The L.A. Jazz Quintet’s latest CD is a collection of ballads and standards, arranged by Kenny Kotwitz, that are salute to jazz accordianist Art Van Damme and his quintet.

 

The release is a mood album reminiscent of the expressive interplay of the musicians of the Art Van Damme Quintet of the 1940's through 1960's.

 

The L.A. Jazz Quintet is Kenny Kotwitz on accordian and celeste, Nick Mancini on vibraphone, John Chiodini on guitar, Chuck Berghofer on bass and Kendall Kay on drums and percussion.