Quest (band)
Encyclopedia
Quest are an American
jazz
band, which includes saxophonist Dave Liebman
, pianist Richie Beirach
, drummer Billy Hart
, and, at various times, bassists George Mraz
and Ron McClure
.
United States
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jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
band, which includes saxophonist Dave Liebman
Dave Liebman
Dave Liebman is an American saxophonist and flautist. In June 2010, he received a NEA Jazz Masters lifetime achievement award from the National Endowment for the Arts.-Biography:...
, pianist Richie Beirach
Richie Beirach
Richard "Richie" Beirach is a jazz pianist and composer born in New York City.He initially studied both classical and jazz before entering the Berklee College of Music....
, drummer Billy Hart
Billy Hart
William "Billy" Hart is a jazz drummer and educator who has performed with some of the most important jazz musicians in history.-Biography:Early on Hart performed in Washington, D.C...
, and, at various times, bassists George Mraz
George Mraz
George Mraz is a jazz bassist and alto saxophonist. He was a member of Oscar Peterson's group, and has worked with Stan Getz, Tommy Flanagan, Chet Baker and many other important jazz musicians...
and Ron McClure
Ron McClure
Ron McClure , a bassist, has played in hard bop, jazz-rock, and free and bebop sessions and bands.He started on piano at age five, and later played accordion and bass...
.
Discography
- 1981: Quest
- 1987: Quest 2
- 1987: Quest III: Midpoint - Live at Montmartre - StoryvilleStoryville RecordsStoryville Records is a large international record label based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in jazz and blues music. Besides its original material, Storyville Records has licensed and reissued many vintage jazz recordings that previously appeared on such labels as Paramount Records,...
- 1988: N.Y. Nites: Standards
- 1988: Natural Selection - Evidence Records
- 1990: Of One Mind - CMP Records
- 1998: Hic Locus Quest: Oblique Soundscapes 5 - Noise Museum (France)
- 2010: Re-Dial: Live in Hamburg - Outnote Records
- 2010: Searching for the New Sound of Be-Bop - Storyville