George Cotsirilos - On the Rebop - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Jakobs - Choral Music [COMPACT DISCS] date 10/15/2001

With InchPast Present,Inch the Bay-area trio of guitarist George Cotsirilos, bassist Robb Fisher and drummer Ron Marabuto build on the musical success of 2006's InchOn the RebopInch and apply a progressive, modern, but gimmick-free jazz treatment to a mix of original and classic compositions. From hard swinging post-bop to latin-infused cookers to acoustic ballads, the challenging and rewarding jazz guitar trio appeals to the discerning ear, attuned to the use of space, interplay, and dynamic range in support of collective expression. InchPast PresentInch reflects the years this trio has spent establishing the rapport required to reach a balance of originality, subtlety, swing, past and present. InchIt's a minimalist approach to the music with the accent on swing....look out, the ride is wonderful.Inch - Sonny Buxton, KCSM, San Mateo.

The well-seasoned trio of San Francisco Bay-area musicians continue their longstanding partnership with a third recording of creative, and swinging, new music. Guitarist George Cotsirilos, bassist Robb Fisher and drummer Ron Marabuto explore seven originals by Cotsirilos along with looks at InchDoce PresncaInch from Ivan Lins, the classic InchBut Beautiful,Inch and an original by the bassist. InchIf jazz guitar had an aroma, Cotsirilos' brand would smell of Yardley Soap, single-malt scotch, and unfiltered cigarettes in close quarters dark and slightly decadent, full-bodied, and warm.Inch - C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz.InchThis is about as tight a jazz trio as you'll ever be lucky enough to hear.Inch - San Francisco Chronicle.