Sat Oct. 31, 2015
20:30

Jeff Denson Trio & Lee Konitz (USA)

Lee Konitz: alto saxophone, vocals
Jeff Denson: bass, vocals
Dan Zemelman: piano
Alan Hall: drums

I have known Jeff Denson for five years now, and had the great pleasure to perform and record with him throughout Europe, the USA and Canada as a member of my quartet. Jeff is an exceptional musician who is a creative force on the double bass and has an original approach and voice on the instrument. He brings a fantastic sense of composition to his improvisations that allow him to transcend the role of the bass and make many unexpected choices. From his hard driving quarter note swing, to cello-like bowed melodies and interactive counterpoint, he is always surprising and inspiring! Jeff is also an outstanding composer who has written music for jazz and classical ensembles. He is always thinking outside the box and bringing his musicality and lyricism to all of his work. (Lee Konitz)