Mike Holober
Encyclopedia
Mike Holober is an American
jazz
pianist
. Holober leads a big band called the Gotham Jazz Orchestra, a collection of leading New York
-based studio jazz musicians. Holober frequently works with bassist John Patitucci
. He has recorded two albums on the Sons of Sound label; the first a quintet date entitled Canyons and the second a big band session called Thought Trains.
International credits include a recent tour as guest composer, conductor and soloist with the world-renowned Stockholm Jazz Orchestra. In Europe, the R.I.A.S. Big Band in Berlin regularly programs Mike Holober’s compositions and he has recently been invited to Helsinki
as a guest composer and pianist with UMO, the National Jazz Radio Orchestra of Finland
.
Active as a composer
in the contemporary classical idiom, Mike Holober’s recently commissioned works include "Views From A Train" for the American Saxophone Quartet's recent release, The Commission Project (Sons of Sound). The ASQ is composed of members of the New York Philharmonic
, and the work features Larry Combs, principal clarinetist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
. "Road Trip", for alto saxophone and wind ensemble, was premiered by New York Philharmonic saxophonist David Demsey. "Toccata", for flute and marimba, was commissioned by flutist Karen Demsey for her recent release with percussionist Greg Gianascioli, Recollections From the Inland Sea (Capstone).
United States
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jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
. Holober leads a big band called the Gotham Jazz Orchestra, a collection of leading New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
-based studio jazz musicians. Holober frequently works with bassist John Patitucci
John Patitucci
John Patitucci is an American Grammy-winning jazz double bass and jazz fusion electric bass player.-Biography:Patitucci is of Italian descent and was born in Brooklyn, New York, where he began playing the electric bass at age ten, composing and performing at age 12, as well as the acoustic bass at...
. He has recorded two albums on the Sons of Sound label; the first a quintet date entitled Canyons and the second a big band session called Thought Trains.
International credits include a recent tour as guest composer, conductor and soloist with the world-renowned Stockholm Jazz Orchestra. In Europe, the R.I.A.S. Big Band in Berlin regularly programs Mike Holober’s compositions and he has recently been invited to Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
as a guest composer and pianist with UMO, the National Jazz Radio Orchestra of Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
.
Active as a composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
in the contemporary classical idiom, Mike Holober’s recently commissioned works include "Views From A Train" for the American Saxophone Quartet's recent release, The Commission Project (Sons of Sound). The ASQ is composed of members of the New York Philharmonic
New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic is a symphony orchestra based in New York City in the United States. It is one of the American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five"...
, and the work features Larry Combs, principal clarinetist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the five American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1891, the Symphony makes its home at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and plays a summer season at the Ravinia Festival...
. "Road Trip", for alto saxophone and wind ensemble, was premiered by New York Philharmonic saxophonist David Demsey. "Toccata", for flute and marimba, was commissioned by flutist Karen Demsey for her recent release with percussionist Greg Gianascioli, Recollections From the Inland Sea (Capstone).
Discography
- 2004 - Thought Trains - Sons of Sound
- 2003 - Canyon - Sons of Sound
- 2006 - Wish List - Sons of Sound
External links
- Sons of Sound, Label page for Mike Holober
- Indie Jazz, Canyon review by John Kelman
- All About Jazz, Thought Trains review by Dan McClenaghan
- Camp Timberlane for Boys Alumni Site, 1961-1986