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We've Got Nothing

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Peripheral Vision is one of the most exciting and innovative jazz quartets on the international jazz scene, performing together for 15 years. Based in Toronto, Canada, the creative leaders of the group are long-time musical collaborators, guitarist Don Scott and bassist Michael Herring. They have assembled a synergistic musical unit designed to push the boundaries of jazz while engaging the listener with a grooving, toe-tapping immediacy. Their distinctive musical voice bridges tradition and innovation, with deeply felt influences ranging from jazz, rock, classical, and improv, with a focus on dynamic group interaction.

Peripheral Vision is excited to be touring in support of their Canada Council for the Arts funded multi-media project, We’ve Got Nothing, featuring live videos and accompanying CD release. They have released six albums, including 2 live albums, are JUNO nominees and were awarded the Montreal Jazz Festival’s Galaxie Rising Star Award. Scott and Herring are joined by saxophonist Trevor Hogg and drummer Nick Fraser. While the compositions are Herring and Scott’s, Peripheral Vision is defined by its group rapport. Bringing back the anything-is-possible democratic approach of both 1960’s jazz and garage bands, the music takes shape as a collective process. This no-holds-barred philosophy is at the root of Peripheral Vision’s explosive performances.

“You’re observing ultra-high-level musicianship in action…You can detect the comfort and experience as the band members seamlessly play off of each other. It’s no wonder the Toronto quartet has become one of the most exciting and dynamic ensembles internationally in their time together.”
Aaron WillschickV13.net
“This is contemporary jazz accessible at almost every level. The chemistry is tangible and the tongue-in-cheek album title simply brings a smile. Neuroses should always be so enjoyable. ★★★★½ out of five”
Keith BlackWinnipeg Free Press
“Now in their 16th year of existence, Peripheral Vision has stayed true to their original mission of marrying tradition and modernity with a lot of shrewdness and a dash of wit.”
S. Victor AaronSomething Else!
"We’ve Got Nothing offre un panorama 360 degrés en intensité... un concentré d’énergie incandescente"
 
  “We've Got Nothing offers a 360-degree panorama of intensity…a concentrate of incandescent energy”
Frédéric CardinPAN M 360
“What’s most striking, though, is Peripheral Vision’s stylistic range…the band can play post-bop just as convincingly as they can invoke chamber music or art-rock.”
J.D. ConsidineDownbeat
“After 10 years and five records, Toronto quartet Peripheral Vision have firmly established themselves as one of our country’s finest and most interesting groups”
Brad BarkerJazzFM91
“What you do get when you truly listen is music that is intelligent, smartly orchestrated, witty, muscular, and emotionally powerful.”
Richard KaminsStep Tempest
“The vision, over the entirety of the two discs, maintains a remarkable focus of intent, to " ...balance the drive for forward momentum with the neuroses that hold us back" ★★★★
Dan McClenaghanAll About Jazz
The brilliant two-disc set showcases the artists' superb and multifaceted musicianship. Moreover, its conceptual unity, despite the variety of inspirational sources as well as the inner synergy of the group, makes for an absorbing and enjoyable listening experience. Irrational Revelation & Mutual Humiliation is arguably Peripheral Vision's best recording to date. ★★★★
Hrayr AttarianAll About Jazz
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Tranzac First-Tuesdays

Check out the Tranzac Club’s calendar for our long-running First-Tuesday of the Month series.  There’s a different guest band opening each month starting at 9:30pm.

Contact

info@peripheralvisionmusic.com

Thanks to the Canada Council for the Arts for their ongoing support, especially for the We’ve Got Nothing video and recording project through their Digital Now program.
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