Gene Ess "Sandbox and Sanctum" Quartet at Big Apple Jazz

A rare combination of facility and emotion drives Sandbox and Sanctum with energy and unrelenting genius of composition. Ess has put together a fascinating Quartet featuring Grammy nominated, Donny McCaslin (sax), Gene Jackson (drums), and Harvie S (bass). Ess's out of the box, hard driving, modern guitar lines create a release filled with depth and angular colors. “Sandbox and Sanctum" is a release for the hard-core listener that expects superior musicianship and cerebral interaction. Ess has caught the eye of some of the best in the business, appearing with A-list players at each of his events.

H. Allen Williams of Jazzreview describes Ess's latest release. “Throughout Sandbox and Sanctum, Ess displays a unique approach to the guitar. Ess's use of thoughtful voicings and eloquently chromatic lines definitely grow out of the rich soil of the likes of John Coltrane and the post be-bop era. Ess is a highly recommended guitarist to keep an eye and ear on for the future of jazz guitar."

Join Gene Ess - guitar and his quartet: David Berkman - piano, Harvie S - bass, George Gray - drums

Artist: Gene Ess
What: Highlighting material from “Sandbox and Sanctum - Song Cycle for Quartet"
When: Saturday, 12/8/2007, 1st Set 8:30PM & 2nd set 10:00PM
Where: Big Apple Jazz, 2236 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, New York, NY 10027
Venue Phone: (212) 283-5299
Tickets: $10.00 cover