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"
A virtuoso bassist, [Torff is] imaginative and distinctive in his
solos, but more than that, a solid composer and arranger."
John S. Wilson, New York Times
"Showing technical dexterity, sentient depth, pleasing
tone and keen phrasing in courteous respect to Stephane Grappelli."
Downbeat
Randy
Sabien has lit up jazz clubs and concert halls with
his patented "fiddlehead jazz" for more than two decades.
Now, the critically acclaimed jazz artist, and educator, joins bass
virtuoso Brian Q. Torff in a new program entitled A Tribute
to Stephane Grappelli. Sold-out audiences are captivated by
glowing renditions of Grappelli standards, including many from the
"Hot Club" era, along with shining examples of the artists’
own work and their memories of Stephane. Bassist Torff, who performed
with Grappelli throughout the 70’s and 80’s, brings
a tremendous history to the project, and both he and Randy lead
educational workshops along with a concert engagement. The simple
format of two guitars, violin and bass are fully realized in this
two-hour program of acoustic jazz... Hot Club style!
Supporting the national album release, Segue, the
quartet is now available to festival, concert hall and performing
arts presenters exclusively from SRO Artists. For arts presenters
in the Midwest, this program is eligible for Heartland Arts funding.
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