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Jay Epstein is a jazz drummer with an extensive career, and has played in many diverse jazz groups. After graduating from college in Minnesota, he studied polyrhythmic concepts in New York with Barry Altschul, the drummer in Chick Corea's Circle. He has lived in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, Atlanta, Miami, Minneapolis, and played in house bands for 5 years on several cruise ships. His CD Long Ago featuring bassist Anthony Cox and pianist Bill Carrothers, has garnered luminous reviews in the national press.

Some of the notable artists he has performed with include Barney Kessel, Roseanna Vitro, Manfredo Fest, Sheila Jordan, Terry Gibbs, Greg Abate, Claudio Roditi, Gary Foster, Kim Richmond, Vinny Golia, JoAnne Brackeen, Ernie Watts, Wayne Johnson, Karrin Allyson, Kenny Werner, Howard Levy, Toots Thielmans, Avashai Cohen, and Sarah Vaughan.

Long Ago Jay Epstein: drums, Bill Carrothers: piano, Anthony Cox: bass, playing modern neo-bop compositions with energy and a rich lyricism. "An all-star trio's passion play! There is a reason drummer Epstein has become one of the most requested players in the Twin Cities. It's the way he gets such melodic expressiveness from the drum set through intricate cymbal combinations, with a high-tuned sound that soars above most other players' vision of the instrument's potential (the influential Paul Motian excluded). Epstein's debut as a leader unites him with two of the other most acclaimed and advanced local players: bassist Anthony Cox and pianist Bill Carrothers, who defy listeners' preconceptions as they further Epstein's vision." - Jim Meyer, Minneapolis Star Tribune CD Price: $14.97

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