Jazz Articles about Sam Dickinson

Artie Roth Quartet: Resonants

by Troy Dostert
June 14, 2023

Although composed during the Covid pandemic, the ten tracks on Artie Roth's Resonants give no ground to despair or gloom. Rather, the Toronto- based bassist aims for a more hopeful register here and, with the help of the sympathetic members of his fine quartet, he delivers. A strong lyrical sensibility and an ability to find a winning groove are also in evidence, resulting in a well-constructed album which holds up well over multiple encounters. This is Roth's third ...