Saxophonist Peter Vircks released an album of original music with his quartet entitled What You Believe Is True which has been listed in the top 10 "Jazz Favorites of 2014" on MPR News. It boasts highly spirited originals that fuse funky, incisive rhythms with rich, unpredictable melodies and an extraordinary production aesthetic.
"...One of the best releases of the last year: saxophonist Peter Vircks’ "What You Believe Is True.'"
- Minnesota Public Radio
"…Melody that sings, twists forward and sways with virtuosic intensity…What You Believe Is True is sure to be one of my favorites among local releases of 2014”.
- Jazz Police
"...A raft of new compositions that straddle jazz and funk--and achieve that rare combination of the best of both."
- JazzInc
"...[What You Believe Is True] has everything: great writing, playing, band, spirit and soul."
- Bebopified 2014 Twin Cities Critics Tally
"...Peter Vircks nimbly crosses stylistic boundaries on his saxophone."
- City Pages
Peter Vircks Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
Ron Evaniuk Bass
Kevin Washington Drums
Brian Ziemniak Piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Hammond Organ
Special Guests
Schoen Oslund Guitar
Michael Nelson Trombone
Ron Evaniuk Bass
Kevin Washington Drums
Brian Ziemniak Piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Hammond Organ
Special Guests
Schoen Oslund Guitar
Michael Nelson Trombone