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Gary Brunotte: Manic Moments

Read "Manic Moments" reviewed by John Barron


Based out of Durham, North Carolina, multi-talented musician Gary Brunotte draws on his years of experience as an organist and pianist to create Manic Moments, a unique blend of jazz that defies generic categorization. The disc encompasses moments of straight-ahead blowing, funky grooves and soulful Latin vibes to create an intriguing musical landscape.

Manic Moments succeeds at being original through Brunotte's imaginative composing and arranging. Most notably the title track, an original up-tempo blues with a Blood, Sweat and Tears-type ...

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Gary Brunotte: Smile

Read "Smile" reviewed by Jim Santella


Gary Brunotte's piano trio provides a lovely session of lyrical ballads and gentle reflection on Smile, a tribute album dedicated to Dexter, the pianist's family pet who passed away at age fifteen. Judging from the album cover photo, he must surely have left behind pleasant memories and golden moments that remain frozen in time.

Ten originals and four standard tracks allow Brunotte to tell his story openly. From the blues of “Seal-Point Strut to the quaint bossa mood ...


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