7 reasons the Milwaukee Jazz Scene is not Dead or Dying
Having been deeply rooted in the MKE jazz scene for about 15 years, I have a pretty clear picture of the state of the scene. I have seen it’s ebb and flow a few times over. Is it New York? No. Even Chicago? New Orleans? Seattle? No, but we DO have a proud tradition and … Read more
Arturo O’ Farrill, Inspiration, and humanity in music
I think we have all have had experiences of pure inspiration in music. These moments leave us with much to think about regarding our own directions and ideas about music. This past weekend was one of those for me. I feel so blessed and humbled to have had the opportunity to play with pianist/composer Arturo … Read more
Mason Street Grill
I am truly blessed to have an opportunity to play with Mark Davis at Mason Street Grill every Tuesday and Wednesday. We have been doing this gig two nights a week for almost two years now and it has really given me an outlet to work on building my repertoire/vocabulary. Mark is a true treasure to the … Read more
Breiwick-Weller Quartet at Tonic
I am excited to be playing with a fantastic group of young musicians from Chicago this coming Tuesday night (2/28) at Tonic Tavern. The show is part of the Tuesday Night “Jazz Sessions at Tonic” series, an exciting new music series in Bayview. The group will feature the fabulous Chris Weller on tenor saxophone, Tim … Read more
Tom Harrell’s Terrestris
One of my (and everybody’s!) favorite trumpet players (geez… favorite musicians, doesn’t he transcend the trumpet?) is Tom Harrell. His crystal clear lines and imaginative approach to improvising keeps us all coming back again and again. Such the perfect amalgamation of intelligence and soul. The first time I heard Tom was on his 1986 record … Read more
License Lab & the 2012 Election
I recently had the honor and pleasure to again do some studio work for the incredible Daniel Holter and crew at Burst HQ & Liscense Lab Production Co. Daniel is a world-class producer, writer, sound designer, etc… The session we did was laying down some brass parts on several commercial pieces for the upcoming 2012 presidential election season. … Read more
88NINE RadioMilwaukee Music Awards Nomination
My new record, “Serenity” is nominated for “Best Bandcamp Release of the Year” in the 88Nine RadioMilwaukee Music Awards. Please take a minute of your time to vote if you wish. Also, my good friends in De La Buena and Jimmy at the Prom are nominated in several categories, so please give them some love as well. … Read more
Choir Fight with Ten Million & DJ Hitmayng
TEN MILLION Jason Todd – Saxophone Vincent Davis – Drums Vincent Davis is a world renown drummer best known for his work with Roscoe Mitchell’s Note Factory, as well as the Roscoe Mitchell Trio. He is a master at pure-textural drumming, often abolishing the usual time keeping role of the drums and creating a constant … Read more
“Serenity” Review
Jamie Breiwick and Barry Velleman Reinvent Jazz Standards by Graham Marlowe for the Shepherd Express …Breiwick’s chance meeting with Velleman at a wedding gig months ago bears the anecdotal spontaneity that would inspire a famous release like Bill Evans and Jim Hall’s Undercurrent, or Clark Terry and Red Mitchell’s To Duke and Basie, where innovation of jazz … Read more
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Before the Music Dies
Music is pretty good right now, if you aren’t dependent on mainstream media for your music choices #musicwasbestwhen — Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) February 12, 2012 “The reality is that superficiality is in, and depth and quality is kind of out.” – Branford Marsalis I was reminded of an important message when I read this … Read more
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