The Argiro Quintet at The Arts Block

At first glance, the Argiro Quintet appears to be an instrumental mirror of the famous George Shearing Quintet. And while retaining some of the essence of that revered ensemble, the musical approach is much more adventurous, creating a unique sound on lively, original versions of standards and intricately woven originals. There is a cohesion of musical influences and personalities that underpins every performance. Audiences become drawn into the music as its development includes many musical surprises. Collectively, the extensive list of renowned jazz artists with which these superb musicians have performed includes: Mulgrew Miller, Eddie Henderson, Joe Wilder, Branford Marsalis, Anthony Braxton, Houston Person, Mel Torme, Marlena Shaw, Ernie Andrews, Lionel Hampton, "Cat" Anderson, Red Rodney, Ernie Watts, Jeff Hamilton, Shelly Manne and Louis Bellson...

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At first glance, the Argiro Quintet appears to be an instrumental mirror of the famous George Shearing Quintet. And while retaining some of the essence of that revered ensemble, the musical approach is much more adventurous, creating a unique sound on lively, original versions of standards and intricately woven originals. There is a cohesion of musical influences and personalities that underpins every performance. Audiences become drawn into the music as its development includes many musical surprises. Collectively, the extensive list of renowned jazz artists with which these superb musicians have performed includes: Mulgrew Miller, Eddie Henderson, Joe Wilder, Branford Marsalis, Anthony Braxton, Houston Person, Mel Torme, Marlena Shaw, Ernie Andrews, Lionel Hampton, "Cat" Anderson, Red Rodney, Ernie Watts, Jeff Hamilton, Shelly Manne and Louis Bellson. These collective musical experiences find their expression in the group’s approach, where a playful interaction between the players, and having fun is always present. The Quintet and their original music are also an integral part of the new movie, Chasing Rainbows, starring Swedish actress, Kristi Torhaug. The quintet is much more than the sum of its parts, continually creating memorable performances.

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