Interactive, modern, funky jazz. Lyrical melodies and intense improvisation with a great deal of tension and release

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JAZZ: Modern Creative Jazz, JAZZ: Jazz-Funk



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The sound of Justin Hellmanâs ensemble has evolved over time. Bassist Justin Hellman and guitarist Eric Vogler have been creating, performing, and arranging together for several years, developing an approach that is exciting and fresh while rooted in the jazz tradition. With influences like Pat Metheny, John Scofield, and the Brian Blade Fellowship, the group strives for a dynamic sound that carries a great deal of tension and release yet also possesses an element of lyricism.

Bandleader Justin Hellman is quickly making a name for himself in the Bay Area jazz scene as both a leader and a sideman. He has a bachelorâs degree in music from UC Berkeley and has studied privately with Michael Manring, Kai Eckhardt, and Stephen Tramontozzi. Over the years, he has played with Paul McCandless, Paul Hansen, Steve Coleman, Henry Threadgill, Dave Ellis, Henry Kaiser, Julian Lage, Will Bernard, and Taylor Eigsti.

His debut CD, Shakinâ It Like a Blue Funk Monkey, shows the many sides of Hellman as a composer. The tracks range stylistically from funky acid jazz to straight ahead to drum n bass, yet there is a consistency that helps define the groupâs dynamic, interactive sound. The album features saxophonist Roshywn Bullock, drummer Jon Arkin, and guitarist Eric Vogler, 3 stellar musicians who have played with the likes of Chick Corea, Roy Hargrove, Stevie Wonder, Ira Sullivan and Freddie Hubbard.

For Booking Information Contact: Justin Hellman 510-338-0015
justin@tentacle.net www.monkeymusicproductions.com