Marshall Gilkes Quartett Late Set

In den letzten 20 Jahren hat sich Marshall Gilkes als einer der herausragenden Posaunisten der Welt etabliert. Seine virtuose Beherrschung des Instruments, die sich durch einen warmen und einhüllenden Ton, eine enorme Flexibilität und einen beeindruckenden Tonumfang auszeichnet, macht ihn zu einem unvergleichlichen Künstler an der Spitze der Blechbläser. Seit 2004 hat Gilkes sieben Alben in verschiedenen Besetzungen aufgenommen, darunter kompakte Trio-, Quartett- und Quintett-Formate, eine Verschmelzung von Blechbläser-Oktett und Jazz-Combo sowie Big Band. Mit viel Lob, darunter zwei Grammy-Nominierungen, hat er seinen Ruf als Komponist und Bandleader mit großem Renommee gefestigt. Und mit seiner Arbeit als Sideman der ersten Stunde, die er parallel zu diesen Bemühungen ausübt, beweist Gilkes kontinuierlich unvergleichliche Stärke und Anpassungsfähigkeit. Sein langes Resümee umfasst Auftritte und/oder Aufnahmen mit dem Bassisten Carlos Henriquez, dem Harfenisten Edmar Castañeda, dem New York Philharmonic, der Brass Band of Battle Creek, den Slide Monsters, dem Bassisten Richard Bona, dem Pianisten Makoto Ozone und zahlreichen anderen hochkarätigen Musikern und Ensembles. Und durch seine Arbeit mit der WDR Big Band und als langjähriges Mitglied des Maria Schneider Orchesters hat sich Gilkes
Gilkes hat sich in die reiche Geschichte der großen Ensemblemusik eingespielt.

A marvel of musicality, sought after and highly respected in both the jazz and classical worlds, Gilkes has earned his rightful place in the upper echelon of both realms. Not surprisingly, his vast experience and genre-straddling skills have made him an in-demand educator, reflected by his current position on the faculty at the New England Conservatory of Music. In addition, he’s shared his knowledge and skills through master classes, clinics, guest appearances and teaching at other venerable institutions including the Banff Center, Berklee College of Music, University of North Texas, Manhattan School of Music, the
Brubeck Institute, Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music, and the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. An S. E. Shires Artist, Gilkes performs on his signature model trombone—an instrument as versatile as its inspiration.

Over the course of the past 20 years, Marshall Gilkes has established himself as one of the world’s preeminent trombonists. A nonpareil artist at the forefront of brass playing, his virtuosic command of the instrument, marked by a warm and enveloping tone, Herculean chops, astounding flexibility and awe-inspiring range, place him in a league of his own. Crafting seven albums since 2004, Gilkes has touched on a variety of settings including the compact trio, quartet and quintet formats, a merging of brass octet and jazz combo, and big band. Drawing heavy praise in the process, including a pair of Grammy nominations, he’s cemented his reputation as a composer and leader of great renown. And with his work as a first-call sideman, carried out in parallel to those efforts, Gilkes continuously demonstrates incomparable might and adaptability. His lengthy résumé includes work performing and/or recording with bassist Carlos Henriquez, harpist Edmar Castañeda, the New York Philharmonic, the Brass Band of Battle Creek, Slide Monsters, bassist Richard Bona, pianist Makoto Ozone and numerous other top-tier musicians and outfits. And through his work with the WDR Big Band and as a longtime member of the Maria Schneider Orchestra, Gilkes has played himself into the rich history of large ensemble music.
A marvel of musicality, sought after and highly respected in both the jazz and classical worlds, Gilkes has earned his rightful place in the upper echelon of both realms. Not surprisingly, his vast experience and genre-straddling skills have made him an in-demand educator, reflected by his current position on the faculty at the New England Conservatory of Music. In addition, he’s shared his knowledge and skills through master classes, clinics, guest appearances and teaching at other venerable institutions including the Banff Center, Berklee College of Music, University of North Texas, Manhattan School of Music, the Brubeck Institute, Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music, and the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. An S. E. Shires Artist, Gilkes performs on his signature model trombone—an instrument as versatile as its inspiration.