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Sten Hostfalt at Spike Hill
Concert Dates: 07/06/09
Show Time(s): 8:00pm
Event Description:
STEN HOSTFALT QUARTET Live in concert at Spike Hill New York City, Monday July 6 2009 One set only at 8 pm / no cover.
Ole Mathisen - tenor saxophone Tim Luntzel- bass Dave Miller - drums Sten Hostfalt - guitar/compositions
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PRESS RELEASE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Since being introduced on the mid 90's New York City Jazz scene through studies and performances with legendary Icons of Jazz Jimmy Giuffre, Paul Bley, George Russell, Joe Maneri, Peter Erskine, Clare Fischer, Gary Burton. And as an original member of celebrated composer Guillermo Klein's lauded, pioneering ensemble weekly during the inception of the since so influential new traditional Jazz venue Smalls. Alongside some of the new Jazz generations most influential players. Internationally acclaimed guitar virtuoso and composer Sten Hostfalt has spent the past decade, producing and releasing 4 albums as a leader. And as a New York City based, internationally active bandleader of various original lineups from solo to quartet. Appearing live on a regular, weekly basis. Encompassing styles from Traditional, Mainstream and Contemporary Jazz, to Third Stream, Modern, Avantgarde and Electronica. Always refering to and including his microtonal work. That has been called Groundbreaking by Jazz Review, 'Virtuosic' by Joe Maneri, 'Inimitable' by Paper Magazine and 'Impressive, Intense' by Time Out NY. And enthusiastically featured in leading press worldwide including Guitar Player Magazine, All About Jazz, Jazz Now, Cadence Magazine, Altrisuoni (Italy), BadAlchemy (Germany), TomaJazz (Spain), Jazz Views ( U.K.). Recently shared NYC events has ventured further stylistically and included downtown VIP's Tim Berne and Daniel Carter. DJ Popstar MOBY and Hip-Hop great Keith Murray (DEF SQUAD). While the STEN HOSTFALT QUARTET still remains focused on uniquely interpreting, building on and expanding on original composed material in the traditional Jazz song format. With former members including electric bass guitar phenom Matthew Garrison and multi instrumentalist Takuya Nakamura. As heard on the '02 Paul Bley initiated CD 'Eternity Check' and on '08's QUARTET. And guests tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake and drummer Cyril Atef. The current lineups follows the same standards, enlisting some of the most innovative improvisers on today's New York City and Global Jazz scene. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Artist / Group Bio: Introduced on the 1990's New York Jazz scene through mentors and giants of Jazz Jimmy Giuffre, Joe Maneri and Paul Bley, critically acclaimed award-winning Jazz and microtonal guitar virtuoso Sten Hostfalt has shaped his sound in performances, recordings and collaborations with some of the world's most innovative musicians.
Musicians: Sten Hostfalt (Microtonal Guitar, Guitar, Live Electronics)
Artist's Website: http://www.stenhostfalt.com
Jazz Style: Various Jazz Styles
Spike Hill Address: 184 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn NY 11211 U.S.
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Artist / Group Bio: Introduced on the 1990's New York Jazz scene through mentors and giants of Jazz Jimmy Giuffre, Joe Maneri and Paul Bley, critically acclaimed award-winning Jazz and microtonal guitar virtuoso Sten Hostfalt has shaped his sound in performances, recordings and collaborations with some of the world's most innovative musicians.
Spike Hill Address: 184 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn NY 11211 U.S.
