Member Since: 3/3/2007
Band Members: Quartet w/ fellow musicians:
Brent Rowan, saxophones
Jesse Turton, bass
Scott McQuaig, drums
Influences: Too many to list really, people who have directly influenced my play, i.e. those who have listened to me and pointed me in a better direction, include Lorne Lofsky, Brent Rowan, Ivan Zilman, and Tung Le. Otherwise, of course listening to recordings of the Jazz greats has influenced my play. I like to listen and work with horn players in building lines, as well as guitarists. Of all the great Canadian horn players, Guido Basso has to be top of my list.
Sounds Like: Warm, jazzy, melodic, and liking to play Jazz standards. Quality of the sound is pure guitar Jazz, created by a Gibson ES-175 played through a Rivera Chubster amp. Very warm, tube sound.
Type of Label: Unsigned