The Manhattan Beach Jazz Quartet is a group of talented young musicians ready to perform at your next event.
We have new music available for your listening pleasure! Check it out by clicking the music tab above.
Our next performance at Lido di Manhattan Ristorante and Bar is January 28 from 7 to 9 PM . Reservations for the Lido can be made on their website and by phone at (310) 536-0730.
There is an article written about us in the November 19, 2009 edition of the Manhattan Beach Sun .
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Read about us in the March 26, 2009 edition of the Easy Reader .
The Manhattan Beach Jazz Quartet plays a wide variety of different styles of jazz. Most of our music consists of standard swing music, but we also play ballads, latin, bebop, and blues. Our repertoire is derived from jazz classics, standards, and some of our own original music. To select a sample to play, click the arrow tab on the bottom of the player on the right and click the play button.
Matt Gafney is a dedicated musician. He has nearly a decade of experience with the saxophone, specializing in the alto saxophone. He also possesses expertise with the baritone and soprano saxophones. He has cultivated an accute sense of musical taste, and applies it to drive the style of much of the quartet's music. His passion for jazz is matched by few of his peers.
Devin Norris is a natural and talented pianist. He provides private instruction to other members of the community, and he is highly regarded by such members of the community as well as his peers. He plays in many other groups in addition to the quartet, and impresses every time he plays. His bluesy style can be identified as his anytime he plays a solo.
J Johnson is a member of a music family, and he has grown up around music his entire life. As one of a few bass players in the immediate area, he is a valuable member of all five of the bands he is a member of. He is not only an extremely versatile musician, but he is an extremely humble and soft-spoken one as well.
Julian Trivers is an avid drummer. His ability to dictate the mood of any of the quartet's music is impeccable. Like J, he is also a member of numerous bands of different styles.
Kieran Lorenzen has been a singer for twelve years. She has worked for most of her life to develop her vocal skills, and it shows in the characteristic tone in her voice. In addition to working with the quartet, she has worked on numerous musicals, including Beauty and the Beast , Peter Pan , Grease , Les Miserables , and many more.
If you would like to contact us for any reason or hire us, please do any of the following:
Emails may be sent to MBJazz4_hotmail.com or by using the form to the right.
In addition, phone calls may be made to Devin Norris at (310)-200-3222
Please, let us know if you have any questions or concerns; we will respond as quickly as we can.
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