Artist description Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company is Oklahoma's premier contemporary jazz band! The groups material is often a unique combination of traditional jazz harmony coupled with more contemporary rhythmic elements. We have a very unique D.A.M. CD for sale! We have re-released our 1st album IN SOME OTHER WORLD (1995) in its entirety (plus two bonus cuts) exclusively at this mp3 website! Pick up a copy today! If you would like to purchase our second CD - SOULMATES (1999), please visit our website - WWW.BRI ANGORRELL.COM! SOULMATES has a total of 12 tunes that range in style from smooth jazz to funk-fortified jazz fusion with an attitude! The Jazz Company's guitarist Shane Conaway notably wrote two of the songs on this album that are reminiscent of Pat Met heny! Gorrell wrote seven of the songs himself, co-wrote one tune with Eric Leonard and also co-wrote one tune with his wife Mickey. Brian's friend Adam Levine contributed the funky Tower-Of-Power inspired tune "Cindy Lee". We also now have songs from our third CD "In This Swing Of Christmas" available on our mp3 page as well. Stay tuned for new material online in 2002!!

Music Style traditional & contemporary jazz

Musical Influences David Sanborn / Charlie Parker / John Coltrane / Parliment / Prince / Warren Hill / Kirk Whalum / Kenny G / Phil Woods / Peter White / Dave Koz / Grover Washington Jr. / Pat Metheny / Lyle Mays / Herbie Hancock / Medesky Martin & Wood / Michael Brecker

Similar Artists David Sanborn, Warren Hill, Kirk Whalum, Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Dave Koz, Peter White, Richard Elliott, Mike Stern, The Rippingtons

Artist History Brian Gorrell & Jazz Company was formed in 1995 when saxophonist / keyboardist Brian Gorrell returned to Oklahoma after performing as pianist with THE LAWRENCE WELK ORCHESTRA. Brian wanted to develop a unique & contemporary sound for the new group and the y have been very successful! The band has played for many major events around the Oklahoma City Metro area including the opening of The Southwestern Bell Bricktown Ball Park! The band is now being featured every weekend at venues in and around Oklahoma C ity! Visit our website for complete info...WWW.BRIANGORRELL.COMo

Group Members Brian Gorrell - saxophones and keyboards : Shane Conaway - guitars : Rick Bange - bass : Mike Walker - drums : Armando Rivera - percussion^

Instruments saxophones, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, and percussion

Albums In Some Other World (1995), Soulmates (1999), In The Swing Of Christmas (2001)

Press Reviews You can tell who Brian Gorrell is influenced by before you take a look at the listing on his MP3 page. David Sanborn was the first name that came up for me while taking in this fine CD. He certainly is able to play on the same level as his peers and influ ences. Gorrell can get down and funky or take the smooth and mellow exit off the jazz highway. He is equally adept at covering all the aspects of the jazz genre. It's all done very tastefully with style and purposefulness. This recording is a model of co nsistency. The sonics, recording quality and song selection are exemplary. Brian Gorrell choose a good title for his album. He seems to be soulmates with his music and instrument. When listening to music with such quality and depth, it seems as though th e artist becomes one with the instrument they use to make those sweet sounds. Relax and enjoy some great jazz saxophone. -MuzikMan/February, 17, 2000. Check out this reviewer's website:WWW.MUZIKMAN.COM !!u

Additional Info THERE IS A SPECIAL D.A.M. CD AVAILABLE - Brian's first album ---- IN SOME OTHER WORLD (1995)! Previously, this album was only released on cassette! Pick up a copy online today (this CD includes two bonus cuts never commercially released before).

Location Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - USA

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