The Claudia Quintet

The Profile

New York-based jazz quintet led by drummer/composer John Hollenbeck that blends jazz, chamber textures and contemporary influences.

Led by John Hollenbeck. Instrumentation includes winds (clarinet, tenor sax, baritone horn), vibraphone, accordion, guitars, acoustic bass, percussion and keyboards. The music is often described as chamber-inflected modern jazz with playful and mysterious elements.

The provided review praises Semi-Formal for its balance, interplay and subtle surprises. John Hollenbeck is noted as the leader and composer. The music blends jazz, chamber textures and contemporary approaches, described as elegant, playful and mysterious.