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Riner Scivally & Isla Eckinger: Duets

by Jim Santella
January 2, 2007

Guitarist Riner Scivally and bassist Isla Eckinger have worked together all over Southern California now for over twenty years. Both have brought an exquisite melodic impression, as well as a powerful rhythmic foundation, to their various projects, sharing great jazz with a who's who of Los Angeles performers.

This time out, however, it's just the two of them. Scivally and Eckinger romp and stroll through this program of originals and standards with facility, enjoying the ride. Eckinger's bass ...