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Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet

The Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet is the work of a group of saxophonists who link together disparate styles and present the results with artistry and joy. The BRSQ has been likened to the Kronos String Quartet because of their eclectic repertoire and accessibility. The Broken Reeders have a variety of thematically based programs and they keep coming up with new ones. So far, there are: Jazz and Swing in which the members of the BRSQ demonstrate their virtuosity and imagination as jazz improvisers; Four Seasons, Four Saxes, New Four-Casts, Charley Gerard's re-creation of the Vivaldi classic; Sixties Rock n' Roll Reconfigured featuring "recompositions" of songs by Carole King and the Beach Boys; Gumbo Sax, a celebration of New Orleans music from Jelly Roll Morton to rhythm n' blues; Music of Alec Wilder for Saxophone Quartet and More. and Comic Book Characters—music inspired by Superman, Peanuts, Archie and others.

Charley Gerard's Songs Of Love And Passion at IBeam on February 6

Source: Charles D. Gerard
January 8, 2015

This will be the first project for the Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet (BRSQ) with lyrics! This Brooklyn-based group is directed by composer and alto saxophonist Charley Gerard with Jenny Hill, Jacob Teichroew and Dimitri Moderbacher filling out the quartet. Kristin Slipp, an immensely talented singer with the group Cuddle Magic, is performing the work along with the BRSQ at a concert at IBeam on February 6. The concert will be recorded and the music will be on the BRSQ's next ...
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"The Broken Reed Sax Quartet is one of the most unique, innovative music ensembles I've heard in recent years. Their arrangements are both original and exciting, encompassing all of the relevant emotions of music, from the subtle to the explosive."

—Dr. Sherrie Maricle, Drummer, Director of Education, New York Pops Orchestra; Leader of Diva Jazz Orchestra.