Gary Lee Rollins

Rank #65 Seattle, WA Pop / Jazz / Singer/Songwriter

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Members: Gary Lee Rollins, Fred Taylor, James Clark, Bob Ackerman

Bio: Our jazz fusion group is "Inquest." Our first CD is "Processional." It garnered nice reviews e.g. Jazz Improv mag. We have 3 projects in the works inc. a Skyline Studios session (Warren, NJ) of Bob Ackerman and my compositions, a second "Inquest" album, and my solo album, of which a 4-song previ... See Full Bio

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Gary Lee Rollins has a show on 03/10/2013 at 04:00 PM @ Th... in Lake Forest Park, WA http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/183579641 #concert

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“FRED TAYLOR & INQUEST- PROCESSIONAL- The title track, “Processional,” composed by Fred Taylor features the lyrical soprano sax of Craig Lawrence, who takes center stage for an extended solo. This piece is noteworthy for its driving rhythm in 7/4 time. Guitarist Rollins follows Lawrence with a spirited solo. James Clark also gets to shine on the electric bass. Lawrence switches to tenor sax for a magnificent rendition of “Fall,” a beautiful ballad composed by Wayne Shorter. He solos with aplomb, thoughtfully exploring the sound of his instrument. He gently and patiently explores the fabric of the song, soloing by employing an abundance of long tones — to let the ear savor it all. By contrast, Rollins’ solo, which follows, is a bit more exploratory — more notes, freer rhythms, employment of some dissonance. The rendition of “Windows” is driving and Rollins turns in a well-constructed guitar solo. There’s more than 65 minutes of music to enjoy on Processional. ”

— Clive Griffin, Jazz Improv

“FRED TAYLOR & INQUEST- PROCESSIONAL- Processional is smooth, easy, professional sounding jazz/fusion. Fred Taylor and Inquest’s new CD shows off the musicianship of this ensemble’s four members. The result is generally mellow, spacey, occasionally funky, and sometimes very beautiful and a little exciting. The most interesting track “Dude Heavers” - a Taylor original- was described by recording engineer, Howard Mostrom, as Frank Zappa meets James Brown. I don’t know about that, but it is a curious and entertaining amalgam of sounds. “Bela’s Bounce,” also by Taylor, is a fine tune. I really enjoyed Gary Rollins guitar playing on this piece as well as James Clark’s bass playing and Craig Lawrence’s clarinet solo. “Inquest,” the Gary Rollins composition, captures the original style of the group that first formed as a trio 1976. But “Icarus” is my favorite track. This light and lovely Ralph Towner composition is very prettily played.”

— Nancy Vivolo, Victory Music

“FRED TAYLOR & INQUEST- PROCESSIONAL- Propulsive little grooves run through floating atmospheres in the debut release from drummer Fred Taylor's Inquest quartet, carrying the listener along in a sort of rhythmic jet stream. Guitarist Gary Rollins is the primary melodic voice early on, crafting serpentine soliloquies over the leader's stuttering cadences and James Clark's flowing lines on electric and acoustic bass. Later, saxophonist-flutist Craig Lawrence adds a melancholy touch to the proceedings, soaring like a balloon through 'Icarus' and buffeted by breezes in the title track.”

— Forrest Dylan Bryant, Jazz Times

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Third Place Books Lake …
Lake Forest Park, WA, US | 4:00pm
Third Place Books Lake For...
Lake Forest Park, WA, US
Sun Mar 10 4:00pm
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Gary Stroutsos and I perform songs from our upcoming album "In Stone Circles" - a tribute to the music of Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull). Special guest: David Revelli on percussion.
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Feb 8

ASU's Kerr Culture Cent…
Scottsdale, AZ, US | 7:30pm
ASU's Kerr Culture Center
Scottsdale, AZ, US
Fri Feb 08 7:30pm
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Gary Stroutsos and I are taking our "In Stone Circles" Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) project on the road to Arizona State University next week for a concert on February 8th in Scottsdale, AZ. We are really excited and I'm looking forward to visiting friends there and getting into some nice desert weather! Here is the link to the concert: http://www.asukerr.com/more/featured_artists.shtml
2012
Dec 22

The Whidbey Institute A…
Clinton, WA, US | 7:30pm
The Whidbey Institute At C...
Clinton, WA, US
Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:30pm
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2012
Aug 24

Magnuson Park Community…
Seattle, WA, US | 7:00pm
Magnuson Park Community C...
Seattle, WA, US
Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:00pm
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8/24/2012 7pm Summer Concert Series... Gary Stroutsos-World Flute Music Magnuson Park 6344 NE 74th St Seattle, WA 98115
2012
Jan 31

Chopstix Dueling Piano …
Seattle, WA, US | 8:00pm
Chopstix Dueling Piano Bar
Seattle, WA, US
Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:00pm
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Paul Robert Thomas
Loving your great sounds Gary! Wishing you good luck & all the best from Paul, the UK's & also London’s current No.1 Blues artist.
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On Point Nice Work
Dionne Lightwood
oooo yes loving your sound, really got that something about it xxxxxx