And santoro shows us not only the distinctive features of the diverse people who create so many dazzling sounds, but also the subtle and often. Cross culture is the newest work by grammy awardwinning saxophonistcomposer joe lovano. Once again working with drummers francisco mela and otis brown iii, pianist james weidman, and bassist esperanza spalding, lovano also employs bassist peter slavov on a few. Cross culture by aaj italy staff, published on february 11, 20. Heard tribute led by walt szymanski and the emu jazz ensemble with christian.
The album features his core us five ensemble of pianist james weidman, bassists esperanza spalding and peter slavov, and drummers otis brown and. Big t, along with his brothers nick and joe, other tenor players, and carl, a bebop trumpeter, made sure joe s exposure to jazz and the saxophone were early and constant. Joe lovanos us five is a unique, drummerintensive band, francisco mela in the left channel, otis brown iii in the right. Featured album cross culture joe lovano us five on itunes. Cross culture hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding. First assigment music 12 anh le music 12 prof milner. Lovano has been hailed by the new york times as one of the greatest musicians in jazz history.
May 16, 2016 the spiritual side of coltrane, at the appel room on friday and saturday, hinted as much in its title. S axophonist joe lovano s vast experience gives him a profound awareness of what jazz has been, and feeds a fertile imagination for what it can be. On january 8, 20, saxophonist and composer joe lovano will release cross culture, his 23rd blue note recording and the third consecutive release by his critically acclaimed quintet, us five. Sfjazz collective stefon harris, dave douglas, joe lovano. I expected joe lovano, after an association dating back to 1981, to offer tribute to paul motian the legend who died just two months before the saxist. Joe lovano s us five is a unique, drummerintensive band, francisco mela in the left channel, otis brown iii in the right. Also notable in this podcast is jerry bergonzis new cd as well and others. Joe s mom, josephine, and her sister rose were serious listeners, as well. In addition to us five, peter is also a member of the joe lovano europa quartet, francisco melas cuban safari, the trio of cuban piano sensation alfredo rodriguez, the asen. A premiere jazz saxophonist with a loose and lively band that is bending the rules. Brani interminabili con altrettanto interminabili sequenze di assoli. In 2008 lovano formed the quintet us five with esperanza spalding on bass, pianist james weidman, and two drummers, francisco mela and otis brown iii. Lovano and pianist hank jones released an album together in june 2007, entitled kids.
How teachers and students can make the quick transition to online learning. In 2008 lovano formed the quintet us five with esperanza spalding on bass, pianist james weidman. Saxophonist and composer joe lovano released cross culture, his 23rd blue note recording and the third consecutive release by his critically acclaimed quintet, us five. Provided to youtube by universal music group blessings in may joe lovano cross culture. Latinautor umpg, latinautor, bmi broadcast music inc. Buy joe lovano us five, joe lovano s album titled cross culture to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Joseph salvatore lovano is an american jazz saxophonist, alto clarinetist, flautist, and drummer. I read an interview with joe lovano in the marchapril 2006 edition of the german magazine sonic. Check out star crossed lovers by joe lovano on amazon music.
Parkers music bird songs and now cross culture us five has. Cross culture joe lovano us five, joe lovano songs. Cross culture is the 23rd studio work by grammy awardwinning saxophonistcomposer joe lovano. Joe lovano body and soul the jazzomat research project. James weidman and lionel read more joe lovano us five. Saxophonist lovano s third album with his twodrummer quintet is a very mixed affair. Hailed by the new york times as one of the greatest musicians in jazz history, grammy award winning saxophone titan joe lovano has distinguished himself as a prescient and pathfinding force in the arena of creative music. On this day performed by joe lovano classic quartet blue note milano 05052016 joe lovano sax peter slavov joe lovano village rhythms band live. Its really great to be in bergen, this is the second time this week i am in bergen. In the sanctuary of the spiritual side of coltrane. Peter slavov is also featured on the most recent album by joe lovano and us five cross culture, which was released in january 20 on the historic blue note label. Its often said that history repeats itself but in the instance of making music, a reunion of two performers will not necessarily bring about the sounds of their collective past. By the time he got his driver s license at sixteen, joe lovano was a member of the musician s union, local 4, and working professionally. He is married to jazz singer judi silvano with whom he records and performs.
In stir it up, readers will find thoughtful but unpretentious discussions of such different musicians as david byrne and aretha franklin, gilberto gil and manu dibango, abbey lincoln and joe lovano. Two years later, he celebrated his 20year association with blue note by releasing the charlie yardbird parker tribute album bird songs. In the liberated spirit of 1960s avantegarde and 1970s loft scenes featuring rising stars esperanza spalding on bass, francisco mela and otis brown iii on drums and percussion, and james weidman on piano this is joes first album of all original compositions, mixing his native. Joe lovano usfive, cross culture, blue note first published in 20. Cross culture by joe lovano, released in 20 on blue note records. Jazzworldquest jazz news with a global perspective. This afternoon broadcast features a new album by joe lovano and his us five quintet. Lovano was a longtime member of a trio led by drummer paul motian. Joe lovano s jazz group to unfold new compositions at egg on sunday.
Albums include bird songs, cross culture, and folk art. The record, while utterly consistent with the kind of music. Explore releases from joe lovano us five at discogs. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Us five musical group, cross culture is lovano s representation of a careerlong quest to explore the notion of universal music language.
Best music of 20 in a year where pop culture looked back at the 1960s, it makes sense that jazz critics lauded the 80yearold shorter, who. Joe lovano live at jazzfest 2016 cd leeways home grown. Jan 31, 20 with us five, lovano is getting the best of both worlds. With jarrett, potter, joe lovano, rudresh mahanthappa, matthew shipp, wadada leo smith, gregory porter and dave holland all ranking somewhere 11through20, the polls. Leeways home grown music network is a shared collective of people, independent jam bands, live music venues, and businesses working together to make the independent music scene stronger. Joe lovanos jazz group to unfold new compositions at egg. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Wayne shorter and the years other passing scenery wbur news. Regattabar the john scofield joe lovano quartet sep 18, 2015. The quintet, which features two drummers, is a generational hodgepodge that runs from a 60yearold leader, lovano, down to a 28yearold, the renowned bassist esperanza spalding, with a 30something, a 40something and a 50something rounding out the combo.
First we open up with a fusion guitar set with new music from john mclaughlin and kurt rosenwinkel. First assigment music 12 anh le music 12 prof milner day 1 wednesday from 6. Cross culture, his third release with us five, is made up almost entirely of original compositions a return to form for the group, whose first album, folk art, also. I regard the three albums that joe lovano has made with us five as his best recordings since he made from the soul in the 90s but i consider bird songs to be a better album. Joe lovano us five longwood gardens kennett square, pa january 19, 20 renowned saxophonist joe lovano brought his esteemed joe lovano us five ensemble to kennett squares bucolic longwood gardens on a crisp january evening, touring in support of cross culture, his 23rd release for blue note records. Jun 18, 2012 joe lovano licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of emi. Cross culture is the twentythird studio album by american musician joe lovano and the third with his band us five. Joe lovano formed a new band that he calls us five to record folk art, his 22nd effort for blue note. Nov 01, 2019 tenor saxophonist joe lovano and pianist hank jones make for a perfect combination on this set of live duets. I is a profound work of arta successful book and film series featuring significant accomplishments of african descendants since the dawn of civilization, exposing distortions and coverups of those achievements, analyzing examples of african american success stories, and offering a process for individual healing, hoping and crosscultural understanding. But its musical director, joe lovano, pushed firmly against that premise, making a case. He played the tenor saxophone on the 2007 mccoy tyner album quartet.
