Jazz Articles

The V-loop Trio: Kindred Souls

by AAJ Staff
September 1, 1999

In a nutshell -- this is a fine first offering for this relatively young and energetic jazz trio. Val Lupescu, born in Romania, Europe -- the founder and leader -- plays solidly pleasing and at times exciting jazz guitar. His styles range through such greats as Wayne Johnson, Pat Metheny, Steve Khan, Andy Summers, with brief flashes of Carlos Santana and even Mike Stern. Jorge Albuquerque of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the intricately tight and melodic bassist. Glenn Williams ...