Artist description Sax led Quartet w/ Guitar, Bass & Drums. Focus on original compositions and improv. These are SHORT DEMOS of our tunes; live we stretch things out a bit more!!

Music Style Exploratory Classic Jazz

Musical Influences Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Albert Ayler, Charles Mingus, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Jimi Hendrix, Ornette Coleman, Miles Davis

Similar Artists T. Monk, J. Coltrane, A. Ayler, C. Mingus, R. Kirk, M. Davis

Artist History The Bob Bartosik Quartet rose from the ashes of the popular 415 Quintet in San Francisco in late 1999. Bartosik continues on in both San Francisco and San Diego bases. Late of Housecoat Project (Subterannean Records) and various punk ensembles (sideman for Bomb- Warner Brothers), Bartosik rediscovered his jazz roots in the mid 90's. Bartosik started writing jazz tunes and decided to go out on his own. Bob also played with the Isosceles Quartet, One Nation Underground and the Faraway Brothers in San Francisco.

Group Members Bob 'Sax' Bartosik - Tenor/Alto Sax; Ezra 'The Pen' Gale - Guitar; Eli Wish - Bass; Charlie Hall - Drums

Instruments Sax, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums BANNED IN SF, 10-2002 Session

Press Reviews CMJ, Spin, Maximum Rock and Roll, Rolling Stone, MTV, Metal Hammer, Jazz Is, All About Jazz.

Additional Info Photos by E.B.

Location San Diego, CA - USA

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