Jazz Articles about Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis: DIP

by Glenn Astarita
January 2, 2003

This Czechoslovakia based quartet displays several contrasting musical forces, as they combine electro-acoustic guitars with bowed string instruments amid rhythms that generally don’t sit still. At times, the quartet conveys a slight resemblance to a few of the progressive “Rock In Opposition” groups, such as Univers Zero and others. Although, these folks have designed a signature style of their own.

The ensemble fuses European folk with chamber-like themes amid fiercely woven passages and much more. Three quarters ...