What
truly sets him apart, though, is not only his illustrious background
but the fact that he continues to explore new musical territory and is
also committed to sharing his knowledge as an educator. His music,
having matured through decades of discipline, searching and playing,
has a depth and fierce individuality that is becoming increasingly rare
in today’s pop culture.
Unlike many Jazz
performances, which typically draw from a repertoire of Jazz standards,
tunes that are fairly well-known and for which the challenge lies in
the arrangement, interpretation and execution, the David Liebman Group
performs mostly originals. These compositions do not adhere to any one
particular style — on the contrary, they all draw from a wide range of
sources. Liebman likes to pull from Classical, Pop and international
music as well as traditional Jazz. The group also plays extensively
with different time-feels and odd tempos, with a focus on delivering a
spontaneous performance aligned with the moment rather than a
pre-determined arrangement.
The David Liebman Group plays the Blue Wisp at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Read a full interview and get show details here.
