“Sometimes, hard hitting, melodic and groovy, and at other times sublime and spacious, The Artie Roth Quartet is a Jazz group that equally blends Rock, Funk, and Avant- Garde harmonic and
melodic languages with Jazz forms and the Jazz “swing” rhythmic feeling. Dangerous and modern, this is Canadian jazz infused with catchy melodic hooks and Bass lines”“Resonants” is the third release by the Artie Roth Quartet, featuring 10 new compositions by Toronto composer, bassist and bandleader Artie Roth and recorded in the fall of 2022 at Grant Avenue Studio, the
erstwhile studio of legendary Canadian producer and musician Daniel Lanois. It builds on the critical acclaim of their debut and sophomore releases “Currently Experiencing”(2015) and “Discern”(2017).
“Bursting with insistent movement…Roth’s bass is everywhere…a dominant force deeply engaged with all the music” Geoff Chapman, The Toronto Star
Toronto-born jazz bassist Artie Roth has been an active composer, bandleader, performer and educator in the national and international jazz communities, since his graduation from York University in 1992 with the Oscar Peterson Scholarship. After two Canada Council sponsored study tenures in New York City (1993 and 1997), Artie returned to Toronto establishing himself as one of the busiest, full-time composer/performers in Toronto. As well as leading his own group, Artie is also an active member of The Rich Underhill Group, The Bob Brough Quartet and Kollage.
Personnel:
Artie Roth-acoustic/electric bass and compositions
Mike Felice-Tenor/soprano saxophone and flute
Anthony Michelli-drums
Sam Dickinson-guitar and effects
Check out: “Resonants EPK” “At the Nisville Jazz Festival” “Currently Experiencing” “Live at The Gladstone”
