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David Ambrosio: Four On The Road
ByThat fourth presence obviously wasn't involved in the music making here, nor do these three men, who delight in the art of interplay, need any outside help. Ambrosio, Meissner, and alto saxophonist Loren Stillman have known each other since the '90s, forged strong bonds in the intervening years, proven their unassuming powers with Gone, and logged plane and road miles together. In short, they're ideal musical companions with plenty of history. That connectivity is evident across this entire program. Each man pulls his weight, contributes on the compositional front, and plays to the scene and dynamics set forth by his partners.
These three are all about aiding and abetting in a positively creative sense, adding ready support while also encouraging one another to flex their intentions. The album-opening "Way Too Long So Far"Ambrosio's contrafact on Jerome Kern's "Long Ago And Far Away"and the sly title track both make that clear in their swinging brilliance. But when things get loose(r), as on the leader's "Melody" and much of Stillman's "Legroom," this unit truly shines in the light of interactive engagement. David Ambrosio and his trio mates are to be commended for creating music that challenges while remaining largely accessible.
Track Listing
Way Too Long So Far; Fabulous Free; Melody; Four On The Road; Legroom; Sunset Bird.
Personnel
David Ambrosio
bassDavid Ambrosio: bass; Loren Stillman: alto saxophone; Russ Meissner: drums.
Album information
Title: Four On The Road | Year Released: 2018 | Record Label: Fresh Sound New Talent
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