Alex Kontorovich's Deep Minor
MAKOR March 7th, 2006: 9:30pm
New York, NY: Makor (35 West 67th street)
Beginning at
9:30pm the evening will include the premiere performance
of Alex Kontorovich's Deep Minor.
Tickets are $12 online or at the
door. Call Y-Charge at 212.415.5500 or visit www.makor.org
for more information and online ticket purchase.
Dive into the rambunctious rhythmic grooves and lose
yourself in the intimate improvisations of Deep Minor—the
latest project of all original compositions from
reedman/bandleader Alex Kontorovich. To create this high
energy quartet, Kontorovich joins forces with three
premiere world jazz musicians: Brandon Seabrook
(guitar/banjo), Reuben Radding (bass), and Aaron Alexander
(drums). Mixing funk, Afro-Cuban, klezmer and Balkan
influences, Deep Minor is the most exciting new must-see
group to hit the New York jazz scene.
Deep Minor will begin at 9:30pm on Tue. March 7th at the
Steinhardt Building. Tickets are $12 online or at the
door. Call Y-Charge at 212.415.5500 or visit www.makor.org
for more information and online ticket purchase.
PERSONNEL
Alex Kontorovich (Leader, Clarinet/Sax) was born in Russia
and currently resides in NYC. He has toured all over North
America, Europe, and Israel with various ensembles
including Frank London's Klezmer Brass All-Stars, Aaron
Alexander's Midrash Mish Mosh, the Klez Dispensers, and
King Django's Roots and Culture Band. He has been a
featured guest performer with prestigious ensembles
including the Klezmatics, the Toronto Philharmonia, and
with klezmer hip-hop maestro SoCalled, he is also on the
faculty of the KlezKamp and KlezKanada festivals. Only in
his 20's and already known in world music and jazz scenes
as a kickin' sideman, Kontorovich sets out on his own with
his newest project Deep Minor.
Brandon Seabrook (guitar/banjo)
Reuben Radding (bass)
Aaron Alexander (drums)