aram shelton quartet.
The Aram Shelton Quartet features Chicago-based musicians Keefe Jackson, Anton Hatwich and Tim Daisy. Related to the Fast Citizens (Delmark), of which Shelton, Jackson and Hatwich are all members, this quartet displays a musical range on their debut album "These Times" that encompasses free swing, creative improvisation, space & patience, and fiery energy.
In their debut album "These Times", Shelton plays equal amounts of alto saxophone & clarinet, approaching each distinctly while displaying both the large and subtle differences of the instruments. Jackson contributes on tenor saxophone with a full sound and unique approach to the utilization of extended techniques. Hatwich's bass playing grounds the music and drives it in a compelling way, while Marc Riordan's drums serve as backbone to the rhythmic aspects and a frame to the open sections.
For their upcoming album, Tim Daisy has been enlisted to fill the drummer's chair. Daisy and Shelton have collaborated for more than a decade in the groups Dragons 1976 and Arrive.
"These Times" is available directly through Singlespeed Music, the Jazz Record Mart in Chicago, the Downtown Music Gallery in NYC, and Wayside Distribution. It can be downloaded directly through Bandcamp.
Reviews:
★★★★ - Downbeat, January 2011
"These are important, no-bullshit artists who recall Prez's rule that a solo should tell a story" - Point of Departure
"This is a woodwind pairing that one hopes will maintain the staying power of Tchicai and Shepp" - Ni Kantu
"It is easy to admire the audacity of Aram Shelton's quartet." - AAJ
"Shelton and Jackson share a rapport that makes sessions like this one sound somewhat effortless even though the collaborative energy spent to get there was obviously deep and rewarding" - Master of a Small House
Aram Shelton Quartet: These Times
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Keefe Jackson is a Chicago saxophonist, clarinetist, improvisor, and composer. He arrived in Chicago in 2001 from his native Fayetteville, Arkansas. He performs regularly with many musicians including Tim Daisy, Dave Rempis, Jeb Bishop, Jason Roebke, Guillermo Gregorio, Jason Adasiewicz, Mike Reed, Jason Stein, Josh Berman, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Frank Rosaly, and Marc Unternaehrer in groups such as the Fast Citizens, Chicago Luzern Exchange, and his own Project Project. As an improvisor he has also played with Michael Moore, Ab Baars, Michiel Braam, and Anthony Coleman. Recordings are available on Delmark and Clean Feed Records.
Bassist Anton Hatwich has made Chicago his home since 2003. He performs regularly in the city in addition to recording and touring nationally and internationally. His list of collaborators includes some of the most active members of the creative improvised music community: Josh Berman, Frank Rosaly, Nick Mazzarella, Marc Riordan, Paul Giallorenzo, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Jeb Bishop, Kyle Bruckmann, and Jason Adasciewicz. Current projects and working bands include The Fast Citizens, Josh Berman’s Old Idea, Keefe Jackson’s Project Project, Nick Mazzarella Trio, Kyle Bruckmann’s Wrack, Nick Broste Trio, and Paul Giallorenzo’s Get In to Go Out.
Tim Daisy has been an active member of Chicago's creative music scene since moving there in 1997. He has performed, composed, recorded, and toured with many of the city's celebrated musicians and ensembles. Along with performing percussion duties in internationally acclaimed bands including the Vandermark 5, The Rempis Percussion Quartet, and The Engines, Tim maintains an active composing schedule, writing for his own groups as well as contributing to a number of collaborative ensembles including chamber groups, jazz ensembles, dance, and film.
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