George Lesiw Band
Ansonia, Connecticut, United States | SELF
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"When their playing unhinges—when either affects a bit of a stutter on his instrument and lets his playing fall into organized chaos—that's where the real personality, spark and flat-out fun shines through for this jazz trio (with a hint of rock's drive). —Brian LaRue (New Haven Advocate). - New Haven Advocate
The George Lesiw Band named Jazz Search Winners of the 20th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival (Long Beach, California) - Long Beach Jazz Festival
1. "When reflecting upon Miles Davis' original thoughts surrounding fusion jazz, I have to say that George Lesiw has done a masterful job of interpreting those ideas." - Sheldon T. Nunn, online resource http://www.jazzreview.com/cd/review-17910.html - jazzreview.com
""THIS MUSIC WILL MOVE YOU!!!! VERY COOL!!" " - Jeff Vallet, - Jay Vee Music of The Chronicle (Port Allen, LA)
Progressive jazz-fusion blues rock outfit from New England that wants you to forget all about Trey Anastasio and instead embrace "Anuta Was Here" as the savior to everything hip. George Lesiw Band might just accomplish that with their brand of funked-up jazz rock that fuses blues and great guitar work into one cohesive stream of consciousness. It's wild and wonderful leading you down paths of music collaboration that you never dreamed possible. Check it out.
- J-Sin
http://www.smother.net/reviews/world.php?ID=451 - smother.net/
Discography
"Anuta Was Here" 2003
"Aurora Nights" 2008
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Bio
Progressive New England Based Trio, Primed To Take Their Exciting Improvisations Nationwide, Has Electrified Thousands Of Fans Via Hundreds Of High Profile East Coast Dates At Such Hotspots As Toad’s Place In New Haven and The Knitting Factory in NYC.
Electric Guitarist George Lesiw, Acoustic Bassist
Preston Murphy and Drummer Gil Hawkins, Jr. Forge a Sound That’s “Slightly Outside the Mainstream, But Burns Like Crazy”
Thousands of fans of in your face, honest to goodness, rockin’ jazz fusion better get ready for an explosive earful now that The George Lesiw Band is exploding from its East Coast cocoon and hitting the national circuit.
The artistically expansive project combines the true improvisational essence of jazz, the daring electricity of classic guitar-based fusion and the gritty fire of rockin’ blues.
The George Lesiw Band performs nationally playing festivals, Weddings, Corporate Events, Universities, and Clubs. In 2007 the GLB was named Jazz Search Winners of the 20th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival (Long Beach, California). They have also played the Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival, Spaghettini Grill & Jazz Club, The Baked Potato, Jackie Slater & Friends Celebrity Golf Tournament. Venues on the East Coast include an Every Wednesday Residency at The Owl Shop (New Haven), Toads Place, The Knitting Factory, Greenwich Village Bistro, The C Note, Acme Underground, Puppet House Theater, Underground Parade at Lorenzo Studios, Gathering of the Elements, Clean Energy Expo at Lorenzo Studios, Collinsville Arts and Music Festival.
Lesiw is currently finishing up compositions for his third studio release which will be recorded in January of 2011.
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