This record isn't an out-and-out tribute to saxophonist John Coltrane. The title--and title track--may suggest that it's all about that legendary figure, and the album-ending “Soul Eyes" serves as a secondary nod of affirmation, but saxophonist/multi-reedist Chris Greco doesn't just plant his flag on Coltrane's domain and call it a day. Sure, he delivers probing and ...

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Chris Greco: Pleiadian Call

Read "Pleiadian Call" reviewed by AAJ Staff

by AAJ Staff
July 25, 2003

Pleiadian Call successfully showcases the amazing versatility and the intellectual depth of multi-instrumentalist Chris Greco and his trio. He alternates masterfully between soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones, flute and clarinet with true aplomb on this recording of mind-stimulating, original modern jazz. The first number, befittingly titled “The Open Door," is an interesting, improvisationally strong piece that ...

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Chris Greco Trio: Pleiadian Call

Read "Pleiadian Call" reviewed by Rex Butters

by Rex Butters
July 25, 2003

A recurring topic in some jazz mainstream press these days involves the proliferation of independent labels and their potential to dull the music's quality with mediocrity. Somewhere in the argument lurks trust in infallible A&R departments with unlimited resources. Sony's not done signing people yet, but until they get around to Chris Greco, be happy he ...

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Pleiadian Call / Music for Trio

By Chris Greco

Label: gwsfourwinds records
Released: 2002
Track listing: The Open Door, Pleiadian Call, Yvette, Rains and Prayers, Innocence, The Flight of a Bird Leaves No Trace, Ask, Messages, Afterthought

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Chris Greco Trio: Pleiadian Call

Read "Pleiadian Call" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
December 6, 2002

Multiple reedman Chris Greco has put together a near suite on Pleiadian Call : loose, fluid, sometimes haunting compositions that seems to fit together like the pieces of an aural jigsaw puzzle, with a sound similar to fellow reedman Marty Ehrlich's. The trio format allows for a lot of space, and bassist Chris ...