Steve Hudson
07.07.10 | Review of Steve Hudson Chamber Ensemble Concert
06.13.10 | Galactic Diamonds, Now Available!
The wait is over. The Steve Hudson Chamber Ensemble's debut recording "Galactic Diamonds" is now available. To hear sound clips or request a copy, just click below.
It was great seeing so many of you in Baltimore, Boston, and Brattleboro.
Look forward to the next time around!
05.22.10 | SH Chamber Ensemble Hits the Road in June!
Thanks for checking in everyone. Now that our CD is complete, it's time to hit the road. See you at the show!
Brattleboro, Vermont on June 10th (The Stone Church),
Boston on June 11th (Kaji Aso Studio),
Baltimore June 12th (An die Musik),
Venues and other details are listed on the itinerary page.
Our new CD, Galactic Diamonds, will be available on the Store Page shortly.
04.21.10 | SH Chamber Ensemble, May 8 Princeton Concert
Thanks for checking in everyone. The SH Chamber Ensemble will be playing a concert at the Paul Robeson Theater (Arts Council of Princeton) on May 8th in Princeton, New Jersey. We will be playing material from our debut album which will be released June 12th.
To RSVP please click on the link below, and you will be sent to the Arts Council of Princeton site.
04.02.10 | CD Release for SH Chamber Ensemble this June
Thanks for checking in everyone. We all very excited to share with you our recording to be released this June. As you know, we will be doing all original music with the usual suspects, cellist/vocalist Jody Redhage, violinist Zach Brock, percussionist Martin Urbach and yours truly on piano and melodica.
Concerts are scheduled in Princeton, NJ, Brattleboro, VT,
Boston, Baltimore, and New York City.
03.25.10 | BLUES ALLEY, WASHINGTON DC, THIS MONDAY, MARCH 29
Thanks for checking in everyone. The Outer Bridge Ensemble will perform this Monday at Washington DC's premier jazz club, Blues Alley. The line up includes: Mark Dejong (tenor, soprano), Steve Hudson (piano, rhodes), David Freeman (percussion), Jermone Jennings (drums), Pascal Niggenkemper (bass).
Reservations are suggested, more info. below.
03.15.10 | Steve Hudson Chamber Ensemble, CD Release for May 8, 2010
We are very excited to release our recording this May. The group features Zach Brock on violin, Jody Redhage on cello, Martin Urbach on percussion and yours truly. We recorded our original compositions over two days, and we'll be playing concerts along the east coast in early June in Boston, New York, Baltimore, and other cities to be announced in the coming days. Stay tuned!
03.14.10 | OBE Live at the Persephone Theater, CBC Recording Just Released
OBE came together for a sold out show at the Persephone Theater in Saskatoon, Canada, in November 2009. That concert featured Mark DeJong (tenor/soprano sax), your truly (piano/rhodes), Simon Fisk (bass), David Freeman (percussion), Tyler Hornby (drums). Click below to check it out.
03.04.10 | MR. OBE GOES TO WASHINGTON
The Outer Bridge Ensemble will be performing at Washington DC's legendary jazz club, Blues Alley on Monday, March 29th. This unorthodox collective will bring together the music of Mark Dejong (tenor saxophone), Steve Hudson (piano), Jerome Jennings (drums), David Freeman (percussion), and bassist Pascal Niggenkemper for a night of swing, funk, and grooves that run deep. For more details, click on the Outer Bridge Ensemble website below, or visit Blues Alley at www.bluesalley.com.
See you there!
01.25.10 | Best 0f 2009
"Shine" was received "10 Favorite CD's on 2009" by WPRB's legendary Emanuel Ferritis (Princeton, NJ). The song "Shine" was listed as "10 Favorite Songs of 2009,"
and the Steve Hudson Chamber Ensemble's show at Salon 33 in August was listed as one of the "Favorite Live Gigs of 2009." Thank you Emanuel!
12.04.09 | New Single Available on Itunes, emusic
The studio version of "Last Call" has just been released through Itunes, emusic, and other internet music sites. The tune features baritone saxophonist Claire Daly, trumpeter James Zollar, bassist Mike Noordzy, drummer Jerome Jennings, and yours truly.
The live version of Last Call features a stride piano solo and an incredible alto solo by Mark DeJong, and is part of the last album, Shine.
Each one, the studio version and live version, has a vibe of its own. Enjoy!
11.18.09 | Back in the Cave
Zack, Jody. Martin, and yours truly will be in the studio this January completing our debut recording. The recording is scheduled to be released May 1, 2010. Say tuned!
11.11.09 | CBC Recording with OBE
The Outer Bridge Ensemble will be in Saskatoon, Canada this Saturday for a show and recording for CBC Radio. We'll be diving into some new music for this one, and rediscovering some of the music from our last album the Unknown.
