Jazz Chemists
Jazz Chemists is an experimental jazz group where Brian (the bandleader) tests the sanity of his band-mates with original tunes and odd arrangements. The group plays a unique style of jazz influenced by Brian's love of hard-bop and contemporary classical music
Jazz Chemists will be making its debut performances in 2026 at several porchfests in the Boston area, so stay tuned for more details.
“Finite players play within boundaries; infinite players play with boundaries.”
― James Carse
Member Bios
Goody Goodwin
Goody is a Boston based multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass, and drums.
Steve Cohen
Steve is a Boston based drummer who has played with jazz greats Bruce Raisner, Goody Goodwin, and Brian King, among others When he's not gigging with Jazz Chemists, Steve runs his own group called the Real Book All Stars.
Bruce Raisner
Bruce is a Boston based trumpet player. He plays in the Real Book All Stars and with other groups in the greater Boston area.
