Kassa Overall

Kassa Overall, percussionist, composer, producer, and educator, is a rising star on today's music scene.  Encompassing all styles and traditions of music, he works with artists ranging from jazz to hip-hop, indie-pop to avante-garde.  As a drummer, Overall has been an integral part of Geri Allen's Timeline band which has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe for the past two years.  He is also making an impact on the avante-pop scene with Gordon Voidwell and Guillermo Brown, who both use laptops and sequencers to create a groundbreaking and genre defying sound pallet. Utilizing the capabilities of laptops and samplers on stage is a key element to Overall’s signature sound. He has also toured extensively with his own band, fusing his jazz and instrumental training with his contemporary electronic passion. Overall received his Bachelor's of Music from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where he studied under jazz drum legend Billy Hart. His mentors have also included the late Elvin Jones, Billy Higgins and Tutti Heath.  Overall has also performed or recorded with Vijay Iyer, Ravi Coltrane, Geri Allen, Billy Hart, Gary Bartz and many more.  With a passion for growth, development and persistence, Kassa Overall is definitely one to watch as the music evolves.

Hurricane Suite - Movement #3

Date: 
September 8, 2011
Source: 
Moldy Fig Bootlegs
Description: 

Zack Lipton - Tenor Saxophone, Composer
Lucas Pino - Tenor Saxophone
A Guy - Guitar
Dylan Shamat - Bass
Kassa Overall - Drums

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Hurricane Suite - Movement #1

Date: 
September 8, 2011
Source: 
Moldy Fig Bootlegs
Description: 

Zachary Lipton - Tenor Saxophone, Composer
Lucas Pino - Tenor Saxophone
A Guy - Guitar
Dylan Shamat - Bass
Kassa Overall - Drums

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Debut of Zack Lipton Quintet @ Moldy Fig!

Submitted by zachary on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 10:47
Date: 
September 8, 2011 - 8:00pm
Location: 
New York City, NY

Amazing last minute gig! Tonight at the Moldy Fig! 8pm - 12am

ZCL - Tenor Sax
Lucas Pino - Tenor Sax
Mike Moreno - Guitar
Dylan Shamat - Bass
Kassa Overall - Drums

So honored and excited to be playing with this amazing group of musicians! Come by and support a night of original music!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1jfGfpfAbE

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Teaser

Submitted by zachary on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 02:10

Teaser track from EP that I will release when the skies clear.

World, meet Ojama.

http://www.facebook.com/zacharychaselipton?sk=app_2436915755

Band on the recording:
Sullivan Fortner - Piano
Dylan Shamat - Bass
Kassa Overall - Drums

Recorded: August 2010

Oh yeah: and "Like" us on facebook so club owners will mistakenly think us popular.

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Kassa Overall Drum Solo - The Socks Live in New York

Submitted by zachary on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 03:00

Audience video captures Kassa Overall going deep like a starfish in the Socks concert at the Luca Lounge on July 27th, 2010. Composition "Sweet Pea" by Zachary Lipton.

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Deep Like a Starfish - The Socks Live in New York City

Submitted by zachary on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 02:11

The Socks perform an original composition, "Deep Like a Starfish" live at the Luca Lounge in New York City on July 27th, 2010.

Zachary Lipton - Tenor Saxophone
Tobin Chodos - Keyboard
Christopher Mees - Bass
Kassa Overall - Drums

©2005 All Rights Reserved

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Recording EP

Submitted by zachary on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 11:26
Date: 
August 30, 2010 (All day)
Location: 
Waterford, Connecticut USA

Recording at Sonalysts studios in Connecticut with Kassa Overall, Sullivan Fortner, and Dylan Shamat.

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Jumelage - The Socks Live in New York City

Submitted by zachary on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 00:36

The Socks perform an original blues composition, "Jumelage" live at the Luca Lounge in New York City on July 27th, 2010.

Zachary Lipton - Tenor Saxophone
Tobin Chodos - Keyboard
Christopher Mees - Bass
Kassa Overall - Drums

©2010 All Rights Reserved

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Flight - The Socks Live in New York City

Submitted by zachary on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 17:00

The Socks perform an original composition, "Flight" live at the Luca Lounge in New York City on July 27th, 2010.

Zachary Lipton - Tenor Saxophone
Tobin Chodos - Keyboard
Christopher Mees - Bass
Kassa Overall - Drums

©2006 All Rights Reserved

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The Socks @ Luca Lounge

Submitted by zachary on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 11:15
Date: 
July 27, 2010 - 8:00pm
Location: 
Manhattan, New York USA

The Socks will be performing on Tuesday, July 27th live at the Luca Lounge. Come out!

Zachary Lipton - Saxophones
Tobin Chodos - Piano
Christopher Mees - Bass
Kassa Overall - Drums

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I Love the 90s - The Socks Live at New Rochelle's Jazz in July

Submitted by zachary on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 09:42

The Socks perform Zachary's original composition "I Love the 90s" at the first annual New Rochelle Jazz Festival, July 10th, 2010.

Zachary Lipton - Tenor Saxophone
Tobin Chodos - Piano/Keyboard
Dylan Shamat - Bass
Kassa Overall - Drums

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Sweet Pea - The Socks Live at New Rochelle's Jazz in July

Submitted by zachary on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 09:34

The Socks perform Zachary's original composition "Sweet Pea" at the first annual New Rochelle Jazz Festival, July 10th, 2010.

Zachary Lipton - Tenor Saxophone
Tobin Chodos - Piano/Keyboard
Dylan Shamat - Bass
Kassa Overall - Drums

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East Village Concert at the Luca Lounge NYC

Submitted by zachary on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 14:23
Date: 
June 9, 2010 - 8:00pm

Excited to be performing some new and original music with an inspiring band at the Luca Lounge at 8pm on Wednesday, June 9th.

Zachary Lipton - Saxophones
Tobin Chodos - Piano
Dylan Shamat - Bass
Kassa Overall - Drums

$5 cover.
$5 drink specials all night for concert attendees (Beer, Wine, Mixed Drinks)
FREE PIZZA!!!!

222 Ave B (Between 13th st and 14th st).

Facebook Event Page

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New Rochelle Jazz Festival

Submitted by zachary on Sun, 05/23/2010 - 23:34
Date: 
July 10, 2010 (All day)
Location: 
New Rochelle, New York USA

Zachary Lipton and the Socks will perform at the first New Rochelle "Jazz in July" festival.

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