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Aaron Koppel
Jazz / Fusion / Funk

"The Official Aaron Koppel Quartet Myspace Page"



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  11/9/2009
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Member Since3/5/2006
Band Websitecoming soon
Band Members
Aaron Koppel
(guitar)
Matt Nelson
(keyboard)
Graham Czach
(Electric and Upright basses)
Robbie Tucker
(Drums)
Geof Bradfield
(Tenor)
Chris Beckstrum
(Tenor)
Caroline Davis
(Alto)
Greg Ward
(Alto)
Johanna Mahmud
(Trombone)



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InfluencesBobby Broom, Wayne Krantz, John Scofield, John Mclaughlin, Jim Hall, Pat Martino, Frank Gambale, Wes Montgomery, Wayne Shorter, Chris Potter, Dave Holland, Tin Hat Trio, Jeff Parker, Miles Davis, Avishai Cohen, Bela Fleck, Alan Holdsworth, Marvin Gaye, Brad Meldau, Soulive
Sounds Like

The Aaron Koppel Quartet w/ Horns



The Aaron Koppel Organ Trio



The Aaron Koppel Organ Trio



Record LabelAttic Recording


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"Falling Together Falling Apart" is on the Grammy Awards Nominating Ballot  (view more)

Chicago Jazz Magazine review of "Falling Together Falling Apart"  (view more)

"Falling Together Falling Apart"; was reviewed by All About Jazz  (view more)

"Falling Together Falling Apart" great review from jazzchicago.net  (view more)

Chicago's WNUA 95.5 FM did a feature on "Falling Together Falling Apart"  (view more)

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   About Aaron Koppel

The Aaron Koppel Quartet is a local Chicago ensemble that has been performing in and around Chicago since 2002. The group is lead by guitarist Aaron Koppel, one of Chicago’s leading paramount guitarists and composers.

“The Wild Call… kept me ‘til the end!”
–Bobby Broom, Guitarist: Sonny Rollins, Deep Blue Organ Trio, Bobby Broom Trio

"Koppel is clearly a talented composer and arranger, capable of dreamy and soulful tunes that turn a long day at the office easily into a comfortable ride home"
-David Paul Kleinman 09-23-2007 jambands.com

The Aaron Koppel Quartetis made up of Chicago natives pianist Matt Nelson, bassist Graham Czach, and drummer Robert Tucker. In 2002 they hit the scene performing every Wednesday night at Lincoln Park’s Lelia Janes & the tulip room. Since, AKQ has been performing at some of Chicago’s most popular venues & street festivals including Martyrs', Kinetic Playground, and the 79th South side Street Festival. They have also been nominated for two International jazz awards for Best International Jazz Song and Best International Jazz Group, in the 2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine.

"Aaron Koppel is a great guitarist with a long career ahead of him." - Chicago Jazz Magizine

The Aaron Koppel Quartet is a unique bop driven force that can only be described as what it is: another new exit off the highway of jazz. AKQ infuses the styles of jazz, bluegrass, soul, rock, Latin, and funk. Their debut album released in 2007 “The Wild Call of the Multitasker” is getting a lot of attention in Chicago, currently being featured on WXRT's Jazz Transfusion, Chicago's 93.1 FM, XM radio's Beyond Jazz, New Mexico's KSFR 101.1 FM Santa Fe Public Radio, and WDCB 90.9 FM College of Dupage Public Radio Their debut album was produced and engineered by Grammy Nominated producer/engineer Greg Magers. In 2009 AKQ recorded their 2nd album "Falling Together Falling Apart" with Chicago Sessions a jazz subscription series set to be released in Spring/Summer. Thanks to years of making music together, the quartet creates, with every beat and note, a stimulating, entertaining, cosmic connection that is enhanced by the unique and mesmerizing compositions of Aaron Koppel.

“Aaron Koppel is a great and talented artist whose compositions have a distinct voice that must be heard.” –Greg Magers, Grammy Nominated Producer/Engineer -Attic Recording-


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Maverick

Maverick



Nov 7 2009 11:50 PM

Totally dig this, man! Come and check out some of the grooves of Maverick sometime!
-Connor Creegan, Pianist and cofounder of Maverick


Qualia

Qualia



Nov 7 2009 11:50 PM

thank you for being a friend ;)
cheers,
ali
Papa Gs Band Gear Rental & Papa G Productions

George Kirykowicz



Nov 7 2009 11:49 PM

Thank you for the personal invite to meet.

My schedule is pretty hectic with shows we are doing all over town but I will do my best to catch yours.

Regards

Papa G
Zoot James

Zoot James



Nov 7 2009 11:49 PM

Nice-looking flyer you posted on my page (of course now I see that it's your profile pic).  Even though I can't be at the shows, I allowed your comment because the graphic was so nice.

Good luck!

Zoot
Mike O'Cull Music

Mike O'Cull Music



Nov 5 2009 7:35 PM

Thanks for stopping by!!!





Greg Erba

Greg Erba



Nov 5 2009 5:29 PM

Yo Aaron-  Congrats to you on the new gig!  Enjoy the experience & break a leg, brother...

                           keep truckin'   GREG
               

 

Family Groove Company

Family Groove Company



Nov 5 2009 5:29 PM

FGC's got two hometown area shows this weekend! Friday is an all ages extravaganza at the House Cafe in Dekalb, and Saturday is a hometown throwdown at the Abbey Pub in Chicago (Ages 18+). Fans that attend both shows can pick up a FREE FGC album of their choice at Saturday's show (just grab the Free Album Coupon at the House Cafe and redeem it at the Abbey Pub)!

