Soprano-Logues by Sam Newsome and Dave Liebman

"Soprano-logues, is a daring, captivating work, and one of the most refreshing and imaginative albums of the past few years." Terrell K. Holmes, New York City Jazz Record.

On Saturday, August 7, 2021, Steve Toubin, director of Fire Museum Presents, sent me an email asking if I’d be interested in submitting a video recording of a solo performance somewhere between twenty-five and thirty minutes, in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of Fire Museum Presents. This was during the COVID-19 pandemic, so live performances were rare, if at all. I immediately thought this would be a great opportunity to work with Dave again. Thankfully, both Steve and Dave agreed.
Initially, we set out to only record Soprano-Logue: Part 1. However, there was obviously a lot more music that wanted to reveal itself. So, Dave suggested we keep the tape rolling and do another set. And as usual, when Dave suggests something musically, I listen. What transpired was a transformative and magical musical experience.

So, without further ado, please enjoy SOPRANO-LOGUES. – Sam Newsome

An innovator of unconventional sounds, Sam Newsome has evolved as one of the most important voices in improvised music. Mr. Newsome has released six ground-breaking solo saxophone recordings pushing the boundaries of his instrument. Blue Soliloquy and Sopranoville, both received five stars in Downbeat.

He received the 2016 NYFA Fellowship and the 2020 Instant Award in Improvised Music,

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