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.

	John Aram : trombone
	Tim Garland : saxes and bass clarinet
	Léo Tardin : piano
	Norbert Pfammatter : drums
	Ivor Malherbe : bass
	and the Geneva Strings Leader Alexandre Favez
	Recorded at Studio Axis, Geneva - 08.2003

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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 players, all from Switzerland, the majority of players are from the younger generation and show the skills and enthusiasm of the new Swiss generation of Jazz 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.

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Trombone & String Quartet
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This is the newest project and has several local and international composers writing original material for this group. The addition of piano gives another dimension to this interesting combination and possible collaborations are with the great British piano player Nikki Iles and Swiss piano sensation Léo Tardin along with an amazing string quartet based in Zurich and led by Cellist Daniel Pezzotti.

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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 by DJ Niko, is in the true jazz tradition, giving an emphasis on group interaction and solid interplay. This group includes Colin Vallon and Phil Donkin, both young and exciting players whose playing comes from a jazz tradition but is firmly implanted on the music of today.

John Aram : Trombone and Electric Trombone
Colin Vallon : Fender Rhodes, Prepared piano, effects
Phil Donkin : Double Bass
Norbert Pfammatter : Drums
Dj Niko : Live Sound Manipulation, Samples

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 Aram/Sherrer Quintet

The group is a mixture of generations and styles with the great Andy Sherrer and his experience alongside the great skill and youthful exuberance of the new Swiss piano Star Colin Vallon. The great young bass player, Phil Donkin is already at 23 a star in his native England, being the first call player for all the great British Jazz musicians (Tim Garland, Guy Barker, Kenny Wheeler, Bheki Mseleki, Gwilym Simcock).
The group has been playing together since the Strings on Top festival in Basel in 2005 and had a very successful Swiss tour at the beginning of 2007. At the moment, there is no recording of the group although a "bootleg" from a concert earlier this year is being waited. The band has a recording scheduled for autumn 2008.



John Aram/Andy Sherrer Quintet featuring Collin Vallon, Phil Donkin (UK) and Norbert Pfammatter.