Pianist/composer John Escreet presents the debut performance of his brand new Trio, on Thursday November 4th, 2010 at The Jazz Gallery in New York City, with John Hébert on double bass and longtime collaborator Tyshwan Sorey on drums. Known primarily for his work with his quintet “The John Escreet Project," here Escreet embarks on a piano trio outing for the very first time, premiering some brand new compositions. John Hébert on bass is one of the most creative forces on his instrument today. He has worked with many of the world's great pianists, and is a relatively new collaborator with Escreet. Tyshawn Sorey and Escreet go back a number of years; Sorey was a member of the first “John Escreet Project" and plays on Escreet's debut album Consequences.
In the three short years since his arrival from the UK, John Escreet has made a significant impact on the heady and competitive New York scene. His 2008 CD Consequences received a fistful of positive reviews, with special praise for the ambitious 30-minute suite that serves as the album's title track. “Escreet not only shows he already has his own unique voice as a pianist-composer but as an arranger he has drawn the best out of his band, made up of some of New York's most exciting younger improvisers," wrote Selwyn Harris in Jazzwise Review. “On this haunting, tense thematic piece, Escreet convincingly draws from abstract contemporary classical music, the maverick lyricism of Paul Bley and Andrew Hill, the rhythmic verve of Herbie Hancock through to the percussive splash-and-burn aesthetics of Cecil Taylor."
Escreet's lastest release “Don't Fight the Inevitable" is available on Mythology Records
THE JOHN ESCREET TRIO
JOHN ESCREET, PIANO
JOHN HEBERT, BASS
TYSHAWN SOREY, DRUMS
About John Escreet:
Since moving to New York in 2006, John Escreet has had a powerful impact, and is emerging as one of the most creative and original pianists on the music scene. He is highly revered amongst his peers for his openness, creativity and for his own original music, which draws inspiration from many different sources, and encompasses them all, and much more. Escreet keeps himself busy by touring regularly across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. When not on the road, he resides in New York City, working on and performing his own original music, constantly pushing the boundaries, challenging himself and searching for something new. He recently graduated from the Master's Program at Manhattan School of Music, where he studied piano with Kenny Barron and Jason Moran. But alongside his 2-year program of study, John kept himself busy outside of school, performing and working with a wide range of musicians...
His main focus is 'The John Escreet Project' which features David Binney (alto saxophone), Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet), Matt Brewer (double bass) and Tyshawn Sorey (drums). John has worked frequently in David Binney's regular group in NYC, and was also part of the world premier performance of the saxophonist's new Big Band at the Jazz Gallery. In June 2007 he played a weekend at Smalls Jazz Club in New York with his own group that featured Ari Hoenig (drums), Adam Rogers (guitar), Ben van Gelder (alto saxophone) and Orlando LeFleming (double bass). In Decmber 2006 John recorded a CD that featured tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake. John also leads 'The John Escreet Trio' which features bassist Orlando LeFleming, and renowned drummer Rodney Green. John is also a member of a collective called 'The Story' which features some of the most exciting and creative young musicians in NYC—Lars Dietrich (alto saxophone), Samir Zarif (tenor saxophone), Zack Lober (double bass) and Greg Ritchie (drums). Since being in NYC, John has also had the opportunity to perform with many other great musicians, including Wayne Krantz, Chris Potter, Will Vinson, Marcus Gilmore, Dan Weiss and many more.
Before moving to New York, John established himself as one of the most in-demand players on the London jazz scene, working in many different settings as both a leader and as a sideman. John's versatility, and his approach to a wide range of musical styles from straight-ahead jazz, to funk, to free improvisation made him one of the most in-demand players to emerge on the London scene in recqent years, but despite this he relocated to New York City. Whilst in the UK, he worked with artists as varied as Julian Siegel, Dennis Rollins, Stan Sulzmann, Denys Baptiste, Gerard Presencer, Dave O'Higgins, Christine Tobin, Anita Wardell, Andy Sheppard, Steve Williamson and Kyle Eastwood to name but a few. He also led his own trios, which included Phil Donkin on bass, and Gene Calderazzo or Tom Skinner on drums.
John has always had a keen interest in music, right from a very early age. He began piano lessons at about the age of four, after begging his parents for lessons. Throughout his childhood, he played many different instruments, including the cornet, French horn and violin, with piano always remaining at the forefront of everything. It was at around the age of 10 however, that he developed an enthusiasm for jazz and began to play and improvise by ear. In 1995 he joined the Doncaster Youth Jazz Association, quickly becoming the main pianist with the senior Doncaster Jazz Orchestra. John also took up the tenor saxophone in 1995, which he also studied to a high level. From 1998-2002, John attended the prestigious Chetham's School Of Music, studying classical piano and saxophone, whilst pursuing his rapidly growing interest in jazz. In 2001, he was awarded the John Dankworth soloist award in the BBC Radio 2 Big Band Competition, which led to a feature performance broadcast on BBC Radio 2. In 2002, John was awarded a scholarship to study jazz at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He studied piano with Liam Noble, and also John Taylor. Upon moving to London, John also occupied the piano chair in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra for one year. In 2004, John was the winner of the Worshipful Company Of Musicians Bronze Medal award, and was a national finalist in the Pizza Express Jazz Academy competition. In 2006, John was awarded a scholarship to study jazz piano at Manhattan School of Music, and made the move to New York City, studying for one year with Kenny Barron, followed by one year with Jason Moran.
