Percussion, electronic, analog, live drums

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Shadow puppeteer, guitarist, nonsense authority, being(yeah), enthusiast, beakdancer, composer, decomposer, deceiver, ceiver, seive, elf, non-presidential candidate, has matter/wavelike properties, claim maker, who is occasionally noted to partake in processes, and is keen on recognizable actions, an  erse solid man, that the humptyhillhead of humself prumptly sends an unquiring one well to the west in quest of his tumptytumtoes: and their upturnpikepointandplace is at the knock out in the park where oranges have been laid to rust upon the green since devlinsfirst loved livvy. Wes Case is an actual person with tangible qualities most of the time, forever always.

 The John Maurice Restrepo Quartet. This group, led by John Maurice Restrepo (Brentwood) on Saxophone, consists of Vincent Loccisano (Wheatley Heights) on Piano, Chris Covais (Lindenhurst) on Drums, and Dominic Duval Jr. (Huntington) on Bass. Starting as a duet between Restrepo and Duval over 10 years ago, the John Maurice Restrepo Quartet has established an extensive repertoire of jazz standards and tunes, that is primarily dedicated to honoring the history, and tradition of jazz music, while at the same time, furthering the music into the next generation with originals from members off the band. They can currently  be heard at the Tap and Barrel Tuesday Night Jazz Jam where they've been hosting a weekly jam session which is slowly developing into a real scene.

Not Dark Yet - Nathan Parker Smith Large Ensemble
“It’s a concentrated, potent dose of thundering jazz-metal power, more orchestral than big-band, thrilling no matter how you categorize it.” Phil Freeman, Burning Ambulance. 

“Don’t let the eighteen-member size of this jazz band scare you. This isn’t Grandpa’s big band, nor your Dad’s. Nor necessarily anybody else who’s into big band jazz. The Nathan Parker Smith Large Ensemble, perhaps the world’s only modern creative heavy metal horn band, is for the rest of us.” S. Victory Aaron, Something Else Reviews. 

“…[a] band that just about blows down the house… This is blockbuster, even bruising, music with little respite on the program; such vigorous music might scare some folks away, [I] can’t wait to hear this ensemble live.” Richard B. Kamins, Step Tempest. 

“…[a] seriously aggressive large ensemble… Music that speaks loudly and carries a big stick, too.” Dave Sumner, Wondering Sound. 

“…[a] muscular, bracingly intricate new disc…” Time Out New York. 
Nathan Parker Smith Large Ensemble 

Woodwinds 
Kevin Russell, Chris Shade, Michael Thomas, Justin Flynn, Alden Banta. 

Trumpets 
Augie Haas, David Smith, Josh Deutsch, Matt Holman. 

Trombones 
Matthew McDonald, Nick Finzer, JC Sanford, James Rogers. 

Rhythm 
Landon Knoblock, Rhodes. Kenji Shinagawa, guitar. Russ Flynn, bass. Jared Schonig, drums.
credits
released 14 October 2014 

Recorded at Let ‘em In Studio, Brooklyn, NY on 8/26, 9/13, 9/30, & 10/7 2014 by Luke Moellman and Brian Losch. Mixed by Luke Moellman & Nathan Parker Smith. Mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound. Produced by Nathan Parker Smith. Funding for tracks 2,3, & 11 provided by the BMI Manny Albam Commission. All compositions by Nathan Parker Smith, © 2014 NPSMUSIC/ASCAP. Exclusively licensed to Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records, LLC. Made in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorised duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

I am a Chicago-based saxophonist, multi-instrumental recording artist, composer and co-founder of PCCCArts 501(c)3, an organization dedicated to arts education. I collaborate with artists across genres, crafting both classic and innovative musical experiences through performances, productions, and education.

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