Pianist Gordon Lee’s Rough Jazz group has long been a well known ensemble in Portland’s jazz scene.  The group pairs the inventive and esoteric saxophonist John Gross (well known for his concept of multiphonics) with drummer Alan Jones and bassist Dan Schulte, playing Lee’s compositions.  Their first CD (self titled, “Rough Jazz”) has long been the only recording in the group’s catalog, but this winter, they released a new DVD, filmed live at Jimmy Mak’s.  The DVD is available on the Diatic Records website.

Samples from the DVD: