Linda May Han Oh: Tiny Desk Concert

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Mitra I. Arthur | April 15, 2024
Themes of reflection and resilience are on display the moment bassist Linda May Han Oh begins her opener, "Halo," a driving tune dedicated to the world of live music producers. The track, accentuated by Greg Ward on alto saxophone and Fabian Almazan's use of an effects pedal on the piano, calls to mind the grind and hustle of playing and presenting gigs. Performance of thoughtful and complex sounds is at the heart of jazz, and at the heart of Oh's impact as a composer and musician. Her work with artists like Pat Metheny, Terri Lyne Carrington and Vijay Iyer, plus her projects as a composer and bandleader (including a chamber jazz ensemble and album, Aventurine) have culminated in Oh being an in-demand jazz bassist.
In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works. Her theme of resilience is exemplified in "The Imperative," where drummer Mark Whitfield Jr. and tenor saxophonist Mark Turner shine. "Rise Mountains" is a conversation between the married duo of Oh and Almazan - at times a unified conversation, in others one where each takes a side. To close her set, Oh moves from upright bass to an electric for "Hatchling," inspired by her and Almazan's 3-year-old son. This whimsical song, with Oh and Sara Serpa vocalizing, paints a portrait of a tiny human discovering life and exploring a new world.
SET LIST
"Halo"
"The Imperative"
"Rise Mountains"
"Hatchling"
MUSICIANS
Linda May Han Oh: acoustic bass, electric bass
Fabian Almazan: piano/effects
Sara Serpa: vocals
Mark Turner: tenor saxophone
Greg Ward: alto saxophone
Mark Whitfield Jr.: drums
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Mitra I. Arthur
Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
Audio Technical Director: Josephine Nyounai
Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Zayrha Rodriguez
Audio Engineer: Neil Tevault
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Estefania Mitre
Tiny Desk Copy Editor: Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#nprmusic #tinydesk #lindamayhanoh

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@Zaqariyah 16 күн бұрын

First time of listening jazz with Bass leading and it's magnificent!

@davidnolan7675 20 күн бұрын

I have been looking forward to this one! Such command from all the players, but there is also something so rich and moving about the worlds that Linda May Han Oh creates. Music for the heart and head... If this is your first encounter I would highly recommend checking out her catalogue, as well as Fabian Almazan's - it's consistently brilliant writing and playing. Not to mention those mind-expanding effects on piano!

@jedwing 15 күн бұрын

Facts.

@jts-jc8jk 16 күн бұрын

I love never knowing what kind of music I'll hear from a new discovery on the Tiny Desk! Linda & Band treated us to such sublime music, and have gained a new fan! Love the FX on acoustic piano!

@ivangushkov3651 20 күн бұрын

Saw them last night, blew my socks off! Not to be missed live :)

@jedwing 15 күн бұрын

I loved Linda from the first time she walked into the 55 Bar. Glad to have seen her and others at the beginnings of their growth. She is a lovely human being as well. Go girl.

@chita1205 12 күн бұрын

Based in New York City, GRAMMY award-winning Linda May Han Oh is a bassist/composer who has performed and recorded with artists such as Pat Metheny, Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, Terri Lyne Carrington, Steve Wilson, Geri Allen and Vijay Iyer. Originally born in Malaysia and raised in Boorloo (Perth), Western Australia, she has received many awards including a 2022 Deutscher Jazz Preis, 2nd place at the BASS2010 Competition, a semi-finalist at the BMW Bass competition and an honorary mention at the 2009 Thelonious Monk Bass Competition. She was voted the 2018-2021 Bassist of the Year by the Jazz Journalist’s Association, as well 2022 Bassist of the Year in Jazztimes. Linda also was voted 2019 Bassist of the Year in Hothouse Magazine and was the 2020 recipient APRA award for Best New Jazz Work. In 2023 she received the prestigious Herb Albert Award for music. Linda has had five releases as a leader which have received critical acclaim, her latest - a quintet album entitled The Glass Hours on Biophilia Records. Her latest commissions include “Littoral Tales” a solo piano piece in two movements for Gloria Cheng, and “Ephemeral Echoes” written for percussion trio and piano trio as well as “Mirrors and Shadows” written for piano and bass duo. Linda has written for large and small ensembles as well as for film, participating in the Sundance Labs at Skywalker Ranch and composing for several of sociologist/film maker Sabrina McCormick. Linda also composed and produced music for a collaborative film project with non-profit, “Hoperaisers” based in Korogocho, Kenya by film-maker Kizito Gamba and contributed music to his latest documentary “Calling the Shots” co-directed by Kore Abong about aspiring African women in the film-industry. Linda is currently Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music in the bass department and is also part of the Institute for Jazz and Gender Justice led by Terri Lyne Carrington. Linda was featured on bass in the 2020 Pixar movie "Soul" under the musical direction of Jon Batiste (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) alongside drummer Roy Haynes and was the model for the character in the film - bassist “Miho.” “her innovative range and stellar improvisations have made [her] one of the most dynamic rising stars in jazz today.” The Wall Street Journal

@tiagomarques672 23 күн бұрын

Simply gorgeous, could listen to it all day. Congrats.

