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Circle Wide:  Tom
is featured on the new George Schuller's Circle Wide CD,"Like
Before, Somewhat After",
on Playscape
records. This is Schuller's second recording with his longstanding
working band, Circle Wide (formerly known as Chump Change), and the
long-awaited follow-up to its 2003 homage to Miles Davis' pre-fusion
transitional period, Round 'Bout Now (PSR#J021302). Three decades after
the demise of Jarrett's underappreciated ensemble, Circle Wide reinvents
six of its favorite tracks from the Jarrett catalog, some of which
it has been performing live in New York for years, and documents two
Schuller originals inspired by the source material.
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of Rebound from this page using Paypal. + Extra-special props to the Vic
Firth company for their continuous support. "one of the top 10 New Releases of 2008." - Paul Blair/Hothouse
Magazine "Tom Beckham has a refreshing approach to the vibraphone. He plays it with a gentle ear for harmony and development, with ideas that are wrapped in crystalline notes." - allaboutjazz.com "When listening to ‘Rebound,’ there is an attachment of sensitivity and close attention to detail. Beckham’s strategic improvised rhythms serve as a reminder of the CD’s straight ahead influences." - Jus' Jazz.com "Given the inventive music that vibraphonist Beckham used to generate at the East Village's old Detour, either as a leader of his own groups or with various George Schuller confabulations, it's puzzling that he's still flying well under the radar, as far as most local listeners are concerned." - Paul Blair, Hot House Magazine (One of 20 Top-recommended discs this year) "Center
Songs seeks to carve out a space for his own strong voice -- influence
meets invention. This album is rife with hooks that won't lose their
wonder."--Kellen Yamanaka, KKJZ, 2007 full
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Tom
is featured on the new CD by Brooklyn-based group "The Grey
Race." Produced by Jeff Hill featuring songs by Jon Darling.