cd - New York Standards Quartet
The New York Standards Quartet (NYSQ) is a jazz ensemble formed in 2006 in New York City. The group comprises saxophonist Tim Armacost, pianist David Berkman, drummer Gene Jackson, and bassist Daiki Yasukagawa. NYSQ focuses on reinterpreting jazz standards with a contemporary approach. Notable albums include "The New Straight Ahead" (2014), "Sleight of Hand" (2017), and "Heaven Steps to Seven" (2018). The quartet regularly performs in the United States, Japan, and Europe, and is recognized for its creativity and the synergy among its members.