Biography
Two time ASCAP award recipient Quinn Dymalski (also known by the nickname The Quinny D.) is a saxophonist, composer, and pianist living in Los Angeles, California. A graduate with a master’s degree in music from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, Quinn studied composition privately with Vince Mendoza, Bob Mintzer, and Russell Ferrante, who helped refine his musical sound. He previously earned his undergraduate Degree at the Lamont School of Music in Denver, Colorado. There he won the 2021 Lamont School of Music Jazz Competition, received the Outstanding Undergraduate in Jazz Studies and Commercial Music award, and received three Outstanding Recital awards for his performances. It was also at Lamont that he fell in love with composing music.
By the age of 21, Quinn Dymalski formed his own large ensemble called “The Quinny D. Big Band,” and has performed several shows featuring his original compositions and arrangements. Most recently, Quinn released a single titled “Freak Fate,” an 8 piece fusion track on which he collaborated with lyricist Ruby Pucillo. Previously Quinn has also recorded and released a five-track big band record called “Quinny D. Big Band I,” which can be heard on all streaming services. There are also live videos from the recording session that can be seen on his YouTube channel.
Quinn’s sound as a recording artist can be described as modern jazz fusion, borrowing elements from many different genres and styles, such as metal, funk, blues, rock, bossa nova, and many more. While his compositional harmony is often dense and sophisticated, the melodies and songform are simpler and accessible. Quinn’s compositions offer a fresh take on modern fusion by adding elements of pop music, bringing them to a mainstream audience.
Having taken classical piano lessons from a young age, Quinn’s palate isn’t limited to just jazz. He regularly writes contemporary music for piano, saxophone quartet, chamber, orchestra and wind ensemble (see works tab). For this reason Quinn prides himself in being a versatile composer and arranger.
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