Bassist/Composer Alexis Cuadrado Presents the World Premiere of “A Lorca Soundscape”

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Alexis Cuadrado, Claudia Acuña, Dan Tepfer, Mark Ferber, Miguel Zenón

Musical compositions of Alexis Cuadrado with lyrics from “Poeta en Nueva York” by Federico García Lorca. “A Lorca Soundscape” is a 2011 commission by Chamber Music America, “New Jazz Works” program.

Featuring The Alexis Cuadrado Group
Claudia Acuña – Voice
Miguel Zenón – Saxophone
Dan Tepfer – Piano
Alexis Cuadrado – Bass
Mark Ferber – Drums

Alexis Cuadrado © by Álvaro Felgueroso

“A Lorca Soundscape” is a new work­­ by bassist-composer Alexis Cuadrado, reflecting on Federico Garcia Lorca’s 1930 book, “Poeta en Nueva York”, with a series of jazz pieces that utilize Lorca’s poetry as lyrics.

Lorca lived in NYC for a few months in 1929-30 and he wrote a heartfelt set of poems that reflect on the culture shock and loneliness that he experienced at the time. The book is a raw social commentary that connects with themes that are still an important part of the American reality today, such as the economic inequalities, racial-social discrimination or the brutality of the urban landscape. “Poeta en Nueva York” deeply connects with the current socio-economic climate, the “Occupy” movement, and the general population discontent about how our system is working.

Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Announces The Release of Poetry Of Earth from Anne Mette Iversen

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Acoustic Bass, Anne Mette Iversen, Christine Skou, Dan Tepfer, Female Vocals, John Ellis, Maria Neckam, Piano, Wind Instruments

Poetry by Grøn, Keats, Housman, Hardy & others

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Anne Mette Iversen, Poetry of Earth

Poetry of Earth features:

Anne Mette Iversen (acoustic bass, compositions), Maria Neckam, Christine Skou (vocals), Dan Tepfer (piano), John Ellis (ten. saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet & flute)

CD Release Concerts for Poetry of Earth:
March 15, 8:30 PM: The Cornelia Street Café, NYC, www.corneliastreetcafe.com

March 17, 4:00 PM: Special concert & discussion with Ms. Iversen @ The Danish Seamen’s Church, Brooklyn, NY, http://www.dskny.com

March 18, 5:00 & 7:00 PM: An Die Musik, Baltimore, MD, www.andiemusiklive.com

Bassist – Composer Alexis Cuadrado Presents the World Premiere of “A Lorca Landscape”

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Alexis Cuadrado, Bass, Claudia Acuña, Dan Tepfer, Jazz, Mark Ferbe, Miguel Zenón

“Listen to Cuadrado’s compositions and you’ll find every reason to take him seriously.”- Josh Jackson, NPR Music

Alexis Cuadrado

“A Lorca Soundscape” is a new work­­ by bassist-composer Alexis Cuadrado, reflecting on Federico Garcia Lorca’s 1930 book, “Poeta en Nueva York“, with a series of jazz pieces that utilize Lorca’s poetry as lyrics.

Lorca lived in NYC for a few months in 1929-30 and he wrote a heartfelt set of poems that reflect on the culture shock and loneliness that he experienced at the time. The book is a raw social commentary that connects with themes that are still an important part of the American reality today, such as the economic inequalities, racial-social discrimination or the brutality of the urban landscape. “Poeta en Nueva York” deeply connects with the current socio-economic climate, the “Occupy” movement, and the general population discontent about how our system is working.

Pianist & Composer Dan Tepfer Announces Upcoming New York Dates, And Offers Teaser of Upcoming Goldberg Variations Project

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Dan Tepfer, Jazz, Piano

Pianist/composer Dan Tepfer announces a couple of exciting concert dates in New York City beginning June 2 at The Jazz Gallery . The second event will include Tepfer performing solo, with his working trio as well as a performance of his ongoing duo collaboration with alto saxophone legend Lee Konitz, all as part of “An Evening with Dan Tepfer” at 92Y TriBeCa . This show is part of a new monthly series in the TriBeCa venue curated and hosted by WBGO FM ‘s Josh Jackson of The Checkout .

June 2 – The Jazz Gallery
Dan Tepfer Trio with Thomas Morgan & Ted Poor

Jazz Gallery
290 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 242-1063

June 22 – “An Evening With Dan Tepfer”
Hosted By Josh Jackson of WBGO-FM’s The Checkout
8:00 PM
Dan Tepfer Solo
Dan Tepfer/Lee Konitz Duo
Dan Tepfer Trio with Joe Martin & Ted Poor

92Y Tribeca
200 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 601-1000

Pianist Dan Tepfer Announces Winter Dates + Plans For Next Recording

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Dan Tepfer, Jazz, Piano

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Pianist/Composer DAN TEPFER,
Announces Winter Concerts
With His Trio Supporting His Acclaimed
2010 Release, Five Pedals Deep (Sunnyside)

Tepfer Hosts Monthly Duo Series
at Cornelia Street Cafe
Featuring Paul Motian (February 18),
Becca Stevens (March 13),
Gary Peacock (April 9)

Tepfer Heads Into Studio To Record
His Unique Take on The Goldberg Variations
For Summer 2011 Release on Sunnyside Records

Dan Tepfer

Dan Tepfer Trio -][- Five Pedals Deep [Sunny Side]

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Dan Tepfer, Jazz, Piano

Dan Tepfer Trio - Five Pedals Deep

Dan Tepfer Trio -][- Five Pedals Deep – [Sunny Side Records, 2010]

In his forthcoming trio release, Five Pedals Deep, wildly inventive pianist Dan Tepfer plumbs the depths of conventional harmony, engaging pop modalities, minimalism, and jazz tradition with the audacity and irreverence of a deep-sea explorer. The 28-year-old, Brooklyn-based pianist has forged a richly layered collection of lyrical, immediately accessible compositions that upon repeated listenings reveal a nuanced scaffolding of atmospheric soundscapes beneath the surface.

Beyond the eclectic influence of such vanguard groups as indie rockers Dirty Projectors and electronica maven Aphex Twin, Tepfer drew inspiration for the album from Thelonious Monk. “When you listen to Monk’s music, you can put it on for anybody, it doesn’t matter if they’re into jazz, and they love it,” says Tepfer. “The reason for that is that it’s got really strong melodies, there’s a real coherence to the sound, it grooves, and there’s a strong feeling of fun that comes through in the music. I think in many ways I’m trying to do a contemporary version of that.”