John Medeski
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Biography
[Edit]Organist John Medeski has become a recognized and respected player in N.Y.C.'s downtown jazz scene and, more popularly, with his group Medeski, Martin & Wood. Born in 1965 in Kentucky, Medeski was raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he began playing piano along with his father while still a toddler; classical piano lessons began at the age of five. In addition to his affinity for Bach, Beethoven, and Debussy, Medeski learned, and entertained family with, old favorites of the '40s and '50s. By the mid-'70s, he was playing professionally with dance and theater companies, as well as performing at recitals and competitions. By the time he was 13, he had discovered jazz piano greats Bud Powell, Cecil Taylor, and Oscar Peterson. Medeski then began studying harmony and theory with Lee Shaw, and also around this time started Western musical theory and counterpoint studies at school. Medeski decided against pursuing a classical career after competing at a gala reception when he was 14. After this, he focused more on improvisational and folk music, specifically African and African American folk music. Through the early '80s, Medeski played in a wide variety of ensembles, including chamber and wedding, was musical director for theater productions, wrote two musicals, and played bassoon. He started exploring the local jazz scene after buying a Fender Rhodes, and started the band Emergency. Often playing gigs with area musicians including Mark Murphy, he was invited by Jaco Pastorious to perform on Pastorius' 1981 Japanese tour, but Medeski's mother wouldn't let him! In 1982, Medeski won an NEA Award, and a year later moved to Boston to study classical music with Leonard Shure at the New England Conservatory. For his second year, though, he changed musical directions and entered Ran Blake's Third Stream program. At NEC, he also studied with George Russell, Dave Holland, and Joe Maneri. It was here, too, that he met Bob Moses, with whom Medeski began playing. The two would back many visiting artists including Dewey Redman. He was introduced to the Hammond B-3 organ by Mr. Jellybelly, who he began gigging with almost nightly with. Medeski has played in Either/Orchestra, Ken Schaphorst Big Band, and the Jazz Composers Alliance, and worked with Anthony Davis and Sam Rivers. He played duo gigs regularly at the Village Gate from 1988 to 1990, and then moved to New York, where he started playing with Chris Wood, Reggie Workman, and Billy Martin. Medeski also became active in the downtown jazz scene, and has performed with the Lounge Lizards, John Zorn, and many more. Medeski, Martin & Wood became increasingly popular as the '90s progressed, bringing jazz to a younger, often rock-oriented audience. Always known as a collaborator, Medeski finally delivered his debut solo album, A Different Time, for Okeh in April, 2013.
Title: Let's Begin Again - Single
Artist: Rachael Yamagata, John Medeski
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Title: The Ninth Circle
Artist: John Zorn, John Medeski, Brian Marsella, Matt Hollenberg, Kenny Grohowski
Genre: Jazz
Title: Funky Little Sweet Thing (Slow Dance for Fast Times) - Single
Artist: John Medeski, Roswell Rudd, Heather Masse
Genre: Country
Title: Pond Life
Artist: Tim Berne, John Medeski, Ches Smith, Will Bernard, Chris Lightcap
Genre: Jazz
Title: You The Brave: Live At Icehouse
Artist: John Medeski, Jt Bates, Todd Clouser
Title: Spinoza (Maxi-Single)
Artist: Bill Frisell, John Zorn, John Medeski, Matt Hollenberg, Kenny Grohowski
Title: History Gets Ahead Of The Story
Artist: John Medeski, Jeff Lederer, Jeff Cosgrove
Genre: Jazz
Title: Meeting Of The Minds
Artist: Billy Martin, John Medeski, Ari Joshua, Jason Fraticelli
Genre: Ambient, Electronica, Jazz, Avant Garde Jazz, Rock, Punk Rock, Avant Garde Metal, Experimental
Title: 444
Artist: John Zorn, John Medeski, Brian Marsella, Matt Hollenberg, Kenny Grohowski
Genre: Jazz
Title: You the Brave : Live at Icehouse
Artist: John Medeski, Jt Bates, Todd Clouser
Title: Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz With Guest John Medeski
Artist: John Medeski
Genre: Jazz, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Can You Feel It?
Artist: John Medeski, Campbell Brothers
Genre: Gospel, Traditional Pop Music, Instrumental
Title: Mellotron Variations
Artist: John Medeski, Jonathan Kirkscey, Pat Sansone, Robby Grant
Genre: Jazz, Avant Garde Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Title: Sexmob Meets Medeski Live In Willisau
Artist: John Medeski, Sex Mob
Genre: Jazz, Avant Garde Jazz
Title: Alpha Nebula Expanded: The Monster Peace
Artist: John Medeski, Tisziji Muñoz / Tisziji Munoz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Gnosis: The Inner Light
Artist: Bill Frisell, John Zorn, Kenny Wollesen, John Medeski, Carol Emanuel, The Gnostic Trio
Genre: Jazz
Title: Razin Rim I Lev
Artist: Marc Ribot, John Medeski, Leonid Fedorov, Vladimir Volkov
Genre: World Music, Alternative
Collections
Title: Gregory Rogove: Piana
Genre: Jazz, Avant Garde Jazz, Pop
Title: DIW Sampler
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Greats of Sacred Steel
Genre: Gospel
Title: Renew Jersey
Title: Vintage League Family Vol. 1
Featuring albums
Title: Drop the Needle: Illy B Eats Volume 1
Artist: Billy Martin, Illy B
Genre: Breakbeat , Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: The Turntable Sessions Volume 1
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock, Dancefloor