Artist description Mary Ann McSweeney is a bassist and composer living in New York City and the bass is found at the melodic heart of her compositions. The intricate compositions and striking arrangements are played suberbly by this jazz quintet. There is elements of staright ahead mixed with classical, spanish and afro cuban grooves that underly these compositions. The Band consists of Mike Fahn on Valve and Slide Trombones, Donny Mc Caslin on Soprano and Tenor saxophones, Henry Hey on Piano and Fender Rhodes and Tim Horner on Drums. Joe Mowatt adds percussion to 3 of the compostions.

Music Style jazz

Musical Influences Ray Brown and the Oscar Peterson Trio, Weather Report, Wayne Shorter, Bill Evans, Dave Holland, Brahms

Artist History The band has been together for 3 years and has been working the New York jazz club scene during that time. The C.D. was recorded in 1999. It is Mary Ann Mc Sweeney's first C.D. as a leader.

Group Members Mike Fahn:Valve and slide trombones. He plays with the Tom Harrell Big Band and recently returned from France where he played at the Clermont Jazz Festival with Bill Mobley, Donald Brown, and Lenny White. Donny MC Caslin: Soprano and Tenor saxophones. He is currently touring with Danilo Perez and has played with Steps Ahead and Gary Burton. Henry Hey: Piano and Fender Rhodes. He has recently recorded with Joe Locke, Producing and writing for Locke's new C.D. Henry has had stints with Blood Sweat and Tears and Bill Evans. Tim Horner: Drums. He is the driving force in Maria Schneiders Jazz Orchestra and has toured the world with her group. Joe Mowatt:Percussion. Joe is a busy session player and recently finished a show on Broadway.

Albums Thoughts of You

Press Reviews " I had not seen Mary Ann Mc Sweeney for a number of years and was pleasantly surprised to hear her playing so great on her new C.D"....Ray Brown."Wow! It's wonderful! You are playing absolutely great and the writing is stellar as well." ....Rufus Reid. " Authoritative walking lines, thoughtful solos that frequent the rich lower register, piquant originals like "Nana's Tango" and freshly-viewed covers such as "Amazing Grace" (recast in a minor key) all contribute to the Brooklyn-based Mc Sweeney's self-assured sound on her quintet driven solo C.D."....Bass Player Magazine Feb 2001. "She has a strong sound and a wealth of ideas"....Leonard Feather. " Mary Ann Mc Sweeney is one of the most outstanding jazz bassists to hit town in a long time"---James Reel ( Arizona Daily Star). "Mc Sweeney's sure time and big tone provide the needed push for challenging arrangements, which energetically update the Cool School style. Mary Ann retains an intelligent lyricism whether she's driving home a 4/4 burner, waiting for the next ballad downbeat, or soloing. ...... Bass Player Magazine.

Location New York, New York - USA

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