The Dixon-Rhyne Project

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The Dixon-Rhyne Project
Origin Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Genres Jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk
Years active2008–present
Labels Owl
Associated acts Rob Dixon & Triology +1, The Melvin Rhyne Trio, Fareed Haque & The Flat Earth Ensemble, Garaj Mahal
Members

The Dixon-Rhyne Project is an American jazz group from Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Dixon-Rhyne Project was formed in 2007 when tenor saxophonist Rob Dixon approached organist Melvin Rhyne, of Wes Montgomery Trio fame, about forming a boundary-pushing jazz jam band. Dixon and Rhyne then hired drummer Kenny Phelps and Chicago guitarist Fareed Haque. In 2008 Owl Studios released the debut album Reinvention: The Dixon-Rhyne Project. [1]

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References

  1. "The Dixon-Rhyne Project: Reinvention album review". Allaboutjazz.com.