E.J. Strickland Quintet at Dizzy's Club

With drummer E.J. Strickland, alto saxophonist Godwin Louis, tenor and soprano saxphonist Marcus Strickland, pianist Victor Gould, and bassist Linda Oh “A central figure within the present wave of dynamic and open-minded post-bop.” – The New York Times
Drummer E.J. Strickland treats audiences to a stacked lineup of first-call musicians: alto saxophonist Godwin Louis, pianist Victor Gould, bassist Linda Oh, and E.J.’s identical twin brother, tenor and soprano saxophonist Marcus Strickland. Though E.J. Strickland calls the shots from behind the drum kit, each member is an acclaimed improviser who enjoys an equal share of the spotlight in this group.  The quintet plays a dynamic range of straight-ahead jazz and stirring post-bop that is sophisticated and exciting in its execution, while also notably groove-oriented and vamp-heavy, providing a welcome entry point for listeners of varying tastes in jazz...

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With drummer E.J. Strickland, alto saxophonist Godwin Louis, tenor and soprano saxphonist Marcus Strickland, pianist Victor Gould, and bassist Linda Oh “A central figure within the present wave of dynamic and open-minded post-bop.” – The New York Times
Drummer E.J. Strickland treats audiences to a stacked lineup of first-call musicians: alto saxophonist Godwin Louis, pianist Victor Gould, bassist Linda Oh, and E.J.’s identical twin brother, tenor and soprano saxophonist Marcus Strickland. Though E.J. Strickland calls the shots from behind the drum kit, each member is an acclaimed improviser who enjoys an equal share of the spotlight in this group.  The quintet plays a dynamic range of straight-ahead jazz and stirring post-bop that is sophisticated and exciting in its execution, while also notably groove-oriented and vamp-heavy, providing a welcome entry point for listeners of varying tastes in jazz. The Quintet is here for one set only, so be sure to stop by!

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