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Shan Kenner
Within nine months of his arrival, Shan Kenner releases his debut CD in NYC; “Brooklyn Sketches”. “Brooklyn Sketches’” is packed full of powerful and flowing dialogue between bassist Ryan Berg and stalwart drummer Rudy Royston who joined Shan on the recording. This innovative new jazz trio comes with a crisp new sounding CD that seemed to be waiting to be made. “Brooklyn Sketches” expresses their passion for the vital musical culture of the New York City Area, while adequately exposing Kenner as new jazz guitar talent to look out for.
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Late 70's 335 model guitars, vintage 1961 Fender Princeton, Lexicon LXP-1-Guyatone MD-1, Rat Distortion.
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Shan Kenner Trio: Brooklyn Sketches
by Matthew Warnock
Brooklyn Sketches is a genre-bending, highly energetic album by New York-based guitarist Shan Kenner. Kenner's modern approach to improvising and his constant need to explore new realms of dissonance and rhythmic tension provide for some very interesting moments on the record. Not to be outdone, the rhythm section of Ryan Berg on bass and Rudy Royston on drums prove to be a dynamic pair in both solo and ensemble settings. Both of these talented musicians are equally comfortable when pushing ...
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