New Album 'Storyteller' Available on Amazon, Cd Baby and iTunes!
Storyteller is a quintet formation (trumpet, tenor, piano, bass and drums) led by bassist/arranger/composer Iris Ornig. Storyteller has captivated listeners around the world with its unique sound. Iris Ornig successfully combines European tradition with the expanded chord structures of modern jazz, blues inflections, improvised "riffs", swing rhythms, and call and response. The result is hybrid & fascinating, with plenty of surprises.
Jonathan Powell on trumpet, Jeremy Powell on tenor, Addison Frei on piano and Allan Mednard on drums!
Quotes:
“I love Iris Ornig's music. Iris is one talented artist. She has produced the album and has written all the songs. Usually that's a recipe for disaster with many artists. But with Iris, she knows exactly what she's doing.” Jazz Wax - Marc Myers
“Taking jazz on a special journey here, her crème can't help but to rise to the top of the real jazz world. A totally tasty treat, this set is a high water mark for current listening dates out to set new standards. Hot stuff.” Midwest Record - Chris Spector
"LOVE THIS RECORD, especially all twists and turns, surprise beginnings and endings, conversations amongst your characters… All essential elements of any good story told. Nine engaging tales here." - Gary Walker WBGO
You can hear her Storyteller on a regular basis at the 55 Bar jazz club in the West Village in New York City.
Storyteller is a quintet formation (trumpet, tenor, piano, bass and drums) led by bassist/arranger/composer Iris Ornig. Storyteller has captivated listeners around the world with its unique sound. Iris Ornig successfully combines European tradition with the expanded chord structures of modern jazz, blues inflections, improvised "riffs", swing rhythms, and call and response. The result is hybrid & fascinating, with plenty of surprises.
Jonathan Powell on trumpet, Jeremy Powell on tenor, Addison Frei on piano and Allan Mednard on drums!
Quotes:
“I love Iris Ornig's music. Iris is one talented artist. She has produced the album and has written all the songs. Usually that's a recipe for disaster with many artists. But with Iris, she knows exactly what she's doing.” Jazz Wax - Marc Myers
“Taking jazz on a special journey here, her crème can't help but to rise to the top of the real jazz world. A totally tasty treat, this set is a high water mark for current listening dates out to set new standards. Hot stuff.” Midwest Record - Chris Spector
"LOVE THIS RECORD, especially all twists and turns, surprise beginnings and endings, conversations amongst your characters… All essential elements of any good story told. Nine engaging tales here." - Gary Walker WBGO
You can hear her Storyteller on a regular basis at the 55 Bar jazz club in the West Village in New York City.