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Jim Ridl (piano) is "a fresh, individual voice in Jazz piano...sure to make among the first incredible marks in the Jazz millennium." (Piano & Keyboard Magazine, Jan. 1999) In addition to his work with Groove Apparatus, Ridl performs live and in the studio with a wide variety of artists, including Pat Martino and Dennis Diblasio. Ridl's tenure with Blue Note recording artist, Pat Martino has produced 3 recordings including the critically acclaimed The Maker on Evidence Records. Performances with the Pat Martino Quartet have included major jazz festivals in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Most recently, Jim was featured in _Piano and Keyboard Magazine_ (Jan./Feb. 1999) and his debut recording, 5 Minutes To Madness and Joy is receiving rave reviews.