Bob Gorry - Spring 2009 Duets

New Haven Improvisers Collective Spring 2009 Bob Gorry Lunchtime Duets

Bob Gorry	A singular guitarist combining elements of avant-jazz, prog, searing blues, and new-art music. Bob has led NHIC through a conduction with Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris, a site specific long-form composition at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, and a stream of new music at festivals and venues around New Haven. Bob produced NHIC’s debut CD, Interference, recorded at Firehouse12 and getting nationwide airplay and critical approval. Bob also brings music to the local airwaves at 88.7FM and the wide world at www.wnhu.net.

Paul McGuire	A New Haven fixture for many years playing reeds in jazz groups, djembe in percussion groups, and early winds in Renaissance and assorted folk styles. A long standing member of the Creative Music Orchestra, the New Haven Improvisers Collective.
Steve Zieminski	Steve is an amazing drummer, colorist and composer active in progressive rock and jazz circles and a multi-percussionist. Currently in several groups including Hot Jupiter, the Erasmus Quintet, Greylyng and The Ed Lawrence and Carl Peters Orchestra. Steve also studies with tabla maestro Kumar Das.
Nate Trier	Keyboard whiz, Euphonium stalwart and music educator. Leads the ska jazz group the Skamatix, composes soundtracks for film and video games, and chill beats as Nathan Green. Always thinking, writing, and talking about music on the web, twitter, and the radio.
Jeff Cedrone	Well versed guitarist / composer brings a unique edge to anything he plays. Founder of the art rock trio Greylyng and a major contributor to the New Haven Improvisers Collective book. Jeff also records eclectic rock and experimental film scores as Blacklight on Film.
Carl Testa	A strong young composer and emerging voice on the bass, bass clarinet, and electronics. Carl currently plays bass with Anthony Braxton in his septet and 12+1tet and is featured on three of his latest CD releases. He also runs the Uncertainty Music Series in New Haven. Carl's debut CD as a leader, the wonderful and intriguing Uncertainty, has gotten great reviews.
David Chevan	An active bassist and composer, he is involved in some of the most dynamic and musically exciting jazz projects in Southern Connecticut including the Afro-Semitic experience and the SCSU Creative Music Orchestra. In addition to his busy performance schedule, Chevan also holds a Ph.D. in jazz history and is a full-time professor of music at Southern Connecticut State University.

NEVER ENDING
BOOKS