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7/14/2007

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"The music of EXPERIENCES OF TODAY shows that Jose Valente has the potential to be an important force in jazz, both as a composer-arranger and as a viola soloist. It is a strong start to his career."
Scott Yanow, Author of ten jazz books including The Jazz Singers, Trumpet Kings, Bebop, Jazz On Film and Jazz On Record 1917-76"

The European/New York based band EXPERIENCES OF TODAY is the result of an exiting musical adventure, played by musicians who grew, musically and personally, in the 20th century, but want to give a sincere contribution to the evolution of improvised music in the 21st century.
The philosophy behind the group consists in the effective interpretation of diverse feelings and thoughts that the musicians need to express about today’s society.
Considering the different artistic and cultural backgrounds from the members in the EXPERIENCES, the result of this active effort is a mixture of styles and musical genres: from traditional Portuguese folk music, to flamenco, avant garde improvisation, chamber jazz, classical music, etc…
The first formation of this group (a conventional jazz quintet with viola) gathers influences from Spain, Portugal, Austria, Turkey, Ukraine and U.S.A.
Through its interventional side, this ensemble is deeply concern on constantly achieving new musical experiences and languages. There for, the original music reveals a fresh sound that approaches a wide range of compositional techniques, or a variety of unusual groupings: Jazz Sextet/Quintet/Quartet/Trio with Viola; String Trio and Voice; Saxophone duo with Viola and Bass etc…

The live performances of EXPERIENCES OF TODAY show the main intention of the band in revealing their ideologies and emotions through an intense exchange of ideas, a continuous communication that leads to the profund messages the group wants to share with the audience. EXPERIENCES OF TODAY is a constant experiment.


Ross Gallagher Bass	Alex Pyrodny Piano	Pablo Castranho Alto Sax

Yago Vazquez Piano	Peter Yuskaukas Bass	Dennis Brandner Tenor Sax

Michael Davis Drums	Steven Lugerner Saxophones	Michael Valeanu Guitar

Erika Kapin Violin	Melanie Charles Voice	Cem Drums

Influences

Pai. Mãe. Primos. Avó. Portugal. Áustria. Nova Iorque. LIBERDADE.
Dad. Mom. Cousins. Grandmother. Portugal. Austria. New York. FREEDOM.

Sounds Like

"Faixa (Portuguese for Strip), was composed by José Valente after reading about the most recent events in the Gaza Strip. Alghtough the compositional process was inspired in this particular tragedy it represents a metaphor to other moments in history where inocent people suffered imensly because of political or religious disagreements.
Faixa is composed by three movements: Faixa 1, Faixa 2 and Faixa 3.

'Round Midnight arrangement for strings and Voice, is a thought from Jose Valente about New York. Listening to the lyrics ("but it really gets bad round midnight"), Jose decided to search for a New York based Midnight, where single mothers catch late trains while caring their babies, where police sirens are a decoration and image of the town, where the air becomes a permanent filthy smell, result of the uncontrolled consum that happened during the day."

