Dug Pinnick - Joy Bomb - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

'...this new disc let's [James M. Gregg] shine on an album of original retro-fusion tunes that may remind some of artists from decades past...Gregg is a fiery player who is at home with both rock and jazz idioms, and his band gloms onto this aesthetic with verve.' - Kyle O'Brien, Jazzscene Bridges are a fascinating metaphor for how we shape our lives. We make plans, have dreams, and set goals...so we build bridges to get from where we are now to where we want to be. Sometimes we cross over to the other side and find exactly what we wanted...sometimes we cross and find something totally unexpected...and sometimes we never even start the journey. Occasionally we get halfway across and turn back, and sometimes we simply jump, leaving no question that we're ready to move on to the next big thing. InchAnother Bridge BornInch is a musical example of a bridge in the life and musical career of it's creator, James M Gregg. Having spent decades bouncing from one musical endeavor to another, looking for an elusive sound that he could define and that would define him, he finally hit on something that truly resonated with his innermost motivations. With this album, Gregg has finally found what he was looking for. Equally adventurous and accessible, InchAnother Bridge BornInch has something for everyone - funky, wandering improvisations reminiscent of early-1970s Miles Davis, ethereal pop ballads, hard-driving electric rock and eerie jazz grooves with hints of Balkan, Arabic, and Latin music. Gregg uses the term Inchfractured beautyInch to describe his philosophical approach to his music, finding substance in music that doesn't apologize for it's slight imperfections, that in fact celebrates them as an honest and interesting part of the creative process. A daring and creative work, InchAnother Bridge BornInch demonstrates a creative freedom that eschews the status quo while also em

Acclaimed King's X bassist, songwriter, and co-vocalist Dug Pinnick has announced his latest solo album, InchThingamajiggerInch, out on Inch10/25/2024Inch via Rat Pak Records. The upcoming solo album features 11 brand new songs and follows his successful of 2021's InchJoy BombInch. From the opening chords of InchClimbing Up the MountainInch, Dug Pinnick's trademark tone lays the bedrock for his latest solo InchThingamijiggerInch. dUg tackles a wide array of emotions and topics with layered harmonies, hooky rhythmic sensibilities, and the total groove that remains a crucial ingredient to the King's X sound. InchI wrote a new batch of songs, so it's time for another album! InchThingamajiggerInch is my new offering to the universe. I love this album and I believe it's my best work to date! I hope it feels good in everyone's ear hole!Inch explains dUg.dUg proves that age is nothing to him and provides an album packed with the groove, swagger, and soul that he has honed and perfected over his extensive career. dUg's ability to combine a multitude of his influences into one seamless offering is on full display. InchClimbing up the MountainInch, InchLet the Music PlayInch, InchThe ValleyInch, InchKeep On GoingInch and InchMore Strings AttachedInch show why dUg is still one of the best at his craft, while InchThe AlarmInch, InchBelieve ItInch and InchThe One ThingInch exemplify his ability to think outside the box and expand his range! Album Tracks 1. 01 Climbing Up the Mountain 2. 02 Keep on Going 3. 03 More Strings Attached 4. 04 Let the Music Play 5. 05 Love Defines You 6. 06 from the Now 7. 07 the Alarm 8. 08 the One Thing 9. 09 the Valley 10. 10 Working It Out 11. 11 Believe It

This disc brings together the first recordings of two symphonic Masses, orchestral works inspired by and structured according to the Ordinary of the Roman Catholic Mass. Both composers, one Roman Catholic, the other Jewish. Album Tracks 1. Kyrie 2. Gloria 3. Credo 4. Sanctus Et Benedictus 5. Agnus Dei 6. Kyrie 7. Gloria 8. Credo 9. Sanctus 10. Agnus Dei