Artist description Center of the World is a delicious interplay of swing groove, and lyricism and features all original compositions.

Music Style Contemporary Jazz

Musical Influences Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Joe Lovano

Similar Artists Sonny Rolins/ Jim Hall Quartet

Artist History Guitarist Dan Marcus and Saxophonist Jonathan Moritz first crossed pathes at the renound music and interdisiplinary school Cal Arts. After geting their degrees they moved to New York City to persue their music and be part of the progresive movement in improvised music.

Group Members Jonathan Moritz, tenor saxophoneDaniel Marcus, guitarDan Lutz, bassMark Ferber, drums

Instruments Tenor Sax, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums 1)Marcus/Moritz Quartet, Center of the World 2)Joanthan Moritz Trio, Xanadu

Press Reviews "Their latest CD, Center of the World, is a delicious interplay of swing groove, and lyricism and features all original compositions....(they) craft a sound and feel that can be directly traced to the work of the legendary Sonny Rollins/Jim Hall quartet." -Lenny Young, THE PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER"Moritz is a warm toned tenor saxophonist with a story telling gift and partner Daniel Marcus, is graceful yarn spinner himself ...embellishing with gentle phrases. An album worth every minute of your time." -Russell Arthur Roberts, LA JAZZ SCENE

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Location Brooklyn, NY - USA

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