“Ed Palermo is real good for jazz. is to array his big band within jazz’s history, tradition and fidelity. Under the leadership of arranger/ composer/ bandleader/ saxophonist Ed Palermo, the Ed Palermo Big Band has been together since 1980, performing live around New York (NYC’s Iridium, Marlboro’s The Falcon) and at US and international jazz (and Zappa!) “He (Ed) has a breathtaking approach to re-contextualizing everything in a fantasia Ted Kooshian Barbara Cifelli Group Members. – Jeff Tamarkin, Jazz Times one of the best large ensemble jazz projects issued this year.

Cliff Lyons Their New York shows are typically sold-out events: irresistibly entertaining evenings featuring remarkable music topped with good humor. saxophone About Ed Palermo Articles | Calendar | Discography | Photos | SHOP | More... Showcase. Joe Fiedler ”Twenty-first century big-band music doesn’t get more exciting and impressive than this.” Sign in to save this event. When.

Kooshian has played in many Broadway pit orchestras, and has been a member of the Ed Palermo Big Band since 1994. Musicians. The Ed Palermo Big Band’s newest album A Lousy Day in Harlem is a landmark work, establishing Palermo's place within jazz tradition and within swinging, entertaining, big band jazz. The Ed Palermo Big Band has released nearly ten recordings on Cuneiform Records, Sky Cat and other labels. 4 stars” Paul Adamy These crafty interpretations, all arranged by Ed Palermo, stand as a testament to the longevity and originality of Zappa and his music. Ben Kono Bob Quaranta Ed Palermo The Ed Palermo Big Band is led by alto saxist and arranger Ed Palermo; he has had this big band with much of the same personnel for over 30 years, which is an impressive feat in itself, and has had his band performing the music of Frank Zappa for 20 years. Since the musician's untimely death in 1993, Palermo has arranged 150 Zappa tunes for The Ed Palermo Big Band. The Big Band… Iridium 1650 Broadway New York, NY Map 212-582-2121. This is true for recordings and live shows alike. Save the date! Mon, July 15, 2019 8:00 pm .

– Jeff Tamarkin, Jazz Times Ed Palermo Big Band at Iridium.

I was absolutely flabbergasted.” —Mike Keneally Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories and includes your local jazz events calendar.All About Jazz musician pages are maintained by musicians, publicists and trusted members like you. Phil Chester !” a double album; one disc of Zappa and the other all original material. is to array his big band within jazz’s history, tradition and fidelity “...one of the greatest musicians and arrangers in the world.” —Christian McBride The Ed Palermo Big Band Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: Astor Place 2006 : Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance: Cuneiform Records 2009 : Eddy Loves Frank: Cuneiform Records 2017 : The Great Un-American Songbook, Vols. whatever - just traveling through the history of music. These albums have received rave reviews from a wide array of jazz and music magazines including DownBeat, Jazz Times and Jazziz, all of whom have featured Palermo and his band. “Ed Palermo is real good for jazz. Ronnie Buttacavoli The fresh balance of combining traditional styles of jazz with contemporary injections makes this album a must-listen for any big band enthusiast.”A key musical element of the Ed Palermo Big Band is surprise. Ray Marchica