Saxophonist Daniel Bennett Kicks Off Historic 9th Year At Tomi Jazz In Manhattan

New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. For the last decade, Daniel Bennett Group has called Tomi Jazz (239 E. 53rd St) their monthly home base. The band kicks off their ninth year in residency at Tomi Jazz on Saturday, January 12th. New Yorker Magazine calls Tomi Jazz, "a favorite out-of-the-way Japanese jazz club." Daniel Bennett is joined by renowned guitarist Nat Janoff and fusion drummer Koko Bermejo. The three musicians have utilized Tomi Jazz as a "laboratory" of sorts. Bennett says, "Tomi Jazz is a venue that allows us to experiment and try new material every month. It is a club that values free-thinking over jazz dogma." And people have noticed. The band was recently voted 'Best New Jazz Group' in New York City Hot House Magazine. Popular online publication All About Jazz recently featured Bennett's historic residency at Tomi Jazz.

The Daniel Bennett Group is currently touring to promote their newest album, We Are the Orchestra (Manhattan Daylight Media). Bennett states, "our monthly show at Tomi Jazz allows us to test new material before we go on the road." The band performed in 26 states last year. The Daniel Bennett Group has been featured in the Washington Post, Boston Globe, NPR, Indianapolis Public Radio, San Francisco Examiner, St. Louis Public Radio and the Village Voice. The band is known for their eclectic mix of modern jazz, avant-pop and American folk music. According to Bennett, "Tomi Jazz is very open to our music. Our musical style can shift dramatically throughout each show and the audiences at the club are very open minded." Tomi Jazz has been featured in the New Yorker, New York Times and other leading media outlets. Visit www.tomijazz.com to find out more about the Daniel Bennett Group performance residency.