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Quinsin Nachoff’s Fender Rhodes Quartet
This sleek new group uses the distinctive Fender Rhodes sound as its anchor. Featuring
“one of Canada’s leading saxophone innovators” (Toronto Star) the Rhodes Quartet
offers a unique look at modern jazz with rock and fusion influences. Original
compositions range from the intimacy of a piano trio to the bombastic energy of the
organ trio tradition.
Nachoff’s compositions have been described as “...jaw-droppingly impressive...” (All
Music Guide) and his most recent recording has garnered critical acclaim: "...a
fascinating mind...exquisite, forlorn tenor" (Downbeat Magazine).
Quinsin Nachoff – saxophone & compositions
Russ Johnson – trumpet
Dave Restivo – Fender Rhodes
Jim Doxas – drums
"Nachoff is one of an increasing number of jazzers playing with drastically different
ensembles and using elements of various styles (in his case, from classical to funk to
rock).”
--Mike Doherty, National Post
“…a jazz critic's favourite because of his broad exploratory streak, musical eloquence
and compelling delivery.”
--Peter Hum, Ottawa Citizen
Quinsin Nachoff is a saxophonist and composer whose most
recent recording of original compositions will feature the
talents of British pianist John Taylor and Dutch cellist Ernst
Reijseger. His previous CD of original music, Magic
Numbers, released in early 2006 on the Songlines label,
integrates a string quartet with a jazz trio. It features New
York drummer Jim Black and bassist Mark Helias and has
been called “…one of the most innovative chamber jazz
recordings in recent years.” (AllAboutJazz.com)
Nachoff has toured the Canadian jazz festival circuit to
promote his debut CD, Quiescence. More recently he
organized a six week tour through Australia, New Zealand, Japan and China performing
at festivals, concert halls and clubs.
He has studied with Joe Lovano, Jim McNeely, Frank Falco, Alex Dean, and Mike
Murley among others. He was a winner of the 2004 KM Hunter Award in Music, semifinalist in the Thelonious Monk Jazz Saxophone Competition, a winner in the Canada
Council Jazz I.D. Showcase and has been nominated for 3 National Jazz Awards.
As a sideman he has performed and/or recorded with Kenny Werner, Howard Johnson,
Dave Binney, Kenny Wheeler and Don Thomson among others. He performs regularly
with Tim Posgate's Hornband, Darren Sigesmund's Strands Quintet, Michael Herrings'
Vertigo, Dave McMurdo's Jazz Orchestra, Michael Bates' Outside Sources and Hilario
Duran’s Big Band; these have taken him across Canada, the United States, Europe,
Australia, South Korea, Japan and China.
He has coached at the Banff Centre for the Arts and currently teaches at the University of
Toronto.
"…one of Canada’s leading saxophone innovators…"
--Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star
"Nachoff… is one of the truly bright younger jazz minds hereabouts"
--Mark Miller, Globe & Mail
Dave Restivo is one of Canada's most respected and influential
jazz artists. He is a 3-time winner of the National Jazz Awards'
Pianist of the Year Award, and is listed in the current edition of
Canadian Who's Who. He is well known for his work with Rob
McConnell's Boss Brass and Tentet, the Mike Murley Quintet,
and legendary songwriter Marc Jordan. He has also performed
and recorded with Dave Holland, Kenny Wheeler, John
Abercrombie, Jerry Bergonzi, Mel Torme, Pat LaBarbera,
Ingrid Jensen, Christine Jensen, Molly Johnson, Moe Koffman,
Joe LaBarbera, Mark Whitfield, Marcus Belgrave, Joey Baron,
Curtis Fuller, Stacy Rowles, Jane Bunnett, Phil Dwyer, Tim
Hagans, Steve Kirby, Nick "Brownman" Ali, Alex Acuna, Gene
Bertoncini, Phillip Harper, Don Thompson, Ed Bickert, Guido Basso, P.J. Perry, Trudy
Desmond, Joe Lovano, Judi Silvano, Dave Pietro, Owen Howard, John Hollenbeck,
Ratzo Harris, Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, Donny McCaslin, Metalwood, Charles
McPherson, Dave Young, Norman Marshall Villeneuve, Memo Acevedo, Dave Valentin,
Luis Conte, and many others. Dave has served on the music faculty at the Banff Centre
for the Arts and St. Francis Xavier University, and currently teaches at Humber College
and the University of Toronto. "...quite simply one of the finest jazz pianists of his
generation that Canada can boast of..." -Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal
Jim Doxas, a native Montrealer, is bred from a musical family. He began playing drums
in high school, and during his time at McGill University, Jim had the opportunity to play
in many of the school’s top ensembles. At this time he was also honored withYamaha’s
“Rising Star Award,” in recognition of his outstanding achievement as an instrumentalist
and was a featured artist at Carnegie Hall in a gala performance celebrating young North
American talent. While frequently studying with John Riley, head of percussion at
Manhattan School of Music, Jim played for three consecutive years in the McGill Jazz
Orchestra I (directed by Gordon Foote), the Denny Christianson Big Band, and Altsys
Jazz Orchestra (directed by Bill Mahar and Jennifer Bell). While performing with Altsys,
he was fortunate enough to appear with trumpet great Tim Hagans,
pianist/trombonist/composer Hugh Fraser, and with Canadian legend Don Thompson.
