Steve Lehman's reputation as one of the rising stars in modern creative jazz is well founded and realized in this potent CD of original music played with his handpicked octet. It's a democratic ensemble that occasionally allows for single-minded excursions or outbursts within a framework of music that mixes improvisation with certain specific cues and motifs. The music certainly owns a mercurial foundation where each member listens and plays accordingly, but there's a strong curiosity and identity that Lehman establishes, based on the influence of his heroes and peers… read more
Steve Lehman's reputation as one of the rising stars in modern creative jazz is well founded and realized in this potent CD of original music pl… read more
Steve Lehman's reputation as one of the rising stars in modern creative jazz is well founded and realized in this potent CD of original music played with his handpicked octet. It… read more
A saxophonist and composer on the cutting-edge of contemporary music, Steve Lehman has been recognized as one of today's truly original creative voices by publications such as The Wire, The New York Times, The Village Voice, and Downbeat Magazine, as well as by National Public Radio. A former student of both Jackie McLean and Anthony Braxton, he has performed and recorded throughout the United States and Europe with his own ensembles, and with those led by Anthony Braxton, Dave Burrell, Mark Dresser, Vijay Iyer, Oliver Lake, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Michele Rosewoman. An award-… read more
A saxophonist and composer on the cutting-edge of contemporary music, Steve Lehman has been recognized as one of today's truly original creative voices by publications such as The Wire… read more
A saxophonist and composer on the cutting-edge of contemporary music, Steve Lehman has been recognized as one of today's truly original creative voices by publications such as The Wire, The New York Times, The Village Voice, and D… read more