Fraser Hollins and The Phoenix

Fraser Hollins (acoustic and electric basses/bandleader), Samuel Blais (alto and baritone saxophones), Carlos Jiménez (guitar), Rich Irwin (drums)

Fraser Hollins and The Phoenix perform Fraser’s original compositions, which are influenced and informed by his love for many different styles and genres. This quartet is known as dynamic and colourful, with an emphasis on interplay and communication.

About: Raised in Ottawa and now residing in Montreal, Fraser Hollins has been praised as "one of Canada's great bassists." (Don Thompson – Canadian Jazz Multi-instrumentalist). He has performed around the world and appeared on over 40 recordings with bands featuring national and international artists such as Jeff Johnston, Christine Jensen, Jan Jarczyk, Don Thompson, Ingrid Jensen, Brad Turner, Geoffrey Keezer, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Monder, Dave Liebman, Donny McCaslin, Jon Cowherd, Brian Blade, Danilo Perez, Jerry Bergonzi and Seamus Blake. 

With the release of “Aerial” in 2010, his first recording as a leader and…