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Since most of this CD features the duo of acoustic guitarist Matt Balitsaris (who also plays a bit of electric guitar) and vibraphonist Jeff Berman, and the originals are joined by a tune apiece from Bill Evans and Wayne Shorter, the set is sometimes reminiscent (but not derivative) of a Gary Burton-Ralph Towner set. Dave Liebman adds his soprano to "Nightbird" and "Massacre River," Hearn Gadbois' percussive dumbek helps out on "Canoe Ticket" and "Massacre River," and Guy Klucevsek plays accordion on "Astor." The performances are low in volume and sometimes soothing, but there is also plenty of inner tension and heat, so close listening is rewarded. ~ Scott Yanow
Recording information: Maggie's Farm, Buck's County, PA (03/1996-08/1996); Red Rock Studios (03/1996-08/1996).
Personnel: Matt Balitsaris (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, synthesizer); Guy Klucevsek (accordion); David Liebman (soprano saxophone); Jeff Berman (vibraphone, percussion); Hearn Gadbois (dumbek).
Liner Note Authors: Josef Woodard; Josef Woodward.
JazzTimes (8/97, p.69) - "With an unclassifiable sound wherein the earthy textures of the acoustic guitar meet the more ethereal bell-tones of the vibes, Matt Balitsaris and Jeff Berman offer entrancing, meditative music ....hushed meditative modern folk which is both thoughtful and memorable..." An Echoed Smile Music | List Price | $11.98 (You save $1.59) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Guitar | | Label | Palmetto | | Orig Year | 1997 | | All Time Sales Rank | 616114  | | CD Universe Part number | 1489225 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 11, 1997 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Jeff Berman; Matt Balitsaris | | Engineer | Kent Heckman; Matt Balitsaris; Scott Ansell | | Recording Time | 52 minutes | | Personnel | Jeff Berman - vibraphone, percussion Hearn Gadbois - dumbek Matt Balitsaris - guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, synthesizer
Also: David Liebman, David Liebman, Guy Klucevsek |
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