Propeller
By Benjamin von Gutzeit: "Mental images of happy little biplanes performing air-acrobatics are opposed to the ultimate nightmare of any migratory bird: fiercely rotating metal blades that mercilessly scramble any feather-bearing life form into non-existence." - live at the Cutting Room, NYC, March 9th, 2018
Subconscious-Lee
TIQ delves deep into the quixotic psychotic music of cool jazz saxophone legend Lee Konitz. (arr. B. von Gutzeit)
Rebirth Of The Holy Fool
By David Balakrishnan: "Sufi saint Nasruddin reincarnates in modern string quartet jazz times, finally ascending into bluegrass heaven, only to be thrown back down to the earthly plane for another round of fun under the sun." - live at the Cutting Room, NYC, March 9th, 2018
TIQ with Cyrus Chestnut: “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”
TIQ with jazz piano master extraordinaire Cyrus Chestnut, an association going on ten years, now touring our fourth program together, called "Carry Me Home", drawing from gospel music styles across the globe. This from the american folk tradition, beautifully arranged by Cyrus.
TIQ and Cyrille Aimee: “Lets Live Again”
Cyrille Aimée asked us to join her on one of her favorite Nancy Wilson tunes “Let’s Live Again.” We couldn’t resist the chance to swing hard with her on this classic tune. (arr. B. von Gutzeit)
Alex In ‘A’ Major
Written for his next door neighbor's sweet and occasionally rambunctious 8 year old son, David Balakrishnan's "Alex In A Major" features the quartet's sharply honed skills combining jazz, classical and bluegrass elements in a tasty turtle soup. Recorded in Seattle as part of a program called Second Inversion, hosted by Classical KING FM of Seattle Washington, supported by a grant from New Music USA.