Ombak

Ombak’s “Framing the Void” CD review in the International Trombone Assoc. Journal v.38, no.1, Jan.2010 issue : ” … it’s certainly not hard to let this disc run top to bottom – and to enjoy every minute of it … Ombak’s fresh new recording draws you in and keeps you involved … this group traverses the musical landscape with ’Mad-Maxian’ abandon but still keeps things firmly planted ‘in the pocket.’ It is a concoction that results in incredibly enjoyable and intriguing music-making … Hooten’s trombone playing is boisterously unhinged at times but always clear and focused … Strong musicianship, clever compositions, turn-on-a-dime improvisations and brilliant recording make FRAMING THE VOID a strong first offering from Ombak.” — [reviewed by] Chris Van Hof.

I received the sad news from Tim Berne this morning that he and his wife will be traveling to England for a family emergency and will not be able to attend RVAJazzfest. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Tim and his wife in this difficult time. Fortunately, Ray Anderson, another musical hero of mine, has graciously agreed to step in and headline the festival with Ombak. Read more at RVAJazz.

Bryan Hooten

Get schooled on all you need to know with the RVAJazzfest guide! Stay tuned for new content every day up until Saturday, February 6, when Tim Berne+Ombak, Adam Larrabee Trio and Trio of Jusitice hold forth at The Camel in Richmond, VA.

After a great year-long run at Cous Cous, Ombak moves its Wednesday night gig to Balliceaux, one of Richmond’s newest, hippest and most delicious restaurants. The gig is still at 10pm and still totally free, so come on by.

Wednesday, January 27
203 North Lombardy Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 355-3008
10pm
FREE

Legendary saxophonist and composer Tim Berne will join Ombak as the featured performers for RVAJazzfest 2010, taking place on Saturday February 6th at The Camel (1621 W. Broad St.) in Richmond, VA. Local giants Adam Larrabee Trio and Trio of Justice will complete the bill for a hard-hitting night of music. Head on over to RVAJazz.com for more details!

Cous Cous
900 W. Franklin RVA
Wednesday, December 9
10pm
FREE

Just in time for Halloween, Snow Panda’s frighteningly super-bad mixes are now available for download and streaming right here on this site. Head over to the SOUNDS page and click the player for streaming and the links for downloads. Many thanks for our friends over at RVAnews and RVAjazz for hosting the project last week. Catch up on the origin story and track descriptions here.

If you’ve been checking out the Ombak: Snow Panda Mixes all week, you know that there’s been some serious sonic alchemy going on. Tonight you can check out this combustible collaboration live at Cous Cous. All alliteration aside, this should be a great gig.

Snow Panda joins Ombak on electronics, didgeridoo and other mystery instruments!

Cous Cous
Wednesday 10/28
9:30pm
FREE

churray:sounds
hooten:trombone
pollard:guitar
ralston:bass
jones:drums

I’m excited to announce the debut of our latest project. Local keyboard and electronics wizard Snow Panda has done some new mash-up style mixes of Framing the Void and live recordings. Head over to RVAjazz for the fascinating results. A new track will be posted there each weekday until October 28, at which time all the tracks will be available for download right here.