Take a clear and powerful voice, add a memorable melody and set it to unique, sophisticated harmonies, and what emerges is Elizabeth and the Catapult's singular sound. At a time when so much music is saturated with familiarity, the band's style, which the Northeast Performer describes as "a mixture of organic jazz, rock and pop," is a welcome change of pace.
Comprised of Elizabeth Ziman (vocals, keys), Danny Molad (drums), and Peter Lalish (guitar), Elizabeth and the Catapult came into existence in 2004. "When I saw Peter perform for the first time in Boston, I knew immediately ...
Jazz / Acoustic / Instrumentals
What the critics say about An Open Letter To Thelonious:<br>
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<p>"it is a true pleasure to hear a Monk-inspired recital like Ellis Marsalis' An Open Letter to Thelonious." - C. Michael Bailey, AllAboutJazz.com<br>
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<p>"{Ellis Marsalis] a lucid, subtle, laconic pianist, shines up these tunes, leaving sufficient space while weaving phrases in and around the solos. Clearly this music has gotten into his bloodstream..." Ben Ratliff, NY Times<br>