Michael Ross Quartet

12706 N. Howard Ave. Tampa, FL 33612

813-713- 2755 (cell)

www.michaelrossquartet.com

"The Michael Ross Quartet might signify the best kept secret in modern jazz."

Glenn Astarita, All Music Guide

"Marvelous; Don't listen to this while driving; the accelerator foot will involuntarily press toward the floor (experience speaking). An adventurous yet highly accessible powerhouse jazz outing."

Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz

"One of the most vibrant jazz groups to come out of the Southeast."

Tony Green, St. Petersburg Times

Formed in 1999, the Michael Ross Quartet features Michael Ross on bass, David Pate on saxophone and bass clarinet, LaRue Nickelson on guitar, and Walt Hubbard on drums. MRQ released their debut, Doghouse, in 2000, and their followup effort,Dog Eat Dog,in 2002. The CD s were met with critical acclaim and made the playlists on several radio stations across the country. The quartet has kept busy the last few years with concerts, festival performances, and club appearances.

The Michael Ross Quartet's latest CD, Year of the Dog released in late 2004, pushes the envelope of straight-ahead jazz, world music, and other American genres.

Bassist Ross and guitarist Nickelson are skilled composers on their own, but in this arena of four accomplished musicians performing exclusively original material, their music is interpreted masterfully. The songs featured on the CDs were written expressly for this quartet and then honed in live performances.

MRQ CDs are distributed by North Country Distributors and are available  through www.michaelrossquartet.com ,   www.cdbaby.com ,  and Tower Records  

                Cooper- Alport Records, 12306 Ashville Drive Tampa, FL 33626.  813-818-9252

Booking info:

Michael Ross

12706 N.Howard Ave Tampa, Fl. 33612

813-713-2755(cell) 813-936-7335(land)