They had played together on an occasional basis for the two years prior to this project, collaborating on the joyous encounter recording. Niente di tutto questo, perche cross culture ci pare il riuscito tentativo da parte di joe lovano. Joseph salvatore lovano born december 29, 1952 is an american jazz saxophonist, alto clarinetist, flautist, and drummer. Cross cultural communication by pellegrino riccardi at tedxbergen transcript. However, there is a great lineup of some superb big bands on the ampitheatre stage, each one featuring a special guest. With his recent twodrummers setup, saxophonist joe lovano celebrates idioms and instruments from all over the world, writes john fordham. He has earned a grammy award and several mentions on down beat magazines critics and readers polls. They turn friendly fire into a compelling listen thats the musical equivalent of the titles promise. Not surprisingly, joe began playing the alto at five, switching to the tenor a few years later. Joe lovano s third album featuring his us five quintet, 20s cross culture, furthers the adventurous collective aesthetic the saxophonist developed on 2009s folk art and 2011s bird songs. Joe lovano us five might soon come to a city near you. Seldom has that unity been illustrated with as much lucidity or feeling as on lovano s rush hour, a brilliant album which should expand his following from critics and fellow musicians to a much wider audience. Dec 18, 20 wayne shorter and the years other passing scenery. June 30, 2011 saxophonist joe lovano and his group us five get down to business in.
Joe lovano us five cross culture 5099963876123 ebay. He has earned a grammy award and several mentions on down b. Its lovanos first studio outing since 20s cross culture with his us five band on blue note and inarguably an innovative new turn in his. Jimmy katz a premiere jazz saxophonist with a loose and lively band that is bending the rules. He then returned in 2012 with his third album featuring the us five quintet, cross culture.
But his current quintet, us five, may be his finest. In lovano s playing, you can hear the essential unity of the jazz tradition. One of my favorite parts of my job is being out on the road and getting to meet and talk to fellow rebooters. May 02, 20 then in april, lovano pictured, bottom left will play at the bistro for the first time since march 2000, this time with his band us five, which includes drummers otis brown iii and francisco mela, pianist james weidman, and, usually, the acclaimed young bassistsinger esperanza spalding. Cart 0 product products empty no products to be determined shipping 0,00 total. Jul 11, 2016 crossculture expert pellegrino riccardi discusses cross cultural communication at tedxbergen event. So with my new film, the kids menu, in the bag, im going to hit the road again and bring it to a town near you. On january 8, 20, living legend saxophonist and composer joe lovano will release cross culture, his 23rd blue note recording and the third consecutive release by his critically acclaimed quintet, us five. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from joe lovano us five at the discogs marketplace. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Jan 08, 20 listen to your favorite songs from cross culture by joe lovano now. In 2009, he delivered the album folk art, featuring his us five quintet.
In 2015, lovano paired with trumpeter dave douglas to form the sound print quintet. Check out cross culture by joe lovano on amazon music. Joe lovano s third album featuring his us five quintet, 20s cross culture, furthers the adventurous collective aesthetic the saxophonist developed. This is lovano s third consecutive release with his us five group, following 2009s folk art and 2011s bird songs, and it is a brilliant work that highlights the ensembles improvisational telepathy and joe s. Two years later, lovano celebrated his 20year association with blue note by releasing the charlie yardbird parker tribute album bird songs. Joe lovano said, that he uses a handmade wooden mouthpiece by francois louis. Joe lovano us five, cross culture blue note the independent subscribe now. Joe lovano us five cross culture blue note most jazz musicians are flexible. Listen free to joe lovano cross culture blessings in may, myths and legends and more. Nov 25, 2017 and aunt rose went to hear jazz at the philharmonic with ella fitzgerald when they came through cleveland. Joe lovano saxophonist, composer, educator, recording artist, grammy award winner. Once again working with drummers francisco mela and otis brown iii, pianist james weidman, and bassist esperanza spalding, lovano also employs bassist peter slavov on a few tracks here, as well as west.
Performing in the conservatorys intimate ballroom, the. It was released in january 20 under blue note records to a favorable critical reception. Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. Check out the joe lovano us five schedule on this page and push the ticket link to checkout our big selection of tickets. Its a coincidence that billy strayhorns star crossed lovers, the fifth track of joe lovano s latest by his twodrummer band usfive, appears around the same time. John scofield guitar joe lovano saxophone ben street bass bill stewart drums. Cross culture a premiere jazz saxophonist with a loose and lively band that is bending the rules. In 2012, lovano returned with his third album featuring the us five quintet, cross culture. Download in the groove, jazz and beyond good afternoon. Cross culture by joe lovano on amazon music unlimited. Jones has a timeless style that since 1944 has been a transitional approach between swing and bop.