JOSE VALENTE AND BEN STAPP in Washington Square Park

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About José Valente

José Valente nasceu no Porto, Portugal. Depois de terminar a sua formação em viola d’arco clássica na Áustria, recebeu uma bolsa de estudos na New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music , em Nova Iorque. Entre outros estudou com: Ana Bela Chaves, Prof. Brian Finlayson, Prof. Mathias Buchholz, Prof. Alexei Kornienko, David Frieser, Steve Berios, Ernst Kovacic, Christian Howes, Peter Hebert, Klaus Paier, Max Grosch, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Jane Ira Bloom, Júnior Mance, Mark Feldman, Jimmy Owens, Adam Holzman, Reggie Workman, Aaron Goldberg, Charlie Persip, Bernard Purdie, Jim Black. Durante a sua estadia na Áustria, actuou em Portugal, Áustria, Alemanha, Eslovénia, Itália e Grécia; gravou ao vivo, para o programa da ORF rádio “Kaertner Talente” a estreia do “Quartett Nº1 fur Klavier, vioiline, viola und cello” de Rudolf Kaettnig. Tocou no campeonato mundial de Salto de Esqui em Planiza, Eslovénia com transmissão em directo pela rede televisiva RTL; no Olympia Park e no Prinzregentheater em Munique; no concurso “Wetten das...” do canal ZDF, com emissão na Alemanha, Áustria e Suíça. Pertenceu às orquestras Akademia Ars Musicae, Hannes Beckmann Jazz Suite Orchestra. Foi membro fundador do Acies Streichquartett; Electro Acoustic Super Band; e “EXPERIENCES OF TODAY” Em Nova Iorque, teve a oportunidade de trabalhar com, entre outros, Paquito d’Rivera, Oscar Stagnaro, Diego Urcola, Mark Walker, Alon Yavnai, Pernell Saturnino. Actuou em diversas salas de concertos e clubes, incluindo o mundialmente famoso Carnegie Hall (como solista) o fantástico Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center, Sweet Rhythm, e mais recentemente uma gravação ao vivo na rádio Nova Iorquina WGBO. Em Dezembro, terminou os estudos na New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music (recebendo o prémio de “High GPA”). Desde então que se tem dedicado a tocar por Nova Iorque, e a desenvolver o seu projecto: EXPERIENCES OF TODAY. No ultimo mês de Maio recebeu uma bolsa para participar no International Workshop for Jazz and Creative Music e no Banff Jazz Festival em Banff, Canadá. No Canadá, trabalhou com Joshua Redman, Matt Pennman, Clarence Penn, Dave Douglas, Tony Malaby, Adam Benjamin, Angelica Sanchez, Jerry Granelli, Ben Street, Hank Roberts, Nicole Mitchell, David Gilmore, Marshall Gilkes, Edmar Castaneda, Dafnis Prieto. Para alem da sua actividade musical, Jose Valente foi professor de violino e viola, já ensinou portugues a adultos e treinou uma equipa de futebol juvenil.

José Valente was born in Porto, Portugal.
After finishing his classical viola degree in Austria, he received a Scholarship from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music to study jazz viola in New York.
Among others, he studied with: Ana Bela Chaves, Prof. Brian Finlayson, Prof. Mathias Buchholz, Prof. Alexei Kornienko, David Frieser, Steve Berios, Ernst Kovacic, Christian Howes, Peter Hebert, Klaus Paier, Max Grosch, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Jane Ira Bloom, Júnior Mance, Mark Feldman, Jimmy Owens, Adam Holzman, Reggie Workman, Aaron Goldberg, Charlie Persip, Bernard Purdie, Jim Black.
During his stay in Austria, he performed in Portugal, Austria, Italy, Greece, Slovenia and Germany, he recorded live the premieres of Rudolf Kaettnig’s “Quartett Nº1 fur Klavier, vioiline, viola und cello” for the ORF radio show “Kaertner Talente”. He played live at the RTL’s televised broadcast of the ski jumping world championship in Planiza, Slovenia; at the Olympia Park and the Prinzregententheater in Munich; and at the ZDF television show “Wetten das…” with broadcast in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He belonged to Akademia Ars Musicae, Hannes Beckmann Jazz Suite Orchestras. He was a founding member of Acies Streichquartett; Electro-Acoustic Super Band, and "EXPERIENCES OF TODAY".
In New York he had the opportunity to work with, among others, Grammy award winners: Paquito d’Rivera, Oscar Stagnaro, Diego Urcola, Mark Walker, Alon Yavnai, Pernell Saturnino. He also performed in many clubs and halls, including the world famous Carnegie Hall (featured soloist), Dizzy Club at Lincoln Center, Sweet Rhythm, and live radio broadcast at WGBO. In May 2009, he received a scholarship to participate in the BANFF WORKSHOP FOR JAZZ AND CREATIVE MUSIC, hosted by Dave Douglas.
During his stay in Canada, he was working together with some of the most respected creative musicians such as: Joshua Redman, Matt Pennman, Clarence Penn, Dave Douglas, Tony Malaby, Adam Benjamin, Angelica Sanchez, Jerry Granelli, Ben Street, Hank Roberts, Nicole Mitchell, David Gilmore, Marshall Gilkes, Edmar Castaneda, Dafnis Prieto. Beside these activities, José taught classical violin and viola, taught Portuguese to adults, and coached a children soccer team.
José graduated recently from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. He lives in New York city where he continues to enjoy playing in several groups including his very own new concept: EXPERIENCES OF TODAY.

