Scenes - Silent Photographer - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

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

From it's inception in 2001, Scenes has added a distinctive voice to the classic guitar trio lexicon through the creative group aesthetic applied by guitarist John Stowell, bassist Jeff Johnson and drummer John Bishop. For their latest , the trio presents a set of compelling originals as they also explore varying sonic textures with Stowell's use of nylon string guitar, and even the fretless-guitar on the closing track. With a stirring intent, the harmonic and rhythmically unfettered world of InchRinnovaInch unfolds to each listener at a unique pace, always challenging, and always delighting.InchOne of those rare records that almost insidiously creeps it's way into the subconsciousInch - All About Jazz.

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