Scenes - Rinnova - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

After 15 years of performing together, the rapport between the legendary Portland guitarist John Stowell, and Seattlites, bassist Jeff Johnson and drummer John Bishop, has reached such a level of intimacy and connectedness, they transcend the traditional concept of a Inchguitar trio.Inch Whether performing their intriguing originals or the thoughtful reimaginings of less-done classics, each piece is a ticket to somewhere unique, like a travelogue of where the trio members have been and where they would like to go. Documented on five albums for Origin Records, their music continually inspires comments from reviewers bordering on the poetic InchWhispers of intelligent messages.Inch Jazz Weekly, Inch... images of chilly mists rolling into town off the cold Puget Sound, filmy tendrils drifting up dark, shadowy streets.Inch All About Jazz, InchFertile is the band's mind and talent for a sound ethereal.Inch All About Jazz.Inch... plush and understated blanket of sound... a seamless sonic poem that grows with each listen.Inch - ALL ABOUT JAZZ

The trio, made up of guitarist John Stowell, bassist Jeff Johnson and drummer John Bishop, were first heard together on a 2001 InchScenesInch along with saxophonist Rick Mandyck. Now returning as a trio under the name Scenes, they continue their exploration of free flowing yet highly melodic ensemble playing as they perform an all original set of music. Touching on burning swing with InchStudio City,Inch haunting ballads with InchHaikuInch and InchI Wish,Inch and new country with InchWhen Jasper Grows Up,Inch the trio sculpts an uncompromising yet very accessible soundtrack. Inch... an introspective gem... They are all masterful players and even better listeners.Inch - All About Jazz.

Having performed together for 12 years, the musical and personal rapport between guitarist John Stowell, bassist Jeff Johnson, and drummer John Bishop has attained what Cadence magazine calls Inchan enviable tightness.Inch Whether performing their intriguing originals or the thoughtful re-imaginings of less-done classics, each piece is a ticket to somewhere unique. On Inch... But Not Heard,Inch the trio is joined by a longtime compatriot, saxophonist Hans Teuber who adds several original tunes and another deeply integrated and sympathetic voice to the ensemble. InchConsiderably absorbing... dynamically astute and rhythmically sensitive, this is very satisfying music... Inch - Cadence