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Dave Fiuczynski: Jazz Punk
ByFuze maniacally tackles Chopin on “Prelude Opus 28 No. 4” followed by a piece originally composed by Fiuczynski’s ex-employer, drummer Ronald Shannon Jackson, titled “Red Warrior,” which was an album the drummer recorded several years ago while boasting a three – lead – guitar attack. Here, the band go full steam as Fuze turns in some turbo charged, lightning fast leads, tasty harmonics, chunk chords and howling distortion atop the straight four rhythms. Other highlights are his hybrid-jazz/rock approach to Chick Corea’s lovely “La Fiesta,” featuring furious Latin percussion by Daniel Sadownick and precise rapid movement as the guitarist soars into the ozone. Trumpeter Jack Walrath’s composition “Hipgnosis” is given the hard-core rock heterogeneous free-jazz treatment as this piece closes out the affair in impacting fashion!
It may be of no surprise that David Fiuczynski has become one of the most sought after session guitarists in music other than his Headless Torsos band and his ongoing work with the witty and engaging NYC “Downtown” band Hasidic New Wave. Awesome technique coupled with a sharp clear-sighted vision sets Fuze apart from many others as Jazz Punk is raucous, raw, distinctly personalized, hyper, vivacious, loud and loads of fun! Here, Fiuczynski once again establishes himself as a guitarist for the ages, and one of a select few who are redefining the overall scope or capabilities of the electric guitar, yet for this musician it all seems so genuine and effortless. Recommended....* * * * 1/2
Personnel
David Fiuczynski; Guitars: Fima Ephron; Bass (tracks 2,4,6): Daniel Sadownick; Percussion (tracks 2,4,6): Gene Lake; Drums (tracks 2,4,6): Tim Lefebvre; Bass (tracks 1,5,8): Zach Danziger; Drums (tracks 1,5,8): Rufus Cappadocia; Cello (track 10): Santi DeBriano; Bass (tracks 7,9): Billy Hart; Drums (tracks 3,7,9,10).
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Album information
Title: Jazz Punk | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: Fuzzlicious Morsels Records
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