John Escreet -][- Exception to The Rule [Criss Cross Jazz, 2011]

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Arranger, Composer, Jazz, John Escreet, Piano

John Escreet Quartet, Exception to The Rule

John Escreet -][- Exception to The Rule (MP3) [Criss Cross Jazz, 2011]

[Biography] – John Escreet – Pianist/composer b. Doncaster, England, 1984. Since moving to New York in 2006, John Escreet has had a powerful impact, and has emerged as one of the most creative and original pianists on the music scene there. He is highly revered amongst his peers for his creativity, openness and for his own original music, which draws inspiration from many different sources, and encompasses them all and much more.

He leads his own group ‘The John Escreet Project’ which is described by the New York Times as “a superb band”, and which features some of the most exciting and forward-thinking improvising musical talents on the New York jazz scene – David Binney (alto saxophone), Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet), Matt Brewer (double bass) and Nasheet Waits (drums).

John Escreet -]|[- THE AGE WE LIVE [Mythology Records]

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Jazz, John Escreet, Keyboards, Piano

John Escreet - THE AGE WE LIVE IN

John Escreet -]|[- THE AGE WE LIVE -(MP3)- [Mythology Records, 2011]

John Escreet – Pianist/composer b. Doncaster, England, 1984.

Since moving to New York in 2006, John Escreet has had a powerful impact, and has emerged as one of the most creative and original pianists on the music scene there. He is highly revered amongst his peers for his creativity, openness and for his own original music, which draws inspiration from many different sources, and encompasses them all and much more.

He leads his own group ‘The John Escreet Project’ which is described by the New York Times as “a superb band”, and which features some of the most exciting and forward-thinking improvising musical talents on the New York jazz scene – David Binney (alto saxophone), Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet), Matt Brewer (double bass) and Nasheet Waits (drums).

His second album ‘Don’t Fight The Inevitable’ was recorded with this group, and released in June 2010 on Mythology Records, and quickly received widespread critical acclaim. Prior to that, John’s highly anticipated debut album ‘Consequences’ was released in September 2008, and received a similar avalanche of praise and attention from musicians and critics alike. —BIO – (John Escreet)

John Escreet | THE AGE WE LIVE – Released: 6/14/2011

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Dave Juarez -][- ROUND RED LIGHT [Post-Tone Records]

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Bastian Weinhold, Dave Juarez, Guitar, Jazz, John Escreet, Lauren Falls, Seamus Blake

Dave Juarez -][- ROUND RED LIGHT -(MP3)- [Post-Tone Records, 2011] –Album Review –

Dave Juarez - ROUND RED LIGHT

With his debut recording composer/guitarist Dave Juarez turned left from center to record “ROUND RED LIGHT” and join the promising and compelling new voice in jazz Post-Tone Records. The LA based label has caught the eyes, ears and attention of young, creative and innovative musicians globally by the dozens and Dave Juarez is positively one artist I’m sure jazz enthusiast on the modern jazz tip will absolutely love!

“MONTPELLIER VIEW” opens this exciting yet playfully invigorating romp of this nine song collective features Seamus Blake – tenor sax, John Escreet – piano, Lauren Falls – bass and Bastian Weinhold on drums breathe life into this mesmerizing journey.

The title “ROUND RED LIGHT” is a ballad showcases the Barcelona native’s sensitive, tonality and ability to chronicle the attributes of players like Benson or Montgomery with grace and symmetry.

At the third position, there’s “LONELY BROOKLYN.” It burns with rapid speed and dexterity, the infallible interplay by the ensemble employs Juarez’s poetic, generous and unsurpassed chops effortlessly.

John Escreet -|- Don’t Fight the Inevitable [Review]

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Jazz, John Escreet, Piano

John Escreet - Don't Fight the Inevitable

John Escreet -|- Don’t Fight the Inevitable – [Mythology Records, 2010] – Review

Pianist John Escreet presents his debut “Don’t Fight the Inevitable” as an open expedition which articulates his heartfelt compositions in the form of an immeasurable marriage of jazz and improvised music on a border-less picture produced by Escreet and David Binney on Mythology Records.

Escreet assembles a superb cast of distinguished players featuring co-producer/alto saxophonist David Binney, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, also with rhythm keepers Matt Brewer on double bass and the cat with the jazzy beats Nasheet Watts plays drums.

John Escreet | Don’t Fight the Inevitable

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Jazz, John Escreet, Piano

John Escreet - Don't Fight the Inevitable

John Escreet -|- Don’t Fight the Inevitable – [Mythology Records, 2010]

John Escreet – Pianist/composer b. Doncaster, England, 1984.

Since moving to New York in 2006, John Escreet has had a powerful impact, and is emerging as one of the most creative and original pianists on the music scene there. He is highly revered amongst his peers for his creativity, openness and for his own original music, which draws inspiration from many different sources, and encompasses them all and much more. He recently received a commission by Chamber Music America to compose new music as part of the New Jazz Works Program for 2009. Escreet keeps himself busy touring and performing all over the world, but when not on the road he resides in New York City, working on and performing his own original music, constantly challenging himself and searching for something new and original. In the summer of 2008 he graduated from the Master’s Program at Manhattan School of Music, where he studied piano with Kenny Barron and Jason Moran.