Bassist, composer and bandleader Dave Sharp leads the WORLDS QUARTET to present original compositions and explore music traditions from Turkey, Egypt, Armenia, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria and Greece. Recognized in the Jazz Times Critics Poll, the DAVE SHARP WORLDS QUARTET masterfully blends rhythms, sounds, and textures from across the globe with world music inspired original compositions (Desert Sky-The Seventh Secret.) Featuring oud, violin, electric bass, synthesizer and world percussion, the WORLDS QUARTET is fueled by the spirit of jazz, world music and dynamic exploratory improvisation. Dave Sharp-Electric bass, quatar, synthesizers Dr. Henrik Karapetyan-Violin Igor Houwat-Oud Mike List-Percussion “A whirr of gorgeous melodic invention and delicate, intricate musicianship. Beautiful.” –Brett Callwood Detroit Metro Times “Sharp’s bass work balances everything like a needle threading exotic fabrics.” –Mark Tucker Acousticmusic.com “Healing music reminiscent of ancient wisdom expressed for the listener in the language of now.” Linda Yohn WEMU 89.1 FM