On the CD:
Rob Mosher-sax
Jacob Sacks-piano
Eivind Opsvik-bass
Me-drums, compositions......
In Copenhagen:.. Jacob Anderskov-piano, Lotte Anker-sax, Jeppe Skovbakke-bass.......has also included Pete Robbins-sax, Rasmus Ehlers-piano, Tomas Malajevas-sax, Chris Jennings-Bass, Jim Vivian-bass, Graig Earle-bass, Petter Eldh-bass, Anders Banke-sax
Influences
Foster Brown
Sounds Like
"An impressive debut from an up and coming artist, Koptor is deceptive in its simplicity as it reveals myriad layers during repeated listens.......Brow's nuanced writing expands in scope beyond conventional time signatures and traditional harmonies to embrace inside/outside sonorities and popular music conventions." Troy Collins - All About Jazz New York
"Thoughfully modernistic compositions."- Nate Chinen, New York Times..................."It's all outside, but always accessible." Geoff Chapman, Coda Magazine Canada. "Convincingly hip, thoughtfully astute, the music is the sound of modern jazz without its constraints." Mark F. Turner, All About Jazz New York ..........................................SHORT BIO: Koptor is led by Canadian drummer/composer and now Copenhagen resident Kevin Brow. This debut self-titled album has established Koptor as one of the most interesting new bands in Canada and one that is quickly becoming known on both sides of the Atlantic. The album features all original compositions by Brow, which are said to be - Intelligent compositions with a great base to improvise on and even if the groove is not simple there is always a constant flow – (Volker Duek-between the lines records)....
Now residing in Copenhagen Brow leads both his band Koptor and his Trio feat: Danish pianist Jacob Anderskov and Lotte Anker-sax. Danish reviews have stated that "It is an enrichment to have an original musician such as Brow in the country."- Jackob Bækgaard, Geiger.dk. Brow also performs as a sideman and tours with among others, New York saxophonist Pete Robbins, Danish/Canadian quartet Goo! and the Vanhuffel/Brow/Fidezius Trio. ....................................Disc is available at amazon, iTunes, freshsoundrecords.com, Jazzcup and Jazzkælderen in Copenhagen.
Hope you can make it out to our Clinton's gig Monday, Sept. 22nd 10pm. (responsible under 19ers welcome. $5) In the meantime, check out our myspace to hear our new demo "The Last Record Store". Todd, Carlie, Stu, Dave
Hey brother... just checking out Koptor. Killin'. Sounds like you're doing great over there man! I'ma be in Europe in Nov with Guru's Jazzmatazz... not sure if we're in your hood though... will let you know if so. Be great to see you and catch up. :) - Brown
thank you thank you Kevin - I am hand assembling CDs with different songs at the moment. those particular ones will still be awhile in being out. Please keep me updated on Canadian stops - still hope to catch you. Jeff
Hey Kevin, I always forget to look at these "comments". Anyway, ya, definitely give me a call when you're in town. Maybe we can set up a session. I hope things are good with you. See you then.
it'd be great to see you when you're in Toronto - I see you're playing, too. Maybe I'll try and bring Aaron out for a few beers.. (a reminder wouldn't hurt). Always great to hear from you.
hey Kevin - these songs sound really good - good work! (I wish they were available for download so I could grab em in load em into my iPod). Glad to see you're doing so well - hope you don't mind if I let you and your friends know I've got some new music available for a limited time for download over on my page, (and you're playing on the first one 'Shanty') and a few live performance videos up on YouTube.
