“Rhythm Future Quartet breaks new ground for Gypsy jazz” –The Boston Globe
The acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the
spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome,
named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic
Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. Founded by violinist Jason Anick, the quartet
performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original
compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. With Max...
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“Rhythm Future Quartet breaks new ground for Gypsy jazz” –The Boston Globe
The acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the
spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome,
named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic
Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. Founded by violinist Jason Anick, the quartet
performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both Gypsy jazz standards and original
compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. With Max
O’Rourke, Henry Acker, and Greg Loughman rounding out the quartet, Rhythm Future is
dedicated to expanding the boundaries of a vital musical genre.
The Fall of 2018 marked the release of their newest album, “Rhythm Future Quartet and
Friends”, which features the critically acclaimed singer Cyrille Aimée, brazil’s top bandolimist
Hamilton de Holanda, and world-renowned guitarist Stochelo Rosenberg. While maintaining the
effervescent lilt, virtuosic musicianship and adventurous musical leanings of their previous
recordings, Rhythm Future Quartet and Travels (picked as one of the best jazz albums of 2016
by All About Jazz and the Huffington Post), RFQ and Friends brings vibrant new colors to the
mix. JazzTimes Magazine stated, "RFQ and Friends is packed to the gills with feeling and
remains consistently dynamic, full of virtuosity and swing." With its arresting blend of Hot Club of
France styled string jazz, Brazilian and East European idioms, original compositions and hints of
classical music, the album marks a significant moment in the growth of a continually evolving
ensemble.
Jason Anick, an award-winning composer and violin professor at the esteemed Berklee College
of Music in Boston, has shared the stage with an array of artists including Grammy award
winning guitarist John Jorgenson, Stevie Wonder, The Jim Kweskin Jug Band, and Tommy
Emmanuel. Henry Acker is a young powerhouse jazz guitarist who performs both in the style of
Django Reinhardt as well as traditional jazz. A child prodigy who began playing at age 8 and
performing professionally at age 9, his talent and abilities have developed into nothing short of
astonishing. Henry has already shared the stage with jazz greats Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank
Vignola, Julian Lage, Bireli Lagrene and Vic Juris. He is a five-time winner of the Downbeat
Magazine Student Award for jazz guitar soloist.
Guitarist Max O’Rourke, was the winner of the 2015 Saga Award from DjangoFest Northwest
and at 22 has already toured/recorded with many of the top American Gypsy Jazz musicians
including John Jorgenson and Gonzalo Bergara. Greg Loughman is a top call bassist in Boston
and has been heard with such luminaries as Sheila Jordan, Curtis Fuller and George Garzone.
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