Qjazz

Every once in a while a group of musical individuals come along that seems to mesmerize it's audience. Enter "Q-The Quintessential Sounds Of Jazz", The latest musical monster trio who is practically taking the Washington, Maryland and Virginia area by storm with their high-energetic, hybrid style of contemporary and classic jazz, 70’s funk, neo-soul, new and old r&b, Latin, gospel and rock, "Q-Jazz" is considered one of the new pioneers of the re-emergence of musicians from an era gone ...

Every once in a while a group of musical individuals come along that seems to mesmerize it's audience. Enter "Q-The Quintessential Sounds Of Jazz", The latest musical monster trio who is practically taking the Washington, Maryland and Virginia area by storm with their high-energetic, hybrid style of contemporary and classic jazz, 70’s funk, neo-soul, new and old r&b, Latin, gospel and rock, "Q-Jazz" is considered one of the new pioneers of the re-emergence of musicians from an era gone by but never forgotten. Being exposed to many the musical styles along with some formal training, hours of playing 45’s and Lp’s and just plain “wood shedding around the tri-states with other bands and musicians, played a vital part in the funky, musical melting pot that has come to be a trademark sound of the group Formed in 2007, "Q" was formed by drummer Uriel "Rhythm Child Carney, bassist William “Preach” Woodson. The duo was later joined by keyboardist Rodney "Kid Prodigy" Kelly Jr. and quickly began to craft their sound. Uriel "Rhythm Child" Carney Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. "Rhythm Child" or "Happy Feet" as he is fondly called has been playing jazz and gospel drums since his childhood. Starting at the age of 10, his ideal drums were pots, pans, and the arm of his grandparents' love seat. During his first years in school, Uriel was told he was too small to be a drummer so he was forced to play the clarinet. Being determined, Uriel taught himself to play drums. Before long, he started playing drums at local churches all around the city. Uriel soon became lead percussionist at Butler Traditional High and the first to bring a 5-piece drum set to school games and competition music criteria. Learning to read music scores and charts only further pushed his ambition. The name "Rhythm Child" was given to him while playing for his church due to his energy and passion for drums. Over the course of his music career, he has been honored to work with artists such as The Nappy Roots, Kirk Franklin, Tanita Gaines, Ben Tankard, Donnie McClurkin, Playa, Goodfella, Def Comedy Poetry, Warner Bro's. Live comedy show, as well as Spike Davis's comedy events and gospel music workshops. Preach aka "Buckwheat Jones" A bassist born to funk" are the words used to describe the thunderous, show-stopping thumb of bassist Preach, Armed with a passion to throw down over funky grooves, along with an infectious, charismatic personality, Preach has been known to wow an audience with his melodic, aggressive bass playing style. His stage persona has been known to make an audience groove. With his percussive-syncopated style of the bass playing, A native Washingtonian, Preach grew up in a circle of musical friends, as well as a family heavily oriented in the music scene. Being introduced to bass at a young age, Encouraged by the older musicians in the neighborhood to listen on the radio, his approach to bass was influenced by the styles of the bassist from the early seventies as well as the new sounds of today's bassist. Working as an assistant technician for various independent production companies in the nineties, Preach developed an ear for arranging, then producing which landed him regular recording sessions with various vocalist and bands. Preach has shared the stage with groups such as Destiny's Child Funkadelic, Ronnie Laws, Chuck Brown, E.U. The Time and held bass exhibitions at the critically acclaimed 2004-05 NAMM Show in Nashville, Tenn. In the late 90's Preach started his production company "Red Cave Music" which quickly became one of the best-kept secrets on the Washington music scene. Rodney "Kid Prodigy" Kelly Rodney Kelley Jr. a native Baltimorean has awed countless people and musicians with his musical knowledge and "old-soul style. Keeping a low key profile as he performs Rodney has performed in venues such as the U-Street Black History Museum, The Department Of Energy Wash.DC, Eubie Blake Jazz Museum, Peaches Lounge & Cafe, Club Eclipse many more while sharing the stage with jazz artists such as Four Corners, Rob Reason Jazz Group, Sound Doctrine from Ohio, Powerplant Live, and many others. Rodney has performed with well known jazz singer Angela Bofill while sitting in with jazz artist such Marcus Johnson, Walter Beasly, Doc Flowers and others. Rodneys influences are rarely from keyboard players and pianist, but from guitarist and sax players as there styles and runs are far more expressive. Evident is the response that "Q" is given wherever they perform. Not restrained by what defines a jazz band, "Q" takes it's listeners on a musical journey with a mixture of Classic sounds and in their short two-year history, has quickly developed a strong following from those who are true music lovers. “Yataruba Drive” is the group’s debut cd. It’s a musical canvas that stretches from the boundaries of smooth jazzy, exotic sounds of “Getaway. To the energetic flavor of “Toe Jam” to the Be-Bop influenced, funky “When Beedy Sleeps. In the short time of the band’s existence they have received critical praise for their “revival of the funk jazz” attitude. Look out because the best is yet to come!