Batik Jazz
Friday, April 1, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Contemporary Jazz Ensemble
Batik is Dave Anthony (Drums & World Percussion), Barry Hartglass (Electric Bass, Fretless Bass & Soprano Sax), Tom Nazziola (Percussion, Vocals, Marimba & Vibraphone), Tim Ouimette (Trumpet & Flugelhorn) and John Roggie (Piano & Synthesizers).
Batik Jazz in the News
See the musicians (and hear music) on Batik's website.
About the Event
"I stopped by a club in NYC late after my day gig and heard . . . Batik. All virtuosos on their respective instruments but a mature restraint permeates their spontaneous interplay - a kind of "Bitches Brew" era approach. Snippets of grooves and/or melodies weave in and out... the ensemble rides high, staying focused on the dynamic tapestry of sounds unfolding... Gifted and inspiring, Batik is a fresh and innovative alternative to the frenzied fuzak or sterile saccharine smooth jazz that seems to dominate the jazz scene these days." Rich Coffey (Mar 24, 2010)