Artist description From richly introspective ballads to simmering grooves and upbeat reinterpretations of the classics, this acclaimed young saxophonist/composer playfully explores the panorama of jazz.

Music Style Jazz

Musical Influences John Coltrane, Stanley Turrentine, Wayne Shorter, Abdullah Ibrahim

Similar Artists Joshua Redman, Stefon Harris, Abdullah Ibrahim, Stanley Turrentine

Artist History We have been playing as a unit around the San Francisco jazz scene for four years. In 1998 we came out with our debut CD, "When Music Calls"; "The Slow Lane" followed it in 2000.

Group Members Anton Schwartz (saxophone, composer, arranger); Paul Nagel (piano); John Shifflett (acoustic bass); Jason Lewis (drums); Josh Jones (congas)

Instruments Saxophone, piano, bass, drums, percussion

Albums The Slow Lane, When Music Calls

Press Reviews "Luminous!" - San Francisco Chrinocle; "Thoughtful, adventurous jazz." - Down Beat Magazine; "Swinging and Explorative" - L.A. Times; "There's a buzz about the young tenor player..." - Village Voice

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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