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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