BEN ALLISON QUARTET
Ron Horton-trumpet, Steve Cardenas-guitar, Ben Allison-bass, Gerald Cleaver-drums
Bassist/composer/band leader Ben Allison, ‘one of those heroic characters on the New York jazz scene who combines organizational energy with huge creative talent’ (Jazz Review), is a role model for jazz composers due to his mind being open for all kinds of influences, ‘including what young people outside the jazz realm are listening to, and work it into ambitious, energetic compositions that do not condescend or underestimate an audience’s intelligence.’ (The New York Times). About his new group Allison says: ‘The inspiration for this quartet was dual. I wanted to write pieces for a smaller setting than my other groups have. Plus I wanted to rock. And nothing really rocks like guitar, trumpet, bass and drums.’