10.28.09 | Review of Shine (Cadence, October 2009)
Pianist Steve Hudson proves how well he can compose in a number of jazz subgenres, like the greasy blues on 'Grover's Theme' and 'Last Call"... and brooding Ellingtonia on 'Boomba.' Hudson's work boasts strong melodies and spacious arrangements that make his revolving cast of two or three horns per track sound like a much bigger group. Among the horn players Claire Daly's swaggering baritone sax on "Grover' and 'Boomba' stands out and Hudson also takes a couple of dazzling piano solos on 'Boomba' and the lovely ballad 'Shine.'
10.28.09 | RVCC
The chamber ensemble had a blast at the Welpe Theater at Raritan Valley Community College in New Jersey. Thanks to the faculty, students, and fans who turned out.
08.24.09 | More News From Down Under
This is one of the most impressive recordings I have heard this year. Excellent composition and fine performances from all involved. I particularly liked the dramatic composition of "Autumn Stroll" which I have already added to my playlist... In all, a five star recording from which I will add tracks to my playlists over the coming months for my national jazz program "A Jazz Hour "which is broadcast nationally across Australia weekly.
Barry O'Sullivan
BLU FM 89.1
08.20.09 | Princeton August 21 Show Details
Doors open at 7:30, concert will begin at 8
See you there!
08.17.09 | Live Interview on WPRB, 103.3 fm
I'll be joining Emanuel Ferritis on Tuesday, August 18 on his show Outerspace Employment Agency from 11-1 pm. We'll be talking about everything under the sun, playing some music, and rap about the show this Friday with chamber ensemble at Salon 33 in Princeton.............stay tuned.
08.10.09 | Chamber Group Coming to Princeton - August 21
Looking forward to our debut concert in Princeton, NJ at Salon 33.
We will be diving into some new and older material with Zach Brock on violin, cellist Jody Redhage, percussionist Martin Urbach, and yours truly. Concert details and listening samples from our upcoming cd are on the site.
07.20.09 | What's in a name?
So the chamber group is preparing some exciting new music for our show in Princeton, NJ on August 21, and I am thinking we need a name change. I mean the name "Chamber Group" needs a little something.........don't ya think? So music lovers of the world if you think of something after hearing a few samples on the site, email us your thoughts!
Gracias,
05.31.09 | Summer News
Off to Canada this June/July to perform at the Calgary Jazz Festival, and Saskatoon Jazz Festival...also looking forward to teaching at the Sasktel Jazz Camp.
In other news, I am thrilled to collaborate with saxophonist Claire Daly on a show about the pioneer, movie star, radio operator, bar owner Mary Joyce. In December 1935 she began a 1000 miles trek by dog sled from Juneau, Alaska to Fairbanks. A woman way ahead of her time.
The chamber group will perform a concert in Princeton, New Jersey this August.
Details are on the News page.
04.21.09 | Shine featured as one of "Hot New CD's For Summer," Jazz Improv NY - May Issue
"An enjoyable synopsis of the pianist/composer's oeuvre in a compact form of seven original compositions...Hudson turns in a rollicking yet sensitive performance...a strong outing from an inventive and sympathetic musician."
04.18.09 | Merkava in May
If you have never heard David Freeman's Merkava, it is a true experience.
Drawing from his musical and Jewish roots, David creates music that is spiritual and explosive, all with a deep pocket. The performance is on May 7 in New York City.
03.17.09 | News from Down Under
"Love this disc ... My favourite track is Paola closely followed by Last Call. Good to see the big brass making a comeback as well as sax and clarinet. i think the clarinet is one of the most under-rated instruments of the day. If young musicians listened more to Goodman, Herman and Eddie Daniels I am sure more would take it up. best wishes to all in the band. Will keep you up front on the airwaves on the beautiful south coast of New South Wales."
Carole Hayes
Shoalhaven Radio
Australia
02.09.09 | WPRB Review of Shine
Pianist Steve Hudson has released another terrific album. It is filled with great compositions, unique voicings and phenomenal playing. Sometimes the songs are so good, one forgets how great the playing is as well. Highlights include [Speak Out] with the impressive rhythm section work, [Shine] with the gorgeous melody, and [Grover's Theme] with the solid groove. This is great music...
Emanuel Ferritis
WPRB
Princeton, NJ
01.07.09 | Shine - CD Release
The new recording Shine is now available!
Featuring some of New York's finest such as Claire Daly, Marcus Rojas, James Zollar, vocalist Peter Eldridge, Curtis Fowlkes, and the Outer Bridge Ensemble, Shine brings fourth seven originals that interweave through composed compositions with shades of the blues, and fun loving grooves.
