Newburgh's Jazz at Atlas Presents the Wayne Horvitz Trio Saturday Night
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For the final concert of its 2018 season, Jazz at Atlas is presenting the acclaimed pianist, composer and bandleader Wayne Horvitz, leading a trio featuring Geoff Harper on bass and Eric Eagle on drums, in advance of their new recording on Songlines Records, The Snowghost Sessions. The Wayne Horvitz Trio will perform at Atlas Studios on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8 PM. Atlas Studios is at 11 Spring St., Newburgh. Ample onsite parking is available. Tickets are $20 the night of the concert and $15 in advance. Advance tickets are available at https://waynehorvitz.brownpapertickets.com.
A noted figure in NYC's Downtown music scene of the 1980's and 90's — and, alongside John Zorn, Bill Frisell, Fred Frith and Joey Baron, a founding member of the barrier-breaking band Naked City — Wayne Horvitz is a composer, pianist and electronic musician who has performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Along with, he h Naked City, he has performed and collaborated with such noted artists as Butch Morris, George Lewis, Robin Holcomb, William Parker, Julian Priester, Michael Shrieve and Carla Bley, among others. He has also produced records for Fontella Bass, World Saxophone Quartet, Human Feel, Marty Ehrlich, The Living Daylights, Bill Frisell and Eddie Palmieri. He has received commissions from the NEA, Meet the Composer, Kronos String Quartet, Seattle Chamber Players, BAM, and Earshot Jazz. Past collaborators also include Paul Taylor, Liz Lerman, Bill Irwin and Gus Van Sant. He has been the recipient of numerous awards including two MAP grants and the NEA American Masterpiece award. He is the music programmer for The Royal Room, a performance venue in Seattle, Washington, and a professor of composition at the Cornish College of the Arts.
Jazz at Atlas is a cooperative project of musician, writer and multimedia artist James Keepnews; and music researcher, radio host and producer Ben Young. Along with presenting performances by world-renowned creative musicians, JAA will also be offering listening sessions, dialogues with artists, and classes covering the entire spectrum of creative music in all its varied manifestations around the world and throughout its history.
Horvitz is a damn fine musician with an ear for a groove." — Alternative Press
"On piano, Horvitz is economical yet lyrical, never venturing far from the strong melodic hooks which characterize his compositions, but constantly working small surprises. An irresistible antidote to gray days." — The Wire UK
Wayne Horvitz brings his trio to Newburgh’s coolest venue, Jazz at Atlas, this Saturday!