Artist description "Jazz musicians who didn't learn to play in a college" meets "singer-hornplayer with zero tolerance for bad songwriting." Think of Dr. John and Pharaoh Sanders in a band together and you'll get the concept. Led by Jay Collins at vocals, tenor & soprano saxes, flute & bansuri, the group features Dred Scott at piano, Diego Voglino on drums, Moses Patrou on percussion and John Robinson on bass fiddle.

Music Style Jay Collins Band is best described as roots, blues, poetry and modern jazz all at once.

Musical Influences Influences are, among others Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Tom Waits, Pharaoh Sanders, Bob Dylan, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Albert Collins, Mose Allison

Similar Artists Tom Waits, Eddie Harris, Mose Allison, Bob Dylan, Dr. John, John Coltrane

Artist History The Jay Collins Band has been gigging around NYC at museums, bars and performance spaces -- attracting a growing audience. Jay Collins has worked with diverse artists, some of them legendary. They include: Andrew Hill (jazz pianist/composer), the Allman Brothers & Gregg Allman (rock icons), Jacky Terrason (jazz pianist), Bobby Sanabria (afro-cuban percussionist) and LeRoy Vinnegar (be-bop bassist, 1928-1999). Jay composes all music and lyrics for the group.

Group Members Jay Collins, vocals, tenor & soprano saxes, flute & bansuri; Dred Scott, piano; Diego Voglino, drums; Moses Patrou, percussion; John Robinson, bass fiddle

Instruments Tenor & soprano sax, flute & bansuri, piano, drums, percussion, bass, vocals

Albums Unreleased

Press Reviews "Jay Collins, the saxophonist and flutist that radiates charismatic authority." Ben Ratliff, New York Times; "He has killer tone... anybody who's into a good smokin' tenor sax -- y'all in for a treat." -Gregg Allman (Allman Brothers Band); "...a great example of a player whose varied experiences nurture a deeper musical personality." -Village Voice

Location Brooklyn, NY - USA

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