Meet the band:
Dennis Ostermann:
Educator/performer/composer, Dennis has worked with many different facets of music. He brings to Brailledog a commitment to excellence through composition, performance and recording. Contributing elements from both improvisational and classical musical traditions, Dennis’ keyboard stylings are tough to categorize. Yes, influences like Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul and David Sanscious come to mind, yet his sound is “his sound.” Nominally the leader of the band, Dennis sets the direction and then becomes part of the musical conversation that is Brailledog.
Educator/performer/composer, Dennis has worked with many different facets of music. He brings to Brailledog a commitment to excellence through composition, performance and recording. Contributing elements from both improvisational and classical musical traditions, Dennis’ keyboard stylings are tough to categorize. Yes, influences like Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul and David Sanscious come to mind, yet his sound is “his sound.” Nominally the leader of the band, Dennis sets the direction and then becomes part of the musical conversation that is Brailledog.
Glen West:
Glen is the “two headed” monster being both proficient in woodwind performance as well as audio engineering and production. His tenure with Millikin’s Jazz Lab Band 1 established his strong sense of musicianship early on that’s evident to this day. Performing on both saxophones and EWI, Glen draws on influences such as Michael Brecker and Bob Mintzer. His distinctive voice takes Brailledog into a musical sphere, uniquely its own.
Glen is the “two headed” monster being both proficient in woodwind performance as well as audio engineering and production. His tenure with Millikin’s Jazz Lab Band 1 established his strong sense of musicianship early on that’s evident to this day. Performing on both saxophones and EWI, Glen draws on influences such as Michael Brecker and Bob Mintzer. His distinctive voice takes Brailledog into a musical sphere, uniquely its own.
James T. Bromley:
Myth and fact come together when discussing this Chicago bass player. James has the unmistakable signature fretless sound that’s been heard so many times in Chi-town both live and on recordings. There’s no mistaking his musical fingerprint… it’s huge. When asked about influences he’ll cite greats like: Jack Bruce, Cecil McBee, Alphonso Johnson, and Steve Swallow, but he always leaves a special place for Stevie Wonder – the non-bass playing bass player. James’ additional melodic sense brings out yet another level of interaction between the musicians.
Myth and fact come together when discussing this Chicago bass player. James has the unmistakable signature fretless sound that’s been heard so many times in Chi-town both live and on recordings. There’s no mistaking his musical fingerprint… it’s huge. When asked about influences he’ll cite greats like: Jack Bruce, Cecil McBee, Alphonso Johnson, and Steve Swallow, but he always leaves a special place for Stevie Wonder – the non-bass playing bass player. James’ additional melodic sense brings out yet another level of interaction between the musicians.
Scott Kohler:
Scott hails from that “city by the bay". After studying at the Berklee College of Music, he went on to live and play in various parts of the country including Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Hawaii before settling down in Chicago. He hopes his playing reflects all his experiences with these great places and the musicians he has played with.
Scott hails from that “city by the bay". After studying at the Berklee College of Music, he went on to live and play in various parts of the country including Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Hawaii before settling down in Chicago. He hopes his playing reflects all his experiences with these great places and the musicians he has played with.