John Bacon Quintet at Bop Shop Records

JBQ is a modern jazz group primarily playing original compositions that blend Hard Bop and modern excursions. The group began as a trio in 2018 quickly evolving to a quartet then quintet incorporating trumpet, saxophone, quitar, bass, drums. Their 2023 release "Revolution Blues" features inspired solos, melodic tunes and deep grooves. JBQ is popular in Buffalo area venues like Pause Art House and a steady gig at Duende in Silo City. In addition they have played high profile venues Kleinhans Music Hall and Artpark.

The Buffalo New York based group is led by drummer and composer John Bacon known for his work with Roswell Rudd, Don Menza, Bobby Militello, Bobby Previte and many Western New York ensembles...

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JBQ is a modern jazz group primarily playing original compositions that blend Hard Bop and modern excursions. The group began as a trio in 2018 quickly evolving to a quartet then quintet incorporating trumpet, saxophone, quitar, bass, drums. Their 2023 release "Revolution Blues" features inspired solos, melodic tunes and deep grooves. JBQ is popular in Buffalo area venues like Pause Art House and a steady gig at Duende in Silo City. In addition they have played high profile venues Kleinhans Music Hall and Artpark.

The Buffalo New York based group is led by drummer and composer John Bacon known for his work with Roswell Rudd, Don Menza, Bobby Militello, Bobby Previte and many Western New York ensembles. As a composer he has received grants from NYFA and NYSCA and works of various genres have been recorded and released. Groups he has led or co-led include The Buffalo Jazz Composers Workshop, The New Jazz Orchestra of Buffalo, Multi Jazz Dimensions, Ine Maelstrom Percussion tnsemble, Star People and Ine Morgan Street Stompers. He teaches Jazz and Percussion at SUNY Fredonia and Ub.

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