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Check out my joke in the menu over there on the right side. Just in case you don't get it: while recording a session one day, we started the take and a few seconds into the tune a string breaks on one of the acoustic guitars. In the music biz, that's called a false start. We just went with it and, instead of just stopping, we ended up slowing down and putting a little ending on the take. Right after the string breaks you can hear Sarah express her dismay with an "ohhhhh...". This is how Bush makes me feel.

I am a multi-talented musician and composer with my main instrument being bass (mostly double bass). I've been involved with music and the arts most of my life and enjoy playing good music with good people! I just finished two recordings, one with Fröde Gjerstad, Sabir Mateen, Steve Swell and Dave Gould, and the other with Jeff Shurdut, Sabir Mateen, Jane Wang, Shana Dulberger and Dave Gould. There's also a trio project in the works and other things on the back burner. See my discography section for more info.

PERFORMANCES

 December 6, 2008 (Sat.)

Secret Orchestra
My latest original music project appearing as part of the RUCMA Performance Series
also featuring compositions by Ms. Fujiyama.
8PM
5C Cultural Cafe [map]
68 Avenue C
New York, NY 10009
$5 Students / $8 General Admission

Featuring:
Yuko Fujiyama - piano
David Gould - drums
Myself - double bass

 November 23, 2008 (Sun.)

Sabir Mateen Big Band
8PM
The Brecht Forum [map]
451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets on the West Side Hwy)
New York, NY 10014
$10 General Admission

Featuring:
Sabir Mateen - reeds, woodwinds, winds & compostions
Myself - bass
Others - TBA

 November 22, 2008 (Sat.)

Ras Moshe Quartet
8PM
The Sanctuary for Independent Media [map]
3361 6th Avenue
Troy, NY 12180

Featuring:
Ras Moshe - tenor sax
Tor Snyder - guitars
David Miller - drums
Myself - bass

 November 21, 2008 (Fri.)

Ras Moshe Quartet
8PM
Metropolis Underground [map]
615 S. Main St N
Syracuse, NY 13212

Featuring:
Ras Moshe - tenor sax
Tor Snyder - guitars
David Miller - drums
Myself - bass

 October 14, 2008 (Tue.)

ESP-Live Presents "Sound World News"
ESP-Live Presents "Sound World News"
Appearing as part of the ESP-Live Concert Series
10PM
Bowery Poetry Club [map]
308 Bowery (Subways: F to 2nd Ave., 6 to Bleeker St.)
New York, NY 10012
$10 General Admission

Featuring:
KALI. Z. Fasteau - soprano sax, nai flute, piano, voice, viola, drums & mizmar
Ron McBee - percussion & berimbau
Myself - double bass
plus Surprise Guests

 October 12, 2008 (Sun.)

Yuko Fujiyama Ensemble
Appearing as part of the Brecht Forum Creative Music Series
8PM
The Brecht Forum [map]
451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets on the West Side Hwy)
New York, NY 10014
$10 General Admission

Featuring:
Yuko Fujiyama - piano
Roy Campbell, Jr. - trumpet
Reggie Nicholson - drums
Myself, double bass

 July 28, 2008 (Mon.)

Spontaneous River
Appearing as part of the RUCMA Series at The Living Theatre
10PM
The Living Theatre [map]
21 Clinton St.
New York, NY 10002
$10 General Admission / $7 Students

Featuring:
Compositions and Conducted Improvisations by Jason Kao Hwang for a Convergence of NYC String Improvisers
Violin: Henry Grimes, Sarah Bernstein, Mark Chung, Haruka Horii, Jason Kao Hwang, Elektra Kurtis, Marlene Rice, Sonya Robinson, Curtis Stewart, Mazz Swift
Viola: Stephanie Griffin, Judith Insell, Eric Salazar, David Wallace
Acoustic Guitar: Cristian Amigo, Bradley Farberman, James Keepnews, Dom Minasi, Dave Ross, Tor Snyder, Hans Tammen
Bass: Michael Bisio, Shayna Dulberger, Ken Filiano, FranÇois Grillot, Clifton Jackson, David Moss, Todd Nicholson, Tom Zlabinger
Drum Set: Andrew Drury

rucma.org
www.livingtheatre.org
Jason Kao Hwang

 July 24, 2008 (Thu.)

East 3rd Street Ensemble
Appearing as part of the Dee Pop presents: FREESTYLE JAZZ series
7PM
Jimmy's No. 43 Restaurant [map]
43 East 7th Street
New York, NY 10003
$10 General Admission

Featuring:
Sabir Mateen - reeds, winds, woodwinds
Matt Lavelle - trumpet & bass clarinet
David Gould - drums
Myself - double bass

 July 13, 2008 (Sun.)

Matt Lavelle Trio
Appearing as part of the Brecht Forum Creative Music Series
8PM
The Brecht Forum [map]
451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets on the West Side Hwy)
New York, NY 10014
$10 General Admission

Featuring:
Matt Lavelle - trumpet & bass clarinet
Eri Yamamtoto - piano
Myself - double bass

 May 10, 2008 (Sat.)

William Parker Introscopic Orchestra
Appearing as part of the RUCMA Series at The Living Theatre
10PM
The Living Theatre [map]
21 Clinton St.
New York, NY 10002
$10 General Admission

Featuring:
William Parker Leader & composer
Sizzle special guest vocalist from Japan
with:
Roy Campbell, Chris Dimeglio, Nabate Isles - trumpet
Rob Brown, Seth Meicht, Darius Jones - alto saxophone
Bill Cook - tenor saxophone
Dave Sewelson - baritone saxophone
Masahiko Kono - trombone
Dave Hofstra - tuba
Jason Kao Hwang - violin
Bradley Farberman - guitar
Tom Zlabinger, Clif Jackson, Todd Nicholson, David Moss - bass
Zen Matsuura - drums rucma.org
www.livingtheatre.org

 April 26, 2008 (Sat.)

Matt Lavelle Trio
Appearing as part of the Brecht Forum Creative Music Series
8PM
The Brecht Forum [map]
451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune Streets on the West Side Hwy)
New York, NY 10014
$10 General Admission

Featuring:
Matt Lavelle - trumpet & bass clarinet
Eri Yamamtoto - piano
Myself - double bass

 March 28, 2008 (Fri.)

East 3rd Street Ensemble
Appearing as part of the RUCMA Series at The Living Theatre
10PM
The Living Theatre [map]
21 Clinton St.
New York, NY 10002
$10 General Admission / $7 Students

Featuring:
Sabir Mateen - reeds, winds, woodwinds
Matt Lavelle - trumpet & bass clarinet
David Gould - drums
Myself - double bass