biographical info
The “Avi Granite:6” is a
neo-jazz group out of Toronto
who have been carving out their sound and music language for the past 2 years.
A highly improvised group concept pervades their music, the layering of groove
and metric indulgences are ever present. The group consists of young, upcoming
players on the Toronto scene. A horn section of two saxes and a trombone is
offset by a rhythm section of electric guitar, upright bass and drums. The
“AG:6” explore and combine many elements from far reaching places. There is an
evident influence of the Avant-Garde in jazz as well as thematic concepts
reminiscent of film music, traces of tribal elements can also be found - the
title of the new CD “Red Tree” is derived from the image of embrace that it
fosters. All the tunes are penned by Avi Granite, improvising restructuralist
composer, guitarist and producer whose sense of melody is slightly twisted and
whose concept of groove is uniquely penetrating.
lineup
Avi Granite Leader, Composer, Guitarist
Chris Roberts Alto Sax
Peter Lutek Sop/Tenor Sax
Tom Richards Trombone
Neal Davis Bass
Nick Fraser Drums
influences
Dave Douglas
Ornette Coleman
John Zorn
Ennio Morricone
John Abercrombie
Jim Black
Harry Partch
Charles Mingus
Igor Stravinsky
Tim Berne
William Parker
Anthony Braxton