The Power Quintet w/ Jeremy Pelt

West coast flash: “You asked for it, you’re gonna get it! The Power Quintet is coming your way in January !! In case you haven't heard, the group consists of Steve Nelson, Danny Grissett, Peter Washington, Bill Stewart and yours truly.” —Jeremy Pelt

Jeremy’s all-star Power Quintet, boasting a group of the hottest players on the current scene, is now touring in support of #‎JIVECULTURE released January 15 and State of the Art coming in March 2016. Pelt maintains a consistent forward momentum, while he transmits a modern-day sense of urgency with his songs. Jeremy's major focus is on writing music for each of his bands. The impact of his vision on his Power Quintet is spectacular.

Jeremy Pelt is a firebrand jazz artist in the tradition of Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard. He is a technical marvel who executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair or sensitivity. Pelt’s recordings and performances have earned him well deserved critical acclaim, both nationally and internationally. –JazzTimes

With this quintet, Pelt succeeds in combining all of his disparate stylistic inspirations – from swinging, straight-ahead jazz to expansive modalism to soulful fusion into one cohesive sound that is frequently mesmerizing and at times transcendent!