@thedude007 21 күн бұрын

Sooooo cool love it ❤👌🏾✌🏾

@Francispia 17 күн бұрын

I looooove herrrrrr

@taegoLake 24 күн бұрын

That's fire ! I love this set.

@TyroneWallace-ft8fk 11 күн бұрын

Just caught them in Amsterdam- unbelievable show - had me hooked the entire time. Blew me away!

@MarcoM-ou9ew 19 күн бұрын

finally good music is back to tine desk, I was about to give up tbt. Boilen we need you

@istoryrighter 11 күн бұрын

Finally? There’s been nothing but killer shows lately. Your taste is severely lacking.

@DRACOFURY 23 күн бұрын

This was a very smooth and different Tiny Desk Concert 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

@bass349 23 күн бұрын

Heck yessss. Go Linda!

@chita1205 12 күн бұрын

Saxophonist and composer Greg Ward was born in Peoria. Currently based in Chicago, Ward has performed and recorded with a varied group of artists such as Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Andrew D'Angelo and Mike Reed.

@drumsmith215 23 күн бұрын

Bravo!!! 👏👏👏💜

@samuelsalins8309 12 күн бұрын

Beautiful 🎶

@PesteNegro 20 күн бұрын

Imma be the ~come to Brazil~ guy today: Please, come to Brazil 🥺😭

@michaelkutulas8878 24 күн бұрын

Brilliant musicianship all the way around, and I still can't find the words to describe how I feel about Linda's absolutely awesome bass playing!

@JohnnyVinsane 24 күн бұрын

My Bro Greg on the sax! 🎷

@jackdavies8616 23 күн бұрын

Yeah!!!

@janbrien9907 24 күн бұрын

Well a wonderful Monday morning wake-up!

@TheRealDannAlexander 23 күн бұрын

Bassist here and I’m floored by Linda’s technique and tone. This is powerful and on point. Love discovering amazing talents because of NPR.

@DerekWritesPlays 23 күн бұрын

Came to see if I could spot Chappell Roan's wig on the wall, stayed for the awesome grooves!

@tottifruti8904 24 күн бұрын

Congratulations!! Very beautiful

@Kevin6059 24 күн бұрын

Fanfreakingtastic!

@CFM7 24 күн бұрын

love this & their musical interplay so much

@shiraleeana 24 күн бұрын

Great to hear an Aussie at Tiny Desk 🦘🐨☀️

@jeffblock8635 24 күн бұрын

Fantastic.

@EastCentralEurope35 24 күн бұрын

Thank YOU. 🗽💐🇹🇷🎧

@imatt_285 24 күн бұрын

Wonderful !!

@user-cl5gn1op6t 23 күн бұрын

This is so fire! The whole band is so talented and Rise Mountains is such a bop! Love from Sydney!!!

@wendyj4206 24 күн бұрын

❤tiny desk

@augustaskuprys6289 24 күн бұрын

AaaaaaAaaa my desk and floor are vibrating like crazy from that BASS.

@Sandra9135 24 күн бұрын

Halo 🥰😇🥰

@drlluc 24 күн бұрын

yes!!!!!!!!! well deserved!

@reginaldhoward9560 22 күн бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@Riggy2k3 24 күн бұрын

Stunning!

@smndn089 24 күн бұрын

Crazy voicings, love it! This is a perfect example for what my Jazz Piano teacher always said: „Play 4 chords for 1000 people, in Jazz you Play 1000 chords for 4 people. Most wont understand.“ I love it so much, that ipr give jazz musicians so much attention and a big stage! Greetings from munich (sry for my Bad english haha) 💙

@hsatin20 24 күн бұрын

This is great

@AmariWatkins-ju7uw 24 күн бұрын

So dope!! 🔥🔥🔥

@greatvaluecorndog 24 күн бұрын

absolutely incredible.

@sim_art 24 күн бұрын

super!

@S.Shea2432 24 күн бұрын

Thank You Tiny Desk, Linda May Han, & All the other Musicians, for giving Me not just absolutely Beautiful music, but also relaxing, calming music to listen to, & enjoy before I began my crazy monday. I needed this!! Btw, Linda May Han, I will be listening, & enjoying your music for longer than just today, & this week, Because, You have a New Fan now!! I would also say Your Son has Fans as well. The Beautiful, love filled song you dedicated to him, drew me in even more. Aw. My heart!! 🤗💜💜

@mariagomes4721 20 күн бұрын

0:03

@S.Shea2432 20 күн бұрын

@@mariagomes4721, Are you saying you knew when you heard the very first note/instrument you were hooked?

