The Guarneri Jazz Quartet has established a dedicated following for its innovative interpretations of jazz classics and originals. The group features some of the most creative musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area, and reflects their wide diversity and vast experience. Its members have performed and recorded with artists including Ahmad Jamal, Jimmy Smith, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Mose Allison, John Heard, George Duke, Donald Byrd, George Cables, Sun Ra, Pharoah Sanders, and Roger Kellaway.
personel:- mario guarneri, trumpet / flugelhorn
- pete magadini, drums
- calvin keys,, guitar
- kash killion, bass
album description:
“J&A, which goes to many unexpected places, was inspired by the curiosity and playfulness of my youngest children, Julia and Adam. Lament for Peace expresses my sadness, anger, and frustration as the government beats the drums of war. Beginnings reflects the joy and freedom of a new beginning after an especially dark and difficult time in my life. From My Heart is dedicated to my folks, who taught me from the very beginning to play ‘from my heart’.”