Wave Upon Wave
His newest CD features all original compositions except for a cover of Gershwin's Nice Work If You Can Get It. It features saxophonist Will Vinson, pianist Henry Hey, bassist Matt Penman and drummer Mark Ferber. From the band's entrance on the first cut of SHADOWLESS, the intentions are very clear -- This is Jazz as an evolving artform. The respect for the tradition is deep but the compositions stretch the possibilities of form, the sounds challenge the possibilities of the ''acoustic'' jazz group, and the improvisations reflect a working band that has electrified audiences on five continents over the past few years. The result is a rythmically deep and lyrically compelling journey.
''On a conceptual level, I wanted the disc to have a strong impact...the effect of a bright light. After the smoky, late evening feel of last year's NIGHT SONGS (Criss Cross), I wanted SHADOWLESS to wake people up.''
Featuring Jonathan's touring band on tunes such as the powerful opener Twenty One, and the otherwordly groove of Stir the Stars, the quintet is pared down to a quartet on the hauntingly lush Long, Like a Mercury Day, a trio on the deceptively grooving romp on Nice Work If You Can Get It, and an intimate yet exciting Hey/Kreisberg duo reading of the title cut.
As a guitarist, Jonathan Kreisberg has been steadily building his name as the one of the instruments brightest young stars.
''Jonathan Kreisberg is a great musician whose playing and writing always tell a story. His formidable technique and intellect never get in the way, but only serve the agenda of the heart.'' -Joe Locke
Country | USA |
Brand | New for Now Music |
Manufacturer | New for Now Music |
Binding | Audio CD |
ReleaseDate | 2011-01-01 |
UnitCount | 1 |
Format | CD |
UPCs | 616892122760 |
EANs | 0616892122760 |