What distinguishes Doxas' approach to improvisation is that he refuses to play it safe, allowing the moment--and not received wisdom--to dictate the kind of framework that will contain, shape and guide the piece under consideration. He is astutely committed to the belief that significant music is always distinguished by what is left unsaid, the gaps of which inspire him to produce a highly original vocabulary of accents, sound swells and silences that speak to his keen ear and very special touch. Unlike most drummers, he's able to personally engage an audience while leaving the group dynamic intact.
AAJ's Robert J. Lewis caught up with Doxas to talk about his work with other Montreal-based notables including pianist John Roney and brother Chet Doxas, whose Sidewalk Etiquette (Justin Time, 2006) was one of the sleeper hits of last year.
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