Artist description A mainstay of the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene, the Ezra Gale Quartet brings their cutting edge blend of original compositions and new arrangements of the classic jazz repertoire to area audiences 4 or 5 nights a week. Mixing elements of jazz, funk and eastern modalities, the group is one of the most arresting listening experiences to be had.

Music Style Modern Jazz

Musical Influences Miles Davis, James Brown, Wayne Shorter, Wes Montgomery, Ahmad Jamal

Similar Artists Miles, Coltrane, Wayne, the JB's....(we wish!!!!)

Artist History A former student of jazz legend Yusef Lateef, guitarist and leader Ezra Gale moved to the Bay Area in 1995 and immediately began playing many of the area's jazz venues with a variety of musicians, most notably with fellow MP3.Com artist Bob Bartosic. Since striking out on his own as a leader, Gale has brought his inventive and unique compositional and playing style to settings that recall the mid-60's Miles Davis Quintet, the groove-oriented masterpieces of Ahmad Jamal and the sweatiness of the JB's.

Group Members Ezra Gale- Guitar; Mitch Marcus, Jack Chandler, Saxophones; Eli Crews, Charlie Block- Bass; Hudson Bunce, Charlie Hall- Drums

Instruments Guitar, sax, acoustic bass, drums

Press Reviews SF Gate, SF Bay Guardian, SF Weekly

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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