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Mark Dresser: Eye'll Be Seeing You
by Glenn Astarita
The cd artwork of “Eye’ll Be Seeing You” alludes to the famous “eyeball” scene(s) in the classic 1929 Luis Bunuel/Salvadore Dali film “Chien Andalou”. Admittedly, I have not scene this film in years; however, it was cinematically light years ahead of its time and obviously surrealistic. Bassist and composer Mark Dresser has in turn, written a ...
Mark Helias: Fictionary
by Jim Santella
A creative composer and bassist, Mark Helias gathers familiar harmonies and fresh melodies, combines them with checkered rhythms, and produces music guaranteed to hold your interest. Fictionary was recorded at performances in the Netherlands for the Groningen Jazz Festival and the Nijmegen Music Meeting in 1995 and '96, respectively. The quartet, which combines Ellery Eskelin's tenor ...
Mark Whitecage: Split Personality
by Glenn Astarita
Sadly, the fine Swiss label Hat Art, now called Hatology has suffered from poor distribution in the United States and import-like prices. Hat Art was a purveyor of the “new jazz”. Important jazz icons such as Anthony Braxton, Joe McPhee, Gerry Hemmingway and many others have explored uncharted musical waters due to the backing and vision ...
