Brian Q. Torff (born March 16, 1954 in Hinsdale, Illinois) is a renowned bassist and composer. He is currently the Music Program Director at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut where he makes frequent appearances at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts leading the Fairfield University Jazz Ensemble along with special guest jazz artists including Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Bernard Purdie, Milt Hinton, Dave Samuels and Paul Wertico. Wikipedia
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With John Etheridge on guitar and Gil Goldstein on piano, Mr. Torff is in the position of playing with two instruments that are more likely to be the solo and lead voices in a group than a bass. query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B02EFDE143BF933A...