Jazz Articles about David Phillips

David Phillips & Freedance: David Phillips & Freedance

by Glenn Astarita
July 1, 2000

Bassist David Phillips and his band, “Freedance” turn in a mighty fine showing on this new “NAXOS” release! Basically, the band gets out of the gate in a flurry on the opener, “Eastern Peace” as they surge onward with ominous yet at times breezy themes while Phillips and drummer Tony Moreno provide the monstrous underpinnings. Here, electric guitarist Rez Abbasi illuminates the proceedings with commanding presence due to his signature style attack which features a touch of electronic distortion, a ...