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Double Bill: Chives + Sturdy
December 27, 2012 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
West Coast CD Release Celebration for CHIVES’ sophomore release, Dads.
CHIVES represents the collective musical output of bassist Matthew Wohl, multi-reedist Steven Lugerner and drummer Max Jaffe. Their music is a continuation of the jazz trio continuum – yet CHIVES’ repertoire is heavily influenced by the world of songwriting. Their third recording, Dads, was released on Primary Records in August 2012 to critical acclaim.
CHIVES is not only a platform for fluid improvisation and composition but a story of common experiences, aesthetic intentions, and beginnings. Born between 1987 & ’88, CHIVES each have Jewish roots from their fathers with Australian (Wohl), Mexican (Lugerner) & Korean (Jaffe) roots from their mothers. They grew up together in Burlingame, California surrounded by peers and teachers that nourished their musical sensibilities, and have collaborated together in various settings since middle school for a total of thirteen years – more than half their lives. After recording their debut self-released album Arnold, CHIVES collectively relocated to Brooklyn, NY. During their first two years in New York, CHIVES produced and released For Brian Wilson, a dedication to Major League Baseball’s Brian Wilson – closing pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. Dads is yet another dedication, this time to the men who introduced them to the beautiful game of baseball; Steve Wohl, Jeffrey Lugerner & Mark Jaffe.
“Chives are a limber group – the rhythm section (Jaffe & Wohl) bring elasticity and bounce to the alternately airy and driving grooves as Lugerner tangles with the themes, sometimes playing inside them and sometimes soaring far afield.” – Peter Margasak (Chicago Reader)
Steven Lugerner – Bass Clarinet, Alto/Soprano Saxophones
Matthew Wohl – Bass
Max Jaffe – Drumset
STURDY : sound in design and execution
Chris Sullivan – Alto Saxophone
Henry Moser – Guitar
Tommy O’Mahony – Bass
Nick de Ryss – Drums
Admission $10 – 15. Doors at 6:30pm. Show at 7:00pm
