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Press Release - March 26, 2004
Jeff Marx
plays Monday Jazz Project
Monday, April 5, 2004, 8 p.m., $10
The Monday Jazz Project at the AfterThought presents saxophonist Jeff Marx from Chicago with Michael Jefry Stevens -piano, Joe Vick-bass and Dave Rogers-drums. Monday April 5, 2004, 8pm.
Tickets are $10 general admission, available at The AfterThought (cash only) and from Capitol Keyboard, 13401 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, and (501) 228-9999.
Born and raised in Detroit, tenor saxophonist, Jeff Marx has been playing the horn since 1973 with his work showcased coast to coast and in Europe. From his early years in San Francisco, to playing with the greats in New York, Detroit and Chicago, Marx has left his mark on the world of jazz. His distinctive style has been compared to a combination of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson.
Marx's interest in jazz began in Detroit while he was a young man. From his earliest recollection, jazz was his music of choice. Seeking to learn more, in the '70's Marx made it to Berkeley to study with Hal Stein on the West Coast. In Oakland and San Francisco the Jazz scene was hot and Marx played with greats like Eddie Henderson and Mark Levine.
Once jazz was in his blood, Marx went to New York for 14 years where he played with Reggie Workman, Steve Slagle, Guitarist Kevin McNeil, Donald Byrd, Ed Schuler, Jim Pepper, Gene Jackson, Ira Coleman, Santi DeBriano and Dave Stryker among others. For five years, he co-led in Second Sight with John Esposito, Jeff Siegel and Dave Douglas who was named Downbeat's "Musician of the year in 2,000."
Increased visibility led him to tour overseas where he played in the Cascais Portugal Jazz Fest and throughout Europe. In addition, Marx played at the Greenwich Jazz Festival and for Columbia College radio in New York. Although sad, he was honored to play for the National Radio memorial program for his former colleague, Jim Pepper.
In the '90's Chicago has been Jeff Marx's home. Most recently Marx played at the 2002 Detroit Jazz Festival. Between Chicago, Detroit, New York, Milwaukee, and Ann Arbor, Jeff has been busy with gigs at notable area clubs. The sound of Marx can be heard on his own CD, "Great Unknown", on Don Bennett's CD "Reaching for a Star" with Jessie Davis on Alto Sax and Malachi Thompson on trumpet, as well as on "Second Sight" by the group, Second Sight. Now you can hear Marx on Soluna Records label with his newest release, "Treading Air, Breathing Fire."
Upcoming 2004 Monday Jazz at the AfterThought dates;
Apr. 12 - Chuck Dodson Trio with Chuck Dodson-piano, Joe Vick-bass, and Dave Rogers-drums, 8 PM, $5 cover.
Apr. 19 - Arkansongs Trio with Tom Cox-piano, Joe Vick-bass, and Dave Rogers-drums, 8 p.m., $5 cover.
Apr. 26 - Monday Jazz Project Jam Session with Dan Sieckman-guitar, Joe Vick-bass, and Dave Rogers-drums. Jam players signup starting at 7:45 p.m. in After thought Foyer, 8 PM, $5 cover, $1 Jammers.
May 17 - Dallas vibraphonist Jay Garrett. with Dan Sieckman-guitar, Joe Vick-bass, and Dave Rogers-drums, 8 p.m., tickets $10, available from Capitol Keyboard (501) 228-9999 or the Afterthought(cash and check only) (501) 663-1196. http://www.jaygarrett.com
June 7 - pianist Lee Tomboulian. 8 p.m., tickets $10, available from Capitol Keyboard (501) 228-9999 or the Afterthought(cash and check only) (501) 663-1196.
All dates at the AfterThought 2721 Kavanaugh, Little Rock. (501) 663-1196. The Monday Jazz Project is sponsored by The Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation (www.arjazz.org), with special assistance from the AfterThought Seating is General Admission. For more information on the Monday Jazz Project contact Cecil Rich at (501) 228-9999.
