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About Qwill

 
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Boston based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Jesse Ciarmataro performs under the name Qwill as his solo project. Jesse played in a variety of bands including The Element, Polyquin, Ryan Montbleau Band, The Resonance, Further From Zen, and Sea Monsters. He has toured and shared the stage with artists such as Kaki King, Richie Havens, The Samples, and Guster. Jesse was awarded Grand Prize from The 2002 John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the Jazz category. Jesse sought out his solo project as a creative focus. Qwill's debut release "Arrows ep" was produced, and performed by Jesse. Arrows is a variety of arrangements consisting of 5 songs; "Funeral Song", "Laugh", "Find Your Way", "Waiting On Miracles", and the title track "Arrows".

"His mind is split in three places, with his left hand providing basslines on a microsynth, his right hand providing chordal accompaniment on the Wurli, and singing. Each element, when isolated, would be quite impressive, however the combination of all three simultaneously is a true feat. He uses silence effectively as another instrument, as the dense arrangements will recede without notice, leaving room for an equally soulful vocal performance, only to jump back in with more energy than before.Qwill's music is like a soul/R&B spouse with multiple mistresses of latin beats, modern jazz, and trance/drum and bass."
- Dan Cardinal - Northeast Performer

"Jesse Ciarmataro writes dreamy roots music that rivals that of British star David Gray."
- Joanna Massey (The Boston Globe)

" I just wanted to give a shout to Jesse and anyone out there that listens to his music. We have a tight-nit family of musicians cultivating from the north shore of Boston and beyond, and Jesse is at the center of that family. He's a master songwriter, a killer musician, and an amazing human being. Props to anyone out there who's in the know."
- (The world needs to hear Jesse) Ryan Montbleau

" Jesses singing ability is an intensely varied collage of smooth mellowness and high reaching pitches that make you hold your breathe."
- Stacia Russel (North Shore College Weekly)

" Singer Jesse Ciamantaro has a wonderful voice -- filled with rich tones and inflections that give him a sound that's unlike anyone else we've ever heard "
- Dusty Groove America
Birthdate: September 15
 
 

Qwill's Achievements

 
Top-10
August 2008 Acoustic
 
 

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  • Posted by David Kav on Sep 11 at 3:03 AM EDT
    Dude, love the song "Funeral Song." Deserves to be up there in ranking. Definitely judged for it a number of times. Keep at it.

    Peace, love and music,
    David Kav
  • Posted by The Dusty Roads Band on Aug 30 at 10:51 AM EDT
    Dig It!....Lookforward to what you've got on september......Later, but sooner is always better..........Dusty Roads
  • Posted by J.Miller and Friends on Aug 25 at 1:29 PM EDT
    Funeral Song is stellar!
  • Posted by stricken so on Aug 10 at 7:08 AM EDT
    Congrats on your top 10 status! a big ol pat on the back from me... ;)
  • Posted by jtyasuda on May 24 at 12:47 AM EDT
    thanks man! I like Laugh's opening fade-in and fade-out ending plus the dreamy chords ... keep 'em coming
 
 

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Funeral Song
Uploaded Aug 02, 2008
Laugh
Uploaded May 23, 2008
One Shot "live" w/ The FFZ Orchestra
Uploaded Aug 01, 2008
 
 

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