check out the new torchsongs trio page, featuring quotes, mp3’s, and more info
torchsongs trio represents the core group from Udden’s Fresh Sound release torchsongs (featuring Udden/Monder/Ravitz with Bob Brookmeyer, Matt Wilson, Leo Genovese, Garth Stevenson, Tim Miller, Nathan Blehar, and John Lockwood). Here’s a clip of the trio + saxophonist Dan Blake playing Steve Lacy’s “Esteem” at a recent live performance in Brooklyn. Both Udden and Blake were students of Mr. Lacy in’02-’03. *note: hit the “pause” button next to “Launch Music Player” to hear just this track.
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recording with Lee Konitz
On April 29th, for his 3rd Fresh Sound New Talent release, Udden will record a set of new original songs with:
Brandon Seabrook (banjo),
Jeremy Stratton (bass),
Kenny Wollesen (drums)
Special guest Lee Konitz will appear on some tracks as well.
“We’re all, of course, honored to play with Lee. He’s always been a huge inspiration to me as a musician, and his playing continues to be as pure and modern as ever!”
More info to come, stay tuned!