Jazz Articles about David Braid Sextet

David Braid Sextet: Zhen: David Braid Sextet Live Volume II

by John Kelman
November 28, 2006

In the two years since Vivid: The David Braid Sextet Live, the pianist has been involved in an increasing number of projects. This year has been particularly busy, with the release of the Murley/Braid Quartet's Mnemosyne's March (Cornerstone, 2006) and Beginnings (Nimmons 'n' Music, 2006), a spontaneous series of improvisations with Canadian clarinet legend Phil Nimmons. But it's Braid's sextet that manages to pull out all the stops in terms of energy and excitement, making Zhen: David Braid Sextet Live ...