New Media Contemporary Presents: Live Sound and Visuals Series
SCOTT TIXIER | BUFFI JACOBS | LEONCARLO
An intimate experience with world renown composer instrumentalists.
Tickets available for two sets:
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SCOTT TIXIER
Scott Tixier is a 5-time GRAMMY award-winning French jazz violinist and
2018 DownBeat Critic Poll Winner. He has performed, recorded, and toured with jazz legends and music icons such as Stevie Wonder, Kenny Barron, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind & Fire, Ed Sheeran, Cassandra Wilson, Coldplay, Chris Potter, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Natalie Cole, Anthony Braxton, Ariana Grande, Adele and many others.
In addition to performing in and out of the jazz world, Tixier is known for his work on motion picture scores such as The Lion King, John Wick, Charlie’s Angels and TV shows including "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" on NBC, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" as well as the previous format with David Letterman, "Late Night with Seth Meyers," "America's Got Talent" and most recently with Netflix for Spike Lee's new film in collaboration with composer Terence Blanchard (released in 2020).
In 2022, he was the featured soloist for Jon Batiste's American Symphony premiere at Carnegie Hall.
Tixier studied classical violin at the conservatory in Paris. Following that, he studied improvisation as a self-educated jazz musician. He was based in New York for over a decade where he performed in all the major venues across the United States including Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Blue Note Jazz Club, Apollo Theater, Smalls Jazz Club, The Stone, and U.S. Capitol.
Grammy Award-winning bassist Marcus Miller says that Tixier "made an international name for himself. I heard him in France and was immediately struck by his individuality and his sound. “Guitarist Pat Metheny says, "[Scott] has found a place for himself within the elite community of New York jazz musicians, no small feat." And Jean-Luc Ponty said, "I have heard Scott's recordings, seen his live performances and I think that he stands above the crowd of current jazz violinists around the world."
Buffi Jacobs, a renowned modernistic cellist and composer, has made her home in the bustling metropolis of New York City. Renowned for her enthralling and innovative performances and compositions, Jacobs has enjoyed a prolific career that spans over three decades. Throughout her career, she has consistently pushed the boundaries of her musical expression, exploring new territories and crafting unique performances that captivate audiences.
Her latest project, "Solitary Contemplations," is a compelling collection of compositions that Jacobs developed during the isolation of the pandemic, enhanced with the immersive visuals of Joel Olivas. This artistic journey began when Jacobs left the national tour of "Hamilton" to embark on a new chapter in New York City. Shortly after her move, the city was thrust into lockdown, leaving her isolated in an environment that was still new and unfamiliar to her. The compositions in this collection are reflective of her experiences during this challenging period, capturing the wide array of emotions and thoughts she faced while alone in a city that was yet to feel like home. This collection, featuring both original pieces and reimagined works, offers a deep and introspective look into her solitary experiences during the pandemic.
Leoncarlo Canlas is a musician, violinist, and educator based in North Texas. His career took shape while attending the University of North Texas for violin, as Leoncarlo would begin to travel nationwide, performing and speaking at reputable events such as SXSW Festival in Texas, Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado, TEDx Conference in Fargo, and more. Leoncarlo specializes in various audio production work, as well as music lessons at Soundbox MusicWorks (formerly known as Bonduris School of Music) in Denton, TX.