SPIN   

Formed in 2005, Spin is a 5 piece ensemble committed to performing innovative new music composed by members of the group. Since it's inception in early 2005, they have established a reputation for performing demanding music with energetic virtuosity. 

The versatility of Spin allows it to take on music from a wide variety of styles. Its influences ranges from jazz and improvisational music, from Eastern European to American folk music, from the arch-modernist to the pop-influenced. The group is comprised of members Andre Canniere on trumpet, David Crowell on saxophone, Red Wierenga on keyboards, Mike Chiavaro on electric bass and Brady Miller on drums.

Andre Canniere

Andre Canniere graduated from the Eastman School of Music in 2003 where he earned his MM in Jazz Performance. While at Eastman, Andre studied trumpet with Clay Jenkins, James Thompson and Douglas Prosser and received various awards including a teaching assistantship. He received his BM in Trumpet Performance from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in 2001 where he studied with Michael Galloway. Additional teachers include Mark Gould, Chris Martin and Terell Stafford.

Now a resident of New York City, Andre performs and records with a variety of musicians in many different ensembles. He has performed with some of New York’s most respected jazz musicians including the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, Ben Monder, Rich Perry and Jeff Ballard.  Andre has also performed as principal trumpet with several freelance orchestras including the Westchester Chamber Orchestra, The New York Repertory Orchestra and The Astoria Symphony.  

As a leader, Andre has formed several groups that have performed throughout New York City.  Most recently he has formed the Andre Canniere Group, a quintet featuring Josh Rutner on saxophone and clarinet, Ryan Ferreira on guitar, Ike Sturm on bass and drummer Ted Poor.

Andre is a composer who has written works for various instrumental settings, including large and small jazz ensembles, full orchestra and chamber groups.  His music often crosses the boundaries of genre and culture; infusing improvisational music with traditional jazz and classical styles, as well as drawing inspiration from folk and pop music.

www.andrecanniere.com

David Crowell

Coming soon.

www.davidcrowell.org

Red Wierenga

Red Wierenga is a pianist/accordionist/improviser currently based in New York City. Before moving to New York, Red was one of the most visibly active members of the Rochester jazz and improvisation community, performing regularly as a soloist, as the leader of his own groups, including the Red Wierenga Trio and the Red Wierenga Unit, and with other ensembles, including the Dave Rivello Ensemble and the Respect Sextet.

Wierenga graduated in 2002 from the Eastman School of Music, where his teachers included Harold Danko and Ralph Alessi. During his time at Eastman, Wierenga appeared as soloist with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Eastman School Studio Orchestra and Ossia. He also performed in duo and small group settings with Dave Holland, Wycliffe Gordon, Ben Monder and others.

Wierenga's areas of musical interest include researching lesser-known historical jazz figures such as Richard Twardzik and Herbie Nichols, expanding the sound of acoustic instruments via extended techniques and electronics, stylistic eclecticism, and non-idiomatic improvisation.

www.redwierenga.com

Mike Chiavaro

Mike Chiavaro earned a BM degree in Jazz Performance from the Eastman School of Music in 2005. Since then he has moved to New York City and continues to play with groups such as Spin, The Christine Hagan Project, Old People, and Elizabeth Ziman. Mike is also currently working on the music for two independent films, “A Taste of Heaven” and “The Gospel of Lou” both to be released in 2006.

Brady Miller

Coming soon.

www.bradyjmiller.com

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