3rd May 2018: #TBT – John O’Gallagher’s ‘Live in Brooklyn’ news and press highlights.

Here’s a reminder of saxophonist & composer John O’Gallagher‘s Live in Brooklyn (2016) recorded as part of Seeds Brooklyn’s intimate, weekly concert series – a popular venue for many leading contemporary artists with Johannes Weidenmueller (bass) and Mark Ferber (drums).

Earlier this year, John was appointed senior lecturer for the jazz faculty at the prestigious Royal Birmingham Conservatoire of Music.

Press highlights for this album which captures the spirit of the chordless trio’s appearance with realism and verve included ★★★★★ from UK Vibe.

“Live recording of a great concert… It’s as if you were there.”
Culture Jazz (FR) (full review)

“​There is nothing quite like the environment of a live gig to bring out the best in the musicians and this set is no exception.​”
★★★★★ UK Vibe​ (full review)

“The music intuitively blurs the boundaries between composition and improvisation and between freedom and structure… Absorbing and rewarding… A monster player… he’s certainly in fine form here and is well supported by an empathic and impressive rhythm team.”
The Jazz Mann (full review)

“John O’Gallagher has a rather individual earmark to his playing… ​Some of his finest work to date.”
Cadence Magazine (website)

“Intense and vibrant… like Brooklyn itself.”
Concerto Magazine (website)

O’Gallagher lets loose his inspiration underpinned by solid yet flexible rhythm.”
Culture Jazz