MP3 Denominators - Red Balloon
"Denominators" is born out of the vibrant New York jazz scene. The trio of flute, guitar, and drums plays and improvises loosely around it''s tight melodic compositions influenced by African, European, and Pop music.
11 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Free Jazz, JAZZ: World Fusion
Details:
Denominators was born out of the vibrant New York jazz scene. Its unique instrumentation - flute, guitar, and drums - is a refreshing departure from the conventional jazz trio, offering a high level of freedom and interaction.
The group performs a program of original compositions that range from simple songs with strong melodies and powerful grooves to sophisticated structures with complex harmonies. Spontaneous creations and unexpected twists within each performance reveal the trio''s strong affinity for free improvisation.
The musicians'' background include classical, jazz, and folk music from around the world, including West Africa and Brazil. Inspired by the Paul Motian Trio, King Sunny Ade, and Olivier Messiaen, Denominators explores a new definition of the jazz trio.
Denominators are:
Michel Gentile - Flute
Nate Radley - Guitar
Roland Schneider - Drums
Michel Gentile - Flute
Michel studied music in Montréal and Boston before moving to New York in 1994. He is a composer and an improviser, and is proud to perform with some of the world''s best musicians on a regular basis.
Nate Radley - Guitar
Nate moved to New York in 2003 after spending time in Chicago, Concord, New Hampshire, and Boston, where he studied at New England Conservatory. His interest in a variety of musical genres-including classical, rock, and jazz-is reflected in his original compositions.
Roland Schneider - Drums
A native of Heidelberg, Germany, Roland has been living in New York for fourteen years. Since his graduation from the New School in 1996, his interests have expanded to include music from many different countries and genres. He is inspired by the diversity of New York''s magical melting