START, by Beth McKenna

START

by Beth McKenna

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.

Purchasable with gift card

name your price

1.	Start 13:23	info	buy track
2.	Alone, Actor on St. Denis 13:08	info	buy track
3.	Bike 12:40	info	buy track
4.	Decision for Others 11:17	info	buy track

about

Debut EP Album - Part of a grant from the Conseil des arts et lettres du Quebec - Grants for up-and-coming artists 2013-14, 2014-15.

Under the mentorship of 4 recognized leading composers in the North American Jazz scene (Large ensemble) including
- Christine Jensen (Mtl - Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra),
- John Roney (Mtl - Effendi JazzLab),

with developmental mentorship support in NYC with:
- Darcy James Argue (NYC - Secret Society) and
- Jim McNeely (NYC - Thad Jones - Vanguard Jazz Orch., BMI Jazz Composers Workshop, Manhattan School of Music)

The performance culmination of 18 months of independent study (Supported generously by the Conseil des arts et lettres du Quebec's "up-and-coming artist" Research/Creation/Exploration grant), writing, reading sessions, directing. development, inspiration and focused musical study in modern jazz composition. This project has created a new ensemble that pulls influences of pop, rock, indie, groove, contemporary jazz, R&B and orchestral music together with the experiential compositional inspiration of living in Montreal as a developing young adult.

Beth McKenna Jazz Orchestra is a 18-piece ensemble of some of Montreal's most promising professional jazz musicians, a mix of emerging exceptionally talented players and established seasoned professional musicians. Beth's original compositions for jazz orchestra fall into the genre of contemporary jazz, pulling from artistic influences including Maria Schneider, David Binney, Christine Jensen, Pat Metheny, Darcy James Argue, Brad Mehldau, Snarky Puppy, Steve Reich, Christine Jensen, Keith Jarrett and Radiohead among many others.

credits

released January 8, 2015

Direction/Compositions: Beth McKenna

Saxes:
Alexandre Dion
Averil Parker
Annie Dominique
Claire Devlin
Paul Carter

Trumpets:
Kaz Takasugi
Frédéric Bourgeault
Rachel Therrien
Martine Labbé
Hichem Khalfa

Trombones:
Taylor Donaldson
Karine Gordon
Alex Desjardins
Christopher Smith

Rhythm Section:
Piano: Guillaume Martineau
Guitar: Francois Jalbert
Bass: Simon Page
Drums: Peter Colantonio

license

about

Beth McKenna Montreal, Québec

discography

Beyond Here

Oct 2021
Home: Montréal

Mar 2016
START

Jan 2015

contact / help

Contact Beth McKenna

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Report this album or account

If you like Beth McKenna, you may also like:

Both Are True
by Webber/Morris Big Band

supported by 6 fans who also own “START”

This albums has some fantastic writing, and is beautifully arranged and recorded. For fans of more modern experimental big band. dreG
go to album
Bloom
by Asuka Kakitani Jazz Orchestra

supported by 5 fans who also own “START”
go to album
Walk Against Wind
by Linda May Han Oh

supported by 5 fans who also own “START”

Heavy band, heavy music, but with so much soul! Kristian Borring
go to album
Pallett
by Get The Blessing

Jammy jazz that also incorporates elements of alt-rock and post-rock into its expansive tracks. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 13, 2023
go to album
The Defector
by Henry Spencer

Trumpeter Harry Spencer’s orchestral modern jazz has cinematic scope, inspired here by dissidents throughout history. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 3, 2023
go to album
LUMA
by Emily Francis Trio

The London-based group trio combines jazz, funk, soul, and progressive rock on their latest project. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 15, 2022
go to album
A View with a Room
by Trish Clowes

supported by 4 fans who also own “START”
go to album