biographical info
The antidote for the light-footed and tepid reception of chamber Jazz, over the past 10 years the Kelly Craig Sextet has proven to be a prolific Jazz machine.
The conception the Sextet was not so much an act of want as need. Baking their own Jazz with verve was the only choice for these active musicians.
The Kelly Craig Sextet is a classic collection of sax, trumpet, drums, piano and bass, a rich Jazz monster. Made up of players oozing a restless need to find improvisational vehicles, the Sextet’s enthusiasm is infectious. The Sextet’s ability to produce original material with polish and ease allows movement throughout the Jazz spectrum.
lineup
Kelly Craig Trumpet,band leader,composer, arranger
Zakari Frantz Alto Sax
Brian Asselin Tenor Sax and contributing composer
Eric Disero Pianist and engineer
Alex Mastronardi Bassist and engineer
Jeff Asselin Drum set
influences
Lee Morgan
Art Blakey
James Brown
Motown
Count Basie
Clark Terry
Wallace Rooney
Kevin Dean
Michael Brecker
Oscar Peterson
Ian Frohman
Charlie Parker
Frank Mantooth
Dizzy Gillespie
Chet Baker
Kirk MacDonald
Doug Riley