biographical info
City Limits is all about
originality.
The 10 tracks that make up
City Limits have a strong melodic sense that is complex yet will echo in your
inner ear. The songs are steeped in the tradition of jazz but have a sense of
adventure that can’t be contained.
Justin Snikkar is a native
Torontonian who has played bass on the scene and around the world for over 20
years in many guises.
City Limits is his debut
recording as a solo artist. All of the
compositions are his, and are as revealing as any autobiography. After many years of hard
knocks and honing his craft, he has constructed a product that’s ready to leave
its mark on any open minded listener who’s ready to challenge their assumptions
about what jazz can be.
Justin is joined by Bob Brough on Sax, Marc Pizer on Drums,
Mario Potestio on guitar and Sam Heineman on Hammond Organ.
Influences for this CD are:
Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Frank Zappa and Wayne Krantz.
Tracks from City Limits can
be heard on Galaxie – Jazz Now.
influences
Wayne Shorter
Miles Davis
Wayne Krantz
Charles Mingus
Frank Zappa
P.I.L.
Thelonius Monk
Weather Report
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Sex Pistols