Kevin Brady

“Brady is an impressive drummer with strong chops, impeccable taste, creative and most notably, a terrific tone” —All About Jazz

Downbeat Magazine

Over the years, the commendable efforts of the label Fresh Sounds New Talent have provided some exposure to young musicians who. if deserving, are yet to define their musical vision. Although Irish drummer cannot be accused of bringing Bill Carrothers with the unique purpose of gaining credibility - the two seem to have developed a solid working relationship - the pianist provides most of the material and the recording definetely bears his mark and displays his most lyrical and romantic side. The most memorable aspects of the first part of the program are Brady's playing on his " Out of the Blue" and Carrothers Russian folk song quotes on his own " That Russian Thing." At midpoint, with the delightfully zany " Waltz Macabre" characterized by the pianist's rhythmic imagination and the drummer's circus rolls, the proceeding take a turn for the better. The title track is a collective effort that suggests that the trio is even more at ease without the constraints of fixed parameters. As a drummer and a leader, Brady avoids the common mistake of indulging himself and only takes one short solo. Building on his strengths of Zeitgeist, Brady is worth keeping an eye on. Written by Alain Drouot..

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“Brady is an impressive drummer with strong chops, impeccable taste, creative and most notably, a terrific tone” —All About Jazz

Downbeat Magazine

Over the years, the commendable efforts of the label Fresh Sounds New Talent have provided some exposure to young musicians who. if deserving, are yet to define their musical vision. Although Irish drummer cannot be accused of bringing Bill Carrothers with the unique purpose of gaining credibility - the two seem to have developed a solid working relationship - the pianist provides most of the material and the recording definetely bears his mark and displays his most lyrical and romantic side. The most memorable aspects of the first part of the program are Brady's playing on his " Out of the Blue" and Carrothers Russian folk song quotes on his own " That Russian Thing." At midpoint, with the delightfully zany " Waltz Macabre" characterized by the pianist's rhythmic imagination and the drummer's circus rolls, the proceeding take a turn for the better. The title track is a collective effort that suggests that the trio is even more at ease without the constraints of fixed parameters. As a drummer and a leader, Brady avoids the common mistake of indulging himself and only takes one short solo. Building on his strengths of Zeitgeist, Brady is worth keeping an eye on. Written by Alain Drouot..

Irish Times Both subtlety and verbosity are at play on Dublin drummer Kevin Brady's latest hook- up with American pianist Bill Carrothers. Brady and Bassist Dave Redmond have considerable playing experience together, so much so that they can probably anticipate each other's twists and turns.

But the arrival of Carrothers brings new vibrancy to the mix.Listen to how the dialogue develops and note the point at which individual characters dominate the discourse. Carrothers is at his best when adjusting new harmonic shapes, a challenge which drummer and bassist respond to with considerable vim. There's a beautiful, slow- motion lyrical drag to the tune ' That Russian Thing'. while their version of Wayne Shorter's Black Nile makes a vintage bottle taste fresh and new.A transatlantic relationship destined to get better and better. ****

Sunday Independent Kevin Brady Trio Zeitgeist (Fresh Sound New Talent) Bill Carrothers is an American pianist who tours regularly with Kevin Brady and Dave Redmond. This is the trio's second CD, launched in June.They establish afeeling of spontaneity right from the opening number, Brady's Out Of The Blue. Six tunes composed by Carrothers vary in pace and mood and Redmond's Big Mouth is a calm piece that belies its title. Zeitgeist, co-written by all three musicians, is a highlight!.Equally engaging is the lyrical, melancholy treatment of Wayne Shorter's Black Nile.

Sunday Independent

Drummer Kevin Brady's second record with American pianist Bill Carrothers is further vindication of the Dubliner's creative energy and his commitment to making good music happen. A visiting musician with a local rhythm section can sometimes sound like strangers on a train, but Carrothers, Brady and bassist Dave Redmond have been playing together for a few years and it shows. As the principle composer of the group, the pianist supplies not only his fine, darkly humorous compositions,but also his restless musical imagination which refuses to settle for any tired trio tropes. The result is a very fresh, subtle blend of old and new that gives the listener something to think about. Review by Cormac Larkin ****

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Primary Instrument

Drums

Location

Dublin

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

Drummer/producer Kevin Brady has been performing professionally for 25 years. He has studied in New York with Kim Plainfield and Bobby Sanabrias; In 2008 in Havana, Cuba with Jose Eladio. Other teachers have included Jeff Ballard, Matt Wilson, Ben Perowsky, Elliot Zigmund. He has performed with artists such as : Seamus Blake,Nir Felder,Randy Ingram,Norma Winstone,Peter Bernstein,Perico Sambeat,Bill Carrothers, Larry Coryell,Ronnie Cuber, Bobby Watson to name a few. He has performed at many of the leading festivals & clubs throughout the world

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Primary Instrument

Drums

Location

Dublin

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

Drummer/producer Kevin Brady has been performing professionally for 25 years. He has studied in New York with Kim Plainfield and Bobby Sanabrias; In 2008 in Havana, Cuba with Jose Eladio. Other teachers have included Jeff Ballard, Matt Wilson, Ben Perowsky, Elliot Zigmund. He has performed with artists such as : Seamus Blake,Nir Felder,Randy Ingram,Norma Winstone,Peter Bernstein,Perico Sambeat,Bill Carrothers, Larry Coryell,Ronnie Cuber, Bobby Watson to name a few. He has performed at many of the leading festivals & clubs throughout the world. In 2008, he was endorsed by the cymbal manufacturer Zildjian & Evans Drumheads and Vic Firth Drumsticks . Brady was signed to Fresh Sounds New Talent Records in 2009 who released his second studio album entitled 'Zeitgeist' which features Bill Carrothers (U.S.) on piano and rhythm cohort Dave Redmond on Double Bass.In 2016 he released his third studio album entitled ' Ensam ' which features U.S. pianist Bill Carrothers & ECM recording artist Norma Winstone. His latest album entitled PLAN B will features his latest compositions in the new format of an electric quartet, featuring Seamus Blake on Tenor Sax, Bill Carrothers on Fender Rhodes and Dave Redmond on Fender Bass and the album will be release with London based Record Label Ubuntu Music in 2021. For further info visit:www.kevinbrady.ie Email: [email protected]

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