says Einav. “And while some of the tunes remind me of my homeland, I don’t see this as an Israeli album, it’s just music per se.”

February 4th begins the celebration with a stellar sextet on the bandstand with Einav at The Beehive in Boston. The group that evening will feature the phenomenal trumpeter Avishai Cohen.

February 12th, at the Miles' Cafe in NYC will be the official CD Release Party featuring an incredible sextet which includes: Philip Dizack (trumpet), Nick Finzer (Trombone), Jeremy Siskind (Piano), Joseph Lepore (Drums), Aviv Cohen (Drums).

The gifted young saxist will follow these U.S. gigs with an overseas tour including stops in Tel Aviv, Paris, and Köln before returning to NYC in March. At the Tel Aviv Jazz Festival Einav appears on a special show featuring the internationally acclaimed pianist Tigran Hamasyan. In Cologne and Paris, Einav will have the pleasure of hosting one of the best Israeli pianists - Omer Klein.

Shauli Einav began his career as a professional musician at a very young age. He traveled the world from age 7 as a musician and dancer, playing violin and recorders with Hora Jerusalem, the official multi-cultural folk-dance group of Jerusalem. His father played accordion in the group and his brother and sister were also members of the ensemble. Being exposed to such variety of musical traditions in the group influenced him greatly and can be heard in his compositions.

Einav also served in the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip during the Intifada and the loss of a dear friend of his, David Damelin, is paid tribute in a tune off of Opus One, "The Damelin".

Playing the saxophone since age 13, he went on to study as a protégé of the late Arnie Lawrence, a Brooklyn-born saxophonist and educator who moved to Israel in 1997 and founded the International Center for Creative Music in Jerusalem. Einav was exposed to the concept of music operating on a deeper level than just notes on a page from the time he was a teenager. “Arnie influenced almost every new Israeli jazz musician that has come to New York since the ‘90s. And his main thing was that when you play, you have to play the truth and you have to play so it swings. It’s not about just having fun, it’s about delivering a message to the world, whether it will be the most beautiful ballad or the most uptempo, swinging thing ever. Whatever you play, it has to have meaning and a strong sense of urgency behind it."

While the music on Opus One is marked by sophisticated compositions full of intricate time-shifting and rich harmonies, the tunes are ultimately catchy. As Einav explains, composition was important at Eastman where he received his master's degree. "I did a lot of playing in the big band there conducted by Bill Dobbins, so I learned a lot about harmony and voicings there and I bring that quality to my own writing. But I hope that the compositions are also catchy and memorable. My sax teacher, Walt Weiskoff, always said that a good jazz composition also has to be memorable. That’s why we all remember ‘Mr. P.C.’ and ‘Ornithology’ or a Pat Metheny tune or all the tunes by Horace Silver and Bobby Timmons. So I tried on this album to have sophisticated compositions but also to make them as melodic and memorable as I could.”

Opus One Reviews:

"a treat for young and old ears looking for a new turn on. Solid stuff throughout."
- Midwest Record

"Einav's sound comes across as fresh and innovative - and after hearing this wonderful CD the listener may very well be driven immediately to the replay button."
- Financial Times, Germany

"...One of Israel's elite musicians..."
- Yossi Harsonsky (Ma'ariv)

"Shauli Einav recently issued a nice new straight-ahead record called Opus One"
A Blog Supreme / NPR Jazz

SHAULI EINAV ITINERARY:

• 2/4 - Beehive, Boston - 10pm
  
• 2/12 - Miles' Cafe, NYC (CD Release Party) - 9:30pm
  
• 2/16 - Tel Aviv Jazz Festival, 8:00pm
  
• 2/18 - Duc de Lombards, Paris - 8pm & 10pm
  
• 2/19 - Duc de Lombards, Paris - 8pm & 10pm
  
• 2/22 - Loft, Köln - 8:30pm
  
• 3/10 - Caffe Vivaldi, NYC - 8:15pm
  
• 8/4 - Miles' Cafe, NYC - 7:30pm

SHAULI EINAV

OPUS ONE

Plus Loin Music

International release date:

January 11, 2011

also available on iTunes

www.shaulimusic.com

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