Denson Baartz Quartet at JMI Live

ABOUT DENSON BAARTZ
Alto-Saxophonist Martha Baartz and Pianist Louise Denson are the beating heart of the Denson Baartz Quartet, along with Brisbane’s top call rhythm section, Helen Russell (bass) and Aaron Jansz (drums). Their compositions are based on beautiful, inspirational stories and range in style from tango, bolero and ballad, to fast swing and samba. DBQ’s first CD, Dark Sky, was recorded at the 2017 Brisbane International Jazz Festival, with the title track winning the 2019 North Coast Entertainment Industry Dolphin Award for best jazz composition, and ‘Frangipani’ being highly commended in the 2021 Qld Music Awards....

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ABOUT DENSON BAARTZ
Alto-Saxophonist Martha Baartz and Pianist Louise Denson are the beating heart of the Denson Baartz Quartet, along with Brisbane’s top call rhythm section, Helen Russell (bass) and Aaron Jansz (drums). Their compositions are based on beautiful, inspirational stories and range in style from tango, bolero and ballad, to fast swing and samba. DBQ’s first CD, Dark Sky, was recorded at the 2017 Brisbane International Jazz Festival, with the title track winning the 2019 North Coast Entertainment Industry Dolphin Award for best jazz composition, and ‘Frangipani’ being highly commended in the 2021 Qld Music Awards.
DBQ will be presenting some new material in preparation for a recording later in the year. Come and hear what they’ve been up to – you won’t be disappointed!

The Band:
Martha Baartz - Alto Saxophone
Louise Denson - Piano
Helen Russell - Double Bass
Aaron Jansz - Drums

MORE INFO:
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Music from 8pm
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