The Brian Landrus Quartet - Traverse flac album

Brian Landrus is a voice to watch out for as he charts a creative course in contemporary music. What sets him apart is the lyricism of his compositions and his ability to tell interesting, vividly illustrated stories. Raul D’Gama Rose, All About Jazz.

On Traverse, Landrus is considerably darker and more ponderous than expected even of a musician given to sudden breaks of humor, as he dapples his songs with harmonies culled from the brighter tones of his deep woodwinds. The maturation of his visionary perspective is eminently authentic on this wonderful album. Moreover, Landrus is twice blessed: once, with the spritely pianism of Michael Cain, driving the vision, ideas and rippling upper melodies of several songs; then, with the rumbling brilliance of Lonnie Plaxico's bass.

Brian Landrus (born September 14, 1978) is a jazz saxophonist, t, composer, producer, and educator. Landrus was born in Reno, Nevada, where he began playing professionally at the age of 13. He earned a degree in saxophone performance at the University of Nevada, Reno. At the age of 18 he began performing on tenor and baritone saxophone with The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Coasters, The Drifters, and Martha Reeves.

Album · 2013 · 12 Songs. The Brian Landrus Kaleidoscope. Brian Landrus Quartet.

Brian Landrus is a low woodwind player & composer based in Brooklyn, NY. "A baritone saxophonist of convincing. I’m thrilled to announce I’m recording a new album in August! Fred Hersch-piano, Michael Rodriguez-trumpet, Drew Gress-bass, Billy Hart-drums, string quartet, and me on baritone sax, bass clarinet, and alto flute. Now I have to write the music! Brian Landrus Music. 21 April at 18:28 ·. Looking forward to playing this week with Darcy James Argue’s band at the Jazz Standard in NYC on Wednesday and then flying to Reno to play and teach a woodwind masterclass at the Reno Jazz Festival! I look forward to see many friends! I’m so blessed to be able to play these gorgeous instruments