Wadada Leo Smith’s eightieth birthday celebration began a few months ago. Actually, the celebration was a continuation of his lifelong stream of music that continues to this day and will continue into the future. First, Smith released Sun Beans of Shimmering Light with Douglas Ewart and Mike Reed. Smith’s new …
Press Contact: NEW MASSES MEDIA RELATIONS John Pietaro (646) 599-0060 newmassesmedia@gmail.com New York, NY: Memorial Concerts for Underground Legend of Avant Jazz Will Connell As winter descends over Alphabet City, the homeland of radical arts mourns the loss of one of its own. Saxophonist/bass clarinetist/composer Will Connell Jr died on …
Press Contact: NEW MASSES MEDIA RELATIONS John Pietaro (646) 599-0060 newmassesmedia@gmail.com New York, NY: Underground Legend of Avant Jazz in Residency at the Stone As winter descends over Alphabet City, the homeland of radical arts welcomes one of its own in a special week-long residency. Multi-reedist Will Connell Jr came …
