at Avenue D Friday, 01 February 2013 Sales Stop at 11:00PM PST 02/01/13 talent Markus Gottschich, Quartet   info While in pursuit of an athletic career that included stints at schools in Florida and New York, Markus remained dedicated to the piano, discovering his passion for jazz along the way. A portentous injury led Markus to redirect his focus on jazz music, and after graduating from Western Connecticut University, he moved to South Florida to enter into in-depth study and mentorship with legendary pianist Michael Gerber. When Markus set out to plan his next original jazz project, he was eager to incorporate the wealth of global sounds that he had come across during years of performing in South Florida venues and concert series, such as the Colony, Byron Carlyle Theater, and Jazz at MOCA. Markus’s compositions on the new album reflect these influences, combining Central European aesthetics with those of the Americas as interpreted by an elegant ensemble that includes violin, cello, and accordion. Along the way, he injects surprising elements such as the Indian tabla to create these unique yet classic musical explorations. It is a testament to his deft skill and strength of vision that Markus attracted internationally acclaimed artists to this project, among them Grammy winners Jose Javier Freire and Federico Britos. The new album, produced at the esteemed Idee und Klang Studio in Basel, Switzerland, is set for release in Autumn 2012, with a promotional schedule to be announced soon.   show starts at  08:00PM