Jazz Articles about Bob Dee

About Bob Dee

Album Review

Bob Dee's Cosmosis releases New Moon as an instrumental album that explores modern creative jazz with soulful undertones. Led by guitarist and composer Bob Dee, the project features seven tracks that blend exploratory melodies with rhythmic depth, displaying the group's considerable technical abilities. The opener “Prajñā," sets a radiant tone with John Isley's luscious flute lines amid the leader's melodic jazz soloing and the quasi-Latin undertones from drummer Greg Joseph and Michael Bates' walking bass lines. The arrangement ...

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Album Review

Bob Dee's Cosmosis: From Head To Soul

Read "From Head To Soul" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
November 1, 2001

Guitarist, Bob Dee’s impressive resume provides ample proof of his rather divergent credentials. Whether scoring for TV and the big screen or past performances with trumpeter Dave Douglas, pianist Cyrus Chestnut, and others, Dee boasts a well-rounded musical persona. However, this new release featuring his “Cosmosis” band highlights the artist’s penchant for merging some early jazz-fusion style nostalgic elements, with hip, cutting edge modern jazz interplay. Moreover, Dee possesses enviable chops to complement his obvious comfort zone with exploring various ...