Linda May Han Oh: Tiny Desk Concert
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Mitra I. Arthur | April 15, 2024
Themes of reflection and resilience are on display the moment bassist Linda May Han Oh begins her opener, "Halo," a driving tune dedicated to the world of live music producers. The track, accentuated by Greg Ward on alto saxophone and Fabian Almazan's use of an effects pedal on the piano, calls to mind the grind and hustle of playing and presenting gigs. Performance of thoughtful and complex sounds is at the heart of jazz, and at the heart of Oh's impact as a composer and musician. Her work with artists like Pat Metheny, Terri Lyne Carrington and Vijay Iyer, plus her projects as a composer and bandleader (including a chamber jazz ensemble and album, Aventurine) have culminated in Oh being an in-demand jazz bassist.
In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works. Her theme of resilience is exemplified in "The Imperative," where drummer Mark Whitfield Jr. and tenor saxophonist Mark Turner shine. "Rise Mountains" is a conversation between the married duo of Oh and Almazan - at times a unified conversation, in others one where each takes a side. To close her set, Oh moves from upright bass to an electric for "Hatchling," inspired by her and Almazan's 3-year-old son. This whimsical song, with Oh and Sara Serpa vocalizing, paints a portrait of a tiny human discovering life and exploring a new world.
SET LIST
"Halo"
"The Imperative"
"Rise Mountains"
"Hatchling"
MUSICIANS
Linda May Han Oh: acoustic bass, electric bass
Fabian Almazan: piano/effects
Sara Serpa: vocals
Mark Turner: tenor saxophone
Greg Ward: alto saxophone
Mark Whitfield Jr.: drums
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Mitra I. Arthur
Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
Audio Technical Director: Josephine Nyounai
Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Zayrha Rodriguez
Audio Engineer: Neil Tevault
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Estefania Mitre
Tiny Desk Copy Editor: Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
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Mark Whitfield Jr sounding tasty on those drums!!
Based in New York City, GRAMMY award-winning Linda May Han Oh is a bassist/composer who has performed and recorded with artists such as Pat Metheny, Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, Terri Lyne Carrington, Steve Wilson, Geri Allen and Vijay Iyer. Originally born in Malaysia and raised in Boorloo (Perth), Western Australia, she has received many awards including a 2022 Deutscher Jazz Preis, 2nd place at the BASS2010 Competition, a semi-finalist at the BMW Bass competition and an honorary mention at the 2009 Thelonious Monk Bass Competition. She was voted the 2018-2021 Bassist of the Year by the Jazz Journalist’s Association, as well 2022 Bassist of the Year in Jazztimes. Linda also was voted 2019 Bassist of the Year in Hothouse Magazine and was the 2020 recipient APRA award for Best New Jazz Work. In 2023 she received the prestigious Herb Albert Award for music. Linda has had five releases as a leader which have received critical acclaim, her latest - a quintet album entitled The Glass Hours on Biophilia Records. Her latest commissions include “Littoral Tales” a solo piano piece in two movements for Gloria Cheng, and “Ephemeral Echoes” written for percussion trio and piano trio as well as “Mirrors and Shadows” written for piano and bass duo. Linda has written for large and small ensembles as well as for film, participating in the Sundance Labs at Skywalker Ranch and composing for several of sociologist/film maker Sabrina McCormick. Linda also composed and produced music for a collaborative film project with non-profit, “Hoperaisers” based in Korogocho, Kenya by film-maker Kizito Gamba and contributed music to his latest documentary “Calling the Shots” co-directed by Kore Abong about aspiring African women in the film-industry. Linda is currently Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music in the bass department and is also part of the Institute for Jazz and Gender Justice led by Terri Lyne Carrington. Linda was featured on bass in the 2020 Pixar movie "Soul" under the musical direction of Jon Batiste (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) alongside drummer Roy Haynes and was the model for the character in the film - bassist “Miho.” “her innovative range and stellar improvisations have made [her] one of the most dynamic rising stars in jazz today.” The Wall Street Journal
I looooove herrrrrr
I love never knowing what kind of music I'll hear from a new discovery on the Tiny Desk! Linda & Band treated us to such sublime music, and have gained a new fan! Love the FX on acoustic piano!
First time of listening jazz with Bass leading and it's magnificent!
I loved Linda from the first time she walked into the 55 Bar. Glad to have seen her and others at the beginnings of their growth. She is a lovely human being as well. Go girl.
Bravo!!! 👏👏👏💜
Beautiful 🎶
Saw them last night, blew my socks off! Not to be missed live :)
Sooooo cool love it ❤👌🏾✌🏾
That's fire ! I love this set.
Heck yessss. Go Linda!
This was a very smooth and different Tiny Desk Concert 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Wonderful !!
Simply gorgeous, could listen to it all day. Congrats.
I have been looking forward to this one! Such command from all the players, but there is also something so rich and moving about the worlds that Linda May Han Oh creates. Music for the heart and head... If this is your first encounter I would highly recommend checking out her catalogue, as well as Fabian Almazan's - it's consistently brilliant writing and playing. Not to mention those mind-expanding effects on piano!
@jedwing
22 күн бұрын
Facts.
Yeah!!!
Just caught them in Amsterdam- unbelievable show - had me hooked the entire time. Blew me away!
Fanfreakingtastic!
🔥🔥🔥
Saxophonist and composer Greg Ward was born in Peoria. Currently based in Chicago, Ward has performed and recorded with a varied group of artists such as Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Andrew D'Angelo and Mike Reed.
Halo 🥰😇🥰
super!
Imma be the ~come to Brazil~ guy today: Please, come to Brazil 🥺😭
Fantastic.
Congratulations!! Very beautiful
Came to see if I could spot Chappell Roan's wig on the wall, stayed for the awesome grooves!
