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Led by world-renowned Russian dancer Ksenia Parkhatskaya on vocals and Irish musician-composer David Duffy on bass, “Something Else” is the debut album from their K Quintet project.

With more than 150 million views on her videos which cover – amongst other styles – Ragtime, Charleston, Swing and Bebop, it seems natural that the repertoire on this record looks back to the classic jazz of the '50s and '60s.

Citing influences such as Oscar Peterson, Red Garland, and Ben Webster, standards by the likes of Duke Ellington, Richard Rodgers & Henry Mancini are subtly mixed with original ‘classic’ compositions, written by the husband-and-wife bandleaders.

In another nod to days gone by, the album was recorded at Vertigo Studios in Barcelona – a haven of vintage microphones, preamps and tape recording facilities. It brings together some leading names from the Spanish jazz scene, including Marc Martín Torrent on piano and Xavi Hinojsa on drums.

The video of their original composition “Something Else” – which has more than 200,000 views already – features Ksenia along with fellow dancers Aina Lanas & Marina Pravkina performing a combination of solo jazz, vogue, UK Jazz and contemporary dance.

Take Five with K Quintet

by K Quintet
March 6, 2020

Meet K Quintet K Quintet is led by world-renowned Russian dancer Ksenia Parkhatskaya on vocals and Irish musician-composer David Duffy on bass. Citing influences such as Oscar Peterson, Red Garland, and Ben Webster, standards by the likes of Duke Ellington, Richard Rodgers & Henry Mancini are subtly mixed with original 'classic' compositions, written by the husband-and-wife bandleaders. With more than 150 million views on Ksenia's dance videos which cover--amongst other styles--Ragtime, Charleston, Swing and Bebop, it ...

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The Alex Hitchcock Quintet Release: Live At The London And Cambridge Jazz Festivals

Source: Dynamic Agency
May 12, 2018

Vital Contemporary Jazz Trailblazers Release New EP Ahead Of National Tour Spring 2018 marks the release of Live At The London And Cambridge Jazz Festivals, the outstanding new body of work from emerging luminaries of instrumental jazz the Alex Hitchcock Quintet. Led by an exciting young tenor saxophonist swiftly gaining a reputation as a skilful and unique player, Hitchcock and his band are five of London’s most sought after players, now establishing themselves as leading figures in their own right ...
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Dave Shank Quintet - Soundproof (2011)

Source: Something Else!
September 21, 2011

There is often a West Coast cool this recording, thanks largely to the smoothly energetic phrasings of vibraphonist Dave Shank. That's not to say, however, that Soundproof doesn't have its moments of fiery interplay. Check Saxophonist Mike Migliore (Maynard Ferguson, Bob Belden, Count Basie) as he spars interestingly with Shank on the spiky title track. Shank even flashes a few nifty Milt Jackson-ish bop moves on “Snoopin,'" which was inspired by the late composer-keyboardist Don Grolnick. The suite-like “A Minor ...
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Jake Fryer/Bud Shank Quintet - In Good Company (2011)

Source: Something Else!
January 6, 2011

By Pico Just prior to kickoff for the Fiesta Bowl played the other day between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Connecticut Huskies, the sad story was told about the starting UConn cornerback who was senselessly stabbed to death during the prior football season. The night before to his murder, Jasper Howard and his teammates celebrated a big victory over conference rival Louisville and the following day, just hours before his death, the 20 year old junior left behind a quote ...
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Kendra Shank Quintet w/Billy Drewes @ Jazz Standard, August 14

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 1, 2007

"...effervescence...depth...integrity..." -Nate Chinen, NEW YORK TIMES

KENDRA SHANK QUINTET Returns To THE JAZZ STANDARD Tuesday, August 14 ~ 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM

Kendra Shank voice/kalimba ~ Billy Drewes saxophones Frank Kimbrough piano ~ Dean Johnson bass ~ Tony Moreno drums

116 East 27th Street, New York City (between Park & Lexington) $20 Admission, No Minimum 212-576-2232

On August 14, The Kendra Shank Quintet returns to The Jazz Standard where their March CD release concert brought the house ...
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Peter Van Huffel "New York Quintet": Return Tour to Canada

Source: All About Jazz
March 22, 2006

Tuesday, March 28th to Saturday, April 1st, 2006

Last April, Kingston born saxophonist Peter Van Huffel, now a New York City resident and an active voice on the New York jazz scene, came up to Canada for a seven day tour with his exciting New York based quintet. The band performed seven amazing concerts in Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto and Guelph including a handful of high school workshops along the way. Their energetic and free flowing musical concepts were received ...
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Rob Scheps/Zach Brock Quintet October US tour

Source: All About Jazz
September 3, 2004

Stellar saxophonist Rob Scheps ( George Russell, Gil Evans Band,Joey Calderazzo) and wunderkind Zach Brock on 5 -string Violin will tour the Midwest in October, 2004. Confirmed dates include : Sat. October 16 Blue Room, KC, Missouri Thurs. October 21 P.O. Pear's Lincoln,Nebraska ---------- Chicago,Des Moines & Nebraska City are being confirmed. Joining Scheps & Brock are a superb young rhythm section ( all 22 to 24 years old) : Jordan Baskin(piano);Matt Ulery ( bass & tuba) ; and Morgan ...
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