MIP InQueue is a showcase of Music In Place video projects that are in the process of being completed. You can browse the list below to get an idea of who the performing artists are, an overview of their video concept, and an approximate release date. (You can view our library of completed video projects here.)
We invite you to consider donating to support one or more of these projects—in addition to helping provide income and a production budget to the specific artists, your gift will also support Music InPlace and its mission of providing opportunities for many struggling professional musicians.
You can participate in the development of any project below (or InConcert Production) at various levels: Fan ($25–99), Roadie ($100-249), Producer ($250—499), Impresario ($500—999) or Executive Producer ($1000 and up). Sponsors at the Producer level and above will be featured in the credits of the completed video.
The Music InPlace artists and team hope you are enjoying the work that we are doing! Your support enables us to keep working for the benefit of diverse performing artists, production crews, and audiences.
We invite you to consider donating to support one or more of these projects—in addition to helping provide income and a production budget to the specific artists, your gift will also support Music InPlace and its mission of providing opportunities for many struggling professional musicians.
You can participate in the development of any project below (or InConcert Production) at various levels: Fan ($25–99), Roadie ($100-249), Producer ($250—499), Impresario ($500—999) or Executive Producer ($1000 and up). Sponsors at the Producer level and above will be featured in the credits of the completed video.
The Music InPlace artists and team hope you are enjoying the work that we are doing! Your support enables us to keep working for the benefit of diverse performing artists, production crews, and audiences.
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Noah Frank & Sueños"Roy"About the project: “Sueños is a SF-based band that strives to blend jazz with modern styles like hip-hop and indie rock. Our song 'Roy' is a tribute to the late, great trumpeter Roy Hargrove who was one of the first jazz musicians to cross over into hip-hop."
Personnel: Noah Frank, trumpet; Eli Maliwan, tenor sax; Kai Lyons, guitar; Curtis Aikens, Bass; and Brandon Farmer, drums. |
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Kenny Washington"All the Way"About the project: Recently dubbed “the Superman of the Bay Area jazz scene” by the San Francisco Chronicle, Kenny Washington is a jazz virtuoso who thrills audiences with his soulful interpretations, seemingly limitless range, and rapid-fire scatting. Ravi Coltrane has declared Kenny his favorite male vocalist, and Mark Murphy said in a JazzTimes interview that Kenny was the only contemporary male vocalist carrying on the tradition.
Personnel: Kenny Washington, vocals; Larry Dunlap, keys; Ron Belcher, bass; Leon Joyce, Jr., drums. |
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Mason Razavi"Blue and Grey Waltz"About the project: "Blue and Grey Waltz" is a gentle but driving tune that moves between two modes ("blue" and "grey"). A modal composition, the tune affords the improvisors ample space and freedom to tell a story while challenging them to weave together two disparate keys. It was recorded on Razavi's album Quartet Plus, Volume 2, and in this recording has been expanded to add soprano and tenor saxophones.
Personnel: Mason Razavi, guitar; Tim Lin, saxophone; Dahveed Behroozi, piano; Tom Langan, bass; Jason Lewis, drums; and Oscar Pangilinan, saxophone. |
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Super Soul Bros."Studiopolis Zone Act 1 (Sonic Mania)"About the project: Super Soul Bros. is what happens when you jam a James Brown record into a Super Nintendo. The San Jose based collective aims to combine the explosive and off the cuff energy of fusion jazz with the nostalgia of classic game OSTs. This time we've chosen to preform the theme from Sonic Mania's Studiopolis Zone Act 1. The Sonic game series has always been known for having killer OSTs full of New Jack Swing grooves and tight hornlines, with this track being no exception.
Personnel: Robbie Benson, keys/bass; Chris Haman, drums; Alex Popoff, sax; Bill Smolik, trumpet; Christian Manzana, trombone; and Brian Sheu, guitar. |