Concurrently issuing albums like 1964s cathexis, and 1967s zeitgeist, he also balanced his highly respected musical career with his other profession as a practicing psychiatrist and professor. Find denny zeitlin discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Denny zeitlin has recorded over thirty critically acclaimed albums. Denny zeitlin was born on april 10, 1938 in chicago, illinois, usa. Denny zeitlin is an american jazz pianist and composer, and a clinical professor of psychiatry at university of california, san francisco. Sep 01, 2004 pianist denny zeitlins got the name from a sandstone rock that he and his wife encountered in the canyonlands near moab, utah, on one of their many mountain biking adventures. Denny zeitlin 10 april 1938, chicago, illinois is an american jazz pianist and composer, and a clinical professor of psychiatry at university of california, san francisco. Dawg duos multiple artists acoustic disc acd38 1999. Electroacoustic seems to be one of the latest trends currently happening in the progressive and avantgarde jazz arenas, but thats old hat to such veteran groundbreakers like pianist denny zeitlin and. Producer denny zeitlin, paul winter 2 other versions 3 of 3 view all. Explorations of classic wayne shorter compositions by dan mcclenaghan, published on july, 2016. Shop our newest and most popular denny zeitlin sheet music such as quiet now, or click the button above to browse all denny zeitlin sheet music. Zeitlins lecturedemonstration unlocking the creative impulse. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program.
The columbia studio trio sessions mosaic select denny zeitlin trio in concert sunnyside by don heckman the rub on writing about denny zeitlin has always been his unlikely dual career track as a working jazz musician and a teaching and practicing psychiatrist. Since 1963, he has recorded more than 35 albums, including more than 100 original compositions, and was a firstplace winner in the down beat international jazz. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. His first release came in 1964, the columbia records date, cathexis, an acoustic trio affair followed by three more of the same on columbia. Music profile for denny zeitlin, born 10 april 1938. Denny zeitlin stairway to the stars 2014 us 10track cd album, originally recorded at the jazz bakery, culver city, ca, november 2001. Dennis zeitlin, md psychiatrist, clinical professor ucsf. Denny is joined by his long standing trio featuring the legendary buster williams on bass and matt wilson on.
Denny is joined by his long standing trio featuring the legendary buster williams on bass and matt wilson on drums. Denny zeitlin piano, buster williams bass, matt wilson drums pianist denny zeitlin is a living legend and visionary jazz musician. He has recorded more than 30 albums, including more than 100 original compositions, and was a first place winner of the down beat international jazz critics poll in 1965. Zeitlins take on the musical legacy of miles davis on his new recording remembering miles provides a perfect example of breathing new life into lionized material.
Pianist denny zeitlins got the name from a sandstone rock that he and his wife encountered in the canyonlands near moab, utah, on one of their many mountain biking adventures. Jun 11, 2010 denny zeitlin on piano jazz the californiabased zeitlin is an acclaimed pianist with an keen, empathetic touch and who happens to be a practicing clinical psychiatrist. Pianist denny zeitlin has long been in the vanguard of musical innovation. Eigsti was born into a highly musical family, with his mother, father and sister all playing piano. Listen to your favorite songs from slickrock by denny zeitlin now.
Synthesizersand denny zeitlin and george marshare capable of so much, as in the closertitle tune, with its bowed basslike opening that evolves in the direction of the symphonic, featuring a hornlike monologue backed by electrodrones and swirlings, interjected with marshs robust percussive poetry. The format of the pianoled trio experimented by bill evans was further explored by chicagos white pianist denny zeitlin 1938 who relocated to san francisco in 1964, on albums such as cathexis march 1964 for a trio, that set the theme for his research, carnival october 1964, for another trio charlie haden on bass, and zeitgeist march 1967, for the same trio, that. An engaging, often exploratory pianist, denny zeitlin began his career in the 60s, crafting intimate, deeply harmonic acoustic jazz. Denny zeitlin born 10 april 1938 in chicago, illinois is an american jazz pianist and composer, and a clinical professor of psychiatry at university of california, san francisco. Jazz pianist denny zeitlin s multimedia website features his new release, precipice, as well as unique videos. Find denny zeitlin discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Featuring buster williams, matt wilson and denny zeitlin, picture sleeve, illustrated trifold digipak, with l iner note by denny zeitlin, tracklist and credits running across each panel. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Music for body and spirit meditation music recommended for you. Denny zeitlin has spent his life exploring the possibilities of creative expression in sound. His parents were both involved in medicine and music. The format of the pianoled trio experimented by bill evans was further explored by chicagos white pianist denny zeitlin 1938 who relocated to san francisco in 1964, on albums such as cathexis march 1964 for a trio, that set the theme for his research, carnival october 1964, for another trio charlie haden on bass, and zeitgeist march 1967, for the same trio, that included the free. Carlo wolff, jazztimes february 20 read the full article. Denny steps a bit outside at times never to much so to make the album a session of avant jazz, but definitely showing the listener at the start that.
