Schleigho
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Schleigho is a four-piece band centered around New York City, consisting of Jesse Gibbon (keyboards), Suke Cerulo (guitar, flute and saxophone), Erik Egol (drums) and Drew McCabe(bass). Their music could be described as a fusion of acid jazz
and funk
, and is mostly instrumental and improvisation
al.
bassist Matt Rubano replaced McCabe in 2000 and played with Schleigho for about a year. During that time he appeared on studio album 'Continent'. Paco Mahone also played with Schleigho for several years after Rubano left, appearing on live album 'Live at Ho-Down 2000' as well as an unreleased album that was made available on their webpage.
) in 1997, Schleigho began a festival that would run for three years in Wendell, MA in the middle of the forest. These groundbreaking line-ups included Lettuce, Boud Deun, The Slip (band), Soulive
, Derek Trucks Band, Lake Trout (band)
, Jazz Mandolin Project
, Actual Proof, The Hosemobile, Moon Boot Lover, Bob Moses, Yolk, Birth and many others. The festivals focused on the community of highly acclaimed bands in the genres of jazz, funk and improvisational exploration. Schleigho's 2001 album, 'Live at Ho-Down 2000' features live performances from the 2000 Ho-Down with special guests on several tracks including Derek Trucks
, Kofi Burbridge and Joshua Smith.
, along with playing gigs with Jen Durkin and Bombsquad. Suke plays with Lynch and has several other projects along with his teaching job at NYC guitar school. Erik teaches near Croton, NY when he's not eating round bacon and fishing eh? Drew teaches music in the Catskills and is married with three kids.
Since 2004, Schleigho has only played sporadically, with shows featured a rotating cast of the above bassists. A pair of shows in late 2007 featured Matt Rubano back on bass for the first time since May 2000. They played in Syracuse and Buffalo on November 30 and December 1, respectively. Most recently they played in Albany on November 14, 2009.
With Matt Rubano on Bass:
With Paco Mahone on Bass:
Acid jazz
Acid jazz is a musical genre that combines elements of jazz, funk and hip-hop, particularly looped beats. It developed in the UK over the 1980s and 1990s and could be seen as tacking the sound of jazz-funk onto electronic dance: jazz-funk musicians such as Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd and Grant Green are...
and funk
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...
, and is mostly instrumental and improvisation
Improvisation
Improvisation is the practice of acting, singing, talking and reacting, of making and creating, in the moment and in response to the stimulus of one's immediate environment and inner feelings. This can result in the invention of new thought patterns, new practices, new structures or symbols, and/or...
al.
Bassists
While keyboards, guitar and drums have remained consistent, Schleigho has featured several bassist over the years. Earlier albums including 'Farewell to the Sun' and 'In the Interest of Time' featured originally member Drew McCabe on bass. Taking Back SundayTaking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
bassist Matt Rubano replaced McCabe in 2000 and played with Schleigho for about a year. During that time he appeared on studio album 'Continent'. Paco Mahone also played with Schleigho for several years after Rubano left, appearing on live album 'Live at Ho-Down 2000' as well as an unreleased album that was made available on their webpage.
Ho-Down
After the un-official first Ho-Down in the backyard of Eric Krasno (of SouliveSoulive
Soulive is a funk/jazz trio that originated in Woodstock, New York, and is known for its solos and catchy, upbeat songs. The band consists of Eric Krasno , Alan Evans , Neal Evans...
) in 1997, Schleigho began a festival that would run for three years in Wendell, MA in the middle of the forest. These groundbreaking line-ups included Lettuce, Boud Deun, The Slip (band), Soulive
Soulive
Soulive is a funk/jazz trio that originated in Woodstock, New York, and is known for its solos and catchy, upbeat songs. The band consists of Eric Krasno , Alan Evans , Neal Evans...
, Derek Trucks Band, Lake Trout (band)
Lake Trout (band)
Lake Trout are a rock band based in Baltimore. Their music is a combination of rock, ambient, jazz, and many other styles, including influences from post-rock and post-punk. The band has released six albums since its inception, four in-studio and two live...
, Jazz Mandolin Project
Jazz Mandolin Project
The Jazz Mandolin Project is led by mandolinist Jamie Masefield with a rotating cast of other musicians. Although not really a “jazz” band they are influenced by a variety of styles. Formed in 1993, the Burlington Vermont based, improvisational ensemble’s self-titled first album was released which...
, Actual Proof, The Hosemobile, Moon Boot Lover, Bob Moses, Yolk, Birth and many others. The festivals focused on the community of highly acclaimed bands in the genres of jazz, funk and improvisational exploration. Schleigho's 2001 album, 'Live at Ho-Down 2000' features live performances from the 2000 Ho-Down with special guests on several tracks including Derek Trucks
Derek Trucks
Derek Trucks is a Grammy Award-winning, American guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. He founded The Derek Trucks Band and worked as a session musician when he was still in his early teens. Throughout those teenage years, he toured with The Allman Brothers Band primarily as a slide...
, Kofi Burbridge and Joshua Smith.
Current Status
Most members are currently playing in other projects. Jesse plays Latin Jazz in the NYC area and was in the touring band for Teddy GeigerTeddy Geiger
-Singles:-Album appearances:-Television and movie appearances:-External links:****...
, along with playing gigs with Jen Durkin and Bombsquad. Suke plays with Lynch and has several other projects along with his teaching job at NYC guitar school. Erik teaches near Croton, NY when he's not eating round bacon and fishing eh? Drew teaches music in the Catskills and is married with three kids.
Since 2004, Schleigho has only played sporadically, with shows featured a rotating cast of the above bassists. A pair of shows in late 2007 featured Matt Rubano back on bass for the first time since May 2000. They played in Syracuse and Buffalo on November 30 and December 1, respectively. Most recently they played in Albany on November 14, 2009.
Discography
With Drew Macabe on Bass:- Schleigho (1995)
- Farewell to the Sun
- In the Interest of Time (1998)
With Matt Rubano on Bass:
- Continent (2000), Flying Frog Records
With Paco Mahone on Bass:
- Live at Ho-down 2000 (2001), Flying Frog Records
- Unreleased Album (2002), Available for Download
External links
- MySpace page
- Schleigho collection at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
's live music archive - [ Schleigho on AllMusic Guide]