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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Brian_TorffBrian Torff - Wikipedia

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   Brian Q. Torff (born March 16, 1954) is an American jazz double-bassist, songwriter and composer. Career. Teacher. Brian Q. Torff is a Professor of Music and the director of the music program at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. [1] .

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3. www.briantorff.com › bioBio — Brian Q. Torff

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   After a career as a jazz bassist and composer that began in the mid 1970s, Brian Torff now creates music as a songwriter, guitarist and vocalist. He has played with Frank Sinatra, George Shearing, Mary Lou Williams, Erroll Garner, Stephane Grappelli, and Marian McPartland among others.

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   Brian Torff. @briantorff8779 ‧. 51 subscribers ‧ 20 videos. Videos. Shorts. Releases. Playlists. Community. Music videos. Play all. 4:07. Legend of Robert Johnson. Brian Torff. 219 views2 years...

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6. www.allaboutjazz.com › musicians › brian-torffBrian Torff Musician - All About Jazz

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   Feb 6, 2010 · Brian Torff is a renowned jazz double-bassist and composer. He is currently music program director at Fairfield University in Connecticut. The Fairfield Arts Council named him its 2008 Artist of the Year.

7. www.briantorff.comBrian Q. Torff

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   Brian Q. Torff’s unique approach is his bring-the-past-forward songwriting, laced with vocals, harmonica, and finger-picking and slide guitar. Torff plays a modern ‘Delta Blues’ style influenced by Mose Allison and driven sax and drums.

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   Who is Brian Torff?

   • Brian Torff’s professional career began in 1974 when bassist Milt Hinton offered him the opportunity of touring with Cleo Laine. During the late 70’s, Torff recorded and performed with pianists Mary Lou Williams and Marian McPartland, and toured Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong with jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli.

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   What bands did Brian Torff play in?

   • He played in pianist Erroll Garner 's last group and worked in the big bands ofOliver Nelson, and The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra . In 1979, Brian Torff joined in a duo with pianist George Shearing.

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   Who were Brian Torff and George Shearing?

   • In 1979, Brian Torff joined in a duo withpianist George Shearing. In the course of their three-and-a-half year collaboration, they toured throughout the U.S., Europe, Brazil, and South Africa and were featured on The Tonight Show, The Merv Griffin Show, and their own PBS special from the Cafe Carlyle in New York City.

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   Who did John Torff play with?

   • During the late 70’s, Torff recorded and performed with pianistsMary Lou Williams and Marian McPartland, and toured Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong with jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli. He played in pianist Erroll Garner 's last group and worked in the big bands of Oliver Nelson, and The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra .

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9. www.nytimes.com › 1983/06/03 › artsBRIAN TORFF, A BASSIST WITH A DUAL MUSICAL LIFE

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   Jun 3, 1983 · BRIAN TORFF may be the only jazz musician ever to give the leader of the group he was playing in a full year's notice that he was leaving. The recipient of this long-term warning was the pianist...

10. www.briantorff.com › bio-1Music — Brian Q. Torff

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    Brian Q. Torff. Home. Book-Seize the Beat Bio Music Press Kit Video Contact Open Menu Close Menu. Home. Book-Seize the Beat Bio Music Press Kit ...