Thank YOU. 🗽💐🇹🇷🎧
Wao....
This is great
❤tiny desk
yes!!!!!!!!! well deserved!
Great to hear an Aussie at Tiny Desk 🦘🐨☀️
Brilliant musicianship all the way around, and I still can't find the words to describe how I feel about Linda's absolutely awesome bass playing!
❤🔥
So dope!! 🔥🔥🔥
love this & their musical interplay so much
Stunning!
Loved it. Thx
Well a wonderful Monday morning wake-up!
AaaaaaAaaa my desk and floor are vibrating like crazy from that BASS.
My Bro Greg on the sax! 🎷
Bassist here and I’m floored by Linda’s technique and tone. This is powerful and on point. Love discovering amazing talents because of NPR.
This is so fire! The whole band is so talented and Rise Mountains is such a bop! Love from Sydney!!!
absolutely incredible.
Crazy voicings, love it! This is a perfect example for what my Jazz Piano teacher always said: „Play 4 chords for 1000 people, in Jazz you Play 1000 chords for 4 people. Most wont understand.“ I love it so much, that ipr give jazz musicians so much attention and a big stage! Greetings from munich (sry for my Bad english haha) 💙
finally good music is back to tine desk, I was about to give up tbt. Boilen we need you
@istoryrighter
18 күн бұрын
Finally? There’s been nothing but killer shows lately. Your taste is severely lacking.
Tiny Desk always brings the groove. I like it!
I haven't heard them before...this is great!
LOVE Linda's groove and creativity. Have been a fan since she played with Pat Metheny. Go Aussie go! Props to her band also. Edit: @ 15:00 sounds like Fabian was quoting Isabella's Lullaby from The Promised Neverland
That was amazing 🔥🤩 Linda is a KILLER ! 🔥☠️
Massive ❤❤
Thank You Tiny Desk, Linda May Han, & All the other Musicians, for giving Me not just absolutely Beautiful music, but also relaxing, calming music to listen to, & enjoy before I began my crazy monday. I needed this!! Btw, Linda May Han, I will be listening, & enjoying your music for longer than just today, & this week, Because, You have a New Fan now!! I would also say Your Son has Fans as well. The Beautiful, love filled song you dedicated to him, drew me in even more. Aw. My heart!! 🤗💜💜
@mariagomes4721
27 күн бұрын
0:03
@S.Shea2432
27 күн бұрын
@@mariagomes4721, Are you saying you knew when you heard the very first note/instrument you were hooked?
Love it! Creativity, great artistry, groove, wonderful!
nice
✌🧡
That vocalist is something else. Great accomplishment to band and all good Monday morning vibes for me at least. Second play now🎉
@valkasolidor6727
Ай бұрын
She's wonderful,and in some aspect brings to mind Flora Purim when she performed with Chick Corea.
At last something I can get my teeth into.
Incredible talent🙏
She is incredible 🔥🔥🔥Great band and love her work with Pat Metheny too
I don’t know what the fck this was, but it sounded awesome!
awesome compositions, amazing playing
Wow
Ok! Not mad at it!
Good music , what happened with the famous NPR sound ? The piano and the drums sounding compressed , the saxophone warmth is less than I am used to , only the double bass is loud and clear. Am I the only one who noticed ?
Her song about her son starts with a pure harmonic, then frantic scrambling, then an F-U chord🤣👹
Y’all should do one of these with will wood
Just wanted to comment here to proudly share that I've been sober for 1,668 days.
Of course we all bring our own associations but the last song made me think of Stereolab. 👍
I would love to play for your channel
pleas we need kendrick here 🙏🏽
Where was the mic on her Bass supposed to be pointing? Would have sounded so much better with something on the neck, too
What is triggering the piano effects at 3:31 ? I guess an effects pedal?
what microphone do they use?
🫶🏼🎶🤸🏽♂️🖖🏼
@nprmusic I dare you get Lorna Shore in Tiny Desk!
Helene fischer konatabss jazz
Larger Bass Sound , Please!
Linus and Lucy?
Can I vote for Judas Priest?
5h of straight rehearsals to be able to do this without music sheets
i have no idea...
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Honestly, i cant stand.... this style of disorganized music.... I HATE IT, honestly. BUT!!!!! Many people love it, and im glad to see it on TD. Bravo.
THANK THE GODS NPR IS BACK TO ITS ROOTS🎉🎉🎉🎉. Please no more mainstream artists
@zezezezezezezezezezeze
Ай бұрын
gatekeeping is something that music doesnt need. dont be so frustrated.
@AdrianDeVore
Ай бұрын
😂
It’s not that often you hear an upright bassist solo melodic lines so well. The pianist tends to overplay(maybe the piano needs to be mixed louder so he doesn’t have to play with so much force). The sound effects are annoying and don’t add anything to the ensemble sound. Otherwise, an excellent performance by the band.
These are some truly awesome musicians here...but (and this happens VERY rarely)...there is a significant flaw in an otherwise highly accomplished mix. I simply cannot hear the drums (except for the occasional snare #1 or #2). The rest just doesn't happen. Hopefully this is just that very rare day when the sound-dude has the flu or something.
This is the ONLY worthwhile thing NPR does.
Feels like the bass is a bit overpowering. Yeah I know that's the focus on Linda but I feel that it's breaking balance of other musicians.
Cacophony. The bear didn't just step on their ear, but chewed it off altogether.
Trump!
Too much jazz noodling for my taste.
This is OK, but can we get something even remotely rock? It's all hip hop and snarky puppy wanna-bes.
You actually WROTE this mess???
We didn't need to hear how she was Fkn during the pandemic. Coulda left that part out 😫
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Can I vote for Judas Priest?
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