Jim’s work can be heard on well over 60 albums and soundtracks. His talents on these
various recordings range from drummer, percussionist, and composer. In addition, he is
also an established recording engineer. His musical versatility has also afforded him the
opportunity to play in several Broadway productions as well as feature performances with
symphony orchestras. Growing up in 90’s, Jim was heavily influenced by pop/rock music
of the day. Recent Jim has been revisiting those roots by way of collaborations with
several “indie” rock groups. In 2006 he worked with The Stars, Arcade Fire and Metric
as well as singer/songwriter Ron Sexsmith. Jim is a popular guest artist at jazz festivals
worldwide. During the last several years he has been recognized in Canada by
nominations from the Felix Awards and Juno Awards. In 2003, his work as a
percussionist and composer was recognized by The Academy Awards, and in the same
year The Grammy Awards for the work he did on the film “Les Triplets de Bellville”.
Jim has had the opportunity to share the stage with such artists as Dave Douglas, Joe
Lovano, Ben Monder, Donny McCaslin and the Grammy Award winner Maria Schneider
and her orchestra. He has also performed with Canadian greats such as Pat Labarbera,
Ranee Lee, John Gilbert and Ben Charest. The 2006/07-year finds Jim touring
extensively with Canadian piano legend Oliver Jones. Over the last several years, Jim has
become a well-known fixture on the Canadian music scene and continues to tour
internationally.
"An improviser of uncommon promise."(Paul Wells, The National Post.)
"Doxas plays with a fierce sense of discovery and imagination. " (John Kelman, All
About Jazz)
Brooklyn based trumpeter Russ Johnson is an active performer
in the jazz, improvised, and contemporary classical music scenes
throughout the U.S. and abroad. In addition to leading his own
groups, and co-leading The Other Quartet and New Math, Russ
is currently touring as a member of Lee Konitz' new nonet and
the Steve Swallow/Ohad Talmor "L'Histoire du Clochard" sextet.
In addition, Russ has performed with a long list of musical
heavyweights including; Kenny Wheeler, Bill Frisell, Joe
Lovano, Richie Beirach, Mark Ribot, Charles Earland, David
Liebman, Joe Maneri, The Jazz Passengers, Oliver Lake, Myra
Melford, Anthony Davis, Mick Rossi, Elvis Costello, Debbie
Harry, Michael Bublé, Curtis Fowlkes, Roy Nathanson, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson,
Brian Blade, Dick Oatts, Aretha Franklin, Tony Malaby, Jenny Scheinman, and Mat
Maneri.
Russ is also active as an educator/clinician, having taught at colleges and universities
across the U.S. and in Europe. He is currently teaching at The Center for Preparatory
Studies in Music (CPSM) at Queens College, and is a member of the faculty at the Maine
Jazz Camp.
His new recording, Save Big has recently been released on the OmniTone label to
enthusiastic reviews. It is available online at OmniTone and amazon.com, as well as at
Tower Records and other jazz outlets.
Russ Johnson is an Endorsing Artist for New York Trumpet Company, and plays NYTC
by Possegger Bb trumpet exclusively.
Nachoff explores with jazz trio
The Ottawa Citizen
Friday, October 13, 2006
Page: D6
Section: Arts
Byline: Peter Hum
Source: The Ottawa Citizen
The traditional saxophone trio in jazz allows a hornman to converse and
take flight a bassist and drummer. But Quinsin Nachoff is a decidedly
untraditional saxophonist.
The Toronto musician flanks himself with a Fender Rhodes electric piano
and drums in his trio, which performs this afternoon at Carleton
University and tonight at the Avant Garde.
"I really enjoy the intimacy of playing in a trio," says Nachoff, a
jazz critic's favourite because of his broad exploratory streak,
musical eloquence and compelling delivery. "I enjoy being able to
compose music incorporating more harmonic colour ... the Rhodes seemed
ideal," he adds.
The Rhodes was a bulwark of jazz fusion and pop in the 1970s, exploited
by Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Billy Joel among others. But it has
found favour among a generation of younger players including Nachoff.
His group, which includes pianist Chris Donnelly and drummer Jim Doxas,
will perform original material "blending different styles," Nachoff
says.
Rhodes Trio performs today at Carleton University's music department,
9th floor Loeb building, at 4 p.m. and at the Avant Garde, 1351/2
Besserer St., at 9 p.m.
Peter Hum
The Ottawa Citizen