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The playing is light and precise and with lots of fun and so is the listening.
Favorite track: You Stepped Out of a Dream - Nacio Herb Brown.
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Mike and Marvin began playing together after meeting through their work with the Westchester Jazz Orchestra. Regular Sunday afternoon duo sessions nurtured a close friendship, and a unique musical connection. When joined by bassist Mike McGuirk and drummer Dennis Mackrel, the scope of their intimate conversation expanded, resulting in a deeply satisfying interactive dialogue. As the group evolved into a regular “working” quartet, Maureen’s Jazz Cellar in Nyack NY became their favorite place to play. The club’s intimate scale, and the genuine warmth of the audience and staff, made it a perfect setting for the group’s musical concept. When the club’s owner David Budway suggested a live recording, it seemed like a natural fit. And this is the result: four established artists, each a virtuoso unto himself, caught “in the moment,” playing the music they love. The intimate interplay of the group is its signature characteristic, revealing how closely they are listening, and how much they are attuned to one another. The tracks, which include two originals and several familiar jazz standards, evolve with remarkable synchronicity. This is a set of pure "blowing," and extraordinary group empathy. It is blatantly honest, devoid of ego or attitude, and exemplifies what jazz is meant to be: traditional in its roots, yet modern, beautiful and swinging. On this session, you can hear why when jazz artists “work,” it’s called “playing.”
credits
released June 23, 2020
Marvin Stamm – flugelhorn
Mike Holober – piano
Mike McGuirk – bass
Dennis Mackrel – drums
Recorded live @ Maureen’s Jazz Cellar
Nyack, New York
December 20, 2019
Recording Engineer: John Guth
Mixing: John Guth, Marvin Stamm, Mike Holober
Mastering: John Guth
Cover Art: Matt Ferranto
Produced by Marvin and Mike
Special thanks to Maureen’s Jazz Cellar owners and staff: David Budway, Brianne Higgins, Fiona Karen, and Jimmy Winans
Over his career, Marvin Stamm has been praised for both the art and the craft of trumpet playing. Leonard Feather stated
that Stamm is an accomplished performer whose technical skill is used as a means to stimulating original ends.
Jazz Review states, “It is a pleasure listening to the work of Marvin Stamm, anytime! Stamm is a musician's musician, performing flawlessly on the trumpet.”...more
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I'm glad these four musicians took the opportunity to play and record together. They seem to be listening very carefully to each other. A seamless performance of individuals, yes indeed. freejazzy
supported by 4 fans who also own “Marvin Stamm/Mike Holober Quartet Live @ Maureen's Jazz Cellar”
What a brilliant debut album! I have bought it as a CD first and then as a download so I can play it anytime I want on my phone. And the mix is so clear on the tiny speakers you can even get the double bass tone properly. It sounds like it was recorded in the 1950’s by the greats, recommended! Benoit Viellefon
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