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aNoo	Jun 13 2009 5:22 PM hey joseee! sooo... is it really possible to play jazz and creative music on viola??? just wondering.... ;) much love,anu
Filipe Raposo	Apr 9 2009 9:52 PM Olá José, claro que me lembro de ti, e daquele gig que fizemos...espero que estejas bem, espero nos possamos cruzar em breve. abraço Filipe Raposo
Emilie Weibel	Apr 8 2009 3:54 PM Hey Jose! Your compositions are killing!
Joana Rios	Apr 1 2009 8:55 AM Olá José. Obrigada pelas tuas palavras simpáticas. Muito interessantes estas tuas experiências!!! Estou a gravar o meu próximo disco para o qual convidei um Quarteto de cordas; seria muito interessante que pudessemos tocar juntos um destes dias. Um abraço transatlântico! J
Irma Yamaguchi,Composer - ART MUSIC of Our Times	Mar 19 2009 5:08 PM Oi! Obrigada por me adicionar. Desejo ótimos dias com muita luz para você. Vamos nos falando. Abraço, Irma
Antonio Narváez	Mar 6 2009 2:32 PM Gracias por agregarme a tu lista. Que cada día veamos un nuevo Amanhecer, hermosa composición. Saludos Antonio
Giotto Roussies	Feb 21 2009 4:05 PM since i'm staying for a whole month, we will definately find some time to hang. ben still there? I still owe him a meal in a diner. see ya. best. g
Giotto Roussies	Feb 21 2009 3:21 AM gues who's comming to NYC this sunday? gifninja. com Create custom animated gifs at gifninja. com! FUCK YEAH! IT'S ME
THE BURNING ACES	Jan 21 2009 2:10 PM
Alvaro Vieito	Nov 24 2008 9:46 PM congratulations, ja vas ter o teu degree, que faz despois, ficas en ny? eu estou muito bem, tocando, trabalhando, estudando, ... and of course in Spain, hangin' out a lot, ligame cuando voltes a Portugal, it'd be great to meet and play again, abraço
João Gentil	Dec 3 2008 8:17 PM acabo de ver o video no youtube!! Muito bom!! Parabens e muita sorte! Espero um dia que venhas a Portugal que possamos tocar um pouco juntos!!
yago vázquez	Nov 15 2008 7:27 PM sounds so juicy... hahaha vemonos pronto.
Max Grosch Music	Nov 21 2008 12:12 PM Jose! My congratulations! You sound phantastic! Keep on growin', my very best wishes, MAX
yago vázquez	Nov 15 2008 7:28 PM sounds so juicy... hahaha vemonos pronto.
Alexi David	Nov 15 2008 6:06 AM HAHAH Superheroes is up......cool............you're a good writer.......keep it up
Alcoolémia	Oct 23 2008 11:51 PM Oi José Valente, fica aqui o convite para uma espiada no nosso ultimo videoclipe deste 4ºalbum, do single “Fico a espera...quero ver o fim”. Agradecemos o apoio na divulgação do mesmo, cumprimentos desde Portugal dos Alcoolémia...
joão guimarães	Oct 20 2008 11:15 AM Esta para final de Janeiro! A OJM vai ai tocar com o Lee Konitz! Queria ver se ficava mais uns tempos mas ainda nao decidi. E contigo, tudo em ordem? Um abraço daqui deste lado!
Krajc Klemen	Oct 19 2008 8:02 AM Yo man! How's life? Where r u? NY?
Fisarchi	Sep 24 2008 7:54 PM Ciao Josè! Es freut mich von dir und deiner Musik zu hören. Klingt echt voll spannent. Spielst du auch wieder einmal in Europa? Tanti saluti DAniel
Giotto Roussies	Jul 12 2008 9:11 PM hey! i'm here. how are we gonna meet?
Paulo Chagas	Jul 12 2008 4:17 PM amazing sound thanx for being friends all the best
Giotto Roussies	Jun 21 2008 1:09 AM hey jose! mein alter ny kompane!!!!! sorry for not replying your last comment. for how long do you stay in portugal. I'm flying to algarve the 6th of july. looking foreward to see you! giotto
Dama Bete	May 13 2008 9:47 PM Grande interpretação de Zéca Afonso! Muito boas as músicas! :D Parabéns!
Donald Devienne	Apr 21 2008 8:07 PM Hey Jose. Please go to my page to listen to some new tunes i recorded. Peace. Donald
JORGE PENSI	Apr 4 2008 8:29 AM It is a pleasure to be your friend. Es un placer ser tu amigo.

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