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Tom Taylor: The Crossing
ByOne of the many heroes here is vibraphonist Joe Caploe who provides tonal color, fine soloing and works the rhythms with the precision of a Swiss watch. Taylor is a “Strong” composer and arranger besides his proficiently exhibited guitar skills as he bridges the gap between dashes of baroque, neo-classical voicings, fusion, jazz and even some hybrid jazz-hoe-down! The CD clocks in a little short at 42 ½ minutes yet everything flows so seamlessly and sensibly – well, before you know it, you’re on the last composition. Summit Records should be applauded for taking the plunge and signing this man! Some may think.....”Mahavishnu Orchestra Lite” however, Taylor is brilliant at alternating between acoustic and electric guitar and equally adept as a producer/arranger while also showcasing a soft, melodic touch. Lyrically fascinating themes, rapid and thoroughly interesting developments...........What else could one ask for? Can anyone say..multidimensional? Taylor is clearly his own man and already establishes an identifiable style, which is saying quite a bit these days! - If you’re in the mood for new and sparkling talent, then don’t pass this one up! * * * * *
Track Listing
Aubade; Pasque March; Swamp Fox; Big Basin Breakdown; D
Personnel
Tom Taylor
guitarTom Taylor- electric guitar, acoustic guitar; Joe Caploe- vibraphone, marimba, percussion; Rick Steffens- electric bass, acoustic bass; Curt Moore- drums, percussion; Ian Dogole- percussion; Erik Golub- violin, viola; David Grisman- mandolin; Jon Ward- acoustic bass guitar on "The Crossing"; Joe Weed- mandolin, mando-cello; Kronos Quartet- strings on "Big Bash Breakdown" and "The Crossing."
Album information
Title: The Crossing | Year Released: 1999
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