"Stephen Gauci’s debut is one of those rare and enjoyable discoveries in the realm of traditional acoustic Free Jazz."
- Troy Collins, Cadence Jazz Magazine
Influences
"Gauci’s development of a personal tongue is no hype. There’s a clear sense of composition and introspective intelligence in the notes he throws. His fellow musicians follow, lead, and answer in kind. Few players can boast an original sound, a truly unique voice. There’s more than a hint here with Gauci. His use of space and musical ebb and flow sounds little like his contemporaries. There’s a deep listening, a careful yet spontaneous construction in the music on display. If you weary of pointless screech and skronk, but fear the doldrums of within-the-lines players, there’s much to recommend and rich reward in getting to know Gauci and company."
- Dan Rose, One Final Note.com
Sounds Like
"Critics are continually questioning the tenor/bass/drums trio as a viable creative vehicle. With players like Gauci endorsing and authenticating its virtues, the future of the form appears impervious to injury."
- Derek Taylor, All About Jazz
Steve is among a new vanguard of improvisors emerging in New York City.
People he's performed with include William Parker, George Garzone, Sabir
Mateen, Tony Malaby, James Emory, Ben Allison, Marc Helias, Matt Maneri, Roy
Campbell Jr., Daniel Carter, Steve Swell, Mike Bisio, Jay Rosen, Lou Grassi,
Whit Dickey, Nels Cline, and Ingebrigt Haker Flaten. In the
last two years Steve has released eight records as a leader, as well as appearing as a side man on three Mike Bisio Quartet cd's. His releases have been met with wide critical acclaim. Gauci has performed in Germany, Austria, Sweden, Hungary, France, Portugal, and Canada. He has also performed at the High Sierra Festival in Bear County, California, the Bumbershoot Festival, Seattle, Washington, the Folk Life Festival, Seattle , WA, the Earshot Jazz Festival, Seattle, and the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
I'll play "Sonnymoon for two" from your last album on Ayler Records "Stockholm Conference" on Jazz A Part friday, the 6th of march. This show will also focus on the music of Nicole Mitchell...
Thank you for adding me. I still enjoy school, but I'm still struggling with saxophone, too. I respect not only your music, but also your mind and soul. I hope I'll see you soon.
