Ed Neumeister

[nickgrinder]

Has anyone checked out this guy's work? I was just hipped to him about a year ago and got around to really digging his records a few months ago. Wow! His CD Reflections and New Standards are some of my favorite records now - very tasty, fresh playing with a killin' rhythm section including Drew Gress and John Hollenbeck.

He also has a lot of educational material around the internet with a very interesting take on not only trombone (his instrument) but on music in general - very creative and organic. I bought an educational DVD that he just released and it has helped me quite a bit in terms of having a better relationship with music and my instrument. I recommend all his stuff very highly. Check it out -

http://www.edneumeister.com/

Here's some youtube previews of Ed's DVD you all might find interesting.

Let me know what you guys think!

[Free For All]

I know Ed and have a lot of respect for him. He's very smart and articulate, he's a good teacher and most important he plays his ass off.

[Spontooneous]

Nice guy and good storyteller, in addition to being a great player and provocative composer.

This CD is darned fine.

And his solo feature "Sticks" with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra is a must-hear.