Introducing Niall McGuinness and the New World Jazz Project
Niall McGuinness
"We call it Soulful. Engaging. Contemplative. Original. Niall McGuinness...has brought together the most talented musicians in the region to create The New World Jazz Project to bring his passion for travel and world cultures to life." -Tahoe Mountain Culture
"With a knowledge that "less is more", Niall and his New World Jazz Project create simple yet meaningful melodies that are both thoughtful and communicative. The music of New World Jazz Project has no contrived target audience, nor is it specific to any genre. This artist is able to convey feelings whose impact has given birth to song, and he invites you to imbibe and enjoy in it." -indieinternational.com
Born in St. Augustine, Florida, Niall McGuinness's path to superlative artistry on saxes, flute and percussion led to Miami, where he graduated from the University of Miami School of Music. In South Florida, Niall developed an affinity for Latin music, where salsa gigs were the normal musical engagement.
He has toured Central and South America, and performed several long engagements in NYC. It is in the genre of Latin jazz Niall found he could freely improvise, yet maintain a groove to which the listener can readily relate.
The giants of jazz music have always been Niall’s strongest musical influences. Saxophonists John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Dexter Gordon, and Cannonball Adderley are his major mentors on tenor and alto sax. On soprano sax, Wayne Shorter provided beaucoup inspiration, and Flutist Dave Valentin is a heavy influence on Niall’s musical palette.
Learn more at www.newworldjazzproject.com
"With a knowledge that "less is more", Niall and his New World Jazz Project create simple yet meaningful melodies that are both thoughtful and communicative. The music of New World Jazz Project has no contrived target audience, nor is it specific to any genre. This artist is able to convey feelings whose impact has given birth to song, and he invites you to imbibe and enjoy in it." -indieinternational.com
Born in St. Augustine, Florida, Niall McGuinness's path to superlative artistry on saxes, flute and percussion led to Miami, where he graduated from the University of Miami School of Music. In South Florida, Niall developed an affinity for Latin music, where salsa gigs were the normal musical engagement.
He has toured Central and South America, and performed several long engagements in NYC. It is in the genre of Latin jazz Niall found he could freely improvise, yet maintain a groove to which the listener can readily relate.
The giants of jazz music have always been Niall’s strongest musical influences. Saxophonists John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Dexter Gordon, and Cannonball Adderley are his major mentors on tenor and alto sax. On soprano sax, Wayne Shorter provided beaucoup inspiration, and Flutist Dave Valentin is a heavy influence on Niall’s musical palette.
Learn more at www.newworldjazzproject.com
New World Jazz Project
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Laying down groove-oriented compositions and soulfully arranged classics, Niall and the NWJP are a clean break from that other world of machine-driven, sampled tracks. From adult contemporary to bebop and beyond, the New World Jazz Project is keeping the faith while keeping the spirit of creativity alive.
Band members include: Keyboards: George Tavoularis Bass: Kyle Rothchild Drums: Eric Finkelstein Percussion: Eric Middleton Guitar: Joey Berger |
