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With the release of his long-awaited debut album "The Unknown", saxophonist Mark DeJong has demonstrated that something this good is definitely worth the wait. No stranger to the recording studio or the concert stage, DeJong has gathered some of the finest musicians into a tight framework of collective musicianship, interaction and improvisation. Their live performances bring an exciting brand of communication and nuance that is only possible after years of playing together. With each member of the ensemble contributing original material to the book, their concerts are a true reflection of their dynamic eclecticism.
Mark DeJong is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and band leader, and is also a founding member of the Outer Bridge Ensemble. He has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan and has shared the stage with such luminaries as Ray Charles, Rob McConnell, Lenny Pickett, Hugh Fraser, Kenny Wheeler and Sean Jones. He has participated in the renowned Banff Jazz Orchestra Workshop, and is active as a clinician and educator across Canada.
The Unknown has topped the jazz charts across Canada, include a debut at #1 on CJSR in Edmonton, and has received airplay right across the continent. It was chosen as Earshot-Online's #2 jazz album of 2008. Recorded at Peter Karl Studios in Brooklyn, NY, The Unknown features six of DeJong's original compositions as well as two well-known standards. The tunes demonstrate a compelling mix of funky bass lines with odd-meter arranging, infectious grooves and hard-hitting yet cohesive solos. Produced by DeJong, the mixing was done by engineer Wayne Giesbrecht, and the mastering was completed in New York City by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound.