The SFJAZZ Collective has announced the release of its ninth limited-edition set, SFJAZZ Collective: Music of Chick Corea and New Compositions, Live at SFJAZZ Center. Only 2,000 copies will be produced. Available exclusively from SFJAZZ, the hand-numbered two-CD set was recorded live March 28-31 this year at San Francisco’s new SFJAZZ Center. The release features new arrangements of works by Chick Corea as well as new original compositions by Collective members. This recording captured the new lineup with drummer Obed Calvaire, replacing longtime member Eric Harland.
The lineup is:
Miguel Zenón – Alto Saxophone
David Sánchez – Tenor Saxophone
Avishai Cohen – Trumpet
Robin Eubanks – Trombone
Stefon Harris – Vibraphone (CD)
Warren Wolf – Vibraphone (Tour)
Edward Simon – Piano
Matt Penman – Bass
Obed Calvaire – Drums
During their October U.S. tour, which begins this week in San Francisco, the Collective will perform material from each of the composers to which they’ve paid tribute since their inception, including Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Horace Silver, Stevie Wonder and Corea, plus many of the member’s original compositions. The Collective is also welcoming a new member, Warren Wolf on vibraphone, replacing veteran member Stefon Harris. Wolf joins the band on the upcoming October tour.
SFJAZZ has released eight previous limited-edition live sets since 2004, as well as a concert DVD filmed at 2007’s Jazz à Vienne Festival in France. All recordings and more information about the SFJAZZ Collective and SFJAZZ can be found at sfjazz.org.
SFJAZZ Collective: Music of Chick Corea and New Compositions, Live at SFJAZZ Center is priced at $35 (plus tax and shipping). The physical two-CD set is available exclusively at sfjazz.org and at the SFJAZZ Center Store (located at 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102).
SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE FALL 2013 TOUR
October 10-13, San Francisco, CA, SFJAZZ Center
October 15, Chico, CA, Laxson Auditorium
October 17, Santa Barbara, CA, Campbell Hall
October 19, Los Angeles, CA, Zipper Concert Hall
October 22, Seattle, WA, Earshot Jazz Festival Presents
October 23, Davis, CA, Mondavi Center
October 26, Newport News, VA, Ferguson Center Concert Hall
October 27, Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University
