Brian Seeger
Artist Information
Location:United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
URL(s):http://brianseeger.com
http://myspace.com/gentillygroovemasters
Jazz, Jazz-Funk
Similar Artists or Influences:Grant Green, John Scofield
Bio:Musician, composer, producer and educator Brian Seeger has been a major contributor to the New Orleans music scene for almost 20 years. He has played on countless recording sessions, and his work as a producer has consistently garnered critical acclaim. His compositions have been featured on records by Theresa Andersson, Stanton Moore, Joe Krown, and many others. Brian is also one of New Orleans most loved educators and currently is a full-time faculty member in the esteemed University of New Orleans Jazz Studies department.
Brian's compositions combine elements of Jazz, Funk & New Orleans music into a danceable mix that includes interesting landscapes for improvisational explorations. His group, the Gentilly Groovemasters, has performed extensively in the US and abroad, including festival performances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and the Montreal Jazz Fest.
Brian's compositions combine elements of Jazz, Funk & New Orleans music into a danceable mix that includes interesting landscapes for improvisational explorations. His group, the Gentilly Groovemasters, has performed extensively in the US and abroad, including festival performances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and the Montreal Jazz Fest.
