The Doxas Brothers have been making music together since they were in the crib. Raised in a musical home to the sounds of their father, George, conducting full choirs rehearsals in their living room and having jam sessions in their home studio, it wasn’t long before Jim and Chet were able join in and their musical paths were ignited ahead of them.

By the time they had reached their mid-teens, much to their parents’ concerns, both brothers began working regularly in nightclubs. They caught the tail end of what could be the called the “good old days“ of Montreal. Early work found them playing in dance bands, rock n roll clubs, society parties, radio shows and even burlesque reviews. Since those early days, Jim and Chet have gone on to tour the world with many of the greatest names in jazz including, Carla Bley, Oliver Jones, Dave Douglas, John Abercrombie, Steve Swallow, Joe Lovano and many more.

Although Jim and Chet have performed countless times together in various settings, their new group, The Doxas Brothers, represents two musicians with a deep bond sharing their vision in a quartet setting. Bassist, Adrian Vedady has been a long-time associate of both brothers. Jim and Adrian have been playing at Upstairs Jazz Bar in Montreal every Monday night for the last ten years and have developed a musical bond that is unmistakably theirs – adventurous, sensitive and fresh. The Doxas Brothers is a band with deep roots and one that embraces their collective experiences to form a group sound that is entirely theirs’.

Personnel:

Jim Doxas-drums

Chet Doxas-saxophone

Paul Shrofel-piano

Adrian Vedady-bass

Check out:     “The Circle”             “Live at Small’s Jazz Club NYC 3/9/22″