TRAQ ATAQ, the NYC trio spearheaded by guitarist Q Morrow and bassist Sam Trapchak, has been making waves across the country with their unique fusion of jazz and rock. Q Morrow, with his virtuosic guitar skills, brings a dynamic and expressive edge to the band's sound, drawing inspiration from diverse influences ranging from jazz, alternative rock, Brazilian, Afro Cuban, and Indian classical music. His ability to seamlessly weave between genres adds a distinct flavor to TRAQ ATAQ's music. Complementing Morrow's prowess is bassist Sam Trapchak, whose deep grooves and sophisticated compositions complete the band's sound. Together, they create a sonic landscape that pays homage to their diverse influences while pushing the boundaries of jazz/rock fusion.
Q Morrow is a NYC based guitarist who plays jazz, latin, and Brazilian music. As a sideman he’s worked with artists such as the Fugees, Lauryn Hill, and Chabuco to name a few and performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, The Monterey Jazz Fest, San Jose Jazz Fest, Healdsburg Jazz Fest, NYC clubs like Zinc Bar, 55 Bar, SOBs, Bar Lunatico, Cellar Dog, Cornelia St Cafe, and clubs and festivals in Europe and South America as well. He is currently faculty at Jay Z’s RocNation School of Music, Sports, and Entertainment at Long Island University Brooklyn, teaching guitar, music theory, and aural skills classes.
Sam Trapchak is a highly in demand NYC bassist/composer who has worked with artists such as Dave Binney, Rich Perry, Donny McCaslin, Seamus Blake, Stacy Dillard, Jim Black, and Tadataka Unno to name a few.
