Solo and Duo
There is nothing quite as musically personal and intellectually intimate as solo jazz piano. David Gleason is very much in demand as a solo pianist where he shares his unique combination of intelligent, creative and muscular pianism with audiences. He performs concerts, services, cocktail music and other events. He also is an accomplished accompanist of jazz vocalists, and occasionally croons a few smokey standards himself. On the other hand, nothing adds excitement and communicative brilliance to solo jazz piano, like an upright bass. His piano and bass duo plays a wide variety of events and concerts to acclaim and enjoyment.
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The Art D'Echo Trio
The Art D'echo Trio is a jazz piano trio enjoyed by listeners of all ages. In the classic tradition of groups such as the Bill Evans Trio and Oscar Peterson Trio, The Art D'echo Trio displays musicianship exciting to both life-long jazz fans and audience members unfamiliar with the genre. Whether playing sophisticated, hard-swinging classic jazz arrangements or grooving on a Latin jazz tune, the interplay between three master musicians defines the group. David Gleason (piano) and Mike Lawrence (bass) have performed together since they were teenagers; Pete Sweeney (drums) and David Gleason began playing jazz together around the year 2000. By 2004 these three musicians had formed the rhythm section for a variety of local jazz groups including, at times, the rhythm section for the Latin jazz ensemble Sensemayá. In 2012, after realizing they were consistently called upon to form the core of many other groups, they established their own trio dedicated to music in the style of the great historic jazz piano trios. In the last few years they have been invited to play a variety or clubs, festivals and concerts as they continue to provide the foundation for many other ensembles. They have also appeared as the centerpiece of a “It's a Jazzy Christmas,” a concert performance which features the music of Vince Gauraldi.
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"Pure sound, crisply cohesive through mutually supportive hyperlistening sensitivity" - Michael Hochanadel, The Daily Gazette
Trifecta
Trifecta is a modern twist on the idea of a “piano trio.” Unlike other instrumentalists, pianists rarely play together in ensembles, that is until Trifecta joined three of Upstate New York’s jazz thoroughbreds to form a winning combination. Capital Region pianists Rob Lindquist and Dave Gleason first met at the Crane School of Music in the 1990s where they both played in the Crane Jazz Ensemble, various combos and occasionally as a duo. Years after returning to Albany, New York they met Wayne Hawkins, who hails from Kansas City. The three pianist often found themselves playing with the same musicians, at the same venues, and back to back at music festivals. As the three realized they were kindred musical spirits, they developed the idea for a trio dedicated to great pianism. Trifecta has just started to perform publicly, but is already in high demand. They hope that audiences will take a chance and give them a listen, odds are they’ll win your heart.
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"Variety, velocity, veracity and voracious riff" - Michael Hochanadel, The Daily Gazette
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It's a Jazzy Christmas
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When it’s the most wonderful time of the year, "It’s a Jazzy Christmas" has all your favorite holiday songs! This septet performs concert hall shows that feature the music of Vince Guaraldi from the Peanuts holiday specials. Wrapped in the theme of a 1940’s radio drama, their concerts take the audience on a holiday ride through decades of great classic music and fun radio serial interludes. Audiences will even have a jolly laugh or two. It’s a Jazzy Christmas is the perfect concert to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
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