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Ted Kooshian: Quartet

Our latest CD (released August 11, 2009)

TED KOOSHIAN'S STANDARD ORBIT QUARTET

UNDERDOG, AND OTHER STORIES ...

Underdog, And Other Stories...

on Summit Records

Underdog, Popeye, Sanford And Son, Aja, and much more! with Jeff Lederer on saxophones, Tom Hubbard on bass, Warren Odze and Scott Neumann on drums/percussion



"The quality of musicianship is outstanding and the arrangements are fresh, inventive, and genius." ~ Valerie Williams, Skope

"brims with vitality and affection..." ~ Don Williamson, Jazzreview.com

"Ted Kooshian has obviously found a winning formula with this band..." ~ Ken Dryden, Allmusic.com

"Hip, hip, hooray for musical insanity done right." ~ Chris Spector, Midwest Record

"Ted's solos are swinging throughout the entire CD... incredibly fun CD by five virtuosos who are creative and experienced enough to play their hearts out while at the same time never taking themselves too seriously..." ~ Ed Palermo, on Amazon.com

"Enjoy the creative levity here, and the wonderful playing." ~ Ken Franckling, Jazz Notes

TED KOOSHIAN'S STANDARD ORBIT QUARTET

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Ted Kooshian (piano) Jeff Lederer (saxophones, clarinets) 
Tom Hubbard (bass) Warren Odze (drums, percussion)

Ted Kooshian’s STANDARD ORBIT QUARTET is four of New York’s finest jazz musicians, performing original music composed by Kooshian, plus unique arrangements by Kooshian of music from his past (the 1960’s to now!), including TV and cartoon themes, and pop tunes.

Ted Kooshian has been living and performing in New York City since 1987. He is a member of the Ed Palermo Big Band, and has performed with Aretha Franklin, Blood Sweat and Tears, Chuck Berry, and many others. Jeff Lederer currently tours internationally and records with the acclaimed jazz quartet of drummer Matt Wilson, a group that won the Downbeat Poll for one of the best Acoustic Jazz Groups of the Year, and with Salsa artist Jimmy Bosch. Jeff has also performed with the Mingus Big Band and Latin music legend Tito Puente. Tom Hubbard has performed with Kenny Barron, Dewey Redman, Dannie Richmond, Joe Williams, Mose Allison, Chris Connor, and Freddy Cole. He is a noted arranger whose work has appeared on the recordings of Freddy Cole, George Mraz, Grover Washington, Jr., and more. Warren Odze has a wealth of recording and performing experience with such artists as Judy Collins, Peter Allen, Barbara Cook, Morgana King, Chris Connor, Bobby Short, Astrud Gilberto, Dixie Carter, Johnny Hartman, Marian McPartland, Hank Jones, Zoot Sims, Milt Hinton, Tommy Tune, Bo Diddley, Gregory Hines, Peggy Lee, Petula Clark, Linda Eder, Dawn Upshaw and Kenny Rankin.

Our First CD, released by Summit Records February 11, 2008

TED KOOSHIAN'S STANDARD ORBIT QUARTET

1. Top Cat (Hoyt Curtain, Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, E. Timmens) 2. Black Dog (John Paul Jones) 3. Captain Kangaroo (Edward White) 4. Message In A Bottle (Sting) 5. Spider-man (Bob Harris, Paul Francis Webster) 6. The Simpsons (Danny Elfman) 7. Batman (Danny Elfman) 8. Buffy The Vampire Slayer (Nerf Herder) 9. Baubles, Bangles, and Beads (Borodin, Wright, Forrest) 10. Don't Give Up (Peter Gabriel) 11. Bullitt (Lalo Schifrin)

all arrangements by Ted Kooshian




 "Ted Kooshian's Standard Orbit Quartet is out of this world!" ~ Ken Dryden, AllMusic.com

"Ear opening contemporary jazz that doesn’t let you down" ~ Chris Spector, Midwest Record

"Ted Kooshian’s Standard Orbit Quartet is a blast from the past conjuring up old but great memories of familiar songs given new and exciting jazzy arrangements that make this album a pleasure to hear often" ~ Edward Blanco, ejazznews

“...serious musicianship with a tongue in cheek approach - Great Music!" ~ Christopher Lams, Jazz Improv Magazine

"...Standard Orbit Quartet is an enjoyable listen, full of memorable performances and inspired arrangements." ~ John Barron, Jazzreview.com

"... intriguing rhythms and propulsive interplay ... killer basslines and harmonies, too" ~ Forrest Dylan Bryant, Jazz Times

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