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Janek Gwizdala Band Live at the 55 Bar is now available on cd. The band features Tim Miller on guitar, Elliot Mason on trombone and bass trumpet, Brad Mason on trumpet and flugelhorn, Janek Gwizdala on Bass, Tobias Ralph on drums and myself on alto saxophone. The music is a mix of modern grooves fused with jazz improvisation. It can be purchased through the 55 Bar online store.

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All About Jazz Review by Phil DiPietro

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The world lost two musical giants in the last few days. Johnny Griffin on Monday and Hiram Bullock only last night. Both were huge influences on me early on.

Once I became obsessed with jazz at 11 or 12, I picked up every Blue Note record I could find (Blue Note was the only jazz label I knew...) I found Introducing Johnny Griffin. I lived with the album for a while after that transcribing every note I could though much of it was hopelessly faster than I could play at that point. Thanks for the notes Johnny.

I remember listening to Hiram's solos on a road trip across the country I took with a friend of mine. Can't count how many times I listened to that solo on Live and More or "I Shot the Sheriff". Hiram exuded soul, funk, and never failed an audience. Thanks for the notes Hiram...


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Here's a thread I started with some of my thoughts about improvisation.

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I have been playing almost exclusively in Rico reeds my whole life and I'm happy to announce my recent endorsement with them. I look forward to playing on them for many years to come.

JV
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Triptych is a new multi-album project by saxophonist/composer Justin Vasquez that draws from jazz, contemporary, groove, Drum and bass, jungle, classical, country, singer/songwriter aesthetics and melds them together to create an undefinable yet instantly recognizable sound. Available Spring '09.
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I was happy to hear that my composition "Fields" from my upcoming debut album "Triptych" won the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award this year. I'm amazed at the journey of a simple melody I wrote sort of unconsciously while on the phone with my mother to the ears of people at a performance or even the judges at ASCAP.

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Justin will be hosting a Drum and Bass Festival in Austin this year which will feature popular local bands as well as his band with Jojo Mayer, Janek Gwizdala, and Peter Stoltzman. It will take place in late spring. Stay in touch for more infomation.
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Triptych will be featured in the June issues of Downbeat, Jazziz, and Jazz Times. Keep and eye out!]]> info@justinvasquez.com Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:00:39 -0500 http://justinvasquez.com 05.10.09
An interview Justin did with Jazz Monthly for their "Artist of the Month" feature.



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Look for Justin on BET Jamz with Marcus Miller, Terence Blanchard, Joe Sample and Marilyn Scott in September!]]> info@justinvasquez.com Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:15:28 -0500 http://justinvasquez.com 08.04.09
Another Review of Triptych

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"It's the rare young jazz innovator who can provoke a probe into ancient history as he's committed to propelling his chosen art form towards a bright future."

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I'm going to start releasing podcasts beginning next month. I'd like to do a mix of playing some tunes, talking about what I'm working on, things I'm listening to etc.. but also answer questions from listeners. If you have any specific questions you'd like answered, you can email them to me at questions@justinvasquez.com.
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I found this letter from Charles Mingus to Miles Davis in the Downbeat Archives. Mingus perfectly captures what we do as musicians and artists. Moving stuff...

JV



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Look for Justin in the upcoming book The New Face of Jazz by Cicily Janus. Features interviews from hundreds of living jazz musicians, festivals, clubs, and schools.

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"A breakout album for the young saxophonist on the rise."

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"An impressive first statement by this promising newcomer."

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