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Among the most accomplished, genuinely innovative, and consistently exciting young players in jazz on their respective instruments." - JazzTimes Ari Roland has appeared hundreds of times at Smalls, more than any other musician in its history. His walking bass lines are thick and dark-edged, his arco solos are dense with musical ideas, and his original compositions are full of twists and surprises. Roland distinguished himself early as the sole bassist for grand master pianist Frank Hewitt. In 2007, the Ari Roland Quartet received international acclaim while representing the US in the American Music Abroad program. In 2008, saxophonist Chris Byars will carry the distinction, leading the same ensemble.