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Jesse Stacken Trio at Roulette, NYC Feb. 19, 2009

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JESSE STACKEN TRIO LIVE IN CONCERT
Thursday February 19th at Roulette, New York City





“What amazes me is how tight this trio is and how they change direction, tempo and dynamics in mid-flow. Without a doubt, one of the best piano dates we've heard so far this year. “ 
- From Bruce Lee Gallanter's (Downtown Music Gallery) review of Jesse Stacken's That That (FSNT 308).





The Jesse Stacken Trio, consisting of pianist Jesse Stacken, bassist Eivind Opsvik, and drummer Jeff Davis, will perform a special concert at Roulette Performance Space in New York City, on Thursday, February 19th at 8:30pm as part of Roulette's Spring concert programming. The concert will feature selections from the trio's critically acclaimed recording entitled That That which was released in 2008 on Fresh Sound New Talent Records. The group will also perform several new compositions that will be recorded in 2009, including the world premier of a new work titled “Solstice".





DATE:
Thursday February 19th 2009 8:30pm





LOCATION:
Roulette Performance Space
20 Greene St. (between Canal and Grand Streets, Manhattan)


New York, NY 10013


(N,Q,R, or W trains to Canal St.)





TICKETS:
Reservations/Tickets: call 212-219-8242
Admission: $15


Harvestworks & DTW members, Students, Under 30 & Seniors: $10&


Roulette members / Location One members: FREE.





About the Jesse Stacken Trio:



Formed in early 2005, the Jesse Stacken Trio has developed into an ensemble that explores the depths of the piano trio format. The instrument roles, improvisation, and form structures have been re-examined, reconstructed and expanded. The result is music that is fresh, exciting, and free.





“That That is a very interesting debut in that Jesse Stacken, with innocence according to the circumstances, shows a superior quality to many supposedly consecrated pianists."
- Yahve M. de la Cavada, Tomajazz, Spain.





“Jesse Stacken, a person of exceptional talent who has been active on the New York music scene since 2002, is one of the remarkable young jazz pianists. This soulful CD celebrates the fruits of his labor with the trio, which was formed in 2004. The powerful rhythm section of the bassist Eivind Opsvik and the drummer Jeff Davis, creates dangerously dark and unique sound. Listening to the trio's sharp and thrilling interplay makes one's hand sweat. This is truly a very sensational CD." -Diskunion, Japan. 




About Jesse Stacken:



Born and raised in Minnesota, Jesse Stacken began playing piano at the age of ten. He quickly developed a passion for jazz improvisation and began playing professionally at the age of 16. Jesse moved to New York City in 2002, where he now lives and performs with artists such as Michael Blake, Peter Van Huffel, Liam Sillery, Sherisse Rogers, and Erica vonKleist. Jesse has appeared at noted New York City venues including Carnegie Hall, the Jazz Gallery, the Jazz Standard, the Stone, 55bar, the Cornelia St. Caf, the Center for Improvisational Music, and Barbes. He leads the Jesse Stacken Trio, which has been together since early 2005 and recently released “That That" on Fresh Sound records. The album features bassist Eivind Opsvik and drummer Jeff Davis peforming ten of Jesse's original compositions and two group improvisations, and has received critical acclaim. Other current projects include “No Truck" featuring trumpeter Kirk Knuffke, saxophonist Justin Keller, and drummer Ziv Ravitz, and the Stacken/Knuffke duo, which will release a recording on the Steeplechase label in August 2009. Jesse has toured North and South America, and Japan, and is featured on recordings such as The Peter Van Huffel Quintet “Silvester Battlefield" (Fresh Sound), Liam Sillery “Minor Changes" and “Outskirts" (OA2 records), Erica vonKleist “Project E" (self-released), and Sherisse Roger's “Sleight of Hand" (self released) featuring Donny McCaslin, Joel Frahm, and Dave Liebman. Jesse has also recently performed with acclaimed jazz artists Rufus Reid, and Chris Potter. For more information visit www.jessestacken.com.



About Roulette:



Roulette's original and ongoing purpose has been to provide opportunities for innovative composers, musicians, sound artists and interdisciplinary collaborators to present their work in accessible, appropriate and professional productions. The organization is committed to supporting work by young and emerging artists as well as by established innovators.





Roulette is a major New York City venue for contemporary music and intermedia art, internationally recognized for the presentation and promotion of experimental contemporary music, an incubator for young talent and a laboratory where new ideas and new technologies are examined, appraised and developed. It is also an artists' resource center, offering cheap rehearsal space, high quality recording facilities, information and commissions.



Roulette Artists represent an extremely broad range of disciplines and backgrounds: a large percentage perform their own work and nearly all concerts feature world premieres. Programs are chosen in direct response to current activity in the field and with careful consideration toward a balanced, inclusive season. Roulette also assists artists in the realization of special projects with potential impact on their careers through the commissioning of new works.





Roulette's programs and services reflect the needs and interests of an international community of composers and performers. Roulette actively seeks minorities and special constituencies as part of its programming policy. Individuals and ensembles representing all minority groups have presented work at Roulette. The organization is committed to presenting innovative new music in all styles and genres. This policy thrives on minority inclusion and leads to a diverse range of music while representing the needs and interests of minorities and special constituencies.





Diverse, imaginative programming attracts a diverse, imaginative audience. One of Roulette's primary goals is to encourage creative, innovative activity as it emerges. While the number of clubs and mainstream concerts halls in New York is considerable, Roulette is unique in its persistent commitment to new, experimental work and the artists who make it. Roulette's audience understands and supports this distinction. Roulette encourages artist-audience interaction and seeks to broaden understanding and awareness of the work presented. Many artists who have performed in this intimate, nurturing setting early in their careers go on to appear in prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music and many European concert halls. As Roulette is offering its 30th season, it has become a familiar and inviting environment for the public to contact innovative new work. For more information, visit www.roulette.org.

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