Metta Quintet

All of JazzReach's artistic programming is carried out exclusively by the organization's dynamic, widely lauded resident ensemble, METTA QUINTET. A highly creative unit comprised of some of today's brightest emerging jazz artists, METTA QUINTET is dedicated to blazing new artistic territory while maintaining a steadfast commitment to fostering new audiences and nurturing young talent.

Subway Songs: Helen Sung (p), Marcus Strickland (ts / ss), Mark Gross (as), Joshua Ginsburg (b) and Hans Schuman (dr).
Going to Meet The Man: Kurt Rosenwinkel (gtr), Mark Turner (ts), Mark Gross (as), George Colligan (p), Joshua Ginsburg (b) and Hans Schuman (dr)

In 2002, the ensemble released its critically acclaimed debut CD, Going to Meet The Man (Koch Jazz) which featured eight commissioned works inspired by the short stories of celebrated American author, James Baldwin that appeared in the book of the same title. Composers included, Brad Mehldau, George Colligan, Larry Goldings, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Mark Turner.

In 2006, the quintet released the equally praised, Subway Songs (Sunnyside Records), which also featured eight commissioned works inspired by the unique social dynamism of the New York City subway experience. Composers included, Metta Quintet members Sung, Strickland, Gross and Schuman in addition to Myron Walden, Jimmy Greene and Jon Cowherd.

Through the commissioning and performance of all new works and the creative integration of captivating video, lighting and sound design, METTA QUINTET is committed to challenging convention and exploring the infinite boundaries of the live jazz experience.