Wizards is a collective entity devoted to sound exploration across the vast universe we know to be the musical continuum. While the common denominator for us is a passion for experimenting and a disinterest in orthodoxy, the four of us bring distinctly different musical (and social) backgrounds to the mix. These contrasts give the ensemble the backdrop to have some very interesting musical conversations, with each member bringing his influences and musical imagination to bear on a musical climate born of mutual respect and the thirst for playing something that's fresh....


Wizards @ All Go Signs (5-6-11)

Soliloquy

Rejuvenation Trio with Guest Jenna Barvitski - violin 
Trio features, Hasan Abdur-Razzaq - alto sax
Ryan Jewell - drums
Tom Abbs - bass

"The Rejuvenation Trio is sizzling new fee-jazz collaboration between Hasan Abdur-Razzaq (reeds,cello) Ryan Jewell (percussion),  both from Columbus Ohio, along with New York based musician Tom Abbs (bass, cello). I have to say that having been exposed to Razzaq's recent creative re-birth, after he was away from music for many years, has truly been one of life's guilty pleasures for this reviewer. Coming to know Hasan's work has given me a new found appreciation for free jazz and avant garde music."   Ryan Sparks,   http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=10023 

Walk with me

Rejuvenation Trio with guest violinist Jenna Barvitski
The Trio features Hasan Abdur-Razzaq - alto sax
Ryan Jewell - drums & Tom Abbs - bass
"The Rejuvenation Trio is sizzling new fee-jazz collaboration between Hasan Abdur-Razzaq (reeds,cello) Ryan Jewell (percussion),  both from Columbus Ohio, along with New York based musician Tom Abbs (bass, cello). I have to say that having been exposed to Razzaq's recent creative re-birth, after he was away from music for many years, has truly been one of life's guilty pleasures for this reviewer. Coming to know Hasan's work has given me a new found appreciation for free jazz and avant garde music."   Ryan Sparks,   http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=10023 

The Search for Truth

The Rejuvenation Trio with guest Gerard Cox on piano
Hasan Abdur-Razzaq - alto sax
Ryan Jewell - drums  &  Tom Abbs - bass

Al-Maghrib - The Sunset

Columbus Dance Theater session series (5-1-11)
Hasan Abdur-Razzaq - bass clarinet, tenor sax
Gerard Cox - vibes          
Aaron Putnam - piano
Adam Smith - percussion

Magnitude

Columbus - Detroit Collab. ( 4 -10 - 09 )
Featuring Michael Carey - bass clarinet
Hasan Abdur-Razzaq - processed cello
Adam Smith - percussion / sound engineer

Omen Winds

Hasan Abdur-Razzaq, playing solo, processed cello, wow pedal and high hat cymbal.
 Recorded, March - 2008

Jimi's Ghost

Hasan Abdur-Razzaq playing solo, alto sax and bass kick drum.
Recorded - March, 2008

Uphill Struggle

Wizards : Featuring, Hasan Abdur-Razzaq - saxophones
Gerard Cox - keyboards  /  Adam Smith - percussion
 

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