Originally formed for one show in tribute of Eric Dolphy, the ecstatic response to the Out To Lunch Quintet has resulted in return engagements and the CD Live at the Artists’ Quarter.  Eric Dolphy (1928 – 1964) was an innovative giant (alto sax, flute, bass clarinet) known for his unique style, using wide intervals and speech-like effects.  His many recordings as a sideman included Mingus albums, Ornette Coleman's Free Jazz and Coltrane's Live at the Village Vanguard (1961).  In 1964, Dolphy recorded Out To Lunch, an avant-garde masterpiece that has influenced generations and remains a cornerstone of the modern jazz movement.  Dolphy died in Berlin at age 36.  The five Twin Cities musicians reprising Dolphy’s catalog and relatted material are Twin Cities greats David Milne (horns), Dave Hagedorn (vibes), Phil Hey (drums), Tom Lewis (bass) and Kelly Rossum (trumpet).  www.otlq.com

"...  trumpet, sax and vibes collectively solo in and out of time with the rhythm section commenting on the intervallic relations in the tune and with each other, a fast tumbler with a three way dialogue, or five if you like.  ... played with connoisseur’s attention to detail."  Grego Applegate Edwards, Cadence Magazine.

"Milne brings back Eric Dolphy’s spirit and a little bit of his sound without the interval jumps and the more radical elements of his improvisations. Rossum ... is an excellent post bop soloist with his own personality. " -Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Scene