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2018 culminated with the formation of Elliot Bild & The Zone. This band became the environment for Elliot's compositions and the band sound to develop. In April of 2019, the band recorded their first album at Chris's Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia. Eventually titled "ISMS", the album was released on November 25, 2020 with liner notes by Mike Boone.
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Michael Hudson-Casanova: Echoes of Thought
by Richard J Salvucci
Art Blakey would always open with a theme. Over the years, the theme changed, just as did Bu and his musicians. But the context was always the same. Pay attention, y'all. This is Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers." If a listener is old enough to remember that moment, and willing to make due allowance for a Philly band in the tradition," well, there you are. Spin the Context" starts us. The Old Days, Whenever They Were," is right on ...
Continue ReadingElliot Bild & the Zone: ISMS
by Nicholas F. Mondello
A textural and improvisational tour de force from Elliot Bild and the Zone, ISMS, recorded live, consists of ten selectionsnine of which are Bild originalsand offers up an evening of intelligent and enlightening jazz. Army of Aliens (Your Thoughts)" opens the set and is a classic hard-bop burner with Bild and saxophonist Hudson-Casanova lifting off the launch pad. Lines and Dots" is a tasty bossa with an angular melodic head reminiscent of Oliver Nelson's symmetrical melodic patterns.
Continue Reading– Randy Brecker
“I really, really appreciate your professionalism. And the way you stay engaged to the music and trying to create other than soloing.”
– Mike Boone
“Elliot’s dedication to music is inspiring. His music connects the past to the future reflecting the immediacy of now. Elliot’s trumpet sound is beautiful and personal; his compositions are thoughtful and intriguing. His sincerity and passion is evident in every note!”
Woody Shaw
trumpetRandy Brecker
tromboneMiles Davis
trumpetKenny Dorham
trumpetTim Hagans
trumpetHerbie Hancock
pianoTom Harrell
trumpetJoe Henderson
saxophoneLee Morgan
trumpetKenny Wheeler
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Santa's Sleighin'
From: Santa's Sleighin'By Elliot Bild
K.W.
From: Echoes of ThoughtBy Elliot Bild
Parallels of Latitude
From: ISMSBy Elliot Bild
This is Our Moment
From: Voice = PowerBy Elliot Bild