Cique Discography of CDs

Cique albums Organist Jeff Jenkins and his group Artist bring back the sound and adventure of the early '70s on this CD. The music is very reminiscent of early fusion, with new grooves that would fit in very well with the groups of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Lifetime. Guest guitarist John Abercrombie is a major asset to this set although Artist by itself certainly sounds larger than a trio. Steve Holloway plays a bodhran (Ireland's native drum) on the final number, "Stealing Home." While the individual pieces do not have overly catchy melodies, the rhythms are infectious, the playing is top-notch, and Artist is creative within the framework of fusion without merely copying its musical influences. Releases of CDs such as Artist stand as proof that the much-maligned fusion music is still very much alive and has room for future growth. ~ Scott Yanow The debut release by the group Artist is open, interactive, funky and daring. The music is inspired by the transformation period for jazz in the late 60s and early 70s when Bitches Brew and Jack Johnson morphed into Mysterious Traveler and Head Hunters. T Audio Mixers: Scott Griess; Jeff Jenkins. Recording information: Mile High Music, Denver, CO. Artist: Eduardo "Bijoux" Barbosa (acoustic bass); Matt Houston, Jeff Jenkins, Steve Holloway. Personnel: John Abercrombie (guitar); Jeff Jenkins (Fender Rhodes piano, organ, synthesizer); Matt Houston (drums); Steve Holloway (bodhran). Additional personnel: John Abercrombie.