Michael Janisch's 'Paradigm Shift' at PizzaExpress Jazz Club Soho

Michael Janisch (double & electric basses), Jason Yarde (soprano saxophone), Paul Booth (tenor saxophone), Alex Bonney (electronics/trumpet), Cédric Hanriot (piano/keys/synths), Colin Stranahan (drums)

American bassist, composer, producer and record label owner Michael Janisch is one of the pre-eminent artists of his generation working in jazz and experimental music. This September he releases his second solo recording ‘Paradigm Shift’ and debuts his new sextet of the same name. This double disc album features new original material (including disc one that is solely comprised of the 'Paradigm Shift Suite') composed by the leader with some choice originals by his bandmates. The music was initially recorded live by his acoustic quintet after a two-week European tour and was subsequently taken into the studio for post-production augmentation by Janisch and electronics wizard Alex Bonney. Janisch's new band Paradigm Shift will include Bonney on the live shows thus pairing the acoustic quintet with real-time electronic manipulation, presenting an engaging sonic program of music that mixes contemporary jazz, electronica, funk, rock, punk and free improv alongside anthemic themes, otherworldly sounds and infectious grooves. ...

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Michael Janisch (double & electric basses), Jason Yarde (soprano saxophone), Paul Booth (tenor saxophone), Alex Bonney (electronics/trumpet), Cédric Hanriot (piano/keys/synths), Colin Stranahan (drums)

American bassist, composer, producer and record label owner Michael Janisch is one of the pre-eminent artists of his generation working in jazz and experimental music. This September he releases his second solo recording ‘Paradigm Shift’ and debuts his new sextet of the same name. This double disc album features new original material (including disc one that is solely comprised of the 'Paradigm Shift Suite') composed by the leader with some choice originals by his bandmates. The music was initially recorded live by his acoustic quintet after a two-week European tour and was subsequently taken into the studio for post-production augmentation by Janisch and electronics wizard Alex Bonney. Janisch's new band Paradigm Shift will include Bonney on the live shows thus pairing the acoustic quintet with real-time electronic manipulation, presenting an engaging sonic program of music that mixes contemporary jazz, electronica, funk, rock, punk and free improv alongside anthemic themes, otherworldly sounds and infectious grooves.

The rest of the band features some of the most sought after, versatile and experienced musicians of their generation in soprano saxophonist Jason Yarde (Sam Rivers, Hermeto Pascoal, Jazz Warriors), tenor saxophonist Paul Booth (Steve Winwood, Steely Dan, Eric Clapton), Grammy-award winning pianist Cédric Hanriot (Dianna Reeves, John Patitucci) and NYC-based drum phenomenon Colin Stranahan (Kurt Rosenwinkel, Herbie Hancock).

“Awesomely virtuosic double bass” The Guardian

“Michael Janisch is a commanding bassist, who brings a sinewy thrust to the ensemble with masterful agility.” Downbeat Magazine

“Janisch seizes the instrument with a blend of speed and energy as if he wants to be melody, harmony and rhythm all at once.” The Telegraph

“A bassist everyone with ears seems to want.” The Buffalo News

“Janisch leads his quintet on a rip-roaring ride, doling out heavy grooves, tasty walking lines and melody by the bucketful. Like all good bassists, he knows when to sit back and let the lead instruments have their spot.” Bass Guitar Magazine

“Janisch is one of the few bass players out there who plays both electric and upright with equal facility, passion and musicality.” Bass Musician Magazine

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