Category Archives: General MQ
Sun Ra’s A Call For All Demons
We released our version of Sun Ra’s “A Call For All Demons” in honor of his birthday this past week! It’s been a staple in our live set from the very beginning (2011) and finally are putting a recorded version out into the universe. Available on all digital streaming / downloading outlets. Tell a friend!
New Video for “Dank”
We are pleased to announce the latest Montalban Quintet video for the song “Dank” from the album “Under the River”
Montalban Quintet – Dank from Chris Prescott on Vimeo.
So Far, So Good!
Our record came out officially yesterday on August 17 and we have been excited to ship vinyl copies all over the world, to places as far reaching as Japan, Switzerland, Canada, England and all over the United States.
Reviews are just starting to come in as well. Here’s one from our first song submission of “Kisses”.
“Certainly […]
New Album “Under the River” Comes Out on August 17th Worldwide
Montalban Quintet is very proud to announce the official release date for the new album “Under the River”. It will be available on hand-screend vinyl LP packages and Digipak CDs. Of course, all streaming and digital purchase options will be available as well. We are very proud of it and are looking forward to sharing […]
Montalban Quintet with Red Fox Tails at the Pour House
We had a great time playing again with our buddies in the Red Fox Tails. They are a remarkable band of musicians. It’s pretty hard to not like them. This was our second show with them and I sense there will be many more to come. Jay Reilly, the RFT bassist, took some stellar shots […]
New Video for “Swamis” by Film Maker Bill Perrine
Coming Soon… and we can’t wait to premier this video. Bill did an amazing job on the new Montalban Quintet video for the song “Swamis” from the upcoming album Under the River. We will post soon but in the time being, here are a few cool still images from the finished video project.
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SDMA Award Nomination for Best Jazz Performer
Big Thanks to the 2018 San Diego Music Award judges for the nomination of Best Jazz Performer in San Diego. It’s quite an honor, especially considering this is our 4th nomination. Thank you!
Montalban Quintet Live In-Studio Session on SD Music Wire
We had a blast performing a live-streaming performance on San Diego Music Wire. Thanks to Roy and David and all at Rarefied Studio Recorders. It’s a beautiful studio and the mic selection and instruments in there are mind boggling. Check it out!
Chris Prescott Joins Vater Drumsticks Artist Family
From Chris, “Big Thanks to Vater Drumsticks for the invitation to join their family of endorsers. It’s an honor for sure. I’ve been playing their sticks off and on for many years. It’s an amazing selection these days with all the artist models and cool oddball options. It’s a deep well, if you feel like […]