Artist description Young jazz musicians show their stuff on this debut recording, which features a fresh blend of styles including jazz, funk, and extended jam. BTJ is fresh, funky, laid-back, and in-your-face all at the same time.

Music Style Jazz/Funk

Musical Influences Soulive, John Scofield, Dave Matthews Band, Brad Mehldau, Medeski, Martin, & Wood

Similar Artists Soulive, John Scofield, Phish, Medeski,Martin,&Wood, St. Germain, Joshua Redman

Artist History Black Tie Jazz is a group of young musicians based in Buffalo, NY. The group was formed in May of 2001, and is managed by Chris Kepner. Playing mostly jazz standards at first, Black Tie Jazz has recently recorded an album (called “West We Forget”) of entirely original music.

Group Members Christopher Kepner Paul Roth Jeff Tanski JD Peterson

Instruments Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums West We Forget (2002)

Press Reviews Featured on WBFO 88.7 FM, Buffalo's station for jazz and NPR news. Featured in Artvoice's Bandwidth section. (Artvoice is Buffalo's weekly arts publication.)

Additional Info Visit the website or email chris@blacktiejazz.com

Location Buffalo, NY - USA

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