Born in Scotland, saxophonist Ben Bryden made his transatlantic crossing in 2009 to attend the Manhattan School of Music, opting to remain in New York following his studies to further his career amidst the hustle and bustle that can only be found in the Mecca of jazz. Over the past decade, Bryden has had the honor of performing with such luminaries as Will Vinson, Ben Wendel, … [Read more...]
Alex LoRe and Weirdear – “Karol” (Video)
Alto saxophonist Alex LoRe is preparing to release a new album next month with his group Weirdear of pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Desmond White, and drummer Allan Mednard. Karol is LoRe's exploration of various classical composers who have inspired him over the years like Charles Ives, Maddalena Casulana, JS Bach, Julius Eastman, and more. To get what's going on, check out … [Read more...]
“Working Musician”, a 7 Episode Web Series (Video)
I’ve always been curious as to how up-and-coming jazz musicians survived in the chaos that is New York City. After spending some time there a year or so ago, I was shocked at the exorbitant prices and the constant buzzing of the populace bordering on insanity at times. I figured this would make for a fascinating reality show, or a documentary if you wanted to keep it formal. W … [Read more...]