Susan Alcorn
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Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 9 Oct 2012 12:31 pm |
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On Phillip Greenlief:
Phillip Greenlief (Oakland, CA):
Acclaimed saxophonist and composer Phillip Greenlief is the founder of Evander Music; an independent record label presenting original composition, improvised music and new jazz. Since 1986, his recordings and performances have received critical acclaim in: Down Beat, All About Jazz, Jazz Times, Cadence, 5/4, Modern Saxophone, InfraTunes (France), Altrisuoni (Italy), The Wire (London), Colossus (Finland), St. Petersburg Times (Russia), Cuadernos de Jazz (Spain), New Jazz Improv (Portugal), Los Angeles Times, etc.
In addition to solo performance, Greenlief is currently active in duo with saxophonist David Boyce; the electro-acoustic trio shudder (w Kyle Bruckmann & Lance Grabmiller); FPR with saxophonists Frank Gratkowski and Jon Raskin; Orchestra Nostalgico (formerly The Clubfoot Orchestra), specializing in the music of classic film composers from Nino Rota to Bernard Herman; the 2 + 2 Project with Jon Raskin and an ever-revolving pair of like instruments; and the rock/thrash/metal extravaganza PG13, with John Shiurba and Thomas Scandura. He is a mainstay in the bay area improvised music scene, working frequently with a host of local and international ad hoc ensembles. Along with bassist Dan Seamans and drummer Tom Hassett he is a member of The Lost Trio, now celebrating 18 years of redefining the term jazz standard.
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