New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Steve Wilson Official Website) "Super-Professional" Steve Wilson Taking it to the Next Level, with NPR Live Broadcast, NY Daily News Full-Page Feature, Time Out NY and More -
Live Duo Recording Planned with Lewis Nash; April Dates at Jazz Standard Confirmed for the 'Steve Wilson Quintet: Special Edition II'
Jazz saxophonist Steve Wilson, already one of the most respected and acclaimed musicians in the business, continues to take his career to the next level. His recent visit to the Village Vanguard in New York City yielded a live concert broadcast on NPR, a full-page feature in the NY Daily News (written by Greg Thomas,) a stellar Time Out NY Photo Preview Pick, and more. The consensus appears to be that Steve Wilson is an artist 'ready for his close-up' - as Time Out NY praised: "Whether he's the leader or a sideman in a given situation, seeing Steve Wilson's name on a jazz bill is as close to a guarantee of quality as you'll ever find." Please see below for these Vanguard placements and other clippings that have run in recent weeks.
As always, Wilson has a busy schedule in place for the months ahead, and he's thrilled to confirm a new, live duo album with his long-time colleague Lewis Nash - the CD will be recorded at their upcoming March 16th concert at Manchester Craftman's Guild in Pittsburgh, PA, and will be preceded by a feature interview by Bob Karlovits in the local Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Album release date and other details will be announced soon.
On April 18 - 21, the 'Steve Wilson Quintet: Special Edition II' will come to the Jazz Standard in New York City for a series of concerts. Wilson will be joined by an amazing line-up of musicians:
George Cables, Alex Sipiagin, Larry Grenadier, and Ulysses Owens, Jr. He comments:
This quintet brings together three generations of some of my best friends, and the best musicians on the New York scene. Having been one of the first-call musicians of choice since the 1960's,
George Cables is considered one of the few living grand masters of the piano. Also known for his lasting contributions to the modern jazz repertoire we'll feature some of his compositions. Bassist Larry Grenadier and trumpeter Alex Sipiagin have been two of the most in-demand players since the 1990's. Grenadier is best known for his work with
Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau, and Sipiagin as a leading soloist with The Mingus Big Band and Michael Brecker. Drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. at 30 years-old has already become everyone's favorite drummer. His buoyant beat and infectious smile gets everyone's toes tapping, fingers snapping, and makes the band's groove deeper. This old friends-new band collaboration is the perfect balance of fire and elegance.
Soon thereafter, Wilson will travel to Norway for an April 25 - 30 stint as artist in residence at a symposium celebrating International Jazz Day. He has been invited by Norway's Contact Committee for Immigrants and the Authorities, along with his Manhattan School of
Music colleague, Justin DeCioccio, to contribute as a jazz historian, an established jazz artist and educator. The celebration will allow Norwegian jazz artists, young musicians and various audiences to experience his broad knowledge of jazz and his own work.
In the mean time, Wilson continues his work with Christian McBride,
Maria Schneider and Ryan Truesdell's Gil Evans Centennial Project.
