The Schumacher / Sanford Sound Assembly is a 17-piece collective of New York's finest players featuring the original compositions of David Schumacher and JC Sanford. Disciples of Bob Brookmeyer, Schumacher and Sanford strive for organic structures, extended forms, and motivic development through a colorful palette of orchestration. They intertwine improvised and composed elements in their work to create a natural, seamless evolution of material. It is a combination full of excitement and intrigue that will fulfill the most critical and demanding jazz audience.
Sound Assembly members, including drummer John Hollenbeck, pianist Deanna Witkowski, trumpeter John Bailey, trombonist Mark Patterson, and reedmen Chris Bacas and Dan Willis, bring a vast range of experience to the group. The talents of these members showcase the unmistakable sound, style, and nuance of co-leaders Schumacher and Sanford.
World renowned composer, pianist, and bandleader Jim McNeely says, "These guys are carving out their own territory in the realm of the modern jazz orchestra. The music is full of lights and shadows, twists and turns, and affords plenty of surprises. Definitely worth checking out!"
"It is very gratifying for a teacher to see two of his star pupils enter the 'real world' with such a positive move. Their band and their writing combine to make a valuable contribution to our field. May they continue and prosper!" wishes legendary composer, trombonist, and bandleader Bob Brookmeyer
Branford Marsalis proclaims, "The orchestration is on point. Sounds great!"
Tyler Tune - Bowery Poetry Club, June 23, 2009
Losing Dreams - Bowery Poetry Club, June 23, 2009
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That's one hell of a band! I'll be at the Poetry Club to check it out. My big band will be there on the 8th if you're in the spirit of big band camaraderie. And of course if it's convenient for you. But While I'm on your wall....
Check out the Marty Isenberg Big Band! Feb 8th Bowery Poetry Club 5$ cover
Hey Mr. Schumacher, hope things are going well. Jazz band is gonna suck without you this year. Me and Michael Morrisey will just have to scout some talent and tear it up with the jazz combo. Anyway, I bought a great album the other day, Abdullah Ibrahim's South Africa album. I also saw a pianist the other night named Al Vega at the Beehive in Boston. I've been playing the upright a lot and I've got to a bunch of shows this summer. Hope to possibly see you this year at some point.