01.01.09 | New Year - New Music
Thanks to everyone for making 2008 an incredible year. Your positivity and enthusiasm made for some memorable shows with the quintet, the chamber group, and the Outer Bridge Ensemble. Hope everyone has an inspiring, healthy, and peaceful '09!
12.15.08 | The Final Touches
The release of "Shine" has been scheduled for January 20th, 2009.
We are finalizing some of the art work on the cd, that will really capture what the essence of the music. The album will feature some of New York's finest including Marcus Rojas on tuba, James Zollar on trumpet, Claire Daly on baritone, and members of the Outer Bridge Ensemble.
Stay tuned for upcoming shows!
12.02.08 | Back in the USA
Thanks to everyone who turned out to the shows in Bologna, Vicenza, Firenze, and Venice/Marghera! Floating on a high of sleep deprivation and excitement, the band dug in deep, and all the shows had a level of enthusiasm and energy, that made all the shows groovin and special. Check out the Gallery for the fotos.
11.14.08 | Off We Go
The band is in final rehearsals for our tour to Italy. I'll be doing a couple shows in Taranto, and then heading up to Bologa to join the gang from New York, James Zollar, Jerome Jennings, Mark DeJong and Stefano Senni (from Italy). Looking forward to seeing our Italian brothers and sisters in Bologna, Vicenza, Florence and Venice. We will explore the music of Shine, and some new works, inluding a piece dedicated to John Lennon.
11.01.08 | Gonna Let It "Shine"
In the final stages of production for the CD "Shine" which will be released in Europe on November 25, just in time for the quintet's tour in Italy. The CD will feature some of the most inspiring musicians in New York doing their thing on the seven originals: Peter Eldridge (vocals), James Zollar (trumpet), Mark DeJong (alto), Oscar Noriega (clarinet/bass clarinet), Marcus Rojas (tuba), David Freeman (drums), Jerome Jennings (Drums), Mike Noordzy (bass), Pascal Niggenkemper (bass), and your truly........"Shine" will be available for downloads and CD purchases on this website on December 15.
10.26.08 | CBC Radio Broadcast, Oct. 28
On a warm summer evening this past July at the Saskatoon Jazz Festival in Canada, I performed a show with Mark DeJong and the Outer Bridge Ensemble. We were opening for John Scofield that evening, and the theater was packed and energized. The show will be broadcast on Tuesday night (Oct 28th) on a show called Canada Live. It airs between 8:00 and 10:00 pm. Our concert starts about 8:45. Just go to www.cbc.ca/radio2 and you'll find the listen live link there.
09.18.08 | Chamber Group News
The Chamber Group was recording this past weekend at Peter Karl Studios, and had a blast. We are working on a cd that will be released in March, 2009. More to come in the near future.
09.01.08 | Obama
If you didn't get a chance to see Barak's amazing speech at the DNC convention, check it out at the link below. Makes you wish you were there.
08.21.08 | September Recording
The chamber group will be doing a show at Caffe Vivaldi's on September 11 and then we'll be in the studio working on our debut album. Thanks for all the support and positivity with this new project.
07.20.08 | Whole Lotta Strings and a Drum
Thanks to all who made the July 16 show at Caffe Vivaldi's in NYC to hear the chamber group. Cellist Jody Redhage, Violinist Zach Brock, percussionist Martin Urbach, and yours truly, had a lotta fun diving into new compositions for the group. We'll be returning Caffe Vivaldi's on Sept 11 for a couple of sets of new music.
07.01.08 | Left My Heart in Saskatoon!!!
Thanks to all the fans and music lovers from Calgary and Saskatoon who came out to hear Mark DeJong with the Outer Bridge Ensemble. The concerts were a blast, particularly the one at the Broadway Theater where we opened for John Scofield. Teaching at the Jazz Intensive was also a great experience.
The music we performed on tour is available at www.chronographrecords.com. There are downloads and cd's available on the site.
05.28.08 | Music in Canada
Looking forward to returning to Canada this June to make music with Mark DeJong and the Outer Bridge Ensemble. We will be playing a number of shows in Calgary and Saskatoon to release the cd, including a show where we'll be opening John Scofield.
05.28.08 | David and Mustafa go to Hollywood
Drummer/percussionist for the Outer Bridge Ensemble, David Freeman, and sitarist Mustafa Bhagat, are going to the premier of Love Guru next week. David and Mustafa helped compose and arrange the music for the Mike Myers picture.
Check out the soundtrack in the coming weeks!!
05.28.08 | New Music for Fall CD
It's been an exciting time in the studio in the last few months. There have been recording sessions with the Outer Bridge Ensemble with clarinetist Oscar Noriega and Marcus Rojas on tuba. Other sessions with the great vocalist Peter Eldridge, trumpeter James Zollar, and the one and only Claire Daly on baritone. The music is scheduled for release for fall of 2008, but there are a of couple tracks on the site now.....couldn't resist.
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