Amalgamation

Amalgamation: Therefore

by Woodrow Wilkins
November 23, 2009

Amalgamation is the bringing together of different elements. It is also the name of group that wants, on its debut Therefore, to present a unique sound. Based in Cleveland, Mississippi, this saxophone/guitar/bass/drums quartet is heavily influenced by the blues, but with a sound that's more a mix of rock, pop, jazz and fusion, its members count Chris Potter and Joshua Redman as some of its reference points. Some rapid stick work from drummer Coday Anthony opens ...