Hailed as possessing “pristine playing, meticulous composing” and “a very personal voice deserving of attention,” guitarist and composer Denin Koch has synthesized his wide and varied influences into a unique approach to jazz improvisation. He has performed with Arturo Sandoval, Pat Metheny, Branford Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, Dee Daniels, Ryan Keberle, and the Spokane Symphony Orchestra (as a soloist), published a book, graduated from the prestigious Eastman School of Music, and released an album of original music – all before his 25th birthday. Koch has honed his craft under the tutelage of many of the greatest musicians and educators in the world, including Kurt Rosenwinkel, Gary Versace, Bob Sneider, Dave Rivello, Bill Dobbins, Dan Keberle and Brent Edstrom. His playing has been called “full of variety,” “nimble,” and possessing of “inherent modernism” and a “subtle touch.” His band, beta particle, realizes Koch’s compositions with ferocious energy and power.

Denin Koch – guitar
Austin Cebulske – sax
Gavin Allen-Dunn – piano
Domi Edson – bass
Chris Peters – drums

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