Contemporary jazz - electric, funky and organic. Music with an exotic flavor and groovabilty.
The music of this band reflects experiences with funk, blues, contemporary jazz, latin and worldbeat music. It’s not a retrospective - it’s a new sound that is born of these experiences.
The band consists of John Zappa, Brad Myers, Jason Smart, Aaron Jacobs and Steve Schmidt.
The group is comprised of musicians with extensive professional experience, playing music of various styles including with jazz greats Ignacio Berroa, Benny Golson, Jeff Coffin, Tim Hagens, Fareed Haque, Charlie Hunter, Jeff Hamilton, Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Terrell Stafford, Conrad Herwig, Warren Vache, Don Braden and with local popular groups including Ray’s Music Exchange, The Blue Wisp Big Band and Brasilia. The result is a well balanced and artful combination of tradition with experimental elements resulting in an original sound.
“Now Hear This has just released its eponymous debut album, a swirling fusion of groove and beat that both respects and refracts Jazz traditions, offering something for every musical taste.”
Brian Baker- Citybeat, Sept 6, 2019
