Kyle Wilson

Time for a bi-annual update.  Since it’s been so long I’ll try and fill this post to the brim!  I’ve been fortunate to be a part of a few different exciting groups lately.

Just played a couple gigs with talented bassist/composer Matt Brewer, who was recently commissioned by The Jazz Gallery in their “Leading From the Bass” series to write some new music, and write he did!  Here are two interviews (one and two) from the Gallery’s blog.  Below is a track from our show (apologies for the hi-hat peaking, my iphone mic is pretty sad), which features:

Matt Brewer-bass/compositions
Aaron Parks-piano
Adam Rogers-guitar
Steve Lehman-alto sax
Kyle Wilson-tenor sax
Tommy Crane-drums

Untitled 4 (M. Brewer)

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And since I’m talking about talented bassist/composers…!  I’m also happy to be a part of Noah Garabedian’s Big Butter and Egg Men, a sextet of alto, trumpet, 2 tenors, bass, and drums.  We played our first performance last spring at a couple buddies’ rockin’ house party (which I’ve decided is my favorite musical situation to be in) and we’ve managed to harness that energy in subsequent performances.  Our next show is THIS SATURDAY at a night of music at 92 Y Tribeca, starting at 9pm.  Below is a clip from our last gig at Cornelia St. Cafe with:

Noah Garabedian-bass/compositions
Curtis Macdonald-alto sax
Kirk Knuffke-trumpet
Raffi Garabedian-tenor sax
Kyle Wilson-tenor sax
Evan Hughes-drums

Rumpus Room (N. Garabedian)

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And last but certainly not least…HORNY and The Dance Machine.  A raucous and raging 10-piece brass band that performs original music by our fearless leader, sousaphonist (and badass trombonist) Danny Lubin-Laden.  Here’s “Anthem” from our last show at Freddy’s Backroom in Brooklyn.  We’ll be playing here again THIS SATURDAY @ midnight, following the incredible Ari Chersky Trio @ 11pm.  Also, in the spirit of love, you can download all our songs on bandcamp here.

Anthem (D. Lubin-Laden)

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OLD MACDONALD Wednesday, September 28 @ Tomi Jazz 9 PM!  We’ll be playing some original compositions, as well as some gems by Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman, Thelonious Monk and others.

Here’s a clip from our last show at Sycamore in Brooklyn:

Taste Victory (K. Wilson)

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Hey all, here’s an update!  I am super excited to be playing with organist extraordinaire Dr. Lonnie Smith at the Jazz Standard this week from August 4-7, sets at 7:30 & 9:30 PM.  It was a blast when we played with the big band over New Years Eve this past year (NY Times review here), and this should be an especially fun nonet featuring:

Dr. Lonnie Smith – organ
Logan Richardson – alto sax/flute
John Ellis – tenor sax/bass clarinet
KW – tenor sax/soprano sax
Corey King – trombone/arrangements
Miki Hirose – trumpet
Max Seigel – bass trombone/tuba
Jonathan Kreisberg – guitar
Jamire Williams – drums

Hot off the press!  Great musician/saxophonist and flying dutchman, Ben van Gelder, has just recently released his debut album, Frame of Reference.  It features Aaron Parks/piano, Peter Schlamb/vibes, Rick Rosato/bass, Craig Weinrib/drums, and Ambrose Akinmusire/trumpet and myself/tenor sax on one track.  I feel fortunate to be a part of this project and everyone should check it out!

benvangelder.com

I’ve also included a throwback track of us playing Thelonious Monk’s Light Blue at the 55 Bar from 2009: BVG/alto sax, KW/tenor sax, Ben Street/bass, Craig Weinrib/drums

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I am both excited and honored to be flying out to Los Angeles next week to play a few shows with my good friend and great bassist, Dave Robaire.  We will be playing one night as Dave’s group and two nights as pianist Josh Nelson’s group, featuring Josh Nelson, piano; myself, tenor sax; Dave Robaire, bass; Dan Schnelle, drums; and Vanessa Robaire, vocals.  We will be performing original music by Dave and Josh, as well as a special night called “Retrospective: The Music of the 1960’s Blue Note Albums“.   If this reaches anyone in the LA area, it’d be great to see you at any of these shows!  Please visit my Performances page for times and locations.

I plan on making a stop through Amoeba Records, Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles, and In-N-Out Burger (highly recommend upgrading your burger to Animal Style).  Hopefully I’ll have some pics and tracks to upload when I return!

Welcome to my deliciously brand-new site!  Just taking her for a test drive…I’m promising myself to keep it fresh and ever-moving.

Big thanks to my man Curtis “CMac” Macdonald for taking me under his technologically savvy wing and showing me the ropes of the web world.  Also, I want to recognize Matt Mullenweg, the creator of WordPress, whom I went to high school and sat in many big band sax sections with.  You’ve come a long way since president of Tech Club Matt, congrats!