William Ash

William Ash Trio: The Phoenix

by Elliott Simon
March 22, 2005

Coalescing a soulfully mellow sound with a driving dynamic approach, guitarist William Ash has rekindled Wes Montgomery's finest early '60s flame to reveal The Phoenix. With a sound born of late night jams, Ash stops time by savoring intense, warm grooves or bopping at breakneck speed. Aided by a deep juicy mix, drummer Mark Taylor and bassist Dwayne Burno supplement Ash's rich texture to produce a substantial program of eight originals and three covers.Beginning with the pleasingly melodic ...