Sound Assembly is a 17-piece collective of New York's finest players featuring the original compositions of David Schumacher and JC Sanford. Schumacher and Sanford strive for organic structures, extended forms, and motivic development through a colorful palette of orchestration. They intertwine improvised and composed elements in their work to create a natural, seamless evolution of material. It is a combination full of excitement and intrigue that will fulfill the most critical and demanding jazz audience.
Sound Assembly members, including drummer John Hollenbeck, pianist Deanna Witkowski, trumpeter John Bailey, trombonists Mark Patterson and Alan Ferber, and reedmen Chris Bacas, Ben Kono, and Dan Willis bring a vast range of experience to the group. The talents of these members showcase the unmistakable sound, style, and nuance of co-leaders Schumacher and Sanford.
Edge of the Mind, their debut album, earned Sound Assembly a spot on CD Baby's prestigious Editor's Picks list and among their Top Ten Jazz Albums for 2009, calling it "one of the best albums they've ever heard!" Rave reviews from JazzTimes, iTunes, All About Jazz, and others can be read on their reviews page.
Edge of the Mind is available from all major online vendors including iTunes, CD Baby, and directly from the artists via the below links. Scores and parts are also available for purchase via PayPal. Find audio clips from the album and video footage from recent gigs on Facebook. Become a FAN and receive news and event invitations.
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Promo Materials
Press Release
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Contact and Booking
(646) 391-7136
soundassembly@earthlink.net
Publicity
Ann Braithwaite
(781) 259-9600
ann@bkmusicpr.com
Clinics and Workshops
Schumacher and Sanford are both seasoned educators who have worked with students in elementary school through the college and professional levels. They are experienced as composers, performers, and bandleaders, which allows them to teach from multiple points of view. Members of the Sound Assembly may also take part in clinics to work directly with students of their respective instruments. In addition to workshops, open rehearsals and pre-concert discussions are valuable preludes to evening performances. Write to soundassembly@earthlink.net to schedule an event or residency.
Commissions
Schumacher and Sanford have written works for ensembles of all levels, styles, and instrumentation. Geared specifically for each ensemble, commissions are developed from your criteria regarding instrumentation, style, length, and difficulty. In addition to new works, we welcome commissions for arrangements and orchestrations of existing works, and adaptations for non-traditional groups. To commission a work from either David Schumacher or JC Sanford, please write to soundassembly@earthlink.net
