Solo II - Under Construction at bluewhale is out now!
Special thank you to @joonleemusic@bluewhalelosangeles - for building a home for music and people, for continuing to dream, and for the invitation to be a part of it; @maximilian.world - for capturing the sound beautifully and masterfully; @superninkendo - for the beautiful video.
For those listening today, I hope it reaches you.
“One of the local giants on the sax scene, Daniel Rotem has carved out a career by being one of LA’s most dependable sideman. It’s easy to see why on this album where he goes it all alone… as he’s got a tone and relaxed delivery that any sax player would aspire to.” - Jazz Weekly
Solo II - Under Construction at bluewhale, out for a week.
Appreciate everyone who’s spent time with it so far.
“His tone nakedly exposed, Rotem’s saxophones interact with the space, the result a strikingly intimate communion between performer and place.”
Thank you Textura for a thoughtful write up on the new album.
Solo II - Under Construction at bluewhale out and about, thank you for listening
🎷 @danielrotm on the habit that shaped him most: listening. Albums on repeat, liner notes, tracking down every player on every record, then transcribing whole solos to figure out how they breathe.
“We are our own best teachers.” From his episode of Sessions With Shaw with @grahamdechter , @adamhershmusic , @alexanderfrankmusic , and @ryanshawdrums . Full session link in bio.
#jazz #livejazz #sessionswithshaw #saxophone #jazzpractice
one month of
Solo II - Under Construction at bluewhale
thank you to everyone who has been listening and spending time with the music
#solosaxophone #bluewhale #improvisation
@danielrotm on why jazz has always been dance music. From his teacher Dave Santoro, “Don’t forget this music is about dancing”.
From his episode of Sessions With Shaw with @grahamdechter , @adamhershmusic , @alexanderfrankmusic , and @ryanshawdrums . Full session link in bio.
#jazz #livejazz #sessionswithshaw #jazzhistory #dukeellington
what a deeply uplifting and inspiring concert!
Thank you to @danielrotm and his Yūgen band (featuring @wilsonthecurator , @vardanovsepianmusic , @aidancarrollmusic , and @christianeuman ) for an unforgettable night of beautiful music and warmth - so special to connect in this way of listening and fellowship. Thank you to everyone who joined us 💙
We are very excited and looking forward to the next concert in our Creative Music series, featuring @sashaberliner ! Reserve your tickets for her band’s performance on May 15 via our website (link in bio)
