This recording was made in Lisbon, Portugal in early December 2022.

Ben Fajen, Tenor Saxophone
Luis Candeia, Drums
Thiago Alves, Acoustic Bass

This recording of favorite standards plus one original "Test Drive" by Ben Fajen, was made in Luis Candeia's studio. Luis Candeia also acted as our recording engineer.

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Recorded at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, CA, this album features all original compositions by Sam Bevan and Bryan Bowman!

Ben Fajen, Tenor Saxophone
Mike Abraham, Guitar
Sam Bevan, Bass and Compositions
Bryan Bowman, Drums and Compositions

Released by JazzSchool Records
Engineer - Jim Bennett
Mastering - Ken Lee
Cover Art - Michael Balmaceda

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Recorded at the San Pablo Studios in Berkeley, CA, this album features all original compositions by Sam Bevan and Bryan Bowman!

Ben Fajen, Tenor Saxophone
Mike Abraham, Guitar
Sam Bevan, Bass and Compositions
Bryan Bowman, Drums and Compositions

Released by LooseWig Records
Engineer - Bond Bergland
Mastering - Ken Lee
Cover Art - Michael Balmaceda

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This album reflects LooseWig's commitment to modern bop. And in keeping with the group's name, there's always a TWIST. Check out Giant Steps, played in 3-4 rather than the traditional 4-4 as well as Bryan Bowman's originals Mars Passing and Like Minds. 

Ben Fajen, Tenor Saxophone
Mike Abraham, Guitar
George Ban-Weiss, Bass
Bryan Bowman, Drums and Compositions

Engineer - Bond Bergland
Recorded at San Pablo Studios, Berkeley CA

Dayna Stephens will be a special guest artist of the Ezra Weiss Big Band in a benefit concert and silent auction at New Expressive Works on Saturday, April 22nd!

This is a benefit concert for the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival! The Jazz Society of Oregon, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has been running this festival the last three years and is working tirelessly to ensure the festival remains FREE to the public during the 37th year of it's existence. The festival receives no government support and has very high parks and license fees. We have raised a little more than one third of the funds for this festival, and are seeking new and different avenues for finding community support.