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Ed Byrne
Ed Byrne (born December 30, 1946) is an American jazz trombonist, composer,arranger, educator, and author known for his great trombone sonic fingerprint and his distinctively original compositions. After several years as a full time faculty member of Berklee College, Ed moved to NYC where he has been performing and recording for decades with many of the world’s most critically-acclaimed jazz, Latin jazz, salsa, and soul artists, including Chet Baker, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus, Eddie Palmieri, The Fania All Stars, Buddy Rich, Manu Dibango, James Brown, Tito Puente, Archie Shepp, Maynard Ferguson—and scores of others.
Ed played trombone on Eddie Palmieri’s Grammy Award-winning Unfinished Masterpiece in 1974. A pioneer in Latin jazz, Ed was nominated Best Trombone Soloist by Latin New York. With the release of Bobby's Paunetto's Point, on which Ed's composition, Fenway Funk, was nominated for a Grammy in 1976. And Ed’s solo on There Will Be Another You on the Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker album Carnegie Hall Concert is considered by many as one of jazz’s most swinging jazz trombone solos. Byrne earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree (DMA) in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Dr. Byrne then authored and self-published the 17-book Linear Jazz Improvisation, to this day a world-wide best-selling method for all instruments.
In addition to his extensive studio work in NYC (some 62 albums, many as a featured soloist), Ed has led his own bands, most recently his Latin Jazz Evolution which performed at jazz festivals following the release of his album, Conquistador. Ed’s first album as leader, Two Shades of Blue, was recorded in NYC with a stellar group comprised of guitarist John Abercrombie, pianist Jim McNeely, bassist Ron McClure, drummer Victor Lewis, Latin percussionist Milton Cardona, and Ed on trombone. This studio recording was later combined with the best of a live quartet performance at Skullers in Cambridge, MA in 1995 featuring Ed, Mick Goodrick on guitar, bassist John Lockwood, and drummer Bob Gulotti. Dr. Ed Byrne currently performs with his world-class quartet, which features Ed's trombone over a platform of his intense compositions.
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AS LEADER:
Two Shades of Blue (Ed Byrne Music: 2000; re-released Blue Truffle: 2014); arranger, composer, leader, producer, slide & valve trombones
Conquistador – Latin Jazz Evolution (Blue Truffle: 2012); arranger, composer, leader, producer, trombone
Salsa World Series Volume 5 Cuba Jam (Spotify, Amazon, Apple 2013); arranger, composer, leader, producer, trombone on Conquistador - One For Carlos
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David Byrne Joins SoundExchange Board Of Directors
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As the debate over copyright and royalty reform heats up, its essential to have thoughtful artists engaged in discussions at the highest level. Today SoundExchange smartly gave David Byrne a seat at the table. SoundExchange has added David Byrne to its Board of Directors. Byrne is a singer, songwriter, artist and author best known as the front man of Talking Heads. He will fill the position previously held by Walter McDonough. “I am honored to join the SoundExchange board where ...
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It's not just David Byrne and Radiohead: Spotify, Pandora and how streaming music kills jazz and classical
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Michael Ricci
More musicians are taking aim at the rates paid by Spotify and Pandora, and warning whole genres are in danger After years in which tech-company hype has drowned out most other voices, the frustration of musicians with the digital music world has begun to get a hearing. We know now that many rockers don’t like it. Less discussed so far is the trouble jazz and classical musicians — and their fans — have with music streaming, which is being hailed ...
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David Byrne and Friends Address Money, Art on His Relaunched Website
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Back in February David Byrne relaunched his official website with an emphasis on new content and guest writers. Since then he's continued to address artist revenue topics in his now established role as public intellectual. In the process he's speculated on such topics as what a new Internet might look like and, over the weekend, how musicians might earn a living in the streaming era. As you might expect, he takes his thoughts in sometimes unexpected directions. From his TED ...
