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Brand New Project, performing Ohad's brand new repertoire - with a social conscience - crossing paths with North Indian Music, Funk and whatever other music Ohad's perverted musical mind digested over the course of his continuous growth!
Ohad Talmor - Tenor Sax
Shane Endsley - Trumpet
Jacob Sacks - Piano and Fender
Matt Pavolka - Accoustic & Elec. Bass
Dan Weiss - Drums
Brand New Recording due out Fall 2007
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Mob Trio
The MOB Trio was created in 1997. This classic tenor/bass/drums format gives an equal voice to each, both as composers and performers. Playing a wide array of original music mixed with unlikely cover tunes ranging from Stevie Wonder to Schumann, the MOB Trio plays it all as it is !
MOB has toured Europe, the US and Brazil.
Their first record "Loose" (Omnitone 15004)
Their 2nd record "Quite Live in Brooklyn" (Omnitone 12207)
Ohad Talmor - Tenor Sax
Bob Bowen - Acc.Bass
Matt Wilson - Drums
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Ohad Talmor & Russ Johnson's Other Quartet
OT & RJ's Other Quartet was created in 1996 by Ohad Talmor and Russ Johnson and has pushed its way to the forefront of New York’s creative jazz scene.
It has created its individual sound by synthesizing varied musical genres in one unique style. Whether grooving on a funk vamp, interpreting commissioned works by leading contemporary composers or performing their stylized originals, The Other Quartet commands the attention of a vast musical audience. Never afraid to step into new musical terrain, explore new soundscapes, lines and textures, the band leaves no stone unturned as they carve their own niche in today’s music scene.
TOQ has toured extensively throuhout the US and Europe.
The Other Quartet’s first release "13 Pieces" (KFR 262) has received raving acclaim from both the general public and critics alike. The recording features seven original pieces, three adapted classical pieces and three short free sonic explorations.
The Other Quartet’s second release "Sound Stains" (KFR 297 ) establishes the group’s sound even further. Rump shaking grooves, rhythmically intricate originals, trance-like chamber pieces and a brand new work by vanguard classical composer Ludmila Ulelha make for a defying sonic experience.
Ohad Talmor -Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet
Russ Johnson - Trumpet
Pete McCann - Guitar
Mark Ferber - Drums (Mike Sarin on the 1st Record)
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Note: Following the brutal demise of Knitting Factory Records to the usual materialistic & capitalistic logic prevailing in the "God" preserved westernized society we live in, it is now more difficult to find these 2 records above. Please contact Ohad if your attempts at purchasing these cds fail for direct artist sale.
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Arranger's Works
- L'Histoire du Clochard -- Steve Swallow /Ohad Talmor 6tet
Featuring rarely played tunes by Swallow arranged by Ohad Talmor with the group's orchestration modeled after Stravinsky's "Soldier's Tale".
Also features. GregTardy/Clar, Meg Okura/Vln, Russ Johnson/trpt, Jacob Garchik/Tbne.
Recorded for Pametto Records (PM 2103)
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- Lee Konitz + String Quartet plays French Impressionists Music from the XXth Century.
Recorded for Palmetto Records (PM 2064)
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- Lee Konitz-Ohad Talmor String Project - an offshoot from the "French Impressionist"project, the LK/OT SP features a new repertoire of original music composed by Lee Konitz and Ohad Talmor, featuring the Spring String Quartet
. Recorded for Omnitone Records (Omnitone 15215)
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- Lee Konitz New Nonet directed by Ohad Talmor
Lee's legendary group of the late 70's/80's put back together for appearances at Birdland,NYC in May '03, the Chivas Jazz Festival in Sao Paolo + Rio de Janeiro -Brazil and the 2004 North Sea Jazz Festival. All new music by Lee, Ohad Talmor; musical director and arranger.
Releaesed on Omnitone Record (Omnitone 15214)
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- Lee Konitz/Ohad Talmor with the Orquestra Jazz Matosinhos:
The Matosinhos Jazz Orquestra is based out of Porto, Portugal and is one of Europe's pre-eminent Big Band. They have collaborated, among others with Carla Bley/Steve Swallow, Maria Schneider. Created new repertoire featuring guests soloists such as Rich Perry, Rick Margitza and Chris Cheek. Their latest project includes a commission for a full programm of music featuring new music composed by Lee Konitz and arranged by Ohad Talmor. World premier in March 2006. A recording on Omnitone is set for release late 2006. For more info, click here.
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- Blue Seven
A distinctive cross-borders Septet featuring the MOB Trio and 4 talented Brazilian musicians. The repertoire features Ohad's arrangements of Dexter Gordon's tunes as well as classic Brazilian standards.
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- EBU - European Broadcasting Union Big Band 2004 - Featured Composer.
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Projects Upon Requests
Ohad Talmor Septet a/k/a 7 Déjà Vus
The group started as a feature for the legendary alto saxophonist Lee Konitz, touring Europe with him in 1998. Since then, the Septet has changed its line up and welcomed alto saxophonist John O'Ghallager. The group explores a repertoire featuring sophisticated writing mixing European Classical influences (G.Ligeti, A. Schnittke), Indian ragas and contemporary jazz tradition.
Ohad Talmor - Tenor Sax, Clarinet, Bass Clar.
Russ Johnson - Trumpet
Jacob Garchik -Trombone
John O'Ghallager - Alto Saxophone
Ben Monder/Brad Shepik/Miles Okazaki - Guitar
Bob Bowen - Bass
Dan Weiss - Drums
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Scent of the Morning Dew
This new chamber group explores Ohad's Jewish heritage mixed with music from the northern Indian tradition and distinctive originals.
Ohad Talmor - Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Jacob Sacks - Piano
Dan Weiss - Tablas, Percussions
guest. Rob Thomas - Violin
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