John Aram - Projects

The John Aram Quintet

This group has been together since 2005 and is recording its new album at Dinemec Studios in February 2009. Multi generational, this group provides a link with jazz history whilst pushing forward its purely acoustic format with new ideas from today’s new generation of players. A superb complicity between the players make this a fantastic group to see live on stage.
New Album "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning" will be released in 2009.

John Aram : Trombone, Composition
Andy Scherrer : Tenor Sax
Colin Vallon : Piano, Fender Rhodes, Prepared Piano
Phil Donkin (UK) : Bass
Norbert Pfammatter : Drums

Special Guest : Kenny Wheeler
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Eubanks/Aram Alliance

A new Septet with music written by Robin Eubanks for the group. A multi- International Alliance with Robin and drummer from the USA, Phil Donkin and John Aram from the UK and Colin Vallon, from Switzerland.
This group is hoping to perform its first concerts at the end of 2009.

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Aram/Bastet Duo
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This duo has existed since 2000 and has developed a repertoire of standard and original material performed in a technical yet romantic nature. Michel Bastet is one of the best known pianists in the Suisse Romande area and has worked with many of the most important jazz artists from both sides of the Atlantic. His thorough knowledge of the history of jazz piano is transferred into his own original and unique style.

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The Geneva Down Town Orchestra
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This group was formed in 2004 and is an exciting cross between a jazz Big Band and a small combo. Made up of ten outstanding Swiss and International musicians. The line up of three saxes (all doubling), two trumpets, one trombone (John Aram) plus rhythm section of piano, Guitar, Bass and drums gives the power of the big band with the flexibility of a small group. This band was originally modeled on the Underground Orchestra from the UK and has developed its own original repertoire, which is constantly expanding. Recent collaborations with Kenny Wheeler and Josh Roseman and projects with Billy Cobham mean this is a hugely exciting band to hear.

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The Brit pAk
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The Brit pAk plays music inspired by the rock scene of the late 60’s and early 70’s. Equally influenced by “On The Corner” or “Purple Haze” Music by Hendrix, The Who, as well as Psychedelic originals by the group members. The sound, which is constantly monitored and manipulated live on stage using “Live” and a Mac pro, is Rock in the true jazz tradition, giving an emphasis on group interaction and solid interplay. This group includes Young Gods drummer Bernard Trontin and boasts an exciting and fun packed repertoire.

John Aram : Trombone and Electric Trombone
Christian Graf : Guitar EFX
Phil Donkin : Double Bass
Bernard Trontin : Drums

The group proposes a “soirée” full of surprises and offers the possibility of augmenting the quintet with two of the most innovative VJ’s working in Suisse Romande (Sigma 6), who puts live Video effects with the music of Brit pAk.

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The John Aram Quintet (with Strings)
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This format uses a traditional jazz quintet Trombone, sax, piano, bass, and drums, with the addition of a string quartet. This group has existed since 2003 and has a continuously growing repertoire of original material written especially for the group. Recent collaborations include a commission by Josh Roseman. Other material has been written by John Aram, Scott Stroman and Tim Garland. The group has performed at festivals and has recorded a CD, Dancing With The Moon. It has also done broadcasts on Radio Suisse Romande Espace 2.
The group can be booked as a standard quintet or with the strings.

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Alphorns

Guy Barker :: Tom Reese-Roberts :: Graeme Blevins :: Phil Todd :: John Aram

This high powered horn section has been working on Phil Collins’ latest album and tour. For the best in European horn sound, book this incredible section. The guys individually have played with Sting, Kylie, Snow Patrol to name but a few. The group can be booked as a standard quintet or with the strings.