Kombo

Kombo: Cookin' Out

by Dave Hughes
July 1, 2001

Keyboardist Ron Pedley and guitarist Jon Pondel are back with their sophomore release under their latest collaborative name, Kombo, called Cookin’ Out. If you’re unfamiliar with these names, Pedley and Pondel used to be in a band with drummer Bud Harner (who, by the way, produced this CD) and bassist Marc Levine called Uncle Festive. They were also the core of Barry Manilow’s touring band for several years, although this trivia really gives no indication of their own style. Uncle ...