Dare to Be Behn Gillece

• 1 Camera Eyes 05:26
• 2 From Your Perspective 05:23
• 3 Amethyst 04:40
• 4 Signals 04:15
• 5 Drought's End 05:40
• 6 Same Shame 05:52
• 7 Live It 04:28
• 8 Dare to Be 06:18
• 9 Trapezoid 05:49
• 10 A Time for Love 05:32
• Total Runtime 53:23

Info for Dare to Be

Bassist Peter Brendler keeps moving forward and encourages everyone to open their ears and listen to the "Message In Motion,” his second album as a leader for Posi-Tone. This exciting chord-less quartet date includes front line performances by saxophonist Rich Perry and trumpeter Peter Evans. Both musicians move freely over the joyful combination of Brendler's solid harmonic foundation and the subtle metrics of drummer Vinnie Sperrazza. The album features several of Brendler's new original compositions and is additionally highlighted by the contributions of special guest guitarist Ben Monder, who brings his unique approach to his instrument into the mix on four tracks. Featuring a delicate balance of modernity and nontraditional aesthetics, the music of "Message In Motion” remains insightfully straight forward, refreshingly melodic, and is certain to evoke a wide assortment of bright moments in the ears of discerning jazz fans everywhere."

Peter Brendler, bass
Rich Perry, saxophone
Peter Evans, trumpet
Vinnie Sperrazza, drums
Ben Monder, guitar

Behn Gillece
Having spent many years deeply embedded in the vibrant jazz scenes of New York and Philadelphia, Behn Gillece has carved out a distinguished reputation as both a virtuosic vibraphonist and a prolific composer. Drawing inspiration from luminaries like Milt Jackson, Gary Burton and Bobby Hutcherson, Gillece has dedicated himself to pushing the boundaries of vibraphone artistry while leaving an indelible mark on the jazz landscape as a composer. Hailing from New Jersey, Gillece honed his craft through numerous performance opportunities in his home state and Philadelphia before making the leap to New York City in 2006. Since then, he has solidified his status as a sought-after sideman, as well as a formidable bandleader and recording artist.

His latest album, "Stick Together" (2024, Posi-Tone), is a testament to the power of collaboration and synergy. Teaming up with esteemed musicians such as pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Boris Kozlov, and drummer Rudy Royston, Gillece crafts musical creations imbued with an undeniable sense of joy and ease.

From 2009 to 2013, Gillece co-led four transformative recordings on Posi-Tone with tenor saxophonist Ken Fowser, garnering international acclaim and extensive streaming and radio play. His albums as a leader— including "Mindset" (2015), "Dare To Be" (2016), "Walk Of Fire" (2017), "Parallel Universe" (2018), "Still Doing Our Thing" (2021), and "Between The Bars" (2023)— propelled him into the spotlight, earning him a 2018 Downbeat Rising Star award. Additionally, Gillece has lent his talents as a sideman to various acclaimed recordings, collaborating with artists such as Patrick Cornelius, Michael Dease, New Faces, Walt Weiskopf, Melody Gardot, Idle Hands, Out To Dinner, and Ensemble Novo.

Gillece's performances have reached prestigious venues worldwide, including the Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Kimmel Center, Smalls Jazz Club, Mezzrow, Jazz Standard, Side Door, Smoke Jazz Club, Fat Cat, Yoshi's, Chris’ Jazz Cafe, as well as renowned festivals such as North Sea, Montreux, Nice, Molde, Ghent, Montreal, and Toronto festivals.

In addition to his robust performance life, Gillece also has a burgeoning career as a music educator. Gillece is a member of the faculty at Rowan University, where he teaches vibraphone, jazz ensemble, music theory, and online courses. In addition to the various workshops he has been asked to give at colleges and universities across the world, he has prepared over 700 lessons for online instruction on vibesworkshop.com, which benefits percussion students internationally.

A recipient of numerous accolades, including the 2018 Downbeat Rising Star Vibraphonist award, Gillece holds a master's degree from SUNY Purchase and is endorsed by Malletech instruments. Other honors include the 2009 Betty Carter Jazz Ahead residency, winning the Generations competition in 2009, and winning the 2008 Jazz Improvisation competition at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention.

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