Art Van Damme - The King Of Jazz Accordion: Five Early Albums 1947-54 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Patterson displays creativity as a soloist and arranger... and a technical virtuosity that is quite impressive. - Trombone Journal. Trombonist Ben Patterson's fiery technique and expansive compositional vision combine for a thrilling quintet session of 10 wide-ranging originals. From the opening title tune, a master-class in form & fire with tight ensemble passages and soaring solos, to the straight-ahead, Messengers-esque InchSuits Me Fine,Inch Patterson unveils thoroughly compelling vehicles for his Washington, DC-based group. All inspired soloists and master musicians, Patterson features guitarist Shawn Purcell, pianist Chris Ziemba, Paul Henry on bass and drummer Todd Harrison.

On this musical voyage, the point of departure is a series of short pieces written and played by Guy Klucevsek for Annie Proulx's novel Accordion Crimes. The adventure continues with Teodoro Anzellotti playing selections from Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations, and beyond!

Guy Klucevsek - The Well-Tampered Accordion [COMPACT DISCS] date 03/08/2005