In the three short years since his arrival from the UK, John Escreet has made a significant impact on the heady and competitive New York scene. His 2008 CD Consequences received a fistful of positive reviews, with special praise for the ambitious 30-minute suite that serves as the album's title track. “Escreet not only shows he already has his own unique voice as a pianist-composer but as an arranger he has drawn the best out of his band, made up of some of New York's most exciting younger improvisers," wrote Selwyn Harris in Jazzwise Review. “On this haunting, tense thematic piece, Escreet convincingly draws from abstract contemporary classical music, the maverick lyricism of Paul Bley and Andrew Hill, the rhythmic verve of Herbie Hancock through to the percussive splash-and-burn aesthetics of Cecil Taylor."
Escreet's lastest release “Don't Fight the Inevitable" is available on Mythology Records
THE JOHN ESCREET TRIO
JOHN ESCREET, PIANO
JOHN HEBERT, BASS
TYSHAWN SOREY, DRUMS
About John Escreet:
Since moving to New York in 2006, John Escreet has had a powerful impact, and is emerging as one of the most creative and original pianists on the music scene. He is highly revered amongst his peers for his openness, creativity and for his own original music, which draws inspiration from many different sources, and encompasses them all, and much more. Escreet keeps himself busy by touring regularly across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. When not on the road, he resides in New York City, working on and performing his own original music, constantly pushing the boundaries, challenging himself and searching for something new. He recently graduated from the Master's Program at Manhattan School of Music, where he studied piano with Kenny Barron and Jason Moran. But alongside his 2-year program of study, John kept himself busy outside of school, performing and working with a wide range of musicians...
His main focus is 'The John Escreet Project' which features David Binney (alto saxophone), Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet), Matt Brewer (double bass) and Tyshawn Sorey (drums). John has worked frequently in David Binney's regular group in NYC, and was also part of the world premier performance of the saxophonist's new Big Band at the Jazz Gallery. In June 2007 he played a weekend at Smalls Jazz Club in New York with his own group that featured Ari Hoenig (drums), Adam Rogers (guitar), Ben van Gelder (alto saxophone) and Orlando LeFleming (double bass). In Decmber 2006 John recorded a CD that featured tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake. John also leads 'The John Escreet Trio' which features bassist Orlando LeFleming, and renowned drummer Rodney Green. John is also a member of a collective called 'The Story' which features some of the most exciting and creative young musicians in NYC—Lars Dietrich (alto saxophone), Samir Zarif (tenor saxophone), Zack Lober (double bass) and Greg Ritchie (drums). Since being in NYC, John has also had the opportunity to perform with many other great musicians, including Wayne Krantz, Chris Potter, Will Vinson, Marcus Gilmore, Dan Weiss and many more.
Before moving to New York, John established himself as one of the most in-demand players on the London jazz scene, working in many different settings as both a leader and as a sideman. John's versatility, and his approach to a wide range of musical styles from straight-ahead jazz, to funk, to free improvisation made him one of the most in-demand players to emerge on the London scene in recqent years, but despite this he relocated to New York City. Whilst in the UK, he worked with artists as varied as Julian Siegel, Dennis Rollins, Stan Sulzmann, Denys Baptiste, Gerard Presencer, Dave O'Higgins, Christine Tobin, Anita Wardell, Andy Sheppard, Steve Williamson and Kyle Eastwood to name but a few. He also led his own trios, which included Phil Donkin on bass, and Gene Calderazzo or Tom Skinner on drums.
John has always had a keen interest in music, right from a very early age. He began piano lessons at about the age of four, after begging his parents for lessons. Throughout his childhood, he played many different instruments, including the cornet, French horn and violin, with piano always remaining at the forefront of everything. It was at around the age of 10 however, that he developed an enthusiasm for jazz and began to play and improvise by ear. In 1995 he joined the Doncaster Youth Jazz Association, quickly becoming the main pianist with the senior Doncaster Jazz Orchestra. John also took up the tenor saxophone in 1995, which he also studied to a high level. From 1998-2002, John attended the prestigious Chetham's School Of Music, studying classical piano and saxophone, whilst pursuing his rapidly growing interest in jazz. In 2001, he was awarded the John Dankworth soloist award in the BBC Radio 2 Big Band Competition, which led to a feature performance broadcast on BBC Radio 2. In 2002, John was awarded a scholarship to study jazz at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He studied piano with Liam Noble, and also John Taylor. Upon moving to London, John also occupied the piano chair in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra for one year. In 2004, John was the winner of the Worshipful Company Of Musicians Bronze Medal award, and was a national finalist in the Pizza Express Jazz Academy competition. In 2006, John was awarded a scholarship to study jazz piano at Manhattan School of Music, and made the move to New York City, studying for one year with Kenny Barron, followed by one year with Jason Moran.
