Pianist Tad Weed migrated from Michigan to California in 1978. While living in L.A., Tad played in the bands of Woody Herman, Carmen McCrea and Charles Lloyd. Since returning to Michigan in 2000, Tad has, of course, become "the go-to pianist" on the Detroit/Ann Arbor scene. Tad is a magnificent "sound-painter" at the piano, mixing colors, lines, layers and patterns and creating textures to build, shade and shape the music in interesting, and often, unexpected ways. Bassist Kurt Krahnke provides a solid rhythmic pulse and harmonic foundation upon which everything else is built. His solo work is ingenius: sometimes quirky and humorous, sometimes introspective and poignant, always melodic and swinging! Among musicians and jazz-o-files, Kurt is one of the most well-respected and well-loved jazz bassists. Drummer Sean Dobbins' exuberant personality jumps right out through his music. His extraordinary musicianship and youthful enthusiasm, combined with his mature and sensitive accompaniment are on display throughout Odyssey. All three musicians are in great demand to accompany other local, regional and national jazz artists but it's as this unit that they shine brightest. |
