US Jazz Sensation David Friesen On Tour October 2017
David Friesen (USA) has recorded over 65 CD’s as a leader/ co-leader and appeared as a sideman or featured artist on more than 100 recordings.
He has performed and/or recorded with Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Sam Rivers, Michael Brecker, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddy Hubbard, Mal Waldron, Jaki Byard, Chick Corea, John Scofield, Elvin Jones, Jack Dejohnette, and many others.
“Once in a great while, a musician emerges with such authority and such seemingly effortless originality that his place in the front ranks of his instrument is unquestioned. So it is with David Friesen.” Nat Hentoff
“David Friesen is doing for the bass what Pythagoras did for triangles.” Patrick Hinely/Jazz Magazine
October 2017 sees David on tour around New Zealand, promoting his latest album “another time another place”, recorded live at the Creative Jazz Club (Auckland) in 2015, released through Rattle NZ. Accompanying David are band mates Dixon Nacey (guitar) and Reuben Bradley (drums), both acclaimed musicians in their own right.
DAVID FRIESEN TRIO NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2017
featuring:
David Friesen (US): Bass & Compositions
Dixon Nacey (NZ): Guitar
Reuben Bradley (NZ): Drums
Scheduled performances and workshops:
16th October: Workshop at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Rotorua, Performance at The Rogue Stage, Princess Gate Hotel 8pm Facebook Event Info
17th October: Workshop at Wintec Hamilton, Performance at Nivara Lounge 8pm Facebook Event Info
18th October: Auckland Jazz Festival 2017 for the Creative Jazz Club, The Thirsty Dog Tavern 8pm Facebook Event Info
19th October: Workshop at Auckland University
20th October: Workshop & Performance in Wellington for the Wellington Jazz Collective, The Pyramid Club 8pm Under The Radar Info
21st October: Workshop in Christchurch for the Big Band Festival 2017, Performance at Orange Studio 8pm Facebook Event Info
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