Kevin Quinn - Paramedic (2018)

"I like to base my music on important events or people who impact my life. The music of Wayne Shorter, Coltrane, Scofield, Jim Hall, and many more inspire me to play. I guess the best way to describe my music is quirky, lush, bluesy and meaningful."

Born and raised in New York, Kevin began his musical studies on guitar when he was 18 years old. While attending the State University of New York at New Paltz, Kevin began to take an interest in jazz. He pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies studying with Mark Dziuba, Vinnie Martucci, John Menegon, and Jeff "Siege" Siegel. After graduating, he started his career as a sound engineer at the ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY, where he studies with bass virtuoso Matthew Garrison.

Working at the ShapeShifter has allowed Kevin to meet and play with many musicians such as Aaron Parks, David Savitsky, Rachel Therrien, Dean Sharp, Sean Wayland, Mark Ferber, Ira Coleman, and many more. Continuing his journey, he has played at ShapeShifter Lab, Shrine, Highline Ballroom, Muchmore's, Silvana, Wiliamsburg Music Center, Tomi Jazz, Pianos, Garment District Art Festival, and a myriad of bars and restaurants.