Serenity - Justin Gray & Synthesis

Описание: www.JustinGraySynthesis.com

Justin Gray & Synthesis is a contemporary world music ensemble that explores a captivating cross-cultural blend of Indian and western music. The ensemble features Justin Gray on Bass Veena & Electric Bass, Ted Quinlan on guitar, Drew Jurecka on Violin, Ed Hanley on tabla and Derek Gray on drums & Tibetan singing bowls.

Bandleader Justin Gray is an award-winning bassist, composer & producer based out of Toronto, Canada. In 2010, Gray designed and co-created the bass veena, a multi-stringed fretless bass, which draws influence from a combination of eastern and western instruments. Justin is the first artist to perform on this instrument worldwide. Justin has received a number of awards and distinctions for his work, including the 2015 Toronto Arts Foundation Emerging Jazz Artist Award, a 2015 CFMA Nomination, and a 2014 Juno Nomination.

Justin Gray and Synthesis is releasing their debut album, New Horizons, in the fall of 2017. The album features original music, which draws inspiration from Justin’s wide range of musical influences, including Indian classical, jazz, western classical and R&B music. Gray’s compositions synthesize these musical elements through a unique combination of rich sonic textures, inspiring melodies, and exotic grooves.

Justin Gray and Synthesis have recently been presented in feature concerts across Ontario, including: Dundas Square (Massey Hall 2016), Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts (JPEC 2016), The Aga Khan Museum (2016), Toronto Jazz Festival (TD Jazz 2016), Richard Bradshaw Theatre (Canadian Opera Company 2016) and Princess Margaret Hospital (Jazz for the Soul 2016/2017).

Justin would like to thank everyone involved in the making of this video, especially: All the musicians involved, Michael Fisher and the camera team, The Aga Khan Museum, Patric McGroarty, Jackson Wraight, Ed Wall, Umair Jaffar, Amirali Alibhai, Sean O'Neill and Natalie Tabone.

Videography, video editing and video production - Michael Fisher @ Fisher Media. www.fishermedia.ca

Audio Recording - Patric McGroarty, Jackson Wraight & Justin Gray

Mixing & Mastering - Justin Gray @ Synthesis Productions

Venue - The Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Les Godfrey - Bass Veena Luthier. www.godfreyguitars.com

Justin would like to thank the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council & Toronto Arts Foundation for their collective support in the creation of this music.

Justin Gray proudly uses Markbass amplifiers, Radial Engineering, Source Audio Pedals, Lava Cables & D'Adarrio Strings.

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