Sam McPherson

Ken Silverman: Eclectic Vibes

by Hrayr Attarian
July 14, 2024

Guitarist Ken Silverman, in addition to being a virtuoso, is an innovative composer and improviser. On his five releases as a leader Silverman has demonstrated a delightfully unique ability to fuse various musical traditions into a single unit. His sixth, Eclectic Vibes, lives up to its name and, like his previous work, is uncategorizable. The ten relatively short, originals range from film music to the avant-garde. The album remains cohesive in its unorthodoxy. Joining Silverman on this synth-heavy ...