https://www.marlbank.net/posts/marc-mommaas-the-impressionist-sunnyside Why make a foray into reviewing The Impressionist? Most reviewers should address their motivation in reviewing anything in the first place before entering that essential fugue state of an enterprise. Without getting too deep in this case it was seeing the name of Gary Versace, the pianist, here first up always a sign of […]
A wonderful review from Jim Hynes at ‘Making a Scene’.
August 18, 2022 Marc Mommaas The Impressionist Sunnyside Okay, saxophonist/composer Marc Mommaas is a new name to these pages so here is a brief introduction. Mommaas was born in Tegelen, Netherlands in 1969 but has made NYC his home since 1997. His father, Henk Mommaas, was a well-known painter/artist in the Netherlands and developed his […]
‘the Impressionist’ on the RADIO FRANCE!
Sunnyside records is on a mission and got my music on the Radio in France. So great, super excited. https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/jazz-bonus-marc-mommaas-the-impressionist-7815729
Mommaas presents the New Release ‘The Impressionist’, compositions inspired by French Impressionist composer Gabriel Fauré – released by Sunny Side records.
To order the release please click here. PRESS RELEASE: The eerie stillness of New York City during the Covid-19 pandemic led many residents to a state of contemplation and inner exploration. Saxophonist/composer Marc Mommaas found himself drawn to sounds that he grew up with but had eschewed for his own musical path in jazz, namely […]
June/July/Aug: Tuscany and the Saratoga Fest. — Copenhagen Jazz Fest … and more
June 3: Conert at NYJW with Kenny Wessel and Spike Wilner, pianist and owner of Smalls and Mezzrow. June 9-22, hosted by NYJW I will be teaching and performing for a week in the amazing surroundings of Tuscany Italy. June 24 and 25: two concerts with the Amina Figarova sextet and strings. At clemens place […]
March, 2022: ‘The Impressionist’ will be released by Sunnyside rec. in August, the bi-weekly concert series is happening, Italy in June, Copenhagen in July, HJW summer intensive in Aug. and much more on the stove….
… I am pleased to announce that my new recording ‘The Impressionist’ will be released by Sunnyside records in August. Francois Zalacain from Sunnyside has supported my music for over two decades, it is a fantastic label with a strong reputation and impeccable integrity. In addition, Francois is incredible knowledgeable in the history of Jazz, […]
Nov 2021: the recording of the NYJW saxquartet incl. yours truly on Soprano Sax.
The NYJW Saxophone Quartet, directed by Marc Mommaas on Soprano sax, includes Sunhyun Yoo on Alto sax, Eli Hershiser on Tenor sax and Matthew Mayers on Baritone Sax. Born out of a workshop setting this formation matured over the last decade into a professional close-knit ensemble. The members of the quartet are all NY based […]
Dec 16, 2021: HJW fundraising concert
I can’t believe this is our 16th annual HJW season. It is an amazing not for profit organization that organizes a summer intensive for talented high level musicians from across the globe. The benefit is to raise funds for scholarships. Visit HUDSON JAZZWORKS for more info and the streamed concert.
Agosto 2021 – Experimento Jazz level 2 in action.
I am very excited to be teaching this wonderful Jazz Language Improv program hosted by Experimento Jazz in Chili. We are going into our fourth month and are getting a lot done. Its live and everything is translated in SPANISH in real time. The vibe is incredible and it is a wonderful experience to be […]
Aug 27 – 2021, into composition incl. Alan Ferber, two day intensive hosted by NYJW.
Every year NYJW hosts a composition intensive. This one will be completely online and is always a lot of fun. I get the students into the basics of composition and Alan takes it to the next level with orchestration. More info: NYJW