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Guitarist Skip Heller performs eight of his quirky but straight-ahead originals on this trio date with Duke Ellington's "Angelica." He teams up with Joe Bagg, one of the top organists in the Los Angeles area, and drummer Ryan Doyle for a full set of fresh material. Although none of the songs are destined to become standards, they are colorful. Hinted at along the way are such influences as country music, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Louis Armstrong, the Sons of the Pioneers, Thelonious Monk, and "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," plus there is a tribute to the late organist Shirley Scott. A fine effort. ~ Scott Yanow "Heller injects this music with joy and intelligence, making the listening experience a bit like witnessing genius by lightening strike, fast and furious and allowing for revelation in future listening." (All About Jazz). Skip Heller's first CD of original music in three -- count 'em, three -- years find him in the company of organ genius Joe Bagg and upstart drummer Ryan Doyle. This is Pan-American Jazz: Be-bop meets spaghetti western twang, film noir, rhythm'n'blues, and more with traditional roots organ combo music. Heller's new compositions are something truly special, too, giving the soloists maximum space to stretch out while challenging them. An all-new Skip Heller album is always cause for music freaks to celebrate, but the one-two punch of BEAR FLAG and the live-in-Philly OUT OF TIME are a party unto themselves. Fans of organ jazz have been discovering Skip Heller for the lasy few years and he's become a cult hero via blistering live shows and critical kudos. BEAR FLAG is a perfect introduction to this singular talent.JazzTimes (p.115) - "'Highway 99' pays homage to California guitar, combining some solid solos with a tremolo melody that evokes the ventures or Link Wray." Bear Flag Music | Category | Jazz Albums | | Label | Dreambox Media | | Orig Year | 2005 | | CD Universe Part number | 7190312 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 11, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Recording Time | 44 minutes |
Skip Heller Bear Flag Songs | 1. | Highway 99 |
| 2. | Til Things Are Brighter |
| 3. | Weatherbirds of Prey |
| 4. | Philadelphia |
| 5. | Plaid Hat, Red Wagon |
| 6. | Train Rhythm Blue |
| 7. | Angelica |
| 8. | Letter Home to My Wife |
| 9. | Shirley Scott Trio Was the Time, The |
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