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"A churning beat, driving organ and bass, and tight horn parts, gets Vancouver sextet Crash's new CD off of the block's quickly." --Marke Andrews - Vancouver Sun, "...funk dressed up with elements of swing and other good things to get the brain cells jumping." --Montreal Jazz Festival Crash is on a collision course with success! This groove-drenched sextet seeks inspiration from such artists as James Brown and Herbie Hancock, and has been compared to the likes of Maceo Parker and Medeski, Martin and Wood. The band recently collaborated with legendary Hammond B3 Organist, Dr. Lonnie Smith. The group played 4 sold out shows at The Cellar Restaurant / Jazz Club and to over 1500 people at The Central City Jazz Festival. Crash / Dr. Lonnie Smith are doing a West Coast Jazz Festival Tour in the summer of 2004. Crash is available as a sextet, and is also taking offers for the quintet featuring Dr. Lonnie Smith. Dr. Lonnie Smith is internationally known as one of the premier jazz keyboardists in the history of the idiom. A dominant talent and pace-setting proponent of the Hammond B3 Organ, Lonnie has been at the forefront of the jazz scene since 1969 when he was named Top Organist by Downbeat. From his early years with George Benson to present-day performances and recordings, Lonnie has acquired critical acclaim for his brilliant work in the jazz world. He earned the moniker "Dr." from his fellow musicians as a tribute to his ability to 'doctor up' their music when they had problems. "Dr Lonnie is a monster! He's all over the B-3, like it's an extension of his being, which in a way it is. And Crash not only keeps up with him, they sometimes lead the way, and you can see the good doctor's delight when they play together. This is one collaboration you can't miss". --Paul Grant - CBC Vancouver The band has released two CD's to critical acclaim. The self titled CD in 1998 and Candyshop released in 2002 on Maximum Jazz. Crash has performed at the Vancouver Jazz Festival, the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Halifax Jazz Festival, the St. John's Jazz and Blues Festival, Aquafest in Hamilton, the Rex in Toronto, the Whistler Jazz Festival and the Kaslo Jazz Festival Crash has also appeared on Vancouver Television, Rogers Cable and Access Cable Halifax. They have been heard frequently on CBC Radio, 102.7 CFRO, CKNW as well as campus radio Canada wide. Crash's music was also featured in the film "The Last Wedding." Crash is: Cory Weeds: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute Weeds has shared the stage with the likes of alto saxophonist Charles McPherson, vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery, pianist Don Thompson and hammond B3 organist Lonnie Smith. Weeds' signature sound and high intensity improvising make him a unique voice on the alto saxophone. Jerry Cook: tenor saxophone, baritone sax, and bass clarinet Jerry is one funky player who has busted his chops on the jazz and blues scene for the better part of 20 years. He has lent his soulful tenor saxophone playing to The Twisters, Brickhouse and The Grames Brothers and has also shared the stage with hammond B3 organist Dr. Lonnie Smith. Tilden Webb piano / organ / fender rhodes Originally from Regina, Saskatchewan pianist Tilden Webb spent 12 years in Montreal where he received a M.Mus. in Jazz Performance from McGill University. Tilden was an instructor at McGill University and Vanier College in Montreal. He has played with Brad Turner, Dave Young, Campbell Ryga, Guido Basso, P.J. Perry, Phil Dwyer, Kevin Dean, Mike Allen, Pat LaBarbera, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, David Murray, Ranee Lee, Ingrid Jensen, Mark Turner, Conrad Herwig, Jim Rotondi, The Bruce Neilsen Band, Tammy Weis, Kenny Colman, Denzal Sinclaire, Soulstream, Hugh Fraser's VEJI, Neil Swainson, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and Crash. He has also recorded with jazz legends Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen. David Sikula: guitar Dave has been a part of J.P. Carter's ambient funk jazz band, The Millennium Project, as well as The Mike Zachernuck Quartet. He has studied with Bill Coon and most recently with Roy Paterson at the University of Toronto where he received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance. Bernie Arai: drums, percussion Bernie has become one of the most sough-after drummers on the Vancouver jazz scene. His versatility has enabled him to lend his talents to many different projects in various different genres of jazz such as Sekoya, Wabi (a duo with pianist Chris Gestrin) and The Sharon Minemoto Quintet. Bernie has a performed with Brian Lynch, Kenny Wheeler, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Oliver Gannon to name a few. Dr. Lonnie Smith: Hammond B3 Organ Dr. Lonnie Smith is internationally known as one of the premier jazz keyboardists in the history of the idiom. A dominant talent and pace-setting proponent of the Hammond B3 Organ, Lonnie has been at the forefront of the jazz scene since 1969 when he was named Top Organist by Downbeat. From his early years with George Benson to present-day performances and recordings, Lonnie has acquired critical acclaim for his brilliant work in the jazz world. He earned the moniker "Dr." from his fellow musicians as a tribute to his ability to 'doctor up' their music when they had problems. Check out the artist's website: http://www.crashisfunky.com Track List: 1. Nick's Kick 2. Lonnie's Commentary 3. Lonnie's Blues 4. Lonnie's Commentary 5. Play It Back 6. Your Mama's Got A Comlex 7. Scream 8. Sideman 9. Love Bowl Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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