Jazz Articles about The New Standard Jazz Quintet

The New Standard Quintet: The Many Faces

by Hrayr Attarian
October 18, 2012

There are certain features that are common among all types of jazz, not the least of which is creative spontaneity. The New Standard Quintet's The Many Faces demonstrates this unifying theme on the nine original that comprise the album. Saxophonist Ken Partyka and guitarist Pat Fleming, who also composed the tunes, co-lead the quintet. The group consists of versatile veterans of the Chicago music scene whose immense individual talents are only enhanced by their group camaraderie, both ...