Party: Monday Jazz Sessions: Eric Person/Shinnosuke Takahashi "Duoscope."

Party: Monday Jazz Sessions: Eric Person/Shinnosuke Takahashi "Duoscope."

The esteemed Hudson Valley saxophonist Eric Person — a veteran of such ensembles as World Saxophone Quartet, as well as a sideman with major artists like Dave Holland, McCoy Tyner, Chico Hamilton, Ronald Shannon Jackson, John Hicks, along with many other groups under his own leadership — brings his new project "Duoscope", which also features drummer/percussionist Shinnosuke Takahashi, into Quinn's for the Monday Jazz Sessions series.

As with all Monday jazz sessions at Quinn's, there will be no cover charge at the door, though donations for the artists will be requested and gratefully accepted.

Detailed biographies of the musicians follow below. Upcoming events as part of Monday Jazz Sessions @ Quinn's include:

November 17: Kendra Shank/John Stowell — the extraordinarily talented and accomplished duo of vocalist Shank and guitarist Stowell — following their appearances at Roulette in Brooklyn, The Falcon and other venues worldwide — bring their celebrated project to Quinn’s;

November 24: Mario Pavone Arc Quartet — the legendary bassist Pavone, veteran of many noted ensembles over the five decades of his career — ranging from Paul Bley to Anthony Braxton to Thomas Chapin and countless others — is joined by the powerhouse ensemble of Ellery Eskelin on tenor saxophone, Dave Ballou on trumpet and Matt Wilson on drums;

December 22: Avram Fefer Trio — the scalding saxophonist leads a trio with Michael Bisio on bass and drums TBA

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Eric Person is setting a new standard in sound. For over twenty years, Eric has been committed to composing, recording and performing contemporary American music. He plays the alto and soprano saxophones and flute and is featured as a leader and sideman on more than 30 recordings. Eric studied at the St. Louis Conservatory of Music and has been active in the New York and international jazz scene for decades. His broad range of experience with Dave Holland, McCoy Tyner, Chico Hamilton, Ronald Shannon Jackson, the World Saxophone Quartet, and John Hicks, have all contributed greatly to his mature alto and soprano sound and his skills as an arranger and composer.

After many years of making a name for himself, bassist Dave Holland asked Eric to join his band in the fall of 1993, this was by far Person's most challenging musical experience. Dave's use of odd meters, free time, and modality was just the opportunity Eric was looking for. They released Dream of The Elders, which highlighted a sound that was light, energetic and ethereal. Person's association with Dave Holland opened the doors to an even more fruitful period that continued throughout Eric's work with the World Saxophone Quartet (WSQ). For the next four years, Eric was performing with Dave Holland, WSQ, Chico Hamilton and also debuted his first CDs for Soul Note Records: Arrival, Prophecy and More Tales To Tell.

Eric released his debut album Arrival in 1993. Arrival emphasized a variety of styles and Eric’s willingness to take chances. It was an auspicious beginning which paved the way for his 1994 release, Prophecy. Prophecy was more conceptual, focusing on solo, duo and trio settings, while mixing Eric’s songs with those of John Coltrane. Down Beat Magazine gave these recordings 3 1/2 and 4 stars respectively.

In 1997, More Tales to Tell, revealed Eric’s continued development in music. The album featured with wonderful arrangements, strong composition, and an expanded band that featured acoustic guitar, bass clarinet, bassoon and flute. Down Beat Magazine gave the recording 4 stars. In 1999, Eric established his own band, Meta-Four, and released Extra Pressure, under his own label, Distinction Records. 2003 Brings us “Live at Big Sur”, this CD captures Meta-Four in dynamic performances recorded the year before at the Big Sur Jazz Festival. Russ Musto of All About Jazz Magazine stated "Person is more then fine; he's a major talent of his generation."

In 2005, Eric released his sixth CD entitled, Reflections. It includes a combination of his favorite previously recorded compositions and three previously unreleased live tracks. It's a reflection of Eric as a bandleader, composer and improviser expressed through his favorite performances as a leader.

About 2007's Rhythm Edge Bill Milkowski of Jazztimes called Eric a "risk-taking improviser, accomplished composer and inveterate swinger. His best outing to date, Rhythm Edge presents an abundant sampling of this multi-faceted yet underrated talent."

