Tour of Ethiopia with The Either/Orchestra
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June 14, 2011
Members of The Either/Orchestra with Mulatu Astake and Fasika Huile in Addis Ababa
In Ethiopia The Either/Orchestra had the opportunity to revive the music of Maestro Nerses Nalbandian, an Armenian who was the primary teacher, arranger and bandleader in Ethiopia from the 1930s-70s.
His music had not been played since before the communist revolution of 1974, and E/O leader Russ Gershon was given scores and recordings in order to reconstruct the music of this group. The E/O played fourteen of his arrangements on the same stage you see pictured here - and we even wore tuxes!
The Nalbandian family and many of the old members of the Orchestra were present, and it was an indescribable experience to give so many people a chance to reexperience or experience for the first time this wonderful music.
Joe Lovano, George Garzone with 3play+!
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October 20, 2010
The great saxophonist Joe Lovano joined 3play+ in a special concert Oct. 19th at The Berklee Performance Center in Boston!
The concert included the legendary free improv group, The Fringe, which features another sax giant, George Garzone. The concert culminated in a rousing double group improv with Marcello Pellitteri and Bob Gullotti, drums, Lello Molinari, bass, Josh Rosen, piano, Phil Grenadier, trumpet, George Garzone, tenor sax, and Joe Lovano, tenor sax.
American Waltz Reviews!
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May 28, 2009
"the group blends many diverse elements into a fascinating sound...eloquent piano lines...highly expressive bass...rampaging trumpet...a "funky reggae" interlude with Goodrick's lines darting around...a "sneaky-snaky" rhythm and a tenor sax solo from guest George Garzone that is both sly and fiery...3play+ is a band that blends the joy of group interplay with melodic adventure. Some listeners may wonder how to categorize this recording; file under "good music." - Richard Kamins, Hartford Courant
*See the full review in the press section
"American Waltz" CD release!
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May 21, 2009
New CD is out! Great reviews coming in!