In other news, FGC is also excited to announce that the band will be celebrating New Year's Eve 2009 at the Redstone Room in Davenport, IA. Our third New Year's in a row at this incredible venue, we will once again be pulling out all the stops! Stay tuned for more information on this year's theme, advance tickets, and other details.

And finally, don't forget to check out the band's new Video Blog, a weekly series featuring a behind the scenes look at FGC performances and touring. Check out the YouTube playlist for the last few editions, and stay tuned for more in the coming weeks!

Richard & The Club 21 Bandito’s

Richard  & The Club 21 Bandito’s



Nov 5 2009 5:29 PM

I'll hop right into my car and start driving now.
Oscar Kreimer

Oscar Kreimer



Nov 5 2009 5:28 PM

    THANKS

Baja mi musica en : www.farolatino.com/oscarkreimer
  Listen my music
        Bye

Oriah Livingston

Oriah Livingston



Nov 5 2009 5:28 PM

Hey what's good?? :D
MEBARIA הלך אל ארץ הקודש!

MEBARIA  הלך אל ארץ הקודש!



Nov 5 2009 5:28 PM

Happy late Halloween !!
Raimin

Raimin



Nov 5 2009 5:27 PM

Hi there,

Thank you for the comment.
..
youtube.com/raimin2008
Love and peace.
Raimin from Canada/Japan
Papa Gs Band Gear Rental & Papa G Productions

George Kirykowicz



Nov 5 2009 5:27 PM

1st of all thanks for joing the " PAPA G " family.

2nd it is nice for me since music is my passion and I love all types to be invited to your show.

You are playing at one of my favorite clubs and I will do my best, schedule permiting to catch your show.

I woul love to meet backstage and introduce myself.
 
Let me know and I love the music. Very good.!!!!!

Regards

Papa G
Nino Mezzapelle

Nino Mezzapelle



Oct 26 2009 11:09 PM

Hi AAron, Thanks & Good Music!


 
(P.) 1995, Nino Mezzapelle FRANCI, Splasc(h) Records CDH 445-2

 

Indian Amp Works

Indian Amp Works



Oct 26 2009 7:17 PM

Thanks For The Add!!!!!
Family Groove Company

Family Groove Company



Oct 7 2009 4:55 PM

FGC's got a great weekend coming up! On Saturday, we open up for Umphrey's McGee at Exposition Gardens in Peoria (FGC @ 7pm), and Sunday, we head over to the Riverview Music and Arts Festival in South Elgin (FGC @ 6pm). The Riverview Fest goes on all weekend, and Sunday's lineup features FGC, as well as The Everyone Orchestra (with Michael Kang from SCI, Brendan and Andy from Umphrey's, Jordan and Janis from FGC, Allie from Cornmeal, and many more!). Visit www.riverviewmusicfest.com for full lineup and tickets!

Looking beyond, FGC's fall schedule thus far hits tons of our favorite Midwest spots, kicking off with the annual Halloween Masquerade Ball at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, where FGC will be sporting the musical costume of Green Day!

10/17 - Halloween Masquerade Ball, Chillicothe, IL (All Ages)
10/23 - Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA (Ages 21+)
10/29 - Miramar Theater, Milwaukee, WI (All Ages)
10/31 - City Nights Theater, Springfield, IL (Ages 21+)
11/6 - The House Cafe, Dekalb, IL (All Ages)
11/7 - The Abbey Pub, Chicago, IL (Ages 18+)
11/9 - WIU, Macomb, IL (All Ages)
11/13 - Canopy Club, Urbana, IL (Ages 18+)
11/14 - Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA (Ages 19+)

As always, full details at www.familygrooveco.com/tour. Hope to see you out there this fall!!

Lord Rockston

Lord Rockston



Sep 25 2009 12:35 PM

Aaron Who?

Ben W. Stone

Ben W. Stone



Sep 25 2009 12:35 PM

Sounds good.
Chicago Sessions

Chicago Sessions



Sep 25 2009 12:35 PM

Congratulations on your album "Falling Together Falling Apart" making the Nominating
Ballot for the Grammy Awards, in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album category!
BEST OF LUCK!
Sassure

Sassure



Jul 25 2009 1:51 PM


Many thanks for the friend request!
Nate Kizerian

Nate Kizerian



Jul 25 2009 1:51 PM

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Anthony Cinquini

Anthony Cinquini



Jul 25 2009 1:51 PM

Great tracks. Love the MJ tune...spooky effects (lol)
MCR/ELECTRIC OTTO a.k.a Matthew MCR Ellison II

MCR/ELECTRIC OTTO a.k.a Matthew MCR Ellison II



Jul 25 2009 1:51 PM

COOL MUSIC! PEACE FROM "DETROIT FUNK CITY" & THANKS FOR REACHING OUT!!

MCR/ELECTRIC OTTO

Mário Raposo

Mário Raposo



Jul 25 2009 1:50 PM

Hi....thanks for adding....quite an honor to be part of your list.
Awesome music! Keep the path.

best wishes,
Mario
Family Groove Company

Family Groove Company



Jul 9 2009 11:00 PM

FGC’s only Chicago appearance of the summer is coming up on Friday July 17th at the Abbey Pub. This will be an Ages 18+ show with special supporting acts: Lobster Newberg and The Rubblebucket Orchestra. This Hometown Throwdown is a show not to be missed…hope to see you there!!

In the meantime, check out all three of our Summer Camp Festival sets on the Live Music Archive for free stream/download! Visit our MySpace blog for the links.

We also want to invite our Myspace friends to connect with us on Facebook. Click the links for the FGC Group and FGC Page, both great ways to stay in touch with the band and link up with other fans.

Have a great summer!

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