HOWARD BRITZ

New York City pianist, bassist, and composer Howard Britz grew up in London England. As a band leader he has recorded and toured around the US and Europe as well as releasing three CDs as a bassist/leader. As a pianist/composer he has released an EP in 2012 and has a full CD to be released in May 2013. The latest recording features Eric Halvorson, drums, Bill Moring, bass and special guest, Donny McCaslin on tenor sax, and marks out Britz' emergence as pianist. As a sideman Howard has performed and recorded with a diverse collection of influential musicians including; Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross, Danilo Perez, Paquito de Rivera, Sam Rivers, Julius Hemphill, Kenny Werner, Uri Caine, Jeff 'Tain Watts, Kenny Wheeler, Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra, New York's Central Baptist Gospel Choir and Edsel Gomez to name a few. The breadths of his musical influences are apparent in his playing and read more...