Jazz Music ~ Jeff King

My first jazz CD as a solo artist "As the Sun" is scheduled for release on January 9th, 2007. It features myself and some of the finest musicians I know. Please check out the CD page for purchase information and audio samples~jk

Past Jazz Projects:

IGGY VAN WHO

Consistings of members Michael O'brien bass, Mark O'day on drums, Chris Micek on guitar and Jeff on Tenor and Alto sax, this band played an interesting variety of music, including Jazz standard and reworked versions of many classic tunes. There was a funk/fusion element, as well as some amusing "twists" on old favorites.

THE JEFF KING QUINTET

Formed in 1994, this group featured a fantastic lineup of some of the areas finest musicians including Chris Lomheim {piano}, Jim Chenoweth {bass}, Phil Holm {trumpet}, and Pat Hulme {drums}. The group has performed at the "Dakota Bar and Grill", (Twin Cities premier jazz venue), and other local engagements. Playing creative original compositions as well as bop and traditional standards, this group has been received extremely well by audiences, and has been featured on two "Cookin at the Dakota" radio programs on KEBM {88.5 FM}. During this time Jeff and pianist Chris Lomheim's were also featured duet performers at the Dakota and other local venues.

THE TWIN CITIES JAZZ SOCIETY

The TCJS featured Jeff's "West Coast Jazz Tribute" as their opening concert of the 1994 "J to Z"concert series. This was a well publicized, highly received event offering a historical look at the "cool" west coast jazz scene of the 1950's.

THE LAKEWOOD BIG BAND

As a member of this group {1985-1995}, under the direction of John Zdechlik, Jeff performed with national recording artists including Nick Brignola, Bud Shank, Clark Terry, Bill Watrous, and Bobby Shew as well as numerous local concerts regional festivals, as well as a 1990 South American tour. The big band recorded and released two CD's, "Lullaby of the Leaves" and "Together Again" which Jeff can be heard as a featured soloist.

OTHER PROJECTS

Jeff was a member of the jazz groups "Jordu" and "Bozo Allegro" and has performed with many other local artists including Ruth Makenzie, Tom Linker (Minnesota Dance Theater production of "Rumblings"), Raymond Berg, Judi Donaghy, Vicky Mountain, Gene Adams, Cornbread Harris, and the "Cedar ave. Big Band".

Please see the Rock/R&B Music page for information on additional projects.