Bands of MST
Mary-Sue Tobin (MST) is involved in more bands and projects than can be counted. But, here is a list of several of the more venerable ensembles she plays a leading role in.
The Quadraphonnes
Passionate about the saxophone, its characteristics and possibilities, The Quadraphonnes are adventurous! These strong, talented, ladies break the boundaries of the saxophone quartet with their mighty chops, tantalizing grooves, soaring solos and dynamic vocals. Covering a variety of musical styles from jazz-funk-pop, to avant-garde, gypsy-punk and classical, the Quads put on a great show!
MSQ - Mary Sue QUartet / quintet
MSQ is led by saxophonist Mary-Sue Tobin (The Quadraphonnes, PJCE, Rebirth of the Cool and others), an esteemed member of the Portland jazz community. Active in many musical projects as a performer and band-leader, Mary-Sue is excited to introduce the latest version of the MSQuartet /Quintet, featuring some of the original members as well as a couple of new additions.
The MSQuartet, in its current form, performs both originals as well as original arrangements of standards in the style of Benny Golson, Cannonball Adderly, Dexter Gordon, Carla Bley, Wayne Shorter, and other favorites.
The MSQuartet line up has included former members Bill Athens on bass (Trio Subtonic, Mary Kadderly, Ben Darwish, Shirley Nanette and others) Jon Shaw on bass, as well as drummer and PJCE recording artist Ken Ollis. Up and coming jazz piano superstar, David Kim is a recent addition. Special guests have included Pete Peterson on tenor saxophone.
Rebirth of the Cool
Rebirth of the cool
David Watson is Re-Birthing The Cool: Bebop N Beyond, plays the original music of ‘The Birth Of The Cool’ written by Gerry Mulligan, Miles Davis/Gil Evans, Chet Baker, Dave Pell and Bill Holman plus the hip arrangements of Pete Petersen and originals by David Watson.
NEW ALBUM FROM DAVID WATSON’S RE-BIRTHING THE COOL NOW AVAILABLE!
DOWNLOAD DIGITAL FILE OR PURCHASE A CD HERE:
https://sonomajazz.com/the-ludlow-affair/
One of the bands I have been a member of for quite some time, Re-Birthing the Cool, has a new album, straight off the presses!
Way back in December 2019 we recorded, well Bob Stark recorded, and we played a bunch of cool tunes. Some top notch playas: Paul Mazzio, Pete Petersen, Lee Wuthenow, David Kim, Ed Bennett, Ed Pierce, Alyssa Schwary, Stan Bock, Justin Copeland, Perry Thoorsell.
Many arrangements and originals by band members.
PURCHASE THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM HERE:
The Rhythm Dogs
The Rhythm Dogs
The Rhythm Dogs, formed in 2000 and based in Portland, play an unusual blend of groove-based jazz, funk, ska, blues, Latin, and Afrobeat. The band is made up of saxophonist Mary-Sue Tobin, trombonist Greg Scholl, keyboardist Chris Azorr, drummer Mark Burdon, percussionist Chuk Barber, and bassist Mark von Bergen. They have recorded four albums of almost entirely originals, the most recent being “The Dogfather” (2018).
You may have seen the dogs at O'Connor's, the Fremont Theater, or even at the Beaverton Farmers Market serving up some fresh beats.
Additional bands and projects over the years include:
Eugene Reggae All Stars
Synergy
Dub Squad
DK Stewart
Snow Bud and the Flower People
Chris Newman (Purchase the CD here: https://chrisnewmandeluxecombo.bandcamp.com/album/xmas)
Loud Sistah
MST and the A List (Purchase the CD here: http://www.amazon.com/Stick-Your-Ear-MST-List/dp/B0007GF9MQ)
Flatland
Paxselin Quartet (Purchase the CD here: http://www.amazon.com/Hollow-Earth-Paxselin-Quartet/dp/B00104KGYK)
Andrew Oliver Sextet
Sound for the Organization of Society
Noah Bernstein Six
Industrial Jazz Group
Soul Vaccination
Patrick Lamb
Ellen Whyte
John Bunzo
The Fun Machine
Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble
Portland Jazz Orchestra
Art Abrams Big Band
Lily Wilde Orchestra
The Let’s Dance Band
The Border Patrol Big Band
Oregon Symphony Pops
Dan Duval Sextet
Rhythm Dogs
Yaazda
Joy Tribe
The Midnight Seven
Esperanza Spalding
Tom Sandall
Jujuba
Caliente
Temptations
Bobby Caldwell
Garcia Birthday Band
Jerry Joseph Band
Debra Arlyn & the Goodness
Redray Frazier
The Next Waltz
Andrew Durkin Group
Billy Shears Orchestra
Tony Starlight’s Orchestra
Pete Peterson’s Sextet
Cubaneo
Harry James Ghost Orchestra
Catherine Feeny and Chris Johnedis (Purchase the CD here: http://pjce.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-alberta-street-pub)