titus abbott
collective

Titus Abbott, reeds
Mike Effenberger, piano
Rob Gerry, bass
John Mettam, drums

The Titus Abbott Collective is an ever evolving ensemble featuring outstanding collaborators from the US and Canada. In this Dimensions in Jazz concert, the Collective includes the astonishing voices of pianist Mike Effenberger, bassist Rob Gerry, and John Mettam on drums.

Titus is dedicated to contemporary expression in jazz, while honoring its rich tradition. His compositions are characterized by intricate melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that are an invitation to close listening. Specializing in soprano saxophone, Titus balances his repertoire as a multi-instrumentalist on alto and tenor saxophones and bass clarinet. As an improviser and composer, Titus has worked and recorded with a wide range of collaborators from his native Canada to Europe and the US. These include Graham Collier, Eddie Pévost, The Grand Union Orchestra, Ashley Maher, George Koller, Frank Carlberg, Pascal Niggenkemper, Michael Sarin, Marilyn Lerner, Curtis Clark, Nate McBride, Luther Gray, Sean Conly and many others performing at venues, concert halls and jazz festivals worldwide.

RUN TIME: approximately 90 minutes with no intermission