"freedance" is composed of leader David Phillips on acoustic bass, Rez Abbasi on guitars, John O'Gallagher on alto saxophone and Tony Moreno on drums and percussion. It is cooperative ensemble that presents original material bridging different stylistic forms of music. The performers, all based in New York City, view this group as an opportunity to develop a musical identity using both improvisation and composition. A "freedance" approach. Our first CD was released on Naxos/Jazz. We are pleased to present our new recording "Prayer" to be released soon on the Sound Street Label. Please see the In Concert page for tour dates.

David Phillips - originally from California, spent 6 years in France where he performed extensively with a variety of groups ranging from west African, Folk, Jazz and experimental ensembles. Inspired by his father Barre Phillips, he moved to New York in 1986, he received degrees from the Mannes College of Music and the Juilliard School under Eugene Levinson. Gave over 60 performances with Lincoln Center institute under the direction of Wynton Marsalis and Dave Berger. Collaborations with Richie Havens, Dawn Upshaw, David Johanson, Adam Rogers, Ben Perowsky, Ron Horton, Peter Epstein, Dave Pietro and Randy Crafton. Member of Accordionist Will Holshauser's trio that released it's first CD on the Clean Feed Label in Portugal. David has performed with his father Barre Phillips in Germany and France.

Rez Abbasi - Guitarist featured with Ruth Brown, Kenny Werner, Billy Hart, Victor Lewis, Ron McClure and Billy Drewes. Rez's debut CD "Third Ear" features Peter Erskine, Marc Johnson, Marc Copeland and Bob Mintzer to give life to his compositional skills. Reaching #32 on the Gavin radio charts, "Third Ear received high acclaim from Pulse Jazziz and Jazz Times. After touring the US in support of this CD, Rez recorded his second CD featuring Gary Thomas, Tim Hagens, Mike Formaneck and Tony Moreno. The Toronto Star quotes it as "fascinating". He recently finished a third CD of original music with Tony Malaby, Ron Horton, John Ebert and Bruce Hall.

John O'Gallagher - Originally from Washington State, John has performed with the Joe Henderson Big Band, Maria Schnieder Orchestra, Joe Williams, Dave Liebman, Jeff Hershfield, Barney Kessel, Richie Beirach, Tom Harrell. etc.. John's recording credits include" The Joe Henderson Big Band (Verve) 1998 Grammy Winner, Bob Beldon Ensemble When Doves Cry/ The Music of Prince (Bluenote), Roberta Piket Trio Live at the Bluenote (Halfnote).

Tony Moreno - Tony has performed with The Lounge Lizards (World Tour 1987/CBS Laser Disc "Live in Japan"), Paul McCandless (CD on Nueva Records) Haze Greenfield and Jaki Byard (Owl Records), Kenny Wheeler, Ricky Ford, Paul Bley, Dave Liebman, Sonny Fortune, Chico Freeman, Palle Danielson, Misha Mengelberg, Jim Pepper. etc. Tours with: Mal Waldron, Billy Harper, Barry Harris, Sal Nestico and Ravi Coltrane. Tony is featured on some 40 CD'. and continues to travel throughout Europe, Canada and the US recording, performing and giving clinics.