Jazz Articles about Tom McNalley

Tom McNalley: Tom McNalley Trio

by Jim Santella
December 7, 2004

In an exhausting session of his own compositions, guitarist Tom McNalley leads his trio through vociferous tirades as well as somber dreamscapes. The rise and fall of their passion immerses the trio in searing intensity one moment--gentle repose the next. Each of the three artists contributes a confident voice that drives the program cohesively.

With his guitar ablaze, McNalley turns fighter. He scores a knockout punch several times as he rips the air with ferocious streams of descant. ...