Denny zeitlin is an american jazz pianist, composer, and a clinical professor of psychiatry at university of california, san. Denny zeitlin had a feature written by andrew gilbert for jazztimes. He began playing the piano at age two, studied classical music throughout his elementary school years, and fell in love with jazz in high school a madetoorder medium for his primary interest in improvisation and composition. Whether youre moving from across the country or across the street, to a downtown loft or a suburban dwelling, zeitlin sothebys international realtys professional associates will ease your transition with their extraordinary knowledge base and commitment to customer service. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
Early wayne by denny zeitlin on amazon music unlimited. Denny zeitlinall the things you are 1964 hd duration. Jazz pianist denny zeitlins multimedia website features his new release, precipice, as well as unique videos. Slickrock by denny zeitlin on amazon music unlimited. The sessions got a fresly new conception to pianobased jazz a style that resonates nicely with the best 60s work of steve kuhn or keith jarrett, sharing some of the tenderness of the. Denny zeitlin performs at the piedmont piano company 1728 san pablo ave. As long as theres music by denny zeitlin trio on spotify. Increase brain power, focus music, reduce anxiety, binaural and isochronic beats duration. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from denny zeitlin at the discogs marketplace. Most recently, denny zeitlin has recorded two critically acclaimed albums for maxjazz.
As zeitlin explains in the notes, the rocks sandpaper texture permits bicycle ascents at outrageous and heartpounding angles. He and younger sister and collaborator eliza zeitlin raised in sunnyside section of queens nyc and then in nearby westchester county suburb of hastingsonhudson, ny. In 2014, jazztimes contributor andrew gilbert wrote th. Listen to your favorite songs from early wayne by denny zeitlin now. Smooth jazz multiple artists bmgspecial products 44709 1997 david grisman. Solo voyage followed in 2005, featuring solo acoustic piano and piano with synthesizer orchestration. Helped start the court independent filmmaking collective in 2004, and moved to new orleans where he eventually made his first short film, glory at sea 2008, after hurricane. Denny zeitlin biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Since 1963, he has recorded more than 35 albums, including more than 100 original compositions, and was a firstplace winner in the down beat international jazz critics poll in 1965 and 1974. A sophisticated, harmonically rich jazz pianist who balances his time between music and his other career as a. The denny zeitlin career has challenged any ordinary sense concerning a master of jazz trajectory. Denny zeitlin discography continued candlelight moments. Born in new york city and raised in sunnyside, queens and then westchester county, benh zeitlin began his career as a filmmaker at the tender age of 6 years when he and a friend made a batman movie.
Pianist denny zeitlin is sporting a beard on the cover of this fourth album for columbia records and his music here definitely reflects a bit of a change from his earlier cleanercut image. As long as theres music, an album by denny zeitlin trio on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. He has twice won the prestigious down beat magazine award, has played with the top ranking instrumental jazz musicians of any time, has composed for a hollywood thriller and sesame street, and besides this has recorded more than 30 cds with his. He continued making films as a child before attending wesleyan university, where he majored in film. An excellent live outing from pianist denny zeitlin recorded at the height of his early powers. Denny zeitlin and george marsh expedition share this. He also composed the original soundtrack for the 1978 sciencefiction horror film invasion of the body snatchers.
In 2004 he released slickrock, a trio cd featuring buster williams, bass, and matt wilson, drums. In spite of his achievement, early on, of having attained the status of top tier jazz pianist, denny zeitlin has always wanted to expand his artistry beyond the confines of the trio format where he made his name. The immediate temptation, frequently succumbed to, is to search for. Mar, 2014 increase brain power, focus music, reduce anxiety, binaural and isochronic beats duration. Denny zeitlin on piano jazz the californiabased zeitlin is an acclaimed pianist with an keen, empathetic touch and who happens to be a practicing clinical psychiatrist. A peak performance, quiet now is surrounded by other examples of zeitlin s creative power as a selfsufficient interpreter. His 1960s acoustic trio was one of the first to advance beyond the concepts of bill evans, and his genre defying electroacoustic experiments were some of the most intriguing from a jazz musician. His recent focus on the wonderful music of jazzs most celebrated composers has been inspired. Denny zeitlin trio in concert featuring buster williams and matt wilson please retry amazon music unlimited.
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