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Bob Holz: Night Watch
by Glenn Astarita
Bob Holz, an acclaimed drummer and composer, has been a significant figure in the jazz and fusion scenes for several decades. With a background that includes collaborations with legends such as Larry Coryell and Stanley Clarke, Holz's drumming prowess is marked by superior technical abilities and depth. His experience and deep understanding of various musical styles are vividly reflected in Night Watch. Notably, talented keyboardist Billy Steinway composed most of the tracks, adding a cohesive and dynamic touch to the ...
Continue ReadingSimon Phillips, John Patitucci, Niacin and Alex Machacek
by Len Davis
Simon Phillips, John Patitucci, Niacin, Marc Norgaard, and Alex Machacek. MVP with Allan Holdsworth and Frank Gambale. Japanese band Next Order, guitarist Willie Oteri, Klaus Doldinger, bassist's Tetsuo Sakurai and Peter Muller.Playlist Simon Phillips “Indian Summer" from Symbiosis (Lipstick) 00:00 John Patitucci “A Better Mousetrap" from On The Corner (GRP) 07:20 Niacin “Hell To Play" from Niacin-Live Blood Sweat and Beers (Magna Carta) 14:40 Marc Norgaard “Papaya Dream" from Tolerance (Call Sign) 22:00 Alex Machacek “Out Of Pappenheim" ...
Continue ReadingHiromi, Alex Machacek, Jeff Sipe and Steve Weingart
by Len Davis
We begin with Hiromi from Brain, Chicago band Bad Dog U, Kick The Cat with Scramble and Alex Machacek from Improvision. Guitarist Nguyễn Le interpreting the music of Jimi Hendrix, Chris Poland from OHM and drummer Jeff Sipe from Timeless. Also, keyboard player Steve Weingart and bassist Adam Nitti . Playlist Hiromi “Kung-Fu world Champion" from Brain (Telarc) 00:00 Bad Dog U “Fancy Mixed Nuts" from Bad Dog U (Blu Jazz) 06:12 Kick The Cat “Scramble" from Scramble (Blu ...
Continue ReadingPianist John Escreet, Bassist Janek Gwizdala, and Guitarist Alex Machacek
by Len Davis
John Escreet from Learn to Live, Janek Gwizdala Mystery to Me, Alex Machacek and Jimmy Haslip.Playlist John Escreet “Global Citizen" from Learn to Live (Blue Room) 00:00 Suomi Solmu “40 Acres and a Mule" from Facelift (Long Play) 05:49 Janek Gwizdala “AMSK" from Mystery To Me (Self Produced)11:37 Alex Stewart} “Aftermath" from <em>Aftermath</em> (Jazz Family) 17:30</li> <li>Alex Machacek"Animika" from <em>24 Tales</em> (Abstract Logix) 23:21</li> <li>{{m: Meddy Gerville “Ter Vis Bin" from Tropical Rain (Dot Time) 29:14 ARC Trio ...
Continue ReadingSamo Salamon & Friends: Almost Alone Vol 1
by Glenn Astarita
To keep the train on the track during the Covid lockdowns, artists must think outside the box. Such is the case with this first volume of duets performed by renowned Slovenian guitarist Samo Salamon and European guitarists via the Internet by using web-based meeting programs and file-sharing processes. And besides performing on acoustic and electric guitars, Salamon incorporates a Moog synth on several tracks, largely used for textural backdrops. He also uses the body of his acoustic as a percussion ...
Continue ReadingSamo Salamon: Almost Alone Vol 1
by Hrayr Attarian
Slovenian guitarist Samo Salamon is as prolific as he is innovative. His restless explorations have resulted in a large, versatile discography that ranges from the orchestral to the free flowing with a variety of ensembles. His 2020 release Almost Alone Vol. 1 is a set of eleven duets each with a different international guitarist. It is the first in a planned three-record series. Every track features a different set of motifs yet the eloquent lyricism of the dialogues ...
Continue ReadingGergo Borlai: The Missing Song
by Jim Worsley
The Missing Song has been heralded as a tribute to Gergo Borlai's nine most influential drummers still alive and performing today. This is much more than just listing them and perhaps covering one of their songs. Borlai composed eight of the nine new songs on this album. He plays them all in the manner, or mindset, of each drummer. The thought process, and level of preparation was meticulous for every drummer and every song. The drum kit, cymbals, sticks, pedals, ...
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