“... Sullivan plays not just the upright bass strings but the bass itself, throwing himself into the performance not to draw the spotlight, but to impart a palpable joie de vive to go with his rhythmic, rippling (think Charlie Haden, somewhat) bass tones." 
~ Mark Keresman, JazzReview.com

“…Sullivan’s a bassist whose authoritative and bluesy bending’s of the notes honor his affection for legends such as Slam Stewart as well as Ray Brown.” ~ Jazz Journalist Association

Armed with a rich harmonic palette, colorful and commanding sound, and diverse compositions, saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, and educator Jim Saltzman has been quietly developing his creative voice in the greater New York City jazz community for over eighteen years. Hailed by the Boston Globe as a "postmodern jazz saxophonist” that “plays with passion and intensity” and All Music as a “force to be reckoned with” Saltzman is ready and determined to document the next journey in his creative process.

Jim is an experienced composer, writing for large jazz ensemble, mixed chamber ensembles, and studio orchestra. His music comes out of a deep respect for the jazz tradition, but also incorporates elements of the classical, rock, and world music traditions. Jim’s large ensemble compositions can be episodic, energetic, edgy, lyrical, but always honest and sincere. 

With over fifteen years of college teaching experience, Jim possesses the unique skills needed to help students not only unlock their unique voices, but also thrive in the process. His teaching combines technical proficiency, ear training, and a deep study of the jazz tradition to aid the student in finding a personal sound. He is available for saxophone, jazz improvisation, and composition lessons in the greater NYC area. He is also available for Skype lessons and masterclasses. Jim is on faculty at Manhattan School of Music, in the Precollege, undergraduate, and graduate Jazz Arts program. He is also on faculty at Drew University in Madison, NJ.

“Transcendence: Music of Pat Metheny”
Bob Gluck (keyboards), Christopher Dean Sullivan (electric bass), Karl Latham
(drums)

212 East 52nd St, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10022
info@clubbonafide.com

Karl Latham - Drums                                                                                                      Mark Egan - Bass                                                                                        Ryan Carniaux -Trumpet

The nascency of the  “Desired Constellation” Project was a  dream that drummer Karl Latham had after his first listening of Bjork’s “Volta” recording. Karl would play the CD incessantly, in every free moment, discovering and rediscovering the limitless creative vision of Bjork. A long time fan of Bjork’s genius, Karl had attempted to pay homage to Bjork on a recording of “Pagan Poetry” on his critically acclaimed “Resonance” CD, but felt longing to attempt a personally, more “true” representation of his impression of Bjork.

Karl approached the concept with close friend and iconic bassist Mark Egan. Collectively they considered many musicians to realize the vision, never settling on a group or instrumentation, but as constellations align, Mark and Karl performed in July of 2012 on Wolfgang Lackerschmid’s “Magic Brewery” recording.  The music recorded was magic and an immediate personal and creative magical bond was formed with rising star trumpeter Ryan Carniaux.  Karl knew he had found the third element toward realizing the project coalescing in his mind. 

Karl, Mark and keyboardist, vocalist and composer Nick Rolfe had performed many times together and Karl realized from the height of magic “free” moments with Nick in performances with Big Funk that Nick Rolfe was the final piece to introduce to the project.

In March of 2013 the universe aligned, Ryan Carniaux was going to be in the US, Nick, Mark and Karl were off the road and Barbershop Studios and engineer Jeremy Gillespie were all available. Little pre-production was utilized, the group hoped to capture their own personal impressions of Bjork’s artistry and create soundscapes reflective of their shared collective vision.

The result is the music you are about to experience: a journey, explorations of conscious and subconscious reality and humble homage to the vision of one of the 20th Century’s most influential creative forces.


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