Chet Doxas
Chet Doxas is a jazz soloist and saxophonist whose album Rich in Symbols was nominated for a Juno award in 2018 for Best Jazz Solo Album of the year. He is originally from Montreal, Quebec.[1].
Life and career
Doxas was born to parents whom were teachers. In his youth, he was in a swing jazz ensemble which performed around Montreal.[2] He later attended McGill University where he would perform his music. After not finding any career growth in Montreal, he moved to New York City to further his career.[3]
After non-award-winning albums (including Big Sky and Dive, which he recorded before moving to New York)[4], Doxas had a breakthrough with his Rich in Symbols album which in 2018 was nominated for a Juno award for Best Jazz solo album of the year. Rich in Symbols is different than most jazz albums due to a more rock world studio approach. The album features guitar work on select tracks by Dave Nugent.[5]. Doxas has also been a member of the Sam Roberts Band where he would play the woodwind instrument.[6]
References
- ^ "CHET DOXAS: THE JAZZ IN COLORAMA". Voir Canada. Voir Canada. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
- ^ "Meet the Doxas clan a Montreal family of Jazz". Montreal Gazette. Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "Live from New York Montreal native Chet Doxas". The Suburban. The Suburban. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "Big Sky review by John Kelman". All About Jazz. All About Jazz. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "Jazzman Chet Doxas finds inspiration in 1980s graffiti art, No Wave music". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "Sam Roberts Band spread their human heart at the Orpheum". Vancouver Weekly. Vancouver Weekly. Retrieved 25 July 2018.