Jazz Articles about The Inbetweens

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Album Review

The Inbetweens: Quantum Cowboy

Read "Quantum Cowboy" reviewed by Elliott Simon

by Elliott Simon
January 18, 2010

Electric guitarist Mike Gamble rules the traditional blues/rock/funk corners of his instrument extremely well but it is his artistry and compositional command that make these creative improvisations worthy of multiple listens. Here, he combines with a risk-taking rhythm section of acoustic bassist Noah Jarrett and drummer Conor Elmes to become The Inbetweens. While they heavily draw on a number of genres, they are anything but non-committal in their musical approach and Quantum Cowboy, though treading on lots of territory that ...

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Album Review

The Inbetweens: The Inbetweens

Read "The Inbetweens" reviewed by Mark F. Turner

by Mark F. Turner
November 5, 2003

The trio simply called the Inbetweens delivers jazz-fusion of another color on this debut recording. Based in the northeast New York area, these musicians build a collage of styles from hard rock, free jazz, and various influences. Leader Mike Gamble is one the new breed of young guitarists who has the knowledge and skill to play in various techniques of jazz, rock, and other modes. His recent contribution on new jazz artist Pete Robbin’s Centric displayed proficient skill and memorable ...