Alec Haavik - Saxophones Active between 1998 and 2002, the Quantum Quartet was a rarity in today's jazz scene: a true musical collective. Co-led by all of its members, the Quartet wrote, arranged and performed together, developing a sound that is uniquely its own. The music drew upon all of the musicians' varied backgrounds, tastes and personalities; each expressed his own voice clearly, while contributing to a singular group sound. The Quartet's playing is rich in interplay and humor, and the joy of playing compositions that have been developed by all radiates from every note. While Quantum's members are grounded in the jazz tradition, they are equally comfortable drawing upon classical, funk, rock, and non-Western musics. Their collaborations shift, blur, and breach the borders between musical genres. The Quantum Quartet produces music that is fresh, sophisticated, playful, and completely its own.
In 2001 Quantum Quartet released 'Simple Songs', an album that summed up more than 3 years of intense musical activity in the New York scene. Although Quatum no longer performs, the album is still available here.Song Samples
Santa Fe
Oasis
David and Ruthie
Full Length Songs
Elephants
Jasmine
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