2014 JUNO AWARD WINNER for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year! The music explores original compositions, eastern-European themes and jazz standards in an intimate and melodic setting. Robi Botos - piano, Mike Downes - bass, Ethan Ardelli - drums and special guest Ted Quinlan. “Profoundly lyrical bass work" Stuart Broomer, The Whole Note

"Ripple

2014 JUNO AWARD WINNER for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year!   The music explores original compositions, eastern-European themes and jazz standards in an intimate and melodic setting. Robi Botos - piano, Mike Downes - bass, Ethan Ardelli - drums and special guest Ted Quinlan.   “Profoundly lyrical bass work" Stuart Broomer, The Whole Note

"Ripple Effect is a beautifully layered textural conversation with a trio performing as one harmonic train of thought... The technique and interplay between Downes and pianist Robi Botos is remarkable as their own lyrical visions become intertwined within each piece." Brent Black, Bop-N-Jazz