4 Bass Hit
Rhythmic Multi-Bass Quintet
A sophisticated NYC ensemble blending intricate post-bop harmonies with the deep, driving textures of a dual-bass rhythm section.
modern jazzpost-bop
About
4 Bass Hit is a contemporary jazz quintet comprised of veteran New York musicians, including Marty Ehrlich and Jerome Harris. Named after the iconic John Lewis composition, the group is celebrated for its unique two-bass lineup and its regular performances at Brooklyn’s Bar Bayeux.
Music Style
Their music features a bottom-heavy sound centered on the interaction of two acoustic basses, complemented by complex reed arrangements and polyrhythmic drum patterns.
Background
- Hometown
- Brooklyn, New York
- Instruments
- saxophone (tenor), saxophone (alto), bass, drums, guitar, clarinet
- Active
- 2010s-present
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Adam Kolker
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Notable Collaborations
Marty EhrlichJerome HarrisAdam KolkerJeremy StrattonOwen Howard
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