Fluid Motion

Biography

Fluid Motion is a jazz ensemble led by trombonist and composer David Manson.[2] The group was formed as a quintet and recorded their notable live album at Springs Theatre in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 2002.[2] The ensemble represents a collaborative effort in the jazz tradition, bringing together accomplished musicians to explore improvisation and composition within the jazz idiom.[2]

Fun Facts

  • The Fluid Motion album was recorded live at Springs Theatre in Tampa, Florida, capturing the spontaneity and energy of a live jazz performance.[2]
  • The ensemble featured saxophonist Sam Rivers, a legendary jazz musician who had previously performed with Miles Davis and was known for his avant-garde playing style.[3]
  • The album was released by Isospin Labs, an independent jazz label, in 2002.[2]

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

  • Sam Rivers - Guest artist saxophonist on the ensemble's primary recording (Fluid Motion album (2002)) [2002]
  • Jonathan Powell - Trumpeter in the Fluid Motion ensemble (Fluid Motion album (2002)) [2002]
  • Doug Mathews - Double bassist and regular ensemble member (Fluid Motion album (2002)) [2002]
  • Anthony Cole - Drummer and regular ensemble member (Fluid Motion album (2002)) [2002]

References

  1. en.wikipedia.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
  3. jazzword.com
  4. scaruffi.com

Heard on WWOZ

Fluid Motion has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.

DateTimeTitleShowSpotify
Mar 2, 202602:17WhispersThe Dean's Listw/ Dean Ellis