Jazz Articles about Greg Stuart

Greg Stuart: Subtractions

by Karl Ackermann
November 14, 2022

Percussionist Greg Stuart is afflicted with focal dystonia, a neurological disorder which limits the motor function of one hand. Despite that physical challenge, Stuart has undertaken a sweeping and ambitious percussion album which goes beyond the traditional drum kit. He has co-led more than a dozen recordings including an impressive debut with bassist Barre Phillips. Subtractions is his first unaccompanied outing although it tests the parameters of a “solo" recording. Stuart offers three compositions, one from percussionist Sarah ...