This chamber jazz ensemble features the talents of British pianist John Taylor, Dutch cellist Ernst Reijeseger along with Nathalie Bonin and Parmella Attariwala on violins and Quinsin Nachoff on saxophones and compositions.
"an enticing combination of plangent romanticism and dark percussive drama."
--Troy Collins full review (PDF)"Horizons Ensemble is one of the more serious sounding and successful units to emerge from the underground fully (in)formed."
--Bruce Lee Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery full review"The balance the band brings is striking and profound; the music elevates and thrills with its resplendence."
AllAboutJazz - Jerry D'Souza full review (JPG)**** (of 4) "Horizons Ensemble marks Nachoff as a major young jazz composer"
Globe&Mail (Canada's National Newspaper) - J.D. Considine full review (PDF)"...an impressive, intense, and colorful musical experience..."
JazzReview.com - Veronica Timpanelli full review (PDF)"...one of the revelations of the year..."
Thierry Lepin - Jazzman Magazine (France), Dec 2008 full review (JPG)"bold, diverse and filled with compelling counterpoint"
Downbeat - James Hale full review (PDF)"This is a strong, intelligent musical statement."
Exclaim! Magazine - Glen Hall full review (PDF)"A voice distinguished from it's peers and a composer to be reckoned with."
Citizen Jazz (France) - Diane Gastellu full review (PDF)
Horizons_PressKit.pdf (1.6MB)
Listen...
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African Skies (excerpt) 1:22
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Desert Landscape (excerpt) 1:51
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Bogardus Place (excerpt) 1:41
John Taylor - piano
Ernst Reijseger - cello
Nathalie Bonin - violin I
Parmela Attariwala - violin II
Quinsin Nachoff - saxophones & compositions
Would like to thank Adrean Farrugia for his help with this project who was regrettably omitted from the Acknowledgments.
