Charged Particles: Funky Latin Jazz w/ World-Class Sax (El Cerrito)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Jim Orsetti, Blue Goo

Tod Dickow is “one of the best saxophonists in the world” according to Jazz Life Magazine, and his playing has been recognized by outstanding soloist awards at the Pacific Coast Jazz Festival and the Outstanding Soloist award from Down Beat Magazine.  He has appeared with numerous celebrated artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Jackie & Roy, Harry Connick Jr, Steve Allen, Terry Gibbs, Frank Sinatra Jr., Dave Brubeck, and many more.

Of Charged Particles, reviewers have said:

“Something special” … “inventive, invigorating, mesmerizing, beautiful, virtuosic, and lyrical.”

(Downbeat Magazine)

“An electrifying, push-the-limits performance style… A tight and enormously talented trio.”

(Jazz Times Magazine)

“Charged Particles is definitely dazzling.”

(Jazz and Blues Report)

“Fresh, energized jazz that showcases the trio’s individual technical mastery as well as a cooperative, refined approach to the art form.”

(Jazz News Magazine)

“Tight interplay was the watchword as the threesome applied its own twists with spark and personal flair.”

(Los Angeles Times)

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