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| "New Beginnings," says guitarist Brian St. John, "that's pretty much what it is all about." The Brian St. John Quartet came together as a result from the breakup of old projects and forge new beginnings. "Starting over with a clean slate is a wonderful, invigorating thing."
Having played together at various times, the band came together for what was supposed to be a one-off jam session at the 169 Bar in late fall of 2007. From the first rehearsal, things just seemed to click. St. John(guitar/mandolin/harmonica/banjo/vocals), Jon (bass, piano vocals), and Matt (drums/percussion/vocals) had all played together from time to time with other groups, but the addition of Brian Cornish (tenor and alto sax/flute) added to crucial 4th element to tighten and add depth to the trios thunder. Their sound mixes all of their influences fluidly. Matt Carlson’s schooling in classic rock mixes with Jon’s funk and pop backgrounds, while St. John is heavily rooted in roots and blues music. Mix in Brian Cornish’s be-bop and free jazz influences and you have a live force to be reckoned with. The end of 2008 saw the release of their first album together, the aptly titled "In Technicolor." It features 9 tracks the boys had been playing throughout the summer and has been receiving rave reviews by fans who've picked up a copy. |