Symphony of Souls

Mulatta Records

New York, NY
mulatta.org

September, 2011

This recording showcases Jason's ability at conduction. Composed sections are woven together in real-time by Jason while he's is conducting the orchestra. The result is different every time we play it and is a mix of improvisation & composition.

Spontaneous River
Personnel:
In addition to myself there is an entire orchestra (35 - 50) of strings. This includes violin, viola, cello and bass.

A large ensemble, original music project by violinist and composer Jason Hwang.

The Maximum Mini EP

CJ3 Music

November, 2010

A two-track EP of all original music.

Secret Orchestra
Personnel:
Yuko Fujiyama - piano
David Gould - drums
Myself - double bass

My latest original music project featuring compositions by myself and Ms. Fujiyama as well as group improvisations.

Spacefaring Male

September, 2010

This is an original music project by an old neighbor of mine in Queens. Find out more on his Band Camp page.

Sound Gathering

NotTwo Records

Poland
www.nottwo.com

June, 2010

A free-form album of spontaneous compositions with some veteran players.

Sabir Mateen / Frode Gjerstad
Personnel:
Sabir Mateen - tenor & alto saxophones, flute, Bb & alto clarinets
Frode Gjerstad - alto saxophone, Bb & bass clarinets
Steve Swell - trombone
Myself - double bass
David Gould - drums & percussion

A powerhouse of veteran improvisers. It's both an honor and an education to be able to play with these guys.

The Ras Ensemble

Sanctuary for Independent Media

Troy, NY
www.mediasanctuary.org

January, 2009

A live performance captured on DVD from by the Sanctuary for Independent Media.

The Ras Ensemble
Personnel:
Ras Moshe - tenor sax
Tor Snyder - guitars
David Miller - drums
Myself - double bass

Improvisations directed by Ras Moshe.

The Bronx New School Sings

144 Music and Arts

New York, NY
144musicandarts.com

September, 2007

A project for the young people of PS 51 in the Bronx, NY.

The Bronx New School Sings Band
Personnel:
The beautiful young folks of PS 51 - vocals
Caroline Barnes - music director, acoustic guitar
Dario Boente - piano, synth
Myself - electric bass
Ravish Momin - percussion

This band backed up the young people of PS 51 in the Bronx, NY.

Zük: An Evening in the Clouds

CJ3 Music

October, 2005

A live recording of a session at Sky Bar in Buffalo, NY. This available as a FREE download. See the links on the left. Below is a scan of a review:

Zük
Personnel:
Zük - turntables

Zük is a multi-talented musician and DJ. His DJ work centers mainly around deep house, but also includes elements of trip-hop, jazz and world music. Zük has worked with such greats as Juini Booth and Gregory Davis and was an integral part of Jazzopetry.

Music Is Art 2005

Good Charamel Records

Buffalo, NY
www.goodcharamel.com

September, 2005

The 3-day annual music festival put on buy some of the Goo Goo Dolls. My set with Elavation.

Elavation
Personnel:
Shawn Prior - trumpet
Clinton Ours - vocals, keyboards
Brian Wantuch - guitar
Myself - electric bass
Benny - drums

Formed by Brian and Clint, Elavation played originals as well as covers and had a unique mix of funk, R&B, Jazz and Latin musics.

Music Is Art 2004

Good Charamel Records

Buffalo, NY
www.goodcharamel.com

September, 2004

The 3-day annual music festival put on buy some of the Goo Goo Dolls. My set with the Ron LoCurto Trio.

The Ron LoCurto Trio
Personnel:
Ron LoCurto - electric guitar
John Bacon - drums
Myself - double bass

Playing Ron's originals and select covers.

Musicphrenic Radio:The First of Many...

CJ3 Music

June, 2002

A live-to-air performance on WBFO 91.3FM Buffalo, NY organized and led by Eric Crittenden.

Musiphrenic Radio
Personnel:
Eric Crittenden - alto sax, keys, vocals
DJ Zük - turntables
Myself - double bass
Bill Wachowiak - drums

with Special Guests:
Matt Leskovic - trumpet
Nate Leskovic - trombone
Scott Sheldon - tenor sax
Mark Stojanovic - electric guitar, samples

Formed by Eric, MPR was an experimental group that played mostly original music. Some improvised and some composed.