Jody Gnant

Music:

Member Since: 2/17/2006
Band Website: jodygnant.com
Band Members:

Jody Gnant - Vocals & Piano

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Though she gained plenty of attention for participating in Kyle MacDonald's One Red Paper Clip trade project and her 24-hour lifestreams on the Internet, the music remains the best thing about this Phoenix-based indie musician.
Her soulful mezzo-soprano voice fits the bluesy, funk-inflected material she writes. Her influences seem to come from various sources, including the blue-eyed soul of Bonnie Bramlett and the more accessible jazz of Diana Krall and Norah Jones. Her piano playing is effective, and it helps that she has an incredibly tight band formed by local musicians whose eclectic backgrounds help make Gnant's sound even more enjoyable.
One of the highlights of Pivot, her new self-released disc, is the ballad "Over," which tells the story of a love affair that was doomed from the start. The arrangement, which is centered on Kristofer Hill's electric guitar, translates the general feel of the song from the very first chord. The paper clip saga is also remembered on the cheerful "Great Day," which encourages people to "go out and make a change."
Another highlight is "Me Who Changed," a tune which goes into a flamenco direction — a risky approach that often backfires in the hands of American musicians. In this case, though, she emerges with flying colors, thanks to Adrian Goldenthal's bass line and, of course, Chris Burton Jacome's great acoustic guitar chops.
The disc and all the attention she's been getting lately might break her into the big time — it's a just a matter of time until people forget about the gimmicks and start listening to the music, which is what really matters after all.
By Ernest Barteldes Dec 27, 2007 for Phoenix New Times

Adrian Goldenthal - Bass

Name: Adrian
Origin: Phoenix, AZ
Age: over 21
Playing Since: age 17, so at least 4 years
peDegree: Arizona State
Likes: good sound
Dislikes: pretentious chics
Happiness is: a very fine Chardonnay
Favorite Quote: "If you will it, it is no dream."
Goals: to play good music well
The bother of drummer Julian, they are the sons Phoenix jazz legend Joel Robin. Adrian has recorded with Chris Burton Jacome and is a member of the flamenco ensemble, CALO Flamenco.
Influences: Jaco, Coltrane, Bird, Radiohead
Adrian plays: Modulus Quantum 5 string fretless, Christopher Custom jazz bass, both with D'Addario strings , Kay Acoustic upright bass, upright with Thomastik strings, SWR SM 500 Amplifier, Bergantino HT 115 Bass Cabinet, Hartke Professional Series 2200 Bass Cabinet

Julian Goldenthal - Drums

Name: Julian
Origin: Phoenix, AZ
Age: over 21
Playing since: nappies
peDegree: Arizona State
Favorite Movie: The Big Lebowski
Secret Talent: burgers, charcoal grilled of course
Happiness is: a 300 yard power fade down the middle
I feel sad when: people suck
Favorite Quote: "Karen's right...Gorbachev is not downstairs"
Along with his brother Adrian, Julian grew up in very musical family. He is heavily influenced by drummers such as Vinnie Colaiuta and Gary Novak. Julian brings a unique sound to all styles of music and adds that extra vibe when he’s behind the kit. Whether in a quiet Jazz club date or a pounding rock band, he has the versatility and sensitivity to play what's needed.
Influences: Vinnie Colaiuta, Chick Corea, Gary Novak, Jeff Procaro, Steve Gadd, Peter Erskine, Sting, Vinnie Colaiuta
Julian plays DW drums.

Kristopher 'Krow' Hill - Guitar

Krow is both a performer and teacher on the three instruments he plays. His many side projects include accompanying classes on piano & percussion as well as composing for modern dance performances at Arizona State University for the past eight years. His compositions for dance have been performed at The Joyce, Soho, NYU, and The Virginia Piper Theater.
As a feature player in flamenco ensemble CALO, Krow has developed diverse style that is all his on the keys, percussion, as well as on the guitar. He is active in teaching music performance and appreciation for habilitation with developmentally disabled children.
Kris plays: Fender Custom Stratacaster, Ibanez Ghost Rider, ES335, Martin DM acoustic, Goya Classical acoustic and uses DR Strings, Fender Evil Twin amps , Marshall 1960A amp, Fender Rhodes, Hammond, Edirol PCRM80 keyboards, Vintage Ibanez Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, and Distortion, Line 6 DL4, Ernie Ball, Volume, Hendrix Wah, Boss OC-2, CE-1, and TR-2, SKB PS45 pedal board
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