Jazz Articles about Rich Woodson

About Rich Woodson

Album Review

Rich Woodson's Ellipsis: The Nail That Stands Up Gets Pounded Down

Read "The Nail That Stands Up Gets Pounded Down" reviewed by Brad Glanden

by Brad Glanden
August 12, 2006

A widespread practice among high school jazz bands is the requirement that students stand up as they take solos, removing all doubt as to where the audience should direct its attention. It is unsurprising that a society which promotes individuality would encourage its young musicians to show off, or that it would nurture the one-track minds of spectators. In contrast, Eastern cultures have long stressed the importance of collectivism, an idea that is reflected in the title of this effort ...

Album Review

Rich Woodson's ellipsis: Control and Resistance

by Glenn Astarita
June 1, 2000

Self taught, New York City-based guitarist/composer Rich Woodson displays loads of cleverly constructed musical propositions along with his band, “Ellipsis” on this new release titled, Control and Resistance. Accompanied by the dual sax attack of modern jazz veterans Peter Epstein and Aaron Stewart, the band spins an intricate web of thoroughly complex themes amid odd-metered back beats and sinewy rhythmic structures thanks to the exemplary support provided by drummer John Hollenbeck and bassist Mat Fieldes. - It becomes fairly evident ...