Mark Dresser: In the Shadow of a Mad King, Liner Notes: “In the Shadow of a Mad King,” by the noted poet and anthologist Jerome Rothenberg, is an epic work that continues to speak to the present American landscape. It is the centerpiece of a collection of otherwise solo works. “…how beautiful a lie is when the truth won’t rhyme …
Trio M at Green Mill, Chicago October 11 and 12, 2024
Myra Melford, Matt Wilson and Mark Dresser return to the Green Mill for two nights of music at the world famous Green Mill in Chicago.
Trio M – University of Illinois – October 10, 2024
Trio M featuring Myra Melford, Matt Wilson and Mark Dresser have playing together since 2006. They will give a concert and masterclasses at University of Illinois. More details to follow
Mark Dresser Solo – Angel City Jazz Festival Arts Share October 20, 2024
An evening of solo sets including Brandon Seabrook, Tholem McDonald, and Patrick Shiroshi at Art Shares LA
Mark Dresser Trio at Atelier Musical on Sunday June 25
Mark Dresser Trio featuring Denman Maroney and Matthias Ziegler
TINES of CHANGE CD on Pyroclastic Records
Tines of Change on Pyroclastic Records is the sixth solo recording by Mark Dresser. Best Jazz Releases May 2023: Mark Dresser Tines of Change Mark Dresser Tines of Change (Pyroclastic Records) “In this breathtaking solo recording by bassist Mark Dresser, he once again uses his innovative approach, distinctive voice, extensive techniques, and unconventional sound production to explore the instrument’s sonic …
Mark Dresser 5 at the inaugural concert of the Angel City Jazz Festival
The 2021 Angel City Jazz Festival arrives at REDCAT with a double bill: The Mark Dresser 5 featuring Chris Speed – reeds, Michael Dessen – trombone, Joshua White – piano, Mark Ferber- drums and bassist composer Mark Dresser Mark Dresser is a Grammy-nominated, internationally renowned bass player, improviser, and composer. At the core of his music is an obsession and …
Anthony Davis & Mark Dresser Duo in Europe: April 19-24, 2020
April 19 in Vienna, Austria at Porgy and Bess April 20 in Rome, Italy, at Auditorium Parco della Musica April 21 in Rome Masterclass at Auditorium Parco della Musica April 23 in Stans, Switzerland at TBA April 24 in St. Johann im Tirol, Austria, tba
Myra Melford, Oguri, Mark Dresser at the Other Minds Festival, San Francisco April 2, 2020
Venue Taube Atrium Theater 401 Van Ness Avenue, 4th floor San Francisco, CA 94102 United States + Google Map Phone: 4159348134 Website: https://sfopera.com/about-us/diane-b.-wilsey-center-for-opera/ Other Minds marks its milestone 25th festival with 4 nights honoring the art of improvisation, presenting an astonishing convergence of the world’s leading contributors to the history of creative music. Concert 1 Program Myra Melford, piano Mark …
Anthony Davis and Mark Dresser Saturday, March 7th, 2020 7:00 pm Conrad Prebys Concert Hall
The Duo of Dresser Davis performs a wide range of music from the lyrical to the political. It features the music of both celebrated composers, pianist Anthony Davis and contrabassist Mark Dresser. The music is a commentary on today from the political and dramatic, with works like “The Central Park Five” to the whimsical, “I Can Smell You Listening” and …