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Reviewed by: Glenn Astarita
Review: Here is an East Coast based quartet that navigates a wide spectrum of sound and ideas,
without becoming indulgent or bombastic. There are some ethereal dreamscapes, yet the band also
incorporates an avant, slant on jazz-fusion tinted with cool hooks and other pleasantries.
Drummer Ian Davis turns up the heat when necessary. However, Davis’ lightly swarming attack,
coupled with bassist David Menestres’ limber lines provide a fluent bottom end. Guitarist Michael
Collings frequently complements keyboardist Dave Fox’s thoughtful musings awash with breezy
swing grooves, elements of noise music and intermittent injections of progressive rock vamps.
Think of taking a spin on a roller coaster, running at half-speed! Essentially, the group’s well thought
out game plan translates into a focused engagement, consisting of climactically oriented deviations
from previously rendered themes. As they navigate a multihued array of sound amid quiet vistas,
haunting lyricism and sporadic jaunts into the red zone! (Recommended…)
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