Doug Simpson, Audiophile Audition Modern, large ensemble jazz from an under appreciated composer/conductor. Don’t use the term big band jazz when it comes to arranger/conductor and trombonist Ed Neumeister. True, he utilizes many musicians on his self-released and fan-funded album, Wake Up Call. Twenty, to be exact (including Neumeister). This is modern, forward-veering large ensemble jazz … Read More
Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama Anyone who grew up in the shadow of the two Great Wars – especially in Europe – must surely be imprinted with a very sinister and indelible mark (some darker and deeper than others of course), and even for those who, like the composer and trombonist Ed Neumeister, were … Read More
George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Trombonist and composer Ed Neumeister conducts a rich toned big band which mixes clever charts and swinging solos. Rich Perry’s tenor is warm and strong on the swinging “New Groove” and Billy Drewes’ clarinet glistens through the sections on “Dog Play.” The rhythm section chugs along well on “Locomotion” as … Read More
Roberto Binda, Argonauta Magazine Abbiamo incontrato il trombonista Ed Neumeister lo scorso novembre in occasione del meraviglioso progetto “Ubuntu” condiviso con il chitarrista brasiliano Lupa Santiago. Ora lo ritroviamo con un disco estremamente ambizioso, registrato con la newyorkese NEU HAT ENSEMBLE. “Wake up Call” é un’avvincente viaggio nel fascino senza tempo delle Big Band, quelle più … Read More
by Mike Greenblatt, Aquarian Weekly I got my Wake Up Call this morning from Meistero Music, and put on my new hat in honor of Ed Neumeister & his NeuHat Ensemble. Man, this thing swings! Its eight originals by the multi-talented Neumeister are diverse, engaging, entertaining and sounds best if played really loud. Dude’s a trombone man, conductor, … Read More
Filipe Freitas, Jazz Trail Ed Neumeister, a former member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, is a versatile trombonist, composer, arranger, and conductor who debuted The NeuHat Ensemble in 1983. Since then, the reputed band has accommodated several jazz luminaries such as Joe Lovano, Kenny Werner, and Don Byron, just to name a few. Subjected to … Read More
Ricard Kamins, Step Tempest Trombonist, composer, and arranger Ed Neumeister (born in Topeka, Kansas, and raised in the San Fransisco Bay area) moved to New York City in 1980 and was soon a member of the Duke Ellington and the Mel Lewis Band (which became the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra after Lewis passed). He, also, performed … Read More
Jack Bowers, All About Jazz If you are one of those restless wanderers who is searching high and low for easy listening, look elsewhere. If, on the other hand, you are drawn to music that is more or less off the beaten path and challenges your mind and spirit, composer / arranger / trombonist Ed … Read More
by Chris Spector, Midwest Record MEISTERO ED NEUMEISTER & HIS NEUHAT ENSEMBLE/Wake Up Call: Focusing on his skills as an arranger and conductor more than his playing and writing, this set stands toe to toe with anything cats like Bill Holman were gloriously doing post Kenton. An engrossing kind of date with a scad of … Read More
