Gene Ess with Dave Liebman @ the Blue Note Nov 13, 2005

A rare combination of facility and emotion drives Sandbox and Sanctum with energy and unrelenting genius of composition. Ess has put together a fascinating Quartet featuring Dave Liebman (sax), Ted Poor (drums), and Harvie S (bass). Ess's out of the box, hard driving, modern guitar lines create a release filled with depth and angular colors. “Sandbox and Sanctum" is a release for the hard-core listener that expects superior musicianship and cerebral interaction. Ess has caught the eye of some of the best in the business, appearing with A-list players at each of his events. His upcoming appearance at Blue Note will feature an afternoon of collaboration with jazz icon Dave Liebman.

H. Allen Williams of Jazzreview describes Ess's latest release. “Throughout Sandbox and Sanctum, Ess displays a unique approach to the guitar. Ess's use of thoughtful voicings and eloquently chromatic lines definitely grow out of the rich soil of the likes of John Coltrane and the post be-bop era. Ess is a highly recommended guitarist to keep an eye and ear on for the future of jazz guitar."

Join Ess and his special guests: Dave Liebman - sax (Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Elvin Jones), Harvie S - bass, Ted Poor - drums.

Artist: Gene Ess
What: Highlighting material from “Sandbox and Sanctum - Song Cycle for Quartet"
When: Sunday, November 13, 2005, 1st Set 12:30PM & 2nd set 2:30PM
Where: Blue Note, 131 W 3rd Street, New York, NY 10012
Directions: www.bluenote.net
Venue Phone: 212-475-8592
Tickets: $19.50 includes brunch and show.

Press Contact: Kari Gaffney, Kari-On Productions - 706.294.9996
Photo's: http://www.jazzgenemusic.com