Name: E.J. Strickland Quintet
Start: 2021-10-08T20:30:00-04:00
End: 2021-10-08T23:00:00-04:00
Location: The Side Door

E.J. Strickland Quintet

The Side Door Jazz Club

Enoch Jamal “E.J.” Strickland is a world-class, world-traveled drummer, composer and artist heard on over 60 albums in the last 10 years.

The Side Door

OFFICIAL SIDE DOOR COVD POLICY STATEMENT:&quot;With the health and safety of our guests, staff, and musicians as our number one concern, we are requiring proof of vaccine for all guests who attend a show at The Side Door. Our club is a very intimate 65-seat venue which makes close contact unavoidable. Masks will also be required though they can be briefly removed when eating or drinking. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these tough times with the overarching mission of keeping the music alive!&quot;ABOUT THIS SHOW:<a href="https://ejstricklandmusic.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">E.J. Strickland</a> - drums/leader<a href="https://antoniohartmusic.com/bio/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Antonio Hart</a> - alto saxophone<a href="https://www.ronblakemusic.com/index.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ron Blake</a> - tenor saxophone<a href="https://www.facebook.com/orangejuliusmusic" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Orange Julius Rodriguez</a> - piano<a href="https://www.bostonsbestband.com/team/kyle-miles/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kyle Miles</a> - bassE.J. quickly graduated into New York’s gigging jazz scene, playing with the greatest names in contemporary music. He has long stints with Ravi Coltrane, Russell Malone, Marcus Strickland, Manuel Valera and also had opportunities to work on occasion with artists like Wynton Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson, Herbie Hancock and many others.Influenced by wonderful drummers (Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes, Jimmy Cobb, Tony Williams, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Brian Blade), he rapidly developed his own eclectic and creative style. Variety of influence and interest might be the key words for E.J. in his musical approach.He reminds us: “You’re not going to hear a traditional jazz drummer. You’re going to hear someone who’s drawing from many different styles, many different approaches. That’s what my true voice is. And I always try to remember that music is fun!”These days, E.J. finds himself writing music more than anything else and focusing on being a bandleader and a musician, creating great vehicles for his band to play on. He is also touring all over the world with Ravi Coltrane, Manuel Valera, Brandee Younger, Reggie Washington, Dave Weiss, Christian Sands, ...In “Warriors For Peace”, E.J. has created an opus dedicated to all those who understand that to achieve peace, equality and justice in this world, one must break the silence and be proactive. The musicians of the album, Godwin Louis, Jure Pukl, Taber Gable and Josh Ginsburg, have helped him immensely in the musical translation of this concept.Armed with the power and complexity of his drumming, E.J. Strickland continues to clear a path for himself in the jazz world and beyond. A path that can only grow wider in the years to come!

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