The Greg Glassman Quartet
The Greg Glassman Quartet is one of NYC's most exciting and energetic
groups of young musicians.
Led by trumpeter Greg Glassman, who is quickly becoming widely-regarded as an innovative star of the New York scene,
his quartet is absolutely captivating to soulful human beings, jazz fans or otherwise.
Their repertoire is largely original, and their music is strictly 21st Century!
It fits soundly in the tradition of jazz music, but is the sincere and present collective expression of artists who are living and breathing today. After a recent performance, a notable New York elder statesman, musician and historian William Connell jumped up and shouted,
"Now THIS is jazz!"
The GGQ is thrilled to have the opportunity to inspire such reactions from audiences for a long time to come.
Dave Pier - Piano
Pianist Dave Pier is a long-time collaborator with Greg Glassman. He has also worked with Jane Monheit, Cecil Taylor, and Roswell Rudd. His first album as a leader, Swimmers, which includes performances by Rudd and Glassman, was released in 2000. New York's Downtown Music Gallery listed Swimmers, which features Pier's compositions for jazz quintet and sextet, as one of the "Best of Avant Recommendations for 2000." Dave grew up near Utica, New York, where he started playing gigs at age 13. He studied piano at Oberlin College with Neal Creque and Sanford Margolis, and performed frequently in Cleveland with Kenny Davis and Ernie Krivda. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology at the City University of New York, where he was recently awarded the Robert Gilleece Fellowship. He is currently studying Korean sanjo music.
Pianist Dave Pier is a long-time collaborator with Greg Glassman. He has also worked with Jane Monheit, Cecil Taylor, and Roswell Rudd. His first album as a leader, Swimmers, which includes performances by Rudd and Glassman, was released in 2000. New York's Downtown Music Gallery listed Swimmers, which features Pier's compositions for jazz quintet and sextet, as one of the "Best of Avant Recommendations for 2000." Dave grew up near Utica, New York, where he started playing gigs at age 13. He studied piano at Oberlin College with Neal Creque and Sanford Margolis, and performed frequently in Cleveland with Kenny Davis and Ernie Krivda. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology at the City University of New York, where he was recently awarded the Robert Gilleece Fellowship. He is currently studying Korean sanjo music.
Danton Boller - Bass
Danton Boller was born in Gary, Indiana on December 26, 1972. He spent his childhood in northwest Indiana until his family made the move to Huntington Beach, CA. at the age of 12. He first took up the electric bass at ten years old but it wasn't until his high school years that he started taking music seriously. It was in high school where he became interested in jazz. In 1990, Danton began playing the doublebass and studying with the "Senator," Eugene J. Wright of the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Danton attended California State University Long Beach to further his music studies in conjunction with studying with the "Senator." In 1997 he received the Shelly Manne New Talent Award from the Los Angeles Jazz Society. He also relocated to New York City in that same year to pursue his love of jazz.
Danton has performed and toured with some of the world's greatest artists including: Mulgrew Miller, Billy Higgins, Brad Mehldau, Alvin Queen, Jon Fishman, Willie Jones III, Anthony Wilson, Bennie Wallace, Mark Turner, Greg Tardy, Eric Person, and The Village Vanguard Orchestra.
Danton has recorded with several artists. Most recently he is heard on The Jazz Mandolin Projects 2001 release, After Dinner Jams. Danton is featured on Stephen Chopek and Chris Lovejoy's (former Charlie Hunter Trio rhythm section team) 2001 release Braintrust. Guitarist, Adam Rafferty recruited him for a 2001 release titled Kush. Danton has also recorded three releases with Anthony Wilson. The first being Anthony's Grammy nominated 1997 debut, Anthony Wilson. The next two recordings of Wilson's to follow which kept Danton in the rhythm section were Goat Hill Junket (1998) and Adult Themes (1999). He is also featured on Ron Stouts, Ron Stout Quintet (1998), and on Matt Otto's two releases, Red (1999), and 53 W. 19th (1996).
Danton has been busy touring with the progressive improvising trio, The Jazz Mandolin Project since January 2000.
Danton Boller was born in Gary, Indiana on December 26, 1972. He spent his childhood in northwest Indiana until his family made the move to Huntington Beach, CA. at the age of 12. He first took up the electric bass at ten years old but it wasn't until his high school years that he started taking music seriously. It was in high school where he became interested in jazz. In 1990, Danton began playing the doublebass and studying with the "Senator," Eugene J. Wright of the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Danton attended California State University Long Beach to further his music studies in conjunction with studying with the "Senator." In 1997 he received the Shelly Manne New Talent Award from the Los Angeles Jazz Society. He also relocated to New York City in that same year to pursue his love of jazz.
Danton has performed and toured with some of the world's greatest artists including: Mulgrew Miller, Billy Higgins, Brad Mehldau, Alvin Queen, Jon Fishman, Willie Jones III, Anthony Wilson, Bennie Wallace, Mark Turner, Greg Tardy, Eric Person, and The Village Vanguard Orchestra.
Danton has recorded with several artists. Most recently he is heard on The Jazz Mandolin Projects 2001 release, After Dinner Jams. Danton is featured on Stephen Chopek and Chris Lovejoy's (former Charlie Hunter Trio rhythm section team) 2001 release Braintrust. Guitarist, Adam Rafferty recruited him for a 2001 release titled Kush. Danton has also recorded three releases with Anthony Wilson. The first being Anthony's Grammy nominated 1997 debut, Anthony Wilson. The next two recordings of Wilson's to follow which kept Danton in the rhythm section were Goat Hill Junket (1998) and Adult Themes (1999). He is also featured on Ron Stouts, Ron Stout Quintet (1998), and on Matt Otto's two releases, Red (1999), and 53 W. 19th (1996).
