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Bruce Eisenbeil - Michael Attias - David Taylor - Jay Rosen: Opium

by Glenn Astarita
August 4, 2002

New York City based electric guitarist Bruce Eisenbeil treads upon paths similarly founded by the likes of Joe Morris and the grand master of improvised free-jazz type guitar, Derek Bailey. Eisenbeil primarily centers his craft within trio and here, quartet settings. With this effort, everyone shares the limelight. Soloing opportunities abound as the guitarist and saxophonist Michael Attias interlace a surplus of jagged motifs. The album commences with the musicians’ nimble tinkering and introspective thematic concoctions. Yet, they build up ...

Album Review

Bruce Eisenbeil - Michael Attias - David Taylor - Jay Rosen: Opium

Read "Opium" reviewed by Nicholas Sheets

by Nicholas Sheets
February 19, 2002

Opium, the latest CIMP (Creative Improvisational Music Project) release to be led by the New York-based guitarist, Bruce Eisenbeil, is a mesmerizing album. It is as subtle, dynamic and unpredictable as a chemistry experiment. The Opium quartet is anchored by an unusually dark-timbred horn combination consisting of David Taylor on bass trombone and Michael Attias on bass saxophone. The two work in tandem throughout the album, honking, grumbling furiously, or unleashing deep throaty yawns that simmer as they patiently drive ...

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Eisenbeil / Attias / Taylor / Rosen: Opium

by Derek Taylor
January 1, 2002

The year 2001 was a banner annum for Bruce Eisenbeil. Increased attention through a high profile gig with living legend Milford Graves at the Vision Festival and a pivotal role in Cecil Taylor's workshop ensemble earlier in the year cocked more critical ears in his direction and this latest release on CIMP is sure to continue the rising wave of interest. The music is no easy listen, filled with gnarled, abstract fretwork and ornery horn noises but adventurous listeners are ...

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Bruce Eisenbeil's Crosscurrent Trio: Mural

by Glenn Astarita
January 1, 2000

Improvising guitarist Bruce Eisenbeil’s acute vision and authoritative control of his instrument is conveyed in gleaming fashion on this live Trio date titled, Mural. He’s been creating a buzz around the New York City area since emerging on the modern jazz scene a few years back as a complex musician who integrates buzz saw like single note runs, with sweeping chord progressions, smooth clear toned picking, delicate phrasing and more. Here, along with drummer Ryan Sawyer and bassist J. Brunka, ...