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THE DAVE LIEBMAN GROUP

The quintessential contemporary jazzman, David Liebman has spent his whole career playing with some of the best in the business. He spent extensive periods as a member of the Miles Davis and Elvin Jones groups. As a leader, he has been associated since 1970 with a succession of extraordinary groups — from Open Sky Trio to Lookout Farm to Quest — each of which has framed a distinct phase of his musical evolution. His present ensemble, The Dave Liebman Group, was formed in 1991. Pursuing a very eclectic contemporary style, the band has toured Europe, Japan and Israel, and recorded seven CDs. Each member brings to the group a wide range of talents, which enables the music to move in many directions. New Vista, the latest of the band's recording efforts and one of the most accessible of Lieb's offerings to date, is the first fruit of his collaboration with Arkadia Jazz, the company with whom he signed an exclusive recording contract in 1996.

David Liebman:
Soprano and Tenor Saxophones, Flutes

Lieb has recorded dozens of albums as a leader and has been featured as a sideman on nearly two-hundred others, including dates with Miles Davis and Elvin Jones. A virtuoso performer, (for over twenty years he has placed in the top five of DownBeat Magazine's readers' and viewers' polls of soprano saxophonists), Lieb's accomplishments are not limited to his instruments. His unique sound, his expertise on several instruments, together with his ability to communicate the intricacies of the jazz language and technique, have made him much sought after as a teacher at universities and in clinics around the world. He is the founder and artistic director of The International Association of Schools of Jazz, an organization with members in 40 countries, and dedicated to bringing together jazz students and educators from around the globe. Lieb is an exclusive Arkadia Jazz artist.

Vic Juris: Acoustic and Electric Guitar

Has played and recorded with Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods, Jimmy Smith, Dizzy Gillespie and, in duo configurations, with guitarists Emily Remler, Birelli Lagrene and Larry Coryell. On the staff at The New School and the Mannes School of Music in New York. Says Lieb, "Vic is my front-line partner, essentially the second horn in the group; he fulfills that role with great diligence and artistry. Vic has a searching impulse in his playing, meaning he is always trying to push the envelope and sustain a high energy level."

Vic on the group: "My attitude and musical performance skills have changed for the better since joining Lieb's band. Lieb, like Miles, will get the musical best out of his fellow bandmembers." Return To Top

Tony Marino: Acoustic and Electric Bass

Has worked with George Young, Phil Woods and Mose Allison.Tony's versatility, a necessity because of his need to work all kinds of gigs from his Pennsylvania home, make him a particularly valuable member of the group. Lieb reports that "Tony knows exactly what his function in the group is. That is to be the BASE of the band and hold things together. He's an undiscovered treasure who enables the rest of us to really take off. His selflessness shines!"

Tony on the group: "Playing with the Dave Liebman Group is always a thrilling and educational event. Every member of this band has abilities in many different idioms of music, and that makes for a large palette to choose from. Dave's dedication, void of any compromise, is an experience I shall never forget, and always look forward to."

Jamey Haddad: Drums & Percussion

His eclectic sideman credits include Oregon, Sonny Stitt, Paul Winter, Joe Lovano and Carly Simon. Co-invented a unique ceramic instrument called the Hagadini Drum. On the staff of Berklee. Writes for percussion journals. Says Lieb,"I've always felt that percussion added to my music. Jamey's deep jazz roots, along with his expertise in world rhythms, metric modulation and odd meters has helped me place an emphasis upon rhythm in this group.".

Jamey on Dave Liebman: "Dave is the most inspired and hardest working musician I know, comfortable enough in his own skin to tolerate me!. Dave not only gives me the space I need, but he digs, mines and helps to refine the musical personalities in all the musicians he comes into contact with." Return To Top

   
David Liebman The Elements: Water $12.98 71043
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David Liebman Ensemble: John Coltrane's Meditations $12.98 71042
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