US Jazz Sensation David Friesen On Tour October 2017

David Friesen (USA) has recorded over 65 CD’s as a leader/ co-leader and appeared as a sideman or featured artist on more than 100 recordings.

He has performed and/or recorded with Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Sam Rivers, Michael Brecker, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddy Hubbard, Mal Waldron, Jaki Byard, Chick Corea, John Scofield, Elvin Jones, Jack Dejohnette, and many others.

“Once in a great while, a musician emerges with such authority and such seemingly effortless originality that his place in the front ranks of his instrument is unquestioned. So it is with David Friesen.” Nat Hentoff

“David Friesen is doing for the bass what Pythagoras did for triangles.” Patrick Hinely/Jazz Magazine

October 2017 sees David on tour around New Zealand, promoting his latest album “another time another place”, recorded live at the Creative Jazz Club (Auckland) in 2015, released through Rattle NZ. Accompanying David are band mates Dixon Nacey (guitar) and Reuben Bradley (drums), both acclaimed musicians in their own right.

DAVID FRIESEN TRIO NEW ZEALAND TOUR 2017              

featuring:

David Friesen (US): Bass & Compositions

Dixon Nacey (NZ): Guitar

Reuben Bradley (NZ): Drums

Scheduled performances and workshops:

16th October:          Workshop at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Rotorua, Performance at The Rogue Stage, Princess Gate Hotel 8pm Facebook Event Info

17th October:          Workshop at Wintec Hamilton, Performance at Nivara Lounge 8pm Facebook Event Info

18th October:          Auckland Jazz Festival 2017 for the Creative Jazz Club, The Thirsty Dog Tavern 8pm Facebook Event Info 

19th October:          Workshop at Auckland University

20th October:          Workshop & Performance in Wellington for the Wellington Jazz         Collective, The Pyramid Club 8pm Under The Radar Info

 

21st October:           Workshop in Christchurch for the Big Band Festival 2017, Performance at Orange Studio 8pm Facebook Event Info