Phil Hey Quartet May 21, 2009

The Phil Hey Quartet was originally assembled around the year 2000 when Artists' Quarter owner Kenny Horst suggested to Hey that the four jazz veterans perform a "one off" gig. Needing to print the AQ's monthly calendar, Horst listed the band as the Phil Hey Quartet. Finding that they shared a chemistry and love for the hard bop material, the PHQ dug in with monthly AQ gigs and regular rehearsals to hone their unique sound. Performing a songbook usually driven by a horn player, the PHQ features piano (Phil Aaron) and vibes (Dave Hagedorn) on the lead lines with the equally expressive rhythm section of Tom Lewis (bass) and Phil Hey (drums).