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Brian Groder
Jazz / Experimental



New York, New York
United States

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Last Login:  11/6/2009
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Member Since7/5/2008
Band Websitewww.briangroder.com
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Record LabelLatham Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Brian Groder

ABOUT: Modern-Progressive Jazz, it’s the term I use to describe the music I play, compose and improvise. The individualistic storyline that I seek to weave with a fresh approach based upon a solid tradition spanning the straight ahead to the free-garde.

“Brian Groder brings impressive focus and impeccable chops.” Bill Meyers, Downbeat “Torque” 4 stars, Best of 2007

“Absolute musical freedom, openness and vision.” Free-Jazz blog, Netherlands

“Innovative compositions and a fat trumpet tone.” Jazz pa Svenska, Sweden

“Groder is clearly a formidable talent.” Sid Simon, Post cards from the Yellow Room

“A personal voice able to communicate a range of moods and ideas without hesitancy.” Ronald Lyles, Jazz Improv NY

“A shining light in NYC’s new jazz avant-garde.” Elliot Simon, All About Jazz-NY

“Groder’s engaging methods of combining line, texture and attack spur on (Sam) Rivers at every turn.” Bill Shoemaker, Point of Departure

“A new vision for modern jazz.” Midwest Records

“Uncompromising in his approach, Brian demands and deserves the attention of audiences who like to hear music that is not only new, but thought provoking.” Bruce Crowther, Swing2bop.com

THE MUSIC: I read too much, way too late at night. Science, history, philosophy and science fiction are all fertile grounds for my musical settings and reflected in their titles. These interests truly send me into musical directions, foundations and motifs that develop the stories I want to tell of individual perspectives and narratives. Music, I also listen too much, but that’s another quirk and joy.

“Music not only for today but also for tomorrow.” Bruce Crowther

“Music of ceaselessly fascinating possibilities.” All About Jazz

“Your new CD, TORQUE, has touched me deeply.” Charles Lloyd

INFLUENCES: The debt I owe to the Jazz Masters who’ve shaped my senses of inflection, style, grace and of course, swing is immeasurable. Not just in the notes themselves, but also in the weight of passionate stories told. The most meaningful communications engage, hold and develop.

The list of these musical giants is lovingly long and ever growing on my links page. My sincerest acknowledgment, thanks and gratitude for those mentors who have taken their time, patience, honesty, prodding and example to guide me through musical revelations. Thank you John Vanore, Dennis Sandole, Cecil Taylor, Charles Lloyd, Joanne Brackeen and Leon, my father.

EARTH SIGN: Yea, being a Capricorn, I take the long view of things. Sometimes very long, as in constantly tinkering with musical compositions and arrangements. New personal parameters of time signatures, tonal centers/key, voicing’s and/or chords keep me evolving these musical stories beyond their initial beginnings or recordings. Good or bad, my astrological prerogative allows me a long timeline without guilt or reasoning to stop.

WHERE HAVE I BEEN?: It's not been for the sake of being lazy, distracted, bothered or bewildered, I've just been scoping things/life out. Trying it on for size, ... a late bloomer: "A new theory suggests that creativity comes in two distinct types- quick and dramatic, or the careful and quiet".

READ MORE: www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.07/genius.html

WHERE AM I GOING?: Well yes, I do have a daily basic schedule in which trumpet and composing is the major focus of exploration, development, understanding and relaxation. Beyond that, is the matter of matter. Well beyond.

READ MORE: http://books.google.com/books?isbn=0880105011
Rudolf Steiner Reincarnation& Karma

SOHO NYC: I find inspiration from the neighborhood canvas of doorways, sidewalks, lampposts and sides of buildings that are encrypted with Street Art. The landscape seems to change daily as additions and subtractions appear with an almost archaeological layered look. See outstanding examples from around the world.

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dave chisholm

dave chisholm



Nov 6 2009 1:49 AM

thanks so much! i think radioactive turned out the best.
i appreciate the comment a ton.
:-)
Paul Baron

Paul Baron



Nov 5 2009 3:38 PM

Thanks so much for writing and the nice comments.

Hope you're doing great!!

