Synastry is a partnership between the ground breaking vocalist Jen Shyu and master bassist Mark Dresser that demonstrates new possibilities for vocal and bass improvisation.
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Description: TeleMotions: A Networked Intermedia Concert Artistic direction: Mark Dresser, bass; Myra Melford, piano; Michael Dessen, trombone Victoria Petrovich, scenic design; John Crawford, telematic video, Todd Margolis-project director. Saturday, April 16, 2011 Co-locations: Calit2 Theatre, Atkinson Hall, UC San Diego Calit2 Auditorium, UC Irvine Mark Dresser- bass, Myra Melford-piano, Michael Dessen-trombone, Victoria Petrovich-scenic design, John Crawford-telematic video, Todd Margolis-Project Director
Trio M-Toronto Jazz Festival
Sunday July 3 8:00pm Music Gallery “Featuring protean pianist Myra Melford, galvanizing bassist Mark Dresser and supremely musical drummer Matt Wilson, Trio M brings together three visionary jazz artists with extensive track records in adventurous ensembles. Documented on the acclaimed 2007 Cryptogramophone CD “Big Picture,” the volatile ensemble explores compositions contributed by every member while maintaining a commitment to spontaneous …
Two New Releases This Fall
In fall will be the PI release, SYNASTRY a duo with the amazing musician Jen Shyu. Also Trio M featuring Myra Melford-piano, Matt Wilson-drums, and Mark Dresser – bass will release their 2nd CD, “Guest House” on the ENJA label
Trio M CD release Concert at The Stone
Trio M with Myra Melford-piano, Matt Wilson-drums and Mark Dresser-bass celebrate the release of their new ENJA CD, “GUEST HOUSE” at The Stone 2nd and Ave C 8pm
Mark Dresser Quintet-Cornelia Street Cafe, NYC
Virtuoso bassist and composer Mark Dresser is returning to Cornelia Street Cafe with some new compositions after a triumphant concert last November His quintet of long time collaborators includes the highly esteemed alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa, trombonist Michael Dessen, hyperpianist Denman Maroney, and drummer Tom Rainey. Don’t miss it!” “Mr. Dresser, a bassist who is one of the great instrumental …
Barre Phillips/Mark Dresser and 7 course cherry menu
Sold out but taking a waiting list Friday, June 10 8 pm Loft in Oakland …Limited seating for 19 $75/person I am honored to return to Phil Gelb’s vegan feast and music event for the 4th time. And this time, I am thrilled to play duo with one of my very favorite musicians, Barre Phillips!! Barre is native to the …
2+2 Phillip Greenlief, Jon Raskin, Mark Dresser and Barre Phillips!
Thursday, Jun 9 2011 8:00 PM Luggage Store New Music Series 1007 Market St. 3rd Floor @ 6th Street SF
With Dawn Upshaw performing Ayre by Osvaldo Golijov
June 4th, 8pm at the 65th Ojai Music Festival A command performance of celebrated composer Osvaldo Golijov’s “Ayre” – the stunning song cycle hailed as “intoxicating and endlessly haunting” – with Grammy Award winners Dawn Upshaw and eighth blackbird.
Mark Dresser West Coast Quintet
Sun May 29: “Challenging, complex, ultimately intriguingly beautiful original compositions by bass virtuoso Mark Dresser & his West Coast Quintet featuring Tripp Sprague saxophone, Michael Dessen trombone, Joshua White piano, & Duncan Moore drums” at Dizzy’s San Diego 7PM – $15 cover ($10 students w/ID)