Thomas R. Erdmann of Jazzreview.com stated: "As a leader Person’s recordings, beginning with Prophecy, his 1993 debut on Soul Note, have not only garnered great reviews but have shown Person to be a questing soul who exchanges the path well tread in favor of pushing his own limits."

2010 brings us Person’s eighth CD as a leader, The Grand Illusion. He calls this his rhythm and groove project. Donald Elfman of All About Jazz says: saxophonist Eric Person seems to find something new to say and a different direction to follow with every project he undertakes. The Grand Illusion is definitely a groove project, a collection of danceable yet thought provoking jams and comfortably passionate settings. The music seems daring at this time, recalling as it does the jazz/funk experiments of the past and the commitment of the players makes it work. Despite the fact that this is a groove album, it doesn't get bogged down in sameness thanks to the diversity of the tunes. "Morning Prayer" has the serenity of a Coltrane ballad. "More Tales to tell" and "Driving Rain" let us know that knockout rock hard explosions can feel spiritual too.

Person's 2012 release Thoughts on God is his first CD that features an ensemble of thirteen musicians playing a suite of twelve compositions that glorify the creator. Michael McDowell of Blitz Magazine says, "He (Person) has definitely joined Coltrane in having produced an enduring work that will stand as a hallmark of the genre."

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Shinnosuke Takahashi was born in Kanagawa Japan in 1978. He started playing drums at age of 14.

Attending a jazz division at Senzoku Gakuen College in 1997, he studied drums with Masahiko Osaka and Tommy Campbell.

As he graduated in March 1999, he started his professional career and has worked with almost all Japanese Jazz musicians such as Terumasa Hino, Fumio, Karashima.

Since 2000 he has been a member of Yosuke Yamashita 4G Unit and was touring Europe. In April, he released his first CD "Rumination"

To further his musical career He moved to NY in June 2002.He has been playing with such notable musicians as Eric Lewis, Wes Anderson, Marcus Printup,Greg Tardy,Mark Cary, Makoto Ozone, and many more. Since 2005, He has been a menber of Marcus Printup` Soul Mission and recorded 2CDs (Peace In The Abstract) (Bird Of Paradise). Since 2007, He has been working with a drummer/singer Grady Tate.

Invited: Dan Fiege, Patrick Ryan, Liam O'Mara, Mike Hollis, Liana Gabel, Ben Newsome, Corey MacCrae, John Allison, Brian Hugh Séamus O'Mara, David A Ross, Steve Gorn, Heather T Luczak Vacarr, Neil Nail Alexander, Ray Blue, Damon Banks, Laura Hartmann, Ali T. Muhammad, LeRoy Hankins, Dave Harris, Matt Hutchins, Andy Rice, Kendra Wheeler, Evan Schwartz, John Bryan, Jim Wilke, Mark Sinnis, David Rothenberg, Jon Doty, Chris Duffy, Carole Penner, Jake Harms, Steven W. Ross, Thomas Cunningham, Burrill Crohn, Leonard Behney, James Keepnews, Jim Crookston, Scott Alexander Halfmann, Isabella Lacerda, Maggie Benmour, Eric Person, Jeff Haynes, Matt Luczak, Brian Bernard Murnane, Jim Eigo, Joe Fiedler, Gwen Laster, Chris Sandlund, A.J. Krumholz, Alison Fornes, Stephen Ray Dickens, Harley Fine, Jason Robert Schuler, Sommer Hixson, Kelly Ellenwood, Art Labriola, Sherie Cordaz, Jamie Saft, Maiko Hata, Mike Dopazo, Susan English, Josh Rutner, Joel Goss, Joe Dizney, Peter Aaron, Barbara Perkins, Erica Patterson, Al Hemberger, George W. Spafford, Dee Finley, Chris Pasin, Judi Silvano, Rosie Edreira, Debra Bresnan, Joe Heider, Caitlin Moriarty, Mia Fio Rito, Tim Stone, Ted Orr, Tom Conroy, Justin Riccobono, Ben Neill, Todd Giudice, Kathleen Pemble, Jenny Züko, Diana Currie, Bill Way, Mary Ellen Yannitelli, Bob Meyer, Katy Bell Behney, Marlowe Stern, Debra Adamsons, John-Anthony Gargiulo, Erin Hobson, Lewis Sheridan Hughes, Ronnie Farley, Holly Bogdanffy, Lissette Tabales Grod, Terry Ciccaglione, Don Byrd show more »