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Ian Shaw

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About Me

My goal as a musician is to paint sound, to be part of an ensemble with a pulse that is thick with texture. One can to be slightly ahead of the beat, on the beat, just behind, and yet the pulse is unmistakable. In any case if you are not having fun with it why bother? -

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/13/2006
Band Members: Ross Bliss GuitarMichael Paterson BassBenji Bohannon DrumsIan Shaw Alto & Tenor Saxophone
Influences: Art Pepper, Dexter Gordon, Lester Young, Zoot Sims, Don Byas, Charlie Parker, Jackie McLean, Joe Henderson, David Liebman, Steve Grossman, Chris Potter, Charles Lloyd, Seamus Blake, Trane....Dave Douglas, Dave Holland, Billy Strayhorn....my mom's sweet potato pie, the color red, the pursuit of good karma. Recognition of the need for the separation of church and state. Rejection and deep concern on the question of “intelligent design”.
Sounds Like: I need to get out more
Type of Label: None