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Metta Quintet
is JazzReach's official resident ensemble and is solely responsible for carrying out all of the organization's artistic endeavors. A highly creative unit comprised of some of today's fastest emerging jazz artists, Metta Quintet aspires to position itself among the vanguard of visionary contemporary ensembles committed to exploring exciting new artistic territory and the infinite boundaries of both the recorded and live jazz experience.
The quintet's critically acclaimed debut recording, Going to Meet the Man (Koch Jazz), was released in the spring of 2002. The recording features eight programmatic works by some of the jazz world's most heralded young stars including, Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Larry Goldings and George Colligan. All compositions are inspired by the short stories of celebrated American author, James Baldwin that appear in the book of the same title.
NEW RECORDING / DEBUT MAINSTAGE PROGRAM!
 SUBWAY SONGS 
In April 2006, Sunnyside Records will release Metta Quintet's new recording, Subway Songs, a dynamic compilation of eight newly commissioned programmatic works all inspired by the many unique facets of the New York City Subway experience.
Targeting ALL audiences, Subway Songs LIVE featuring METTA QUINTET is JazzReach's debut multimedia program for the mainstage and features repertoire from the Subway Songs recording enhanced by captivating and immersive lighting, projection and scenic designs.
AVAILABLE FOR 2006/07 & FORWARD
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