Diversejazz

If you haven’t already, make sure to check out Diverse’s new video page. All of the videos posted on our official YouTube channel can also be found here for your convenience. Video credits: Laura Brewer, on behalf of Origin Records.

Last night, Ryan Lee and Ben Leifer performed with the great trumpet player Sean Jones and Bobby Watson at the Blue Room in Kansas City. If you didn’t know, Sean is one of the most incredible trumpet players out there today, and is  a big influence on my playing. He has 5 great albums on [...]

We are excited to share the 2 following clips, showcasing Diverse’s newest grooves. Both song’s debut performance was at the 2009 Anthem International Music Festival at Coda in Kansas City, MO.  The first song, “Make It Shine” was written by pianist John Brewer. The second song, “Forever”, was written by drummer Ryan Lee.  Both clips were submitted by [...]

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Thanks to Jordan and Jeff for the videos!

Diverse had a wonderful time at our CD Release Party in Columbia, MO, this past weekend. Thanks to all who came out and supported us. Here is a video of one of our biggest fans, Jordan Fallon (who hails from my hometown of Jefferson City!!!), playing along to our “Untitled Hit Tune”. Here is a [...]

This is from our show with Jaleel Shaw back in February, although Jaleel did not play on this tune. This is a Kenny Garrett composition.  We posted part of this first half earlier. Enjoy!

This is Ryan Lee’s solo on Jaleel’s “Optimism” from our show at the Blue Room in February. Diverse will be going to Jefferson City to play the Capitol Jazz Fest today and tommorrow. Come on out to the Memorial Park Pavilion and check us out! We hit at around 5:45 today and 6 tomorrow. -Hermon

Enjoy Jaleel’s AMAZING  solo on Ben’s tune!