G-Stream Media announces the release of “Another Christmas” a four track holiday EP by pianist Gary Motley. In contrast to the hard swing and bop which have come to define his career, Another Christmas, finds Motley creating a landscape replete with nods to his Alabama – inspired musical influences. More
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“Thor” And My First TED Talk
Among the many highlights of my experience at the 2020 TED.com global initiative was this introduction by Chris Hemsworth.
Jews and Jazz

Educators and performers Gary Motley and Dr. Gordon J. Vernick discuss the significant roles that Jews have played in the jazz scene. More
Climate Change: Let’s Talk About It!

Let’s face it: climate change is real. Join over 50 activists, scholars, scientists, thought leaders, musicians and actors in a series of sessions which are certain to leave you inspired to fight for the health of our planet. I’m excited to perform during this momentous event with actor/performer Cynthia Erivo Saturday, October 10 between 3:50 and 5:00 pm. To join the countdown, visit countdown.ted.com.
EJAZZ News features “Tone Poems”
G-Stream Media is pleased to join EJAZZ News in celebrating the release of “Tone Poems” by Gary Motley. Read
G-Stream Media releases “Tone Poems”
G-Stream Media announces the release of “Tone Poems” by Gary Motley. In contrast to the hard swing and bop which have come to define his style, Tone Poems showcases Motley “creating a musical painting of harmonic richness on a blank canvas” – a tour de force which unabashedly tests the boundaries of sound and space.
“No Reservation Required” Now Available
G-Stream Media announces the release of “No Reservation Required” by pianist Gary Motley. The album showcases eight original compositions featuring Motley in multiple trio settings. The tracks feature vocalist Veronica Tate, drummers Emrah Kotan and Terreon Gully along with bassists Billy Thornton and Craig Shaw and saxophonist Teodross Avery. Click here to learn more.
Horns to Havana hosts one week residency in Havana, January 3-9
Objectives are to teach students the improvisational and collaboration skills of jazz and to build long-lasting relationships. The residency is comprised of the following: 1) a teacher’s workshop to address the needs of the local music educators and offer techniques for instructing students in jazz; 2) a student sectional workshop in which faculty will work with students each day in cohorts assigned by instrument; 3) a student ensemble workshop which brings all players together to collaborate as a full ensemble; and 4) a culminating performance by Horns faculty and by the students to close out the residency. The January residency is a precursor to an education and cultural exchange initiative in spring of 2016 to be announced soon.
Motley joins 2015 Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Inductees
Gary Motley has been selected to be honored as a new inductee into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Gary’s name will join the esteemed roster of artists whose contributions have left an indelible influence on Alabama’s jazz history. They include W.C. Handy, Erskine Hawkins, Dinah Washington, Nat King Cole and Lionel Hampton.
Gary Motley is a pianist, composer, arranger and educator. Recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Great American Jazz Piano Competition, and the American Composers Forum, Gary has been featured on National Public Radio’s Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland. Achievements include duet performances with Dave Brubeck and Kenny Barron, concerts with Jon Hendricks, Eddie Daniels and Benny Golson and Carnegie Hall premiers of his compositions with the Vega String Quartet and Buddy DeFranco. Earlier this year, Jazz Week ranked Gary’s latest CD, Departure in the top 30% of jazz radio airplay in the United States.
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