Jazz on 3 - Ben Allison and Man Size Safe

Jez Nelson presents a concert given by New York double-bassist Ben Allison and Man Size Safe during the 2008 London Jazz Festival. Allison describes the band as his 'rock group', and their music combines memorable melodies, the influence of American rock and folk, avant-jazz and intricate ensemble writing. It features a cast of New York's most notable players - trumpeter Ron Horton, guitarist Steve Cardenas, drummer Michael Sarin and saxophonist Michael Blake. Born in New Haven in 1966, Allison was named 'Bassist of the Year' in the 2006 Downbeat Readers' Poll, and is a regular feature of the magazine's Critics' Awards categories, including 'Bassist of the Year', 'Composer of the Year' and 'Jazz Artist of the Year'. PLAYLIST Ben Allison & Man Size Safe Presenter: Jez Nelson Producer: Peggy Sutton EXCERPT FROM BEN ALLISON & MAN SIZE SAFE, “ROLL CREDITS” Ben Allison – double bass Ron Horton – trumpet Michael Blake – saxophones Steve Cardenas – guitar Michael Sarin - drums JULIAN SIEGEL & ROBERT MITCHELL LIVE AT PIZZA EXPRESS, SOHO Line up: Julian Siegel – saxophones Robert Mitchell – piano Set list: 1. Wise Child for Wayne Shorter (Siegel) 2. The Blessing (Mitchell) 3. Traumerei (Schumann) 4. MAB – It’s a Big Horse (Siegel) http://www.juliansiegel.com/ http://robertmitchellmusic.com/ Robert Mitchell trio’s bi-monthly residency at Charlie Wright’s, London starts 5 February, 8pm. BEN ALLISON & MAN SIZE SAFE LIVE AT PIZZA EXPRESS, SOHO Line up: Ben Allison – double bass Ron Horton – trumpet Michael Blake – saxophones Steve Cardenas – guitar Michael Sarin - drums Set one track list: 1. Little Things Run the World (Allison) 2. Respiration (Allison) 3. The Language of Love (Cardenas) 4. Roll Credits (Allison) Set two track list: 1. Blabbermouth (Allison) 2. Man Size Safe (Allison) 3. Weazy (Allison) http://www.benallison.com/ Ben Allison & Man Size Safe – Little Things Run the World at Palmetto Records http://www.palmetto-records.net/artist.php?id=14&album=136 CD TRACK: Artist Martin Speake (Martin Speake – saxophones, Bobo Stenson – piano, Mick Hutton – bass, Paul Motion – drums) Track Title Venn Composer Martin Speake Album Title Change of Heart Label ECM http://www.martinspeake.co.uk/ Martin Speake’s Change of Heart tour dates with Bobo Stenson on piano, bassist Steve Watts and drummer Jeff Williams. Monday 9 February LONDON The Vortex Tuesday 10 February LONDON The Vortex Wednesday 11 February BRIGHTON Sallis Benney Theatre Thursday 12 February CARDIFF Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Friday 13 February BRISTOL St George’s Saturday 14 February BIRMINGHAM CBSO Centre Sunday 15 February COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre They’re also stopping by the Jazz on 3 studios to record an exclusive session, which will be broadcast 23 February 2009.