Joe Morris Quartet

Joe Morris Quartet: Underthru

by Glenn Astarita
January 1, 2000

Underthru is the debut recording for the 'Joe Morris Quartet' on the new 'OmniTone' jazz label. Here, Morris and his long time associates, violinist Mat Maneri, drummer Gerald Cleaver, and bassist Chris Lightcap offer listeners a slightly different perspective as we feel that this recording may open up a few more doors for Morris and his band. Perhaps not as intense or impacting than some of Morris' work on the AUM Fidelity, Accurate, or Homestead record labels, yet the band's ...

Firehouse 12 to Present the Joe Morris Quartet This Friday 4/11

Source: Improvised Communications
April 8, 2008

On Friday, April 11th, New Haven's Firehouse 12 will welcome back acclaimed guitarist/composer and New Haven native Joe Morris to its Spring Jazz Series for a two-set performance with his quartet. This will be be Morris' sixth appearance at Firehouse 12 and his second as a leader. His quartet, which can be heard on the 2006 release, Beautiful Existence (Clean Feed), features saxophonist Jim Hobbs, bassist Timo Shanko and drummer Matt Rousseau.

“With hauntingly atmospheric modal grooves, tender, reflective ballads ...
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