Brian Blade

Wayne Shorter cruises in with true majesty

groundswell — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:42:05 +0000

“Blade, one of the most explosively dynamic drummers you could wish for, sat behind his kit like a manic painter at his easel, injecting a magnificent array of shades and colours into the group’s soundscape.”

Read the full review here.

“A four-way conversation” from the Australian

groundswell — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:39:50 +0000

“The bass and drums combination, one of the best on the jazz planet, went far beyond merely keeping time as they worked together in a musical synchromesh, embroidering, punctuating, driving.

Blade delivered from the total range of a drum kit: the crack or cymbal clash of an exclamation point, the throb and roll of mallets, soft hand drumming, busy brushes and much more.”

Read the full article here.

Another Wayne Shorter review by Matthew Asprey

groundswell — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:35:46 +0000

Here is a nice take on the WSQ Sydney Opera House performance

Wayne Shorter Quartet Reviewed by John Shand

groundswell — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:32:05 +0000

Here is a nice piece on the WSQ’s recent performance.

News from Chic Corea

groundswell — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:55:05 +0000

on Chic’s website:

“September-October

Chick tours the States with his new trio featuring bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade (who played on some U.S. tour dates in 2009 with the Five Peace Band, replacing drummer Vinnie Colaiuta).”

-more news soon!

Nice Piece on Black Dub

groundswell — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:55:37 +0000

Read this nice piece on “Black Dub”

Black Dub Bowery Ballroom Footage

groundswell — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:37:05 +0000

Video footage from the show. Sorry that Brian is obscured by the corner of the stage.

Nice Review of Black Dub show at the Bowery

groundswell — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:26:02 +0000

here is a nice review of the great show.

new gigs added…

groundswell — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:05:01 +0000

Ron Miles Trio featuring Bill Frisell and Brian Blade will be playing at Dazzle in Denver March 30th and 31st.
Also, on March 9th…it will be quite a collection of players at the Jazz Standard. Myron Walden leads a group that includes many Fellowship members:
Myron Walden – Soprano/Tenor Saxophones and Bass Clarinet
Mike Moreno – Acoustic and Electric Guitars
Jon Cowherd – Piano and Fender Rhodes
Yasushi Nakamura – Acoustic Bass
Brian Blade – Drums

More dates announced very soon!

Black Dub footage

groundswell — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:43:35 +0000