Marshall Gilkes Quartett Early Set

Over the course of the past 20 years, Marshall Gilkes has established himself as one of the worlds preeminent trombonists. A nonpareil arst at the forefront of brass playing, his virtuosic command of the instrument, marked by a warm and enveloping tone, Herculean chops, astounding flexibility and awe-inspiring range, place him in a league of his own. CraGing seven albums since 2004, Gilkes has touched on a variety of seIngs including the compact trio, quartet and quintet formats, a merging of brass octet and jazz combo, and big band. Drawing heavy praise in the process, including a pair of Grammy nominaons, hes cemented his reputaon as a composer and leader of great renown. And with his work as a first-call sideman, carried out in parallel to those efforts, Gilkes connuously demonstrates incomparable might and adaptability. His lengthy resume includes work performing andor recording with bassist Carlos Henriquez, harpist Edmar Castaneda, the New York Philharmonic, the Brass Band of BaXle Creek, Slide Monsters, bassist Richard Bona, pianist Makoto Ozone and numerous other top-er musicians and ouits. And through his work with the WDR Big Band and as a longme member of the Maria Schneider Orchestra, Gilkes has played himself into the rich history of large ensemble music.