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Album Review

Stevens, Siegel & Ferguson: Panorama (Featuring Valery Ponomarev)

by Eric Saidel
June 1, 1999

Stevens, Siegel & Ferguson are a well established trio, having played together for a decade, and they sound like it on this recording. They move together so well that each has clearly internalized the others' tendencies. They're funky together, sensitive together, sparing together, and lavish together. This recording shows them in fine form, supporting guest artist Valery Ponomarev. Ponomarev is a splendid horn player. His playing is careful and deliberate, with solos that are finely crafted and never given over ...

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Stevens, Siegel & Ferguson featuring Valery Ponomarev: Panorama

by AAJ Staff
March 1, 1999

Stevens, Siegel & Ferguson with Valery Ponomarev – PANORAMA. Imaginary Records 010; Released 1998. The last two SS&F records were strictly trios; while the group enjoys exploring their dynamics, this time they wanted more. Jeff Siegel says “we also enjoy mixing it up with other players – particularly horn players”; Tim Ferguson wanted “a special person ... able to contribute to it without disrupting its delicate balance.” That person was one-time Jazz Messenger Valery Ponomarev, who brought his talent and ...