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Love For All

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Released: Jan 1, 2007

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Love For All
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Night Trippin’
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Location US
Profile Views: 14932
Last Login: 2/6/2010
Member Since 4/5/2007
Website bryanmcnamara.net
Record Label feelgood music
Type of Label Indie
Bio
Bryan McNamara is a saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator, and producer. The majority of musical growth and development of his individual voice as an improviser occurred in both formal institutional environments and 'on the stand' situations alike, and continues to take shape today. ".....a player with intellect, intensity, and individuality, and a joy to work with. Bryan is definitely a player to keep your ear on." -James Harvey As a bandleader, McNamara currently performs and composes for the quartet, 'Souls' Calling' and an 8-piece live hip-pop inspired neo-soul/r&b collective, 'Strength In Numbers'. McNamara is also a co-founder and original member of the adventurous Brooklyn-based bass-less trio, EgoAlien, featuring guitar phenom, Nicholas Cassarino, and percussive powerhouse, Conor Elmes. McNamara has recorded and/or performed as a member of the UMass-Amherst Big Band I, Amherst Jazz Orchestra, Jeff Holmes Big Band, Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Big Band, McGill University Big Band I, Voice, (live hip-hop), James Harvey Quartet/Quintet, Garuda, EgoAlien (bass-less trio), Nicholas Cassarino Ensemble, Turkey Bouillon Mafia, and the Anthony Santor Group, among others. He has also has had the opportunity to perform alongside world renowned musicians such as fellow saxophonists, Joe Lovano, Chris Potter, Dave Liebman ('Saxophone Summit'), Jim McNeely, Slide Hampton, Peter Erskine, Ralph Bowen, Josh Roseman, Ranee Lee, Pete Robbins, Umphrey's McGee, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, to name a few. "...McNamara channeling the potential of human expression through his horn. And he's got a lot to say..." -Mike McKinley, State of Mind Music Magazine Academically, McNamara studied at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where he had the opportunity to learn from the great Yusef Lateef, Adam Kolker, Jeff Holmes among others, receiving a Bachelor of Music from UMass. He recently received his Masters in Music at McGill University in Montreal. As an educator, he has played the role as an affiliate artist, part-time faculty and individual instructor at the university level, and has taught privately for over 12 years. He is currently teaching at Johnson State College. .. .. .. .. ................................................................................ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ................View All Friends.... | ....View Blog.... | ....Add Comment................................ ..MOVE ALL HTML CODES (IMAGES/WIDGETS/SLIDESHOWS/VIDEOS) BELOW THIS LINE..
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"It has been a real pleasure to hear Bryan's growth as a musician over the last nine years. At this point he is an important part of my musical life; a player with intellect, intensity, and individuality, and a joy to work with. Bryan is definitely a player to keep your ear on." -James Harvey .. .. "...compositions are excellent as is the performance." - Sean Smith.. .. "...McNamara channeling the potential of human expression through his horn. And he's got a lot to say..." -Mike McKinley, State of Mind Music Magazine
Influences
Who: Souls' Calling .. Where: Wright Room @ Parima Restaurant, 185 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT .. When: Friday Nov. 27, 9-midnite; suggested donations .... Who: Souls' Calling featuring James Harvey ..Where: Courtyard Marriot, 25 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT ..When: Saturday Nov. 28, 8-10pm; free.... Who: Strength In Numbers ..Where: Red Square, 136 Church Street, Burlington, VT ..When: Friday, Dec. 4, 9-midnite; $3
Sounds Like
us/canada booking contact: bubba francis .. loveforallmusic@gmail.com.. 802.999.7520