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Church on Monday
Featuring Dr. James Polk, B3 organ, Jake Langley, guitar, Scott Laningham, drums, Daniel Durham, bass, and Pete Rodriguez on congas/guiro, the recording recently completed a 12-week run on the JazzWeek radio charts, peaking at #14.
"Haslanger has consistently demonstrated a penchant for ageless chestnuts, and this session is no exception... Four stars” - Jay Trachtenberg, Austin Chronicle Available in compact disc, vinyl, and digital download files. Vinyl purchases also receive hi-res digital files. |
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Church on Monday, CD
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Church on Monday, Vinyl
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Church on Monday, Digital Files
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Dream Story
Reflecting a 4 year stay in Brooklyn NYC where he toured as the tenor soloist with Maynard Ferguson, this 2006 recording showcases 10 original compositions by Elias. Also featuring Andy Langham, piano, JJ Johnson, drums, Hamilton Price, bass, Randy Zimmerman, trombone and Pete Rodriguez, trumpet.
"Drawing from funk and blues cadences, and traditional, informed by the idiom’s history, including Wayne Shorter and Miles Davis.” -David Lynch, Austin Chronicle |
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Dream Story, CD
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Dream Story, Digital Files
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Kicks are for Kids
Released in 1998 by Heart Music, this critically acclaimed recording rose to #3 on the Gavin Jazz radio charts and features the patriarch of the modern jazz scene, Ellis Marsalis, as well as Fredrick Sanders, piano, JJ Johnson, drums, Edwin Livingston, bass, and Tito Carrillo, trumpet.
"There are no slow moments on this stimulating set, Haslanger consistently comes up with fresh ideas, and although somewhat obscure, this is one of the best jazz recordings released in 1998.” -Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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Kicks are for Kids, CD
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For the Moment
Released in 1997 by Heart Music, the band featuring Fredrick Sanders, piano, Edwin Livingston, bass, JJ Johnson, drums and Jeff Haley, bass recorded two nights of live jazz in Austin, TX. The CD rose to #11 on the Gavin Jazz radio charts and gathered critical acclaim from writers and fans across the globe.
“Haslanger is clearly in the forefront of the young, new, fresh players. He has respect for tradition as well as being himself. He is a merger of the past and the future.” -Herb Wong, JazzTimes Magazine |
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For the Moment, CD
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Standards
Elias's debut recording featuring Dr. James Polk on piano, Jeff Haley on bass, and Steve Schwelling on drums. Recorded in just 1 day, the program includes some of Elias's favorite songs from the jazz lexicon.
“A straight-up jazz player who does right by classic tunes from Parker to Rollins. Very nice debut.” -Geraldine Wycoff, Offbeat Entertainment Magazine, New Orleans |
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Standards, CD
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