@dracul74 24 күн бұрын

Loved it. Thx

@remmary100 24 күн бұрын

Tiny Desk always brings the groove. I like it!

@makebacunningham6795 24 күн бұрын

❤🔥

@ericgeneric135 24 күн бұрын

I haven't heard them before...this is great!

@jazzjens 24 күн бұрын

Love it! Creativity, great artistry, groove, wonderful!

@umutoymak4790 22 күн бұрын

That was amazing 🔥🤩 Linda is a KILLER ! 🔥☠️

@cooldebt 24 күн бұрын

LOVE Linda's groove and creativity. Have been a fan since she played with Pat Metheny. Go Aussie go! Props to her band also. Edit: @15:00 sounds like Fabian was quoting Isabella's Lullaby from The Promised Neverland

@NyotaTanoTV-gt3od 24 күн бұрын

Massive ❤❤

@abelardoruiz5544 23 күн бұрын

Wao....

@markbass_trojanthinking 24 күн бұрын

That vocalist is something else. Great accomplishment to band and all good Monday morning vibes for me at least. Second play now🎉

@valkasolidor6727 23 күн бұрын

She's wonderful,and in some aspect brings to mind Flora Purim when she performed with Chick Corea.

@chita1205 12 күн бұрын

nice

@thesuncollective1475 24 күн бұрын

At last something I can get my teeth into.

@torontorox 24 күн бұрын

✌🧡

@OngoingBox 23 сағат бұрын

awesome compositions, amazing playing

@rafaelmuriel579 15 сағат бұрын

Incredible talent🙏

@fu9793 24 күн бұрын

I don’t know what the fck this was, but it sounded awesome!

@HSetonNotes 14 күн бұрын

Mark Whitfield Jr sounding tasty on those drums!!

@Adri7gT 8 күн бұрын

Wow

@bluesoncamera 16 күн бұрын

Good music , what happened with the famous NPR sound ? The piano and the drums sounding compressed , the saxophone warmth is less than I am used to , only the double bass is loud and clear. Am I the only one who noticed ?

@rosemarywatson1231 24 күн бұрын

Ok! Not mad at it!

@GizzyDillespee 24 күн бұрын

Her song about her son starts with a pure harmonic, then frantic scrambling, then an F-U chord🤣👹

@johnconnor4136 24 күн бұрын

Just wanted to comment here to proudly share that I've been sober for 1,668 days.

@johnnypetro9314 7 күн бұрын

What is triggering the piano effects at 3:31? I guess an effects pedal?

@mohandossvellaichamy6455 23 күн бұрын

Y’all should do one of these with will wood

@adhdrush 21 күн бұрын

I would love to play for your channel

@mycosys 23 күн бұрын

Where was the mic on her Bass supposed to be pointing? Would have sounded so much better with something on the neck, too

@tcai43 23 күн бұрын

what microphone do they use?

@FoursWithin 24 күн бұрын

Of course we all bring our own associations but the last song made me think of Stereolab. 👍

@kgentertainment9811 23 күн бұрын

pleas we need kendrick here 🙏🏽

@BestFitSquareChannel 13 күн бұрын

🫶🏼🎶🤸🏽‍♂️🖖🏼

@notacooldudewithanattitude2731 23 күн бұрын

@nprmusic I dare you get Lorna Shore in Tiny Desk!

@user-ph2vn9cq6s 17 күн бұрын

Helene fischer konatabss jazz

@user-gf6mw7ub5d 9 күн бұрын

Linus and Lucy?

@gutty07 24 күн бұрын

Larger Bass Sound , Please!

@Gonachigo 23 күн бұрын

5h of straight rehearsals to be able to do this without music sheets

@taylourgreen2568 20 күн бұрын

Can I vote for Judas Priest?

@MisterBoxUber 23 күн бұрын

i have no idea...

@slak96u 9 сағат бұрын

Honestly, i cant stand.... this style of disorganized music.... I HATE IT, honestly. BUT!!!!! Many people love it, and im glad to see it on TD. Bravo.

@fortunen8467 24 күн бұрын

THANK THE GODS NPR IS BACK TO ITS ROOTS🎉🎉🎉🎉. Please no more mainstream artists

@zezezezezezezezezezeze 24 күн бұрын

gatekeeping is something that music doesnt need. dont be so frustrated.

@AdrianDeVore 23 күн бұрын

😂

@paulwhetstone0473 24 күн бұрын

It’s not that often you hear an upright bassist solo melodic lines so well. The pianist tends to overplay(maybe the piano needs to be mixed louder so he doesn’t have to play with so much force). The sound effects are annoying and don’t add anything to the ensemble sound. Otherwise, an excellent performance by the band.