Danton has been busy touring with the progressive improvising trio, The Jazz Mandolin Project since January 2000.
Quincy Davis - Drums
Quincy Davis was born in 1977 in Grand Rapids, MI, into a musical family. Davis began his formal music study during his 11th grade year at a private arts high school called Interlochen Arts Academy (IAA). There he studied classical percussion as well as trap-set drumming. IAA is where he received his first experience playing jazz in a group setting. IAA proved to be an important contribution to Davis's future successes.
In 1995, Davis graduated from IAA and began college at Western Michigan University. It was here that he studied with drum master, Billy Hart. Along with learning more about the drums, Mr. Hart instilled in Davis a deep knowledge of the music, which has proven to be very beneficial to his career. For all 4 years, he was quite involved in various performing ensembles such as orchestra, band, as well as jazz combos and big band. Along with emerging as an excellent drummer, he emerged as a great composer. The combos he played with often played his compositions. At various collegiate jazz festivals, musicians such as Roy Haynes, Wallace Roney, Sir Roland Hanna, and Benny Green heard these compositions. Davis graduated in 1999 and substitute taught elementary and middle school music in the Grand Rapids area for one year before moving to New York City.
In the summer of 2000, Davis moved to New York City. Within a week of moving, he landed his first gig at a well known jam session spot, Cleopatra's Needle in Manhattan. He became their house drummer every Friday, which he did for over a year. His name spread quickly in the jazz community and within a couple of months, he had steady work. Within just his first year, he met and played with many great musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Russell Malone, Eric Reed, Cyrus Chestnut, Paquito D'Rivera, Lew Tebakin, Warren Vache, Ron Blake, Jon Faddis, Stefon Harris, Peter Berstein, Roy Hargrove, and Wessell Anderson.
In December 2000, he received a called to go on the road with trumpet master, Tom Harrell. Davis's first tour with Tom was in March of 2001. The band which includes Xavier Davis (pianist), Jimmy Greene (Tenor Sax), and Ugonna Okegwo (bass) recently recorded a live CD at the Village Vangaurd for RCA Victor. Along with Mr. Harrell, Davis has been working with the piano wizard Benny Green. Between the two bands, Davis has played in over 10 different countries and in many well known jazz clubs such as: The Village Vangaurd and The Blue Note in New York City; The Jazz Showcase in Chicago; Paris, New Morning Jazz Club; The Jazz Bakery, Yoshi, and Catalina Bar and Grill in California.
Davis's talents have clearly been recognized and admired by many and because of his humble spirit, great attitude, and deep knowledge and passion for the music, he will continue to move forward in the jazz scene. He is unquestionably a young and up-coming jazz talent with a great future ahead of him.
Quincy Davis was born in 1977 in Grand Rapids, MI, into a musical family. Davis began his formal music study during his 11th grade year at a private arts high school called Interlochen Arts Academy (IAA). There he studied classical percussion as well as trap-set drumming. IAA is where he received his first experience playing jazz in a group setting. IAA proved to be an important contribution to Davis's future successes.
In 1995, Davis graduated from IAA and began college at Western Michigan University. It was here that he studied with drum master, Billy Hart. Along with learning more about the drums, Mr. Hart instilled in Davis a deep knowledge of the music, which has proven to be very beneficial to his career. For all 4 years, he was quite involved in various performing ensembles such as orchestra, band, as well as jazz combos and big band. Along with emerging as an excellent drummer, he emerged as a great composer. The combos he played with often played his compositions. At various collegiate jazz festivals, musicians such as Roy Haynes, Wallace Roney, Sir Roland Hanna, and Benny Green heard these compositions. Davis graduated in 1999 and substitute taught elementary and middle school music in the Grand Rapids area for one year before moving to New York City.
In the summer of 2000, Davis moved to New York City. Within a week of moving, he landed his first gig at a well known jam session spot, Cleopatra's Needle in Manhattan. He became their house drummer every Friday, which he did for over a year. His name spread quickly in the jazz community and within a couple of months, he had steady work. Within just his first year, he met and played with many great musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Russell Malone, Eric Reed, Cyrus Chestnut, Paquito D'Rivera, Lew Tebakin, Warren Vache, Ron Blake, Jon Faddis, Stefon Harris, Peter Berstein, Roy Hargrove, and Wessell Anderson.
In December 2000, he received a called to go on the road with trumpet master, Tom Harrell. Davis's first tour with Tom was in March of 2001. The band which includes Xavier Davis (pianist), Jimmy Greene (Tenor Sax), and Ugonna Okegwo (bass) recently recorded a live CD at the Village Vangaurd for RCA Victor. Along with Mr. Harrell, Davis has been working with the piano wizard Benny Green. Between the two bands, Davis has played in over 10 different countries and in many well known jazz clubs such as: The Village Vangaurd and The Blue Note in New York City; The Jazz Showcase in Chicago; Paris, New Morning Jazz Club; The Jazz Bakery, Yoshi, and Catalina Bar and Grill in California.
Davis's talents have clearly been recognized and admired by many and because of his humble spirit, great attitude, and deep knowledge and passion for the music, he will continue to move forward in the jazz scene. He is unquestionably a young and up-coming jazz talent with a great future ahead of him.