Jeff Greinke Wide View CD

Wide View is Jeff Greinke's first solo CD after a three-year hiatus. Greinke, ever the consummate professional, has an excellent sense of timing, so listeners can be certain that he got exactly the sound that he wanted. He is also known for his dark ambience. This CD is not as morbid as some of his work, but it is dark. It starts with mere melancholy, and the blues get progressively darker as the atmospheres unfold and spread out. The dirges are the primary drivers. The drones are not overt; Greinke does not use traditional e-music techniques to construct his grays and blues. He uses melodies, an acoustic piano, and atmospheres with, well, a wide view. That is what drives this melancholia. Greinke encourages his listeners to inspect it from all angles before passing judgment. This disc is good for repeated listening. That way, listeners will get every nuance. The disc will appeal to fans of Jeff Pearce, James Johnson, Robert Scott Thompson, and Brannan Lane. ~ Jim Brenholts

Jeff Greinke is a musician, composer, performer, sound sculptor, and visual artist who is known worldwide for his unique sound. Through a highly developed process of layering, Jeff composes and performs music rich in texture, depth, mood, and subtle detail. Using various acoustic and electronic instruments, found sounds, and extended studio techniques, Jeff sculpts sound worlds that conjure a strong sense of place, hovering somewhere between the exotic and the familiar.

Jeff Greinke began composing and performing music in 1980 while studying meteorology at Pennsylvania State University. After moving to Seattle in 1982, Jeff formed the production company and recording label, INTREPID, through which he produced his first LP, 'Cities in Fog.

' He has since released twenty other recordings on various U.S. and European labels. His most recent is titled 'Weather from Another Planet,' released in June 2003 on FWD, a label and distribution network he co-owns with three other musicians. Jeff's music can also be heard on numerous compilation recordings. He has composed music for film, video, dance, theatre, radio, and art installations. Jeff has toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe and has performed in China, Canada, and Mexico. He has also been a member of numerous ensembles and is founder of the group LAND, featuring Lesli Dalaba (trumpet), Dennis Rea (guitar), Bill Rieflin (drums), and Fred Chalenor (bass). LAND toured China in 1996 which included playing the prestigious Beijing International Jazz Festival. They have released three cd's. Jeff's current ongoing project is a collaboration with former Sky Cries Mary vocalist Anisa Romero called Hana. In April 2001 they released their second album entitled 'Omen.'