by Jack Bowers, All About Jazz “It is always nice to have a goal in life, something that urges you to arise in the morning and face the day ahead. For saxophonist Dave Liebman, that goal means catching the “Trane” he has been chasing for more than sixty years—ever since, as a teenager, he first saw … Read More
NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman Celebrates 75th Birthday on SELFLESSNESS, New John Coltrane Tribute Album with EXPANSIONS, due out September 3rd 2021 via Dot Time Records “I have been “Chasin’” the Trane for 60-plus years. I can honestly say that he was greatly responsible for who I am..and who I wish to be,” – Dave … Read More
By Barry Witherden, Jazz Journal In addition to his own numerous projects Liebman’s playing has enriched the bands of a number of major figures, including Elvin Jones, Miles Davis and Chick Corea, as well as several top European jazz stars. Earth is the final chapter of his homage to the classic four elements of nature, … Read More
by Eddie Myer, Jazz Views Soprano sax specialist, patrician educator and author of several books on jazz theory and practice, veteran of Miles and Elvin Jones’ bands and well-respected bandleader and recording artist in his own right, Dave Liebman is an artist who doesn’t believe in standing still. This album is the latest in a … Read More
by Rob Shepherd, NextBop Scientists estimate that the earth vibrates at varying frequencies between 7.83 and 33.8 Hz. Of course, music also consists of rhythmic waves, though they are limited to our unaided hearing range from 20 to 20,000 Hz. As a result, many of our planet’s tones are wholly incapable of being perceived. Earth, the … Read More
NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman Announces the Release of Earth, due out 2/7 on Whaling City Sound featuring his group EXPANSIONS Whaling City Sound is pleased to present Earth, the latest release from world-renowned saxophonist and composer Dave Liebman, out February 7. Thematically, Earth is Dave Liebman’s plea for the planet. The album makes strong … Read More
Expansions The Dave Liebman Group: The Puzzle By Raul da Gama on Jazz da Gama Dave Liebman is one of the greatest relatively unsung masters of the saxophone. True, he has been honoured by the NEA and is beloved of the cognoscenti, but as saxophonists go in this generation, he appears to be less recognised … Read More
Cary Tone features Dave Liebman in November’s Bridge Crossings, Hot House Magaizne
