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Expansions: Dave Liebman Group at Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Courtesy of Bennett Jackson | Posted on August 4, 2014
Where
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Map
831-427-2227
When
Mon, October 27, 2014
7:00 pm
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Musicians
Dave Liebman
saxophoneBobby Avey
pianoMatt Vashlishan
saxophone, altoAlex Ritz
drumsTony Marino
bassAbout
Saxophonist Dave Liebman's career reaches back to the halcyon days of the late '60s jazz/rock movement as a former member of Ten Wheel Drive. Like many saxophonists of his generation, Liebman was heavily influenced by John Coltrane and the avant garde. In the early '70s, Liebman played with Elvin Jones (Coltrane's former drummer) before being snapped up by trumpet legend Miles Davis. Now, like Miles and Elvin before him, the veteran jazzman mentors the next generation of young up-and-coming musicians with his “Expansions” project. His current group features Bobby Avey – keyboards; Matt Vashlishan – reeds, flute, EWI; Alex Ritz – drums; and longtime bassist Tony Marino...