The Sphynx, by Jonathan Ng

The Sphynx

by Jonathan Ng

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Jose Tello It's clear who the target audience is on Jonathan's sophomore album/EP.

All of the covers on here pay tribute to the originals; whether it's Chu Berry's mambo-esque 'Maelstrom' or Illinois Jacquet's 'Embryo'. What's more, the musician lineup is rock solid; pulling members from the Campus Five. 🎷🥁 Favorite track: Embryo.

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1.	The Sphynx 02:20	buy track
2.	Maelstrom 03:08	buy track
3.	Rockhouse Pt. 1 & 2 04:13	buy track
4.	Gin Mill Special 04:11	buy track
5.	Embryo 03:52	buy track
6.	Stardust 04:18	buy track

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With a sound reminiscent of small group swing from the 30s and 40s, Jonathan Ng aims to get heads nodding and feet tapping with his sophomore release, The Sphynx. The arrangements on this 6-song EP pay homage to some of the foremost small group bandleaders of the swing era while showcasing sweeping violin-saxophone harmonies, acrobatic instrumental solos, and the infectious grooves of an all-star rhythm section.

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released December 6, 2019

Jonathan Ng - Violin
Albert Alva - Tenor Sax
Luca Pino - Guitar
Chris Dawson - Piano
Seth Ford-Young - Bass
Josh Collazo - Drums

Arranged and produced by Jonathan Ng
Recorded at Grandma's Dojo
Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Miles Senzaki
Photography by Jessica Keener Photography
Special thanks to Kai Carpenter and Gillian Fortier

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Jonathan Ng Seattle, Washington

Jazz violinist, vocalist, and bandleader Jonathan Ng has spent the majority of his life making music that moves people. He specializes in the traditions of swing and gypsy jazz, combining musical virtuosity with emotional expression. Jonathan also possesses a unique knowledge of swing dance bandleading founded on his expertise as a lindy hop, balboa, and blues dancer. ... more

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