The York Quartet

Early rising Los Angelenos may know Jennifer York best as having been KTLA's effervescent Skycam diva, having reported each morning from high above the Southland for over 15 years. Local jazz musicians, however, know that her truest passions emerge in the hours long before morning, when the talented bassist leads her group at any of L.A.'s local hot spots. Proclaimed by local publications like the Pasadena Weekly to be "L.A.'s hottest all-female jazz ensemble", Jennifer York, keyboardist Alexandra Caselli, sax soprano Carol Chaikin and drummer Suzanne Morissette, have been performing at jazz clubs and festivals for over 17 years.

"The chemistry we share comes from having worked together all these years. We know each other intuitively both as friends and fellow musicians" York states. "We are not only our greatest support system, but we've learned the benefits of creating a band sound through each other's uniqueness."

The York Quartet has performed at some of the most prestigious jazz festivals, such as The Catalina Jazz Festival, The Catalina Blues Festival, The Long Beach Jazz Festival. The Playboy Jazz Festival in Pasadena, and The Drum Fest in Montreal. They have opened for Poncho Sanchez, Steve Cole, John Tesh, and most recently at the Anaheim Pond for Boney James, Macy Grey, and Seal. TV credits include performing on the "KTLA Morning News" (Ch. 5), "Live Marathon Coverage" (Ch. 13), and "Live in L.A." with Steve Edwards (KCAL Ch. 9). The York Quartet is often heard on the local jazz station in Los Angeles, KKJZ 88.1 FM and KSBR 88.5 FM in Orange County.

Their first album, "A Tribute to Friends" was released in March 2000 and is currently distributed in Japan under King records. Their second CD, "Transitions" was released in 2001. Both are available on their website at www.yorkquartet.com.

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