Paul

Florian Dzierla

Florian Dzierla



Nov 4 2009 7:19 PM

super musique !
merci beaucoup pour l'ajout !
matthias boss

matthias boss



Nov 4 2009 9:32 AM

Bonjour Brian

Thanks for your comment and for the ourspace friendship,
Great music!
Bonnes salutations
Matthias


 


Andreas Kaling

Andreas Kaling



Nov 2 2009 7:47 AM

Hello Brian, thanks for your comment, an honour for me!
Makes fun to listen to your music. I like your energy
Best Wishes from Germany
Andreas Kaling



Sava Stoianov

Sava Stoianov



Oct 31 2009 9:06 PM

Release of my first cd "Люлка" !!!
Dear friends,
I am very happy about the release of my first cd!
My purpose was to combine the trumpet with another instrument or with voice. There are some unusual duos like trumpet and recorder, trumpet and melodica, cornetto and gadulka (bulgarian folkstringinstrument) ...  Besides three important pieces from the new music repertoir you listen to some pieces written for me, others are improvised. And I am glad that 3 bulgarian songs are part of the cd.
 
You can find all tracks under www.ensemble-modern.com (see "cds"), some of them you can listen to under www.myspace.com/savastoianov

All the best!
sava
emanuele maniscalco

emanuele maniscalco



Oct 29 2009 9:25 PM

thanks for dropping a line and for the kind word. hope to meet you if I come to Nyc someday.

e.


Oleksandr Fraze-Frazenko

Oleksandr Fraze-Frazenko



Oct 28 2009 10:50 PM

thank you very-very much! and Hallo from Ukraine!!
Ivan Valentini

Ivan Valentini



Oct 27 2009 8:31 PM


Plus Loin Music

Plus Loin Music



Oct 16 2009 11:08 AM

Découvrez sur scène le nouvel album de David El-Malek
"Music From Source"



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Imagination Quartet

Imagination Quartet



Oct 12 2009 11:11 PM

Very very Thank You! We enyoed listening to all of your compositions, a lot of energy and imagination :) 

all the best,

IQ  
Cezary Gapik [aka CEZAR]

Cezary Gapik [aka CEZAR]



Oct 12 2009 9:27 PM

Thanks!

I command "Zaduszki I"  >>  http://www.dna-production.org/releases/dna63/

Greetings from Poland,
CEZAR!





James

James Glenn-Anderson



Sep 9 2009 2:43 AM

Many thanks and welcome, Brian.. Have an excellent week! - James
Richard Harris

Richard Harris
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Sep 9 2009 12:20 AM

Hi Brian Groder,

Thank you so much for your friendship, and for your compliments about my music! It means a lot to me!

It is GREAT to have you as a friend !!!

Please stay in touch!

All my best,

Richard

BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST!

CDs at www.RichardHarrisLive.com

OR

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Kyle Madsen

Kyle Madsen



Aug 3 2009 7:43 PM

Thank you for your friendship and support!

and thanks for taking the time to listen. I appreciate it immensely.

Kyle
Pierre Vidrik

Pierre Vidrik



Aug 3 2009 7:26 AM

Hi ! Thanx for your comment :) !
Have a nice day !
Cheers
Pierre
echolocation

echolocation



Jul 31 2009 2:53 PM

Hello Brian!
Thank you for friend ship and comment!
I want to go to NY again!
see you!

Best
Tetsuroh@Echolocation
Josh Berman

Josh Berman



Jul 23 2009 10:59 PM

Thanks Brian.
Lakis Zois

Lakis Zois



Jul 2 2009 9:39 PM

HELLO BRIAN BEAUTIFUL AND INSPIRING MUSIC THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP.YOU ARE GREAT.KEEP IN TOUCH.GREETINGS FROM HELLAS.LAKIS
le son du grisli

le son du grisli



Jun 19 2009 4:52 PM

hello Brian, our pleasure...
German Siman

German Siman



Jun 9 2009 3:24 PM

Great music!! The best for you. May be some day you can come to our Cordoba Jazz Camp:

www.cordobajazzcamp.com

German
Quartet of Happiness

Quartet of Happiness



Jun 7 2009 7:05 PM

Hey Brian, glad you liked Copycat, you should come and participate at our next NYC show! cool groovy music you have
Strambulisma

Strambulisma



Jun 5 2009 3:48 PM

Great listening to you, and being friends!
Paulo Chagas

Paulo Chagas



May 29 2009 9:48 PM

Hello Brian!
Great music!
Thanx for visit and friendship.
All the best ;-)
Jorge Sylvester

Jorge Sylvester



May 29 2009 4:53 PM

Thanks Brian,
I will be also checking out your Music !
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