Join the Jakob Durst and Taylor Maslin Quintet for a night of swingin’ and soulful music, featuring special selections from the books of the great Al Cohn/Zoot Sims and Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt bands!
Jakob Durst is a Canadian saxophonist currently residing in Toronto. Drawing his main influence from the Black American Art-form “Jazz”, Jakob cites Lester Young, Ben Webster and Charlie Parker as his greatest inspirations. Jakob has had the opportunity to play alongside Terry Clarke, Neil Swainson and Mike Murley, among many other names in Canadian Jazz. He currently attends the University of Toronto, where he studies Human Biology and Ecology.
Taylor Maslin is a fixture on the Toronto jazz scene, where he performs on both the clarinet and tenor saxophone. At home playing both traditional and more contemporary styles, Maslin brings with him a deep appreciation for the artform and a keen ear for melody. A graduate of Humber College, Maslin has studied with a plethora of Canada’s finest musicians, including the likes of Pat Labarbera, Kirk Macdonald, Drew Jurecka, Andy Ballantyne, and others. As a leader he regularly leads groups at the Jazz Bistro, Rex, Drom Taberna, and a number of other venues around town.
Personnel:
Jakob Durst – Tenor SaxophoneTaylor Maslin – Tenor SaxophoneLee Wallace – PianoPat Collins – BassNorbert Botos – Drums
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