Jazz Articles

The Code: Figli di Baia

by John W. Patterson
December 1, 2000

Inspect now my first impressions, upon receiving this incredible fusion release,." . . Superb jams, killer compositions, amazing chops, great sound and production, sweet-hearted and soulful packaging. Your band is top-notch, keys slayed me, bass kicked me so fine, drums right on and JOHN, yeehaw, you are a guitarist's guitarist. I heard lotsa Scott Henderson, flashes of Frank Gambale, rocking screams of Germany's fusion-queen, Susan Weinert, a touch of Holdsworthian speed and grace, bits of Metheny, echoes of ...

The Code: Figli di Baia

by Glenn Astarita
October 1, 2000

This new release titled Figli Di Baia, signifies the Italian town and birthplace of lead guitarist John Pelosi’s parents, as “The Code” combines contemporary - lead guitar driven musings with solid backbeats, a few tricky time signatures, percussion, electro-acoustic keys and lyric-less vocals. Throughout, Pelosi steers the group through a hodgepodge of fragmented unison choruses, shifting tempos and well stated choruses, witnessed on pieces such as “Fake Paradise”, “As If” and others.

Percussionist Paul Christopher Caldeira also injects his wordless ...