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"Led by violinist Jason Anick and guitarist Olli Soikkeli, the quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. With Max ORourke on second guitar and Greg Loughman on bass, Rhythm Future is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of a vital musical genre.'http://www.jasonanick.com/about.html
An in-demand bass player, composer and teacher, Greg fronts his own indie band Lowman and jazz trio Sinistral as well as being a member of the phenomenal 'Gypsy Jazz' group Rhythm Future Quartet, Roving Soul and ManOnLand and performs with many others including John Funkhouser, Britt Conners and Bourbon Renewal and The Sonic Explorers.
The acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. Led by violinist Jason Anick and guitarist Olli Soikkeli, the quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. With Max O’Rourke on second guitar and Greg Loughman on bass, Rhythm Future is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of a vital musical genre. Where the band’s self-titled debut album re-visited classic jazz and Gypsy jazz favorites, Travels, the quartet’s current release, concentrates on group originals that make captivating use of musical sources from outside the conventional Gypsy jazz terrain. Travels reflects both the accumulated knowledge garnered from the groups world wide touring as well as the international influences that inspired new rhythmic and harmonic possibilities within their compositions and arrangements. For more, click here.
Jazz pianist and composer, John Funkhouser, was recent guest on DreamFarm Radio. Loved hearing tracks from his new Cd, "The Still" which explores space and sound and deep new places of creativity. "The Still" features Mike Connor on the drums and Greg Loughman on bass. As always, it's great music.
Jazz pianist and composer, John Funkhouser, was recent guest on DreamFarm Radio. Loved hearing tracks from his new Cd, "The Still" which explores space and sound and deep new places of creativity. "The Still" features Mike Connor on the drums and Greg Loughman on bass. As always, it's great music.