VICTOR NORIEGA TRIO | THE ART OF JAZZ

JANUARY 10 :: SEATTLE ART MUSEUM DOWNTOWN

Earshot Jazz collaborates with the Seattle Art Museum in programming and presenting the Art of Jazz Series, now in it's 12th year. Make sure to check out pictures and music from this recent trio performance!

Victor Noriega - piano
Evan Flory-Barnes - bass
Greg Campbell - drums

JANUARY 27, 1:00PM :: CONCERT FEATURED ON JAZZ NW

You can download the podcast of the Art of Jazz concert by clicking here.

Jazz Northwest (hosted by Jim Wilke) focuses on the regional jazz scene from Portland to Vancouver. CDs by the best resident musicians from Seattle, Portland and Vancouver are featured. In addition, Jim goes "on location" to concerts, clubs and jazz festivals to record performances by resident and visiting artists for playback on Jazz Northwest.

Jim Wilke is a professional recording engineer and writer in addition to his radio programs which include "Jazz After Hours" on Public Radio International, heard nationwide since 1984.

THE BRIDGET KEARNEY TRIO & VICTOR NORIEGA QUARTET | WEST COAST TOUR

Last March Victor joined forces with The Bridget Kearney Trio, a New York based jazz group which improvises over original music inspired by the American folk music tradition. Completing their first joint Northwest tour, the group is comprised of the most exciting and innovative young artists on the scene today.

Bridget Kearney - bass
Jeremy Udden - alto sax
Victor Noriega - piano
Sean Hutchinson - drums

SHANGHAI RIOT

MAY 20 - JUNE 26

I'm heading back to Shanghai once again to make music with friends, experience a different culture, and eat some incredible meals :) A record will be made featuring my favorite Shanghai musicians playing material inspired by this incredible city. You can keep up with my activities and the recording process for SHANGHAI RIOT as I will be keeping a blog of the events and happenings during my experience there.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SHANGHAI RIOT BLOG

VICTOR NORIEGA QUARTET | THE CAVE

AUGUST 8 & 9 :: THE CAVE (PORTLAND, OR)

To all of those in PDX - come down to this brand new jazz venue called The Cave and check out this great quartet featuring players from both coasts.

Victor Noriega - piano
Tim Willcox - tenor sax
Chris Higgins - bass
Kassa Overall - drums

EARSHOT JAZZ PRESENTS - JAZZ: THE 2ND CENTURY | PONTIUS PILOTS

AUGUST 28, 8:30pm

In the summer of 2006, Earshot Jazz began a comprehensive project entitled "Jazz: The Second Century," an initiative intended to address jazz's progressive transition into the future. This concert series seeks to bring the discussion into creative motion where it matters most - on the stage, with an attentive audience.

PONTIUS PILOTS features the collaboration of pianist/composer Victor Noriega and producer/engineer Robert Nelson (e.R.DoN). Using an array of real-instrument samples and synthesized sounds in combination with the acoustic piano, Pontius Pilots pushes the marriage of electronic and acoustic music.

VICTOR NORIEGA TRIO+2 | FENCELESS

NEW RECORD RELEASED SEPTEMBER 19

The anticipated third album from Victor Noriega will be released on Ponyboy Records in mid-August. FENCELESS showcases Victor's composing and arranging skills in an expanded ensemble. Stay tuned for news and samples...

Victor Noriega - piano, compositions
Jay Thomas - trumpet, flugelhorn, soprano sax
Mark Taylor - alto sax
Willie Blair - bass
Eric Eagle - drums

Check out these links for past Victor Noriega news:

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2004