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Improvijazzation Nation Issue # 65 REVIEWS
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Guitarist/composer Steve Thomas leads a whole host (like, a mob, mebbe'?) of players for this rockin' & boppin' CD project. The one thing that will strike you (around the 2nd or 3rd listen) is that though th' riffs are somewhat "familiar", |
| Guitarist/composer Steve Thomas leads a whole host (like, a mob, mebbe'?) of players for this rockin' & boppin' CD project. The one thing that will strike you (around the 2nd or 3rd listen) is that though th' riffs are somewhat "familiar", Thomas & crew have arranged them so that they're "different" than you've ever heard.... fused jazz blues, old-style be-boppin' bangups & high-end percussive tunes that will make your ears soar in ways they never quite imagined before. I definitely would recommend headphones on the first listen, so you'll be zoomed in, & totally without |
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distraction,
because this is not going to be something you can
"anticipate". The group is highly talented, but seeking new
directions for their energies.... you'll be pleasantly surprised, &
(I predict) will fall in love with this album by the second go-round.
This is a unique album, one you won't soon forget, & will be proud
to have in your collection. I enjoyed the music thoroughly, & it
gets a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from us, especially for jazz listeners who
want to taste aural treats with an aura of excitement about them.
- Rotcod Zzaj |