“A cool and edgy jazz ensemble of world-class quality”
IJQ is...
Maggie Laird...vocals, melodica
Richard Person...trumpet, flugelhorn
Tom Wilkins... piano
Todd Zimberg...drums
Todd Gowers...bass
Based on Vashon Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle--hence the name--Island Jazz Quintet (IJQ) is a popular Pacific Northwest band
with a captivating live show and three CD releases, all of which have received critical acclaim and extensive national and international
airplay.
"This group is one of Washington state's finest jazz ensembles...Just listen to the personal touches and humor the band adds to What a Little Moonlight Can Do, to see that this is a group that should be selling out shows all across the country. " - Victory Review
IJQ performs in the Seattle area, having appeared at countless summer music festivals and concert series. The quintet also performs at local coffeehouses and clubs while traveling engagements have taken them as far as China and Mexico.
"In these guys you have a fine instrumental quartet...They can swing with the best and seem especially influenced by the California cool sound of Chet Baker. Their rendition of the classic number Bernie's Tune is a knockout. But that's not all. They have a dynamite vocalist as well. Maggie Laird is a real find. Her take on One For My Baby is near perfect." -Lars Ghandil
Whether digging up an obscure relic, debuting a new tune--about half the material is original--or delivering a take on a favorite Bossa Nova, IJQ is full of talent and surprises.
"That Island Jazz Quintet CD is a knockout! All of it!" -Rich Tozier, Maine Public Broadcasting
"This group is obviously growing fast and their future progress should be interesting." -Cadence Magazine
For more information:
www.islandjazzquintet.com
Spring Beach Music P.O. Box 334 Vashon WA 98070 206.463.5385
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