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NJPAC Celebrates Governor Brendan T. Byrne’s 90th Birthday With A Celebrity Comedy Roast Benefit Featuring Roastmaster Governor Chris Christie, Five Additional Former NJ Governors And Special Guest Comedians
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Christine Saunders
NEWARK, NJ – NJPAC will celebrate Governor Brendan T. Byrne’s 90th birthday on Tuesday, April 1 at 5:30pm with a Roast and toast of the former Governor by his predecessors in the New Jersey governor’s office, celebrity comedians and other New Jersey politicians. Held in NJPAC’s intimate Chase Room and benefiting the Arts Center’s education initiatives, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will act as Roastmaster and lead Tom Kean, James Florio, Donald DiFrancesco, Jim McGreevey, and Richard Codey, as well ...
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Nonesuch Releases Caetano Veloso and David Byrne "Live at Carnegie Hall" on March 13; Pre-Order Now
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Michael Ricci
In the spring of 2004, Caetano Veloso curated a week of special concerts at New York's Carnegie Hall as one of its prestigious Perspectives artists. As part of the series, he invited his longtime friend and collaborator David Byrne to join him for an evening in Isaac Stern Auditorium. The concert was recorded for broadcast on NPR and now will be released by Nonesuch as Caetano Veloso and David Byrne: Live at Carnegie Hall on March 13, 2012. The singer/guitarists ...
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David Byrne: Ride, Rise, Roar DVD
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JamBase
LIVE CONCERT FILM FEATURING DAVID BYRNE OUT ON DVD AND BLU-RAY MAY 31 On May 31 Eagle Rock Entertainment releases Ride, Rise, Roar, a documentary film detailing the unique creative process of David Byrne shot over the course of his '08/'09 “Songs of David Byrne & Brian Eno" tour. Ride, Rise, Roar combines exclusive behind-the-scenes footage with onstage action from Byrne's recent world tour. Including band audition footage, rehearsals and interviews with Byrne and the key players in his group, ...
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ByrneJazz Releases Linear Jazz Improvisation "Polytonal Triad Etudes (Book 5)"
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All About Jazz
Jazz Artist/Educator Ed Byrne's new advanced improvisation book is now available! ByrneJazz.com announces the release of Ed Byrne's new jazz improvisation method, Linear Jazz Improvisation Polytonal Triad Etudes." New! Linear Jazz Improvisation: Polytonal Triad Etudes (Book 5) This book offers enough advanced modern vocabulary to keep you occupied for at least a year! It begins with an 8-bar pantonal line based on triads, and then develops it in a variety of mind-blowing ways. Learn to sing and play it ~ ...
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ByrneJazz Releases Linear Jazz Improvisation "Functional Jazz Guitar"
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All About Jazz
Educator Ed Byrne's new guitar book is now available! ByrneJazz.com announces the release of Ed Byrne's new jazz guitar method, Linear Jazz Improvisation “Functional Jazz Guitar."
Learn all the basics of playing in a jazz group comping voicings with rhythms in all styles. It's fun to practice with the inter-related play-back files in all keys.
Linear Jazz Improvisation Functional Jazz Guitar
Learn the skills needed for playing in a jazz group with this fun 255-page method. Practice specific ...
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Linear Jazz Improvisation: Books Now in Hard Copy
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All About Jazz
Trombonist and composer Ed Byrne announces the release in HARD COPY of new editions of all 42 Linear Jazz Improvisation books: 12 Books for All Instruments and Voices: Concert, Bass Clef, Bb, and Eb. They are now available in spiral-bound hard copy through LuLu.com for easy reading on the piano or music stand with new color covers. They will soon be available also at Amazon. All LJI books come with play along capabilities (except Book 1). E-Book prices have been ...
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Linear Jazz Improvisation: New Web Site and Book Releases
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All About Jazz
New ByrneJazz.com Web Site and Books Announcing the new ByrneJazz.com web site! Trombonist and composer Ed Byrne, will release a new edition of all 42 Linear Jazz Improvisation books: 12 Books for All Instruments and Voices: Concert, Bass Clef, Bb, and Eb. They will soon be available in spiral-bound hard copy through LuLu.com for easy reading on the piano or music stand with new color covers. They will also be available at Amazon in hard copy. All LJI books come ...
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Ed Byrne is one of the finest jazz musicians I’ve ever worked with. --Chet Baker, Down Beat
Since his great trombone soloist, Ed Byrne, left the band recently, Charlie Persip is 'low profiling' the solos in the trombone section. --John S. Wilson, New York Times
Byrne, who composed the Grammy Award nominated 'Fenway Funk', takes a turn with a rhythmic solo that explodes into a massive climax through repeated syncopated figures brimming with tension. Chip Boaz, The Latin Jazz Corner 1976
Ed Byrne's trombone style is ahead of its time. --Hilarie Grey, Jazz Times
Primary Instrument
Trombone
Location
Springfield
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
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See Article: https://www.allaboutjazz.com/news/new-jazz-web-site-jazz-lessons-online-with-ed-byrne/
Ed currently has Live Online Jazz Students in Real Time all over the world: the Americas, UK, PR, UAE, Greece, Sweden, France, Germany, etc. Byrne Jazz Online Lessons Features: Learn in real-time with world-class jazz artist Ed Byrne. www.byrnejazz.com www.jazz-lessons-online.com [email protected] 413-772-2656 Jazz lessons in the privacy of your own home at your own pace. Get live feedback on your playing. Hear the nuances and phrasing of Ed's own personal examples. Learn the distinct styles of world reknowned jazz greats. Take the shortest, most direct route to reaching your musical goals. Develop your tonal memory. Extend your vocabulary. Learn to improvise on a tune's primary materials. Master songs in their entirety: Reduced melody, guide tone lines, root progressions & essential rhythms. Learn tunes more quickly & effectively. Target essential melody notes with chromatic groups. Combine reduced melody targeting with reduced rhythms of specific compositions. Apply these essentials to the blues & other types of tunes. Use pitch collections derived From combining the melody & harmony of compositions. For More Information: Ed is offering live jazz lessons for those musicians who are seriously interested in learning jazz online. These lessons are available to anyone, regardless of age, background or jazz experience. Ed has taken people from classical, blues and rock backgrounds and has put them on the right track to building a solid jazz vocabulary. Lessons are purchased in blocks of four and may be taken on a weekly or bi-monthly schedule. For inquiries and availability of Online Lessons, please email us at: [email protected]. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Faster Results: Most Effective Improvisation Method Ever! All Styles, Levels, Instruments "Ed Byrne is one of the finest jazz musicians I have ever worked with." -Chet Baker "Ed Byrne taught me virtually all I know about composition, and he encouraged and inspired me with his dedication to, and love of, music." -Freddie Bryant, Guitarist "Linear Improvisation is the most valuable jazz improvisation resource that I have ever read or used. I am sure that It will be used in classrooms across the globe for many years to come" -Chris DeVito, Pianist "Put simply and without exaggeration, Ed Byrne is the best teacher of jazz I have ever met." -Ernest Urvater, Pianist "Linear Improvisation is monumental in improvisation pedagogy." -Jonny Johansson, Guitarist "I have come to the conclusion that there are two types of jazz pros. Those that are unable to explain what they do, and those that are able, but unwilling to reveal trade secrets. That places Ed Byrne in the unique category of a jazz pro who both knows what he is doing, and is willing to share." -Stu Hesley, Guitarist Derive scales from the keys of songs—without greek names or complex theories. Develop your sonic fingerprint (personal style) & become a more convincing musical public speaker. Linear Improvisation Will Rapidly Improve Your Improvisational Skills: Develop Tonal Memory Extend Your Vocabulary Learn to Improvise on a Tune's Primary Materials Master Songs in Their Entirety: Reduced Melody, Guide Tone Lines, Root Progressions & Essential Rhythms Learn Tunes More Quickly & Effectively Target Essential Melody Notes with Chromatic Groups Combine Reduced Melody Targeting with Reduced Rhythms of Specific Compositions Apply These Essentials to the Blues & Other Types of Tunes Use Pitch Collections Derived From Combining the Melody & Harmony of Compositions Derive Scales From the Keys of Songs—Without Greek Names or Complex Theories Develop Your Sonic Fingerprint (Personal Style) & Become a More Convincing Musical Public Speaker
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Ed Byrne
Location: Springfield
Instrument: Trombone
Born: December 30, 1946
