Mads Tolling Group - Black Dog - Led Zeppelin

http://www.madstolling.com. Mads Tolling Quartet was founded by two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Mads Tolling in 2007, his first major solo project.
The Mads Tolling Quartet consists of:
Mads Tolling violin
Mike Abraham guitar
George Ban-Weiss acoustic and electric basses
Jeff Marrs - Drums

Mads Tolling, Mike Abraham, George Ban-Weiss and Jeff Marrs came together through the eclectic San Francisco jazz scene. The distinctive quartet integrates the violin into a traditional jazz combo. All three instruments play unconventional roles to make the music come to life. Violin may act as drum, guitar may take bass lines and bass may carry the melody. There are some moments of pure spontaneity, but underlying the record are thoughtful compositions and arrangements. All four players have re-thought their instruments in a fresh way, relying on their instincts to let the music speak for itself.

MTQ draws inspiration from jazz to world music to rock, and from such artists as Herbie Hancock, Ravi Shankar and Radiohead. Most of the record is composed and arranged by the bandleader, Mads Tolling. Tolling, a Grammy™-Award winning performer & arranger, has a distinct melodic, lyrical groove to his writing. MTT enjoys playing well-known pieces such as Adderleys Work Song, Zeppelins Black Dog, giving them a new twist, while staying true to the spirit of the original versions.

In July 2007 Mads Tolling Trio (minus the drums) recorded their first album entitled, Speed of Light. The album features eleven tunes including a solo violin version of Miles Davis Blue in Green.

Many top musicians have voiced their opinions of Mads Tolling and his recent recording:
"Mads has the amazing talent and skills that few young musicians can match. His music is both beautiful and refreshing exhibiting his superb mastery of the modern American Jazz music that is rarely seen among his peers." -Jean-Luc Ponty
"Mads Tolling is the most exciting musician I have come across in the past ten years. This recording represents some of the most creative music making out there."
-Stanley Clarke
"Mr. Tolling is a virtuoso who doesn't abandon his listeners."Speed of Light", with sophistication and maturity doesn't abandon accessibility. This is fascinating, hooky and satisfying music and Mads takes it beyond the academy and back to the ear."
-Leo Kottke
For more information about Mads Tolling and his groups please go to http://www.madstolling.com.

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[beendover]

Amazing job, guys. A very fresh, fun take on a classic rock chestnut. (Their song Danish Dessert is another winner, for those who haven't yet heard it.)

We fans need to get out the word on the Mads Tolling Quartet, since it's clear their label's marketing and publicity team isn't up to the task.

[Madstolling]

Thanks, Man,

Its very hard to get the word out there for an instrumental jazz band. We actually just released a new CD "The Playmaker" thats a leap in the right direction for us!

[MrNoelJMIS]

Alright!!! This was my favorite part of your presentation at summer string thing 2 years ago!

[Madstolling]

Hey Noel,

Loved being at the camp - hope the kids are still rockin' - hope to be back at some point!

[acmle]

very beatifull sound on violin..what kind of distortion do you use ?

[Madstolling]

good ol' boss pedal!

[AbsoluteZeroMusic]

Hello there music appreciator.

-Do bluesy bands likes Zeppelin, Floyd, Joplin, Doors, Hendrix, and The Who give you chills? Are you physically attracted to seeking truth in music? Well I am formally inviting you to take a listen to my channel, Using your open mind take the time to hear my tunes.. your subscribtion to my channel will help me show the world my music. Much Love.

[AbsoluteZeroMusic]

Hello there music appreciator.

-Do bluesy bands likes Zeppelin, Floyd, Joplin, Doors, Hendrix, and The Who give you chills? Are you physically attracted to seeking truth in music? Well I am formally inviting you to take a listen to my channel, Using your open mind take the time to hear my tunes.. your subscribtion to my channel will help me show the world my music. Much Love.

[thecrunge1985]

Very cool toast to Zeppelin. Some of the parts reminded me of Dazed and Confused. You guys are fans obviously.

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[TasOMW]

violin looks like elton john

[scirabbor]

meh.....more like black puppy.