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| A preeminent contributor to the advancement and evolution of fusion. He has held that prominent position at the table for nearly fifty years. Artist: Jeff Richman Album: XYZ Label: Blue Canoe Records Street Date: March 30, 2023 Add Date: March 27, 2023 After graduating from the prestigious Berklee School of Music in 1975, it soon became evident that Richman was to be a vast contributor to the advancement and evolution of fusion. He has held that prominent position at the table for nearly fifty years. Fresh is the best one-word summation of XYZ. Richman's eighteenth record as a leader, and first since 2016's dynamic Sizzle, keenly addresses the old adage that "good things come to those who wait." Richman's ensemble is anchored by rhythm section giants Vinnie Colaiuta and Jimmy Haslip, as well as by keyboardists George Whitty, Scott Kinsey, Mitchel Forman, Otmaro Ruiz and trumpet soloist Jeff Beal. Nine original songs, led by Richmans' compositional imagination, are propelled by the dynamics of the band's improvisational skills. While Richman's well established signature sound is gracefully in place, XYZ expands the directional scope, and pops with a modern-day swagger. Musician, composer, and producer Jeff Richman has many significant achievements to his name. He is regarded as one of the world's preeminent fusion guitarists. Jeff Beck is atop the list of those who captured Richman's imagination, and profoundly impacted his technical and improvisational growth. The iconic guitarist's recent passing gives us pause to consider the indelible mark he made on rock, fusion, and a host of impressionable young guitarists. Richman is among a select few gifted and inspired pioneers who have continued to raise the bar and expand what has become the limitless boundaries of fusion. Richman's vital and essential contributions to the genre are as well-documented as his glorious and masterful recordings and live performances. After graduating from the prestigious Berklee School of Music in 1975, it soon became evident that Richman was to be a vast contributor to the advancement and evolution of fusion. He has held that prominent position at the table for nearly fifty years. Now, as an elder statesman, Richman continues to grow and pave the way with rich and dynamic new music. As a composer and certainly as a guitarist, a notable observation of Richman's unique skill set is the depth of his articulation and his innate natural abilities to convey and communicate his stories. TRACKS: 1. XYZ 4:16 (J Richman) Nefer Music ASCAP Jeff Richman: guitar George Whitty: keyboards Vinnie Colaiuta: drums Jimmy Haslip: bass 2. Be Cool 4:59 (J Richman ) Nefer Music ASCAP Jeff Richman: guitar Scott Kinsey: keyboards Vinnie Colaiuta: drums Dean Taba: bass Jeff Beal: trumpet 3. Optamystical 3:53 (J Richman), Nefer Music ASCAP Jeff Richman: guitar George Whitty: keyboards Vinnie Colaiuta: drums Jimmy Haslip: bass 4. Ray Barretto 5:22 (J Richman, J Haslip) Nefer Music ASCAP LaViera Music BMI Jeff Richman: guitar Otmaro Ruiz: keyboards Vinnie Colaiuta: drums Jimmy Haslip: bass 5. Left Right Here 5:07 (J Richman), Nefer Music ASCAP Jeff Richman: guitar George Whitty: keyboards Vinnie Colaiuta: drums Jimmy Haslip: bass 6. Lost Daze 5:06 (J Richman) Nefer Music ASCAP Jeff Richman: guitar Scott Kinsey: keyboards Gergö Borlai: drums Jimmy Haslip: bass 7. Likewise 4:33 (J Richman) Nefer Music ASCAP Jeff Richman: guitar Mitchell Forman: keyboards Vinnie Colaiuta: drums Jimmy Haslip: bass 8. Bar 55 5:19 (J Haslip, S Kinsey, J Richman ) LaViera Music BMI, Hey Now Music BMI, Nefer Music ASCAP Jeff Richman: guitar Scott Kinsey: keyboards Vinnie Colaiuta: drums Jimmy Haslip: bass 9. She's Got To Be Somewhere 4:11 (J Raymond) Jeff Richman: guitar Scott Kinsey: keyboards Vinnie Colaiuta: drums Jimmy Haslip: bass write your comments about the article :: © 2023 Jazz News :: home page |