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Keith Fiala: Keith Fiala: The Quest

Read "Keith Fiala: The Quest" reviewed by Nicholas F. Mondello

by Nicholas F. Mondello
October 25, 2024

The Quest from Austin-based trumpeter Keith Fiala presents twelve original tracks of varied textures, grooves and soundscapes. The album follows Fiala's well-received and charted New Beginnings (self-produced, 2024), which was released earlier this year. The Quest is deeper--more profound--and definitely an aurally stimulating “concept" presentation. “Always With Me" launches the session. A longer repetitive melody over a light hip-hop rhythm bed appears before Fiala's open horn solos. This is a laid-back track with an '80s vibe. It ...

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Sean O'Bryan Smith: Tapestry

Read "Tapestry" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins

by Woodrow Wilkins
November 23, 2008

Listening to Sean O'Bryan Smith is a little like listening to Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Wayman Tisdale--all at the same time. Maybe that's because Smith uses a variety of bass instruments, and weaves them together like a Tapestry.Smith is a much sought-after musician who has played a variety of genres. Among those who have called on his talents are Anna Wilson, Steve Azar and Billy Ray Cyrus. In 2007, he was musical director of the Hammer and ...