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The David Joel Quartet

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An exciting and progressive electric jazz group, the David Joel Quartet is a progressive, electric jazz ensemble employing the traditions of jazz melody, harmony and form, in a contemporary format. Its influences of straight-ahead jazz, bossa nova and samba, rock, blues, fusion, and other disparate 20th century music bring a fresh and distinct flavor to its sonic palette. The group has taken different forms since its beginnings in 1988 and has performed in Boston, Washington, D.C. and In Philadelphia with various repertoire and contributing players over the years. Its members now include: David Joel (guitar), Paul Gehman (bass), John Stenger (keyboards) and Daniel Monaghan (drums). Some tri-state area clubs and venues where the group has performed include: Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Ortliebs Jazzhaus, The World Cafe Live, Fergie’s Pub , The Temperance House, John and Peter’s, etc. A live disk, “Live At Chris’,” was recorded at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia in 2003.The band recorded their first studio disc, “Spiral Sky,” 8/06 - 2/07 which was released it on March 17, 2007 at Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia, PA. The quartet fires up this recording featuring creative and energetic original compositions and improvisations reminiscent of Weather Report, The Pat Metheny Group, and Jimi Hendrix.