Brian Niebuhr - Trumpet / Electric Trumpet / Samples, Leader
{Scotland Yard Gospel Choir/CJS/The Skalawags}
Ray Pandocchi - Tenor, Alto Saxophone {CJS/Slim Jim Conspiracy}
Jon Marchese - Bass {Fog Hill/CJS}
Dave Z Marsalek - Traps/samples
{Spizm/Trioizm/Chicago Junglebop Syndicate}
Influences
John Zorn, Morphine, The Vandermark 5, Helmet, James Brown, Squarepusher, Parliament, Ornette Coleman, Miles Davis, Gerry Mulligan Quartet, Primus, Jaco Pastorius, Sonny Rollins, Liquid Soul, Blue Meanies, Joshua Redman, Medeski Martin and Wood, Trioizm
Sounds Like
"just enough rock aggression and rhythmic raucousness to appeal to this generally jazz-averse rockist...explore[s] the intersection of jazz, funk, rock ,and experimental music at their most extreme. The band is following in heavy footsteps in this endeavor--the Vandermark 5, George Clinton, Miles Davis and the Stooges of "Funhouse" have all aspired to the same--but it more than holds its own on "Resistor," the group's extremely impressive second album..."
-- jim derogatis, chicago sun-times
"Doppler Shift struts 'n' slams heavy funk...the sax-trumpet combination cry madly alluring melodies...'Physics' is one hell of a romp, the aural equivalent of a triple cappucino on ice on an 85 degree day."
-- jazzreview.com
Formed in May of 2004, Doppler Shift is an experimental jazz-funk-rock band comprised of drums, bass, tenor saxophone, and trumpet. Inspired by groups such as the John Zorn Masada Quartet and the Gerry Mulligan Quartet, and fueled by James Brown, Ornette Coleman, Helmet, Medeski Martin and Wood, Doppler Shift has no chording instruments by choice, giving the listener a transparent groove to move your ass to. Jazz sure as shit ain't dead - it's just been waiting. Besides - hasn't everything with guitars already been done?
Since putting together their first album masterpiece, "Physics" (October 2005), Doppler Shift has been receiving critical acclaim. Listen to a sample of some of the many tracks off our 1st release, "Physics" and make sure to purchase a copy, which can be made through messaging Doppler Shift here on myspace or directly through CDBaby
With junglebop/freespazz drummer Dave Marsalek of SPIZM / Trioizm & The Chicago Junglebop Syndicate onboard, who knows what sonic limits this modern experimental funkjazz quartet will conquer? Doppler's also fully integrated trumpeter Brian Niebuhr's implementation of an electric pickup & effects. The horn not only goes to 11 but through the roof!
Doppler Shift is now in support of its highly acclaimed 2nd full length release RESISTOR, which was officially released June '08 on Chicago's IZM RECORDS [the home of JUNGLEBOP & FREESPAZZ]. Area shows & regional touring Winter-Spring '09. Keep posted!
RESISTOR is available for purchase directly thru myspace.com, iTUNES , CD BABY & everywhere for online download
Thanks for the add! Please let us know what you think. Our video is now on VH1 http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?artist=3170571&vid=355040 and #1 on Powerplayed.com. It will also be airing on MTV2 Headbangers Ball, Fuse, and many other shows. We are now booking our “09“ tour. If you would like to see us live, click the “Demand It” tab on our profile to be notified when we come to your area.
yeah i was sitting at one of the tables closest to the stage with my buddy. I'll try and make it out to your show on the 10th, but I'm not sure if I can. If I do I'll see ya there sir.
Hey fellas, saw you guys about a week ago at Reggie's again and as usual it was an awesome show. I especially liked Ray's St. Paddy's day hat he was wearin for a bit. I woulda came up and said hey but I couldn't find you guys after Consider The Source's set. Next time tho :)
