Artist description Contemporary jazz quintet based in Albany, NY.

Music Style Jazz

Musical Influences Michael Brecker, Seamus Blake, Brandon Fields, Steve Tavaglione, Chris Potter, Kenny Garrett, John Coltrane, Greg Osby, Mark Turner, David Sanborn, The Brecker Brothers, Steps Ahead, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Don Grolnick, Jim Beard, Brian Blade

Similar Artists Michael Brecker, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny

Artist History The BRIAN PATNEAUDE QUINTET was formed in January of 1998. Over the years the group has gone through several different line-ups ranging from quartet to sextet. For the most part, the group performs original compositions by various band members, contemporary jazz compositions by the likes of MICHAEL & RANDY BRECKER, PAT METHENY, CHICK COREA, DON GROLNICK, JOEY CALDERAZZO, BOB BERG, MIKE STERN, etc. and puts their own stamp on traditional jazz standards by musicians such as JOHN COLTRANE, MILES DAVIS, CHARLIE PARKER, SONNY ROLLINS, etc.

Group Members Members include: Brian Patneaude (saxophone), George Muscatello (guitar), Nicholas Lue (keys), Stephen Orsini (bass), Jon Cohen (bass), Danny Whelchel (drums), Chris Vatalaro (drums), Jimmy Fontanez (percussion) & Todd Fabozzi (percussion)

Instruments saxophone, guitar, keyboard, bass, drums

Press Reviews "Ubiquitous saxman Brian Patneaude (The Refrigerators, Alex Torres and the Latin Kings) is one of the young lions making the downtown Albany jazz scene so much serious fun these days. His occasionally revolving quintet has settled down lately to include fellow young monsters George Muscatello on guitar, Nick Lue on keys, Stephan Orsini on bass and the remarkable Danny Whelchel on drums and percussion. The bands puts their own tunes together, stretching out new grooves on prime influences like Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. If you dig what Patneaude does, keep an eye on the schedules for Lark Street's jazz haunts, Justin's and The Larkin Lounge." - www.albany2go.com ..... "Saxman Brian Patneaude just might be the busiest musician in town. Patneaude is currently a member of Alex Torres y Los Reyes Latinos, the Refrigerators, the Adrian Cohen Quartet and the Empire Jazz Orcestra. He's also the leader of the Brian Patneaude Quintet who step into the spotlight at the Larkin ..." - Times Union Newspaper, Albany, NY

Location Albany, NY - USA

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