Previous April 5 release;
Yes we have a great show on April 5, 2004 featuring saxophonist Jeff Marx from Chicago with a very talented new Memphis addition Michael Jefry Stevens on piano. Joining them are Joe Vick on bass and Dave Rogers on drums. The tickets are $10 and will be available at Capitol Keyboard (501) 228-9999 and the Afterthought. Below is a contact for Michael Jefry Stevens who set up this date and some bio on Jeff Marx. Michael Jefry Stevens moved to Memphis last year from New York and tours Europe extensively, as well as, the states. There is a good photo of him on his website.
Michael Jefry Stevens
1766 Autumn Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
ph: 901 276 6544
cell 917 916 1363
fax: 413 513 9859
email: mjsjazz@bellsouth.net
www.ejn.it/mus/stevens.htm
"Tread Air and Breathe Fire" with this Soluna Records release from Detroit native tenor saxaphonist, Jeff Marx. Featuring; John Esposito - piano, Ira Coleman - bass, Peter O'Brien - drums Accompanying Jeff on bass is the renowned Ira Coleman, famous for his work in the Tony Williams Quintet and as a sideman with Herbie Hancock, Freddy Hubbard and Dee Dee Bridgewater. Pianist John Esposito is noted for his work with Dave Douglas, Pharoah Sanders, Franklin Kiermeyer and Eric Person. John also led his own band, Second Sight, releasing the album Flying with the Comet on Sunjump Records. Peter O'Brien is the son of drummer Bill O'Brien. Peter has recorded and toured with Jack McDuff, John Hall and Eric Person. Peter also tours with the rock band Orleans.
About the CD: Treading Air, Breathing Fire features some of the most open and creative playing to be heard today. The music is multidirectional and allows the individual players' voices to be heard in the context of full freedom while maintaining song form. The unique chemistry between all four voices has an equal importance creating a lush,layered feeling.
About Jeff Marx: Born and raised in Detroit, tenor saxophonist Jeff Marx has been playing the horn since 1973 with his work showcased at the Cascais Portugal Jazz Festival, Greenwich Jazz Festival, and the 2002 Detroit Jazz Festival to mention a few. Jeff has played with Reggie Workman, Donald Byrd, Jim Pepper and Gene Jackson among others. For five years, he co-led in Second Sight with John Esposito, Jeff Siegel and Dave Douglas who was named Downbeat's "Musician of the year 2000. The sound of Marx can be heard on his own CD, "Great Unknown", on Don Bennett's CD "Reaching for a Star" with Jessie Davis on alto sax and Malachi Thompson on trumpet as well as on "Flying with the Comet" by Second Sight.
Jeff Marx Quartet: The Great Unknown
After spending more than a decade in New York where he played with such heavyweights as Reggie Workman, Thurman Barker and a budding Dave Douglas, Jeff Marx relocated to Chicago around 1993. So, it should not come as a surprise if he called up some old NYC friends (pianist Michael Jefry Stevens, bassist Santi Debriano and drummer Jeff Siegel) for his first outing as a leader. Jeff Marx wanted [to take his listeners into familiar territory] this first opus to be accessible and put together a well-balanced program of standards and originals by himself as well as some current and former collaborators such as the late and legendary Arthur Rhames. In a nutshell, "The Great Unknown" is a post-bop affair with strong lyrical content as demonstrated by the beautiful closing tone poem ("yellow").
Jeff Marx's seemingly effortless playing is remarkable throughout. He shows some great skills at subtly building tension whether it is through his writing ("song for jamie" and "the great unknown") or his playing (an exemplary reading of "meaning of the blues"). From a very supportive and tight rhythm section, I would like to single out Michael Jefry Stevens whose unobtrusive playing should not make you miss his pertinent accompaniment and original rhythms and ideas. He is usually in charge of laying out the foundation on which Jeff Marx can build.
The music on "The Great Unknown" is memorable and each new listen will reveal some hidden troves.-Alain Drout
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