| Bobby Avey |
 Upon graduating in 2007 with a BA in Jazz Studies from Purchase Conservatory of Music, Bobby moved to Brooklyn, NY. In 2006, ZOHO Records released Vienna Dialogues featuring the piano/soprano sax duo of Bobby Avey and Dave Liebman, which features songs by composers spanning Handel through Mahler and opens them up for improvisation. Scott Albin of Jazz Times writes, "Highlights are many…Chopin’s “Etude in E Flat Minor Op. 10 No 6,” with Liebman’s long, yearning solo and Avey’s strong chording; Avey’s beautiful intro and Liebman’s silky, melodic variations and winding lines on Brahms’ “Immer Leiser wird mein Schlummer Op. 105 No 2”; Liebman’s least-restrained solo, with atonal shrieks and trills on Schubert’s “Tränenregen/Wasserflut”; Avey’s sparkling solo and accompaniment on Debussy’s “Fleur des Blés,” graced with a bell-like sound, his playing here so impressive, it overshadows Liebman’s." Bobby won the Pressor Scholarship while attending Purchase and was named the 2006 Yamaha Young Performing Artist on piano. In January 2009, Bobby recorded his first CD as leader. The project is comprised exclusively of his originals and continues his association with David Liebman, who appears on four tracks. Mr. Avey is currently an active freelance musician and composer in New York City. on the web: www.myspace.com/bobbyavey |
