Denson Baartz Quartet - 16/07/20 at JMI Live

ABOUT DENSON BAARTZ QUARTET

Australian alto saxophonist Martha Baartz and Canadian/Australian pianist Louise Denson are the beating heart of the Denson Baartz Quartet. Both women are prominent performers/composers with a string of credits to their names, and they have joined forces to present their original compositions in this exciting and musical ensemble. The quartet is completed by Brisbane’s top call rhythm section: Helen Russell (double bass) and Aaron Jansz (drums). The compositions are based on beautiful, inspirational stories and range in style from tango, bolero and ballad, to fast swing and samba....

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ABOUT DENSON BAARTZ QUARTET

Australian alto saxophonist Martha Baartz and Canadian/Australian pianist Louise Denson are the beating heart of the Denson Baartz Quartet. Both women are prominent performers/composers with a string of credits to their names, and they have joined forces to present their original compositions in this exciting and musical ensemble. The quartet is completed by Brisbane’s top call rhythm section: Helen Russell (double bass) and Aaron Jansz (drums). The compositions are based on beautiful, inspirational stories and range in style from tango, bolero and ballad, to fast swing and samba.

DBQ came together in 2016, and their first CD, Dark Sky, was recorded at the 2017 Brisbane International Jazz Festival. Tracks are receiving airplay on jazz radio across Australia, with the title track winning the 2019 North Coast Entertainment Industry Dolphin Award for best jazz composition. They have performed in Melbourne, Brisbane and northern NSW to enthusiastic audiences.

Featuring:
Martha Baartz – Alto-Saxophone
Louise Denson – Piano
Helen Russell – Double Bass
Aaron Jansz – Drums

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