Jazz Articles about John Ehlis

John Ehlis Ensemble: San Carlos

by AAJ Staff
October 1, 2002

Guitarist Ehlis and his tight Ensemble cover a lot of territory on this release. Overall, my impression is often that of a post “Bitches Brew" Miles with a Latin flavor. This is not to say that the music here is a copy, but rather that it works in similar territory.

The sound is often thick and dense, like on “Sana De La Noche," which is propelled by twin drummers and percussion. Layered on top is a searing Mclaughlenesque guitar. The ...