Take 5 - Between Bach and Brubeck with saxophone virtuoso Steve Wilson

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Take 5 – Between Bach and Brubeck with Saxophone Virtuoso Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson & Alon Nechushtan Quartet (New York)

An intriguing encounter between two musical worlds—the classical tradition and jazz. In the spirit of the Third Stream, which developed during the second half of the 20th century, a unique dialogue emerges between the structures and harmonies of classical music and the freedom, groove, and improvisation of jazz.

The quartet—Steve Wilson, Alon Nechushtan on piano, Yorai Oron on bass, and Dani Benedikt on drums—presents a rich program combining works that have become milestones in the meeting between these styles.

The program includes:

• “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond
• “A Salute to Bach” by Oscar Peterson
• “A Salute to Chopin” by Dave Brubeck
• “Blues Baroque” by John Lewis and the Modern Jazz Quartet

The influence of the Third Stream extended beyond the world of jazz and also affected jazz-rock artists. Keith Emerson, for example, who was influenced by the music of Aaron Copland, created dramatic connections between classical music and progressive rock. The performance will also include “Jerusalem” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

An evening of rich musical mosaics in which genre boundaries blur—a fresh and exciting encounter between classical music, jazz, and improvisation!

Steve Wilson is one of the leading alto and soprano saxophonists of his generation. He has been described by JazzTimes as “one of the best of our time” and as a consummate composer-performer. He has participated in more than 175 recordings with leading jazz musicians, including Chick Corea, Christian McBride, Dave Holland, and Michael Brecker. He is a member of award-winning ensembles, including the Dave Holland Quintet and Chick Corea’s Grammy Award-winning ensemble, “Origin.”

Performers

• Steve Wilson — Saxophone
• Alon Nechushtan — Piano and Artistic Direction
• Yorai Oron — Bass
• Dani Benedikt — Drums

Photography: Pauline Maillet

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