GARY THOMAS ALBUM RELEASE

PHILADELPHIA ALBUM RELEASE

Album release show at the ELEPHANT ROOM

PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD

Release date: October 28

 

 

Double drum gigs in august

The Double Drum Band continues to evolve with a couple performances in Baltimore and NYC where we will be playing some new original compositions.  The NYC performance is a triple bill with bands led by Billy Test and Alan Bjorklund.

August 22 at An Die Musik in Baltimore, MD

Nate Hook: Sax, Bass Clarinet

Billy Test: Piano

Jeff Reed: Bass

Paolo Cantarella: Drums

Jon Di Fiore: Drums

August 31 at Shapeshifter lab in Brooklyn, NY

Nate Hook: Sax, Bass Clarinet

Billy Test: Piano

Marty Kenney: Bass

Paolo Cantarella: Drums

Jon Di Fiore: Drums

VIDEO FROM KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMANCE WITH THELJON ALLEN

Videos From My Recital with Ralph Peterson

Videos From The May 6 Double Drum Hit

PERFORMANCES WITH THELJON ALLEN

My friend Theljon has a bunch of new original compositions that we've been rehearsing for some upcoming performances and eventually a record date.  You can come see us play at:

Kennedy Center Millenium Stage at 6PM July 4 in Washington, DC

The Windup Space at 9PM July 20 in Baltimore, MD

RETURN OF THE DOUBLE DRUM BAND

Friday, May 6, the double drum band returns with Paolo Cantarella and Abel Tabares on Drums, Marty Kenney on Bass, and Billy Test on Piano.  We'll be splitting a bill with my friend Caleb Rumley and his big band, "BIG BEAT" which will be featuring Freddie Hendryx on Trumpet.

TYSHAWN SOREY'S CONDUCTION ENSEMBLE

Last summer, I participated in the Banff international Jazz workshop.  One of the highlights of that program was learning about conduction from Tyshawn Sorey.  The concept is basically conducted improvisation.  On March 31, I will be performing as a part of Tyshawn Sorey's Conduction ensemble.  Tickets are available if you follow the link under the "Shows" tab.

PERFORMANCE AND LIVE RECORDING WITH GARY THOMAS

On April 23rd, I will be performing with Gary Thomas' Pariah's Pariah ensemble.

Gary Thomas, tenor sax/flute
Jacob Yoffee, soprano sax
Russell Kirk, alto sax
Nathan Hook, bass clarinet
Alexander Norris, trumpet
Andre Hayward, trombone
Larry Williams, french horn
Chia-yin "Carol" Ma, violin
Andrew Talle, cello
Kevin Clark, guitar
Paul Bollenback, guitar
Blake Meister, bass
Byung Kang, drums

Two sets at 8:30pm-9:30pm and 10:00pm-11:00pm.  More information under "SHOWS" tab.

new 8 piece ensemble with Caleb Rumley

One of my oldest friends dating back to my first year at William Paterson, Caleb Rumley, is finishing a masters degree there in Composition/Arranging.  As part of his graduating recital, he's arranged several of my composition for an octet.  These arrangements will be premiered in concert at William Paterson on April 15th.

  PERFORMANCE AND LIVE RECORDING WITH   RALPH PETERSON

These events bring legendary jazz drummer Ralph Peterson to Baltimore and will also feature Billy Test on piano and Adrian Moring on bass.

  • April 4th from 12PM-3PM at the Mattin Center on the Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus:  Masterclass/Open Rehearsal with the band
  • April 7th at 8PM at Cohen Davidson Hall at Peabody:  The quartet performs a concert that will be recorded live

Feburary Quartet Performances

Links to tickets under "Shows" tab

  • An Die Musik Feb 15 with Billy Test, Mike Pope, and Abinnet Berhanu
  • Twins Jazz Feb 17 with Billy Test, Mike Pope, and Paolo Cantarella