Eric Rasmussen - School of Tristano 2 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Twenty years after their acclaimed trilogy, Eric Rasmussen and his long-standing quartet return with School of Tristano 4-a revelatory deep dive into the compositions and aesthetics of Lennie Tristano, Lee Konitz, and Warne Marsh, paired with striking originals. Drawing from decades of study, stage experience, and personal connection, Rasmussen's quartet reinvents this rich, often-underrepresented repertoire with stunning clarity, warmth, and spontaneity.While the album brims with telepathic interplay and ensemble finesse, Rasmussen's alto saxophone sings with a personal voice, never imitative, always rooted in the language of deep jazz tradition but reaching forward. Guitarist Nate Radley, bassist Dave Ambrosio, and drummer Mark Ferber bring unmatched sensitivity, groove, and lyrical depth. School of Tristano 4 offers both serious jazz heads and adventurous listeners a fresh insight into classic modernist repertoire-an album that resonates with the spirit of Tristano while speaking entirely in the quartet's own voice.

Eric Rasmussen - School of Tristano 3 [COMPACT DISCS] date 12/23/2008

'Whiplash' is the first album recorded by bôa in over twenty years, following the incredible reemergence of InchDuvetInch. The album is a collection of melody-driven narratives, leaning into the emotive and relatable lyricism which resonates so well with fans. InchWhiplashInch is very human and uniquely universal - reflecting on the tides of time and relationships, which can refer to past entanglements, deep-rooted friendships, or even the abruptness of social change around us today. Newer fans craving more of the timeless warmth that has made InchDuvetInch an enduring hit will find that in abundance here, while decades-long fans will feel as if they're welcoming an old friend back into the fold.