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Yuri Lemeshev/Brad Shepik/Tony Scherr: Tridruga

By AAJ Staff
August 1, 2000
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Yuri Lemeshev/Brad Shepik/Tony Scherr: Tridruga

Tridruga is a trio composed of the collaborative efforts of Yuri Lemeshev on accordion, Brad Shepik on guitar, and Tony Scherr on bass; who intertwine stories of passion, regret, and betrayed love as portrayed in the life of a Bengal Lancer. On this CD of the same name, the trio plays a set of gypsy cantatas, carnival rhapsodies, tangos, and an assortment of foxtrots, watusis, and cha-cha's.

Compositionally, some of the material appears to draw it's inspiration from composers such as Astor Piazzolla and Ernie Kovacks, and while the performances are generally on a high level, the set lacks somewhat in the drive and emotional intensity (if not swing) department. However, just because this isn't a jazz record per se, doesn't mean that this music is not viable.

I know there is an audience out there for this kind of thing, and listening to this disc could be a rewarding experience for a lot of people. That is the beauty of music; there is something for everybody.

Track Listing

Wind Cries; Potato Head; 100 Years; Tridruga; Forgotton Island; The Dream; Frog Dance; Main Theme From The Little Tragedies

Personnel

Yuri Lemeshev

Yuri Lemeshev (accordion); Brad Shepik (guitar); Tony Scherr (bass)

Album information

Title: Tridruga | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: Love Slave Records

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