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| The Highly-Acclaimed Jazz And Rock Drummer Karl Latham On Living Standards II Turns Rock Favorites Into Jazz Fusion Jams. The highly-acclaimed jazz and rock drummer Karl Latham on Living Standards II turns rock favorites into jazz fusion jams. With an all-star cast that includes bassist Mark Egan and special guest Wolfgang Lackerschmid, Latham digs into pieces associated with Eric Clapton, Stephen Stills, the Doors, Steppenwolf and other