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Sam Bardfeld: Periodic Trespasses
by Dan McClenaghan
The cover certainly does grab at your attention. It's hard to say what that thing is. A War of the Worlds creature gone goofy? It does give you a clue that New York-based violinist Sam Bardfeld doesn't take himself too seriously. Another clue in this direction is the spoken word intervals--"The Saul Cycle"-- inserted throughout and incorporated into Periodic Trespasses.Working with the concept of “all music tells stories," Bardfeld spins a whimsical tale about a guy who doesn't ...
Continue ReadingSam Bardfeld's Cabal Fatale: Taxidermy
by Glenn Astarita
Jazz violinist Sam Bardfeld exhibits a good deal of exuberance, along with proficient chops on his new release for the “CIMP” label, titled – Sam Bardfeld’s Cabal Fatale Taxidermy. Here, the young violinist displays a wide-ranging repertoire as these pieces either skirt the fringes of pure unadulterated free-improv with lots of expressive soloing or they are liable to swing at an often feverish pace. Ex-Prime Time guitarist Ken Wessel provides tonal color, contrast and serves as a near perfect foil ...
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