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| Jack Zorawski Releases First Train Jazz bassist, composer and leader Jack Zorawski releases his first CD of original compositions - First Train, fulfilling a desire to express a musical palette that is his own. The CD is a compilation of eleven of Jack's original compositions partially influenced by nature and train travel. First Train is currently enjoying heavy rotation on the play lists of JAZZ FM 91, Radio Luxembourg and stations in Portugal and Japan and is also seeing good sales in Canada, Europe, Japan and New Zealand. Jack has been an “in demand” bassist on the Toronto jazz scene since 1986, playing with such jazz luminaries as Bernie Senensky, Norman Marshall Villenueve, Peter Appleyard, Jake Langely, Big Rude Jake and many others. He has toured North America appearing in such venues as “The Fillmore” in San Francisco, “House of Blues” in Los Angeles and Chicago, and “CBGB” in New York City. He has also played at jazz and blues festivals in Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland. As a leader and composer, Jack has previously played with a quartet with award-winning saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff and a duo with guitarist Dan Ionescou. He is now leading a recording trio with pianist Richard Whiteman and drummer Kevin Coady. Richard is well known in Toronto jazz venues, new music concerts, classical crossover groups and musical theatre. He has recorded with many musicians such as Don Thompson, Pat Labarbera and Jane Bunnett. Kevin has performed in many jazz and new music festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival where he received a Prix du Jazz as a member of the Joel Miller Quartet. He has also recorded with Brenda Earle, Joel Miller, Rob Thaller and Jacques Labelle. He regularly performs with many artists in Toronto and Montreal. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |