The John Mattern Quartet is straight-ahead, focused and to-the-point
in the style of the 1960s-era jazz quartets. The interaction and
communication captured here makes this recording as relevant and
exciting as the classic quartet recordings were whe

9 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Traditional Jazz Combo, JAZZ: Jazz quartet



Details:
This project is a culmination of many years
of listening to and absorbing the work of my mentors. I grew up listening to folk and bluegrass
music, so I will never forget the day I
was asked, "have you ever heard John Coltrane?"
I knew the name, but I had never heard his music. The moment that needle touched the groove of the record and my ears were filled
with "Naima," my journey into the world of
jazz began.This album is dedicated to all my teachers
who will always continue to inspire me;
Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, George Garzone, Michael Brecker, Pete Christlieb, Zoot Sims, George Russell, John McNeil, Dick Grove, and Doc Sutherland. Also, my gratitude to the great band that helped me with this endeavor-Lee, Chris and Alan.

John Mattern