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Press
It's easy to tell that the rhythm section are veterans of the jazz world, as they underpin the sound, moving it along and keeping it interesting. - Zeitgeist Magazine (Germany)
"Memorable work for jazz quartet ... rich with music, emotion and intelligence." - The Globe and Mail. (Toronto)
"FIVE STARS!***** More than just listenable, this album is a joy for the auditory sense and food for the soul. The arrangements are tight, the solos inventive and the bass and drums are in synch with the leader's superb piano..." - Johnny Gilbert - California jazz critic and staff writer Sony/Columbia records.
"A terrific jazz trio led by Logan Medland." - Classical 96 & 103 FM.
Discography
Logan Medland: "Something in Blue" (2004)
Jason Chesworth: "Presenting..." (2004)
Mike Meusel: "Presenting..." (2004)
Graydon James: "Wonderful in the Afternoon" (2003), "Try to Play Nice" (2002)
Carolyne Maraghi: "One On Board" (2002)
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Bio
Cool Inc. is formed with a group of Toronto based-musicians. Central to the group are Logan Medland on keyboards and Jason Chesworth on guitar. Medland has a vast wealth of experience as a musician and music leader, having worked for nine years at the Shaw Festival as Associate Music Director, and also as Music Director/Arranger for the highly acclaimed musical Chet Baker Project.
He has toured nationally with his own jazz trio and is the writer and performer of the hit musical "Fingers and Toes" which has played in over a dozen theatres in Ontario.
Jason Chesworth: singer/songwriter, actor, and consumate guitarist. Jason's musical background is in jazz/blues and pop and he brings a multitude of
experience to the table both as a guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. The leader of the Toronto Band "The Pocket Co.", subject of a recent Awake
Productions documentary, Jason has also been an highly successful actor, and has performed in theatres across Canada, including five seasons at the Shaw Festival.
Mike Meusel: One of the city's fine young bass players, Mike performs and records in a variety of projects across Toronto and the GTA.
Graydon James: Exceptionally versatile, Graydon is at home in a handful of different bands, music projects and genres.
Carolyne Maraghi: Carolyne Maraghi has been playing trumpet and flugelhorn for over ten years. She has performed with a several bands across Canada, the United States of America and Asia, including SEVEN (led by Henri Brown, cousin of Jimi Hendrix), Personal Funk Device (with whom she released the CD ‘One On Board’), the Vancouver All-Star Salsa Band, the Toronto Jazz Orchestra, and her own JAZZ TRIO. Also an actress, Carolyne has performed on stage, in film and television. She has appeared in shows such as 'Dark Angel' and 'Music From the Heart'.
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