Jazz Articles about Continuum

Continuum: Act One

by Jon Opstad
October 17, 2004

The first thing to notice about this album, which consists of eight studio tracks recorded in Paris and one live track, is the lineup. Any recording putting together a sextet of this calibre is worth a listen and the results here certainly do not disappoint. There is very much a feel of collaboration to the group. Bartz could be seen as the most senior band member but each of the players is given equal standing and there is ...

Continuum: Passages

by Glenn Astarita
June 1, 2000

Los Angeles, California-based jazz-rockers “Continuum” display maturity, enviable chops and cohesive interplay on their 3rd and latest recording, Passages. Comprised of top-notch session aces, this band injects the finer elements of fusion with traditional jazz etiquette and methodologies along with a sharp, rugged edge!

“Continuum” pursues contemporary musings with conviction and power while also integrating the occasional display of pyrotechnics, which is most notably evident on their scorching rendition of John McLaughlin’s “Celestial Terrestrial Commuters”. In some respects, this band ...