Project Popular
Los Angeles saxophonist Tom Luer's "Project Popular" explores the work of some of the top rock bands and pop artists of the last twenty years, reinterpreting the now classic compositions for a modern jazz ensemble. Along with several originals, the band tackles "Jeremy" from Pearl Jam, "Black Hole Sun" from Soundgarden and Prince's "The Beautiful Ones," among others. With his wide-ranging and always grooving group of LA-based artists, Luer creates a nuanced and highly interactive recording while retaining the visceral power of the compositions that led to their popularity.
What People Are Saying
“…pieces that sound simultaneously entirely new…and entirely familiar due to their essential core...”-
— Adam Greenberg, All Music
“…the kind of magnetism that delights with long contemporary bursts before a large audience at the Greek theater on a Saturday night…”— Dick Crockett, JazzWeek's JazzProgList
“He manipulates the tunes…in inventive ways that, combined with the band’s polished improvisations, result in fresh and interesting first-class Jazz...”
— Cadence Magazine
“Project Popular is in the NPR library and we very much enjoy playing it!”
— Travis Larchuk NPR