Author Archives: gnuhigh

What a ride the past few years have been. Aside from festivals, and other gigs coming back. I’m really excited to share a few projects I have recently been involved with. My good friend and Albany-based piano player, Rob Lindquist … Continue reading →

Short update. Looks like a somethings are returning to somewhat normal! I’ve been asked to do some guest teaching via video for the FRC Band program in Winnipeg and presenting a jazz composition workshop for the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory in … Continue reading →

Quite excited to have been a part of Jake (Guitar) and Josh (Piano) Hanlon’s new recording project NSTX. The album features the compositions of the brothers Hanlon and features Stockton Helbing on drums, James Driscoll on Bass. It’s being released … Continue reading →

Just picked up a Voco-Loco by Radial Engineering for my pedal bard. This thing rocks! Check it out! Right now Im using a delay, envelope filter, harmonizer, etc and the Voco-Loco has made integrating my board so much easier. And its … Continue reading →

Jake hanlon and I will be bringing our duo to Jazzmandu, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Check out this amazingly groovy festival here! 

My latest recording, quARTet is released today on Origin records  I’ve always enjoyed the relationship between image and sound. In 2015 I began collaborating with some of my favorite artists – many of whom I had personal and/or professional relationships prior … Continue reading →

Very excited to announce a new project I’ve been spending some time on recently. It’s a new band that’s composed of musicians based in the Netherlands and Canada called dual chromatic. We have a new recording coming out in the … Continue reading →

Keep your ears and eyes open for Paul Tynan new recording “quARTet” on Origin records. A collaboration with six visual artists, Paul created six new musical compositions based on their work.

Exciting news: Bicoastal Collective WON the ECMA award for Jazz Album of the year. The European tour with drum wizard Greg Smith has also resulted in a live recording too – details coming soon!  

Just received word that Bicoastal Collective: Chapter 5 was nominated for two East Coast Music Association Awards; Jazz Recording of the Year and Instrumental Recording of the Year.  The awards will be presented in May 2018 at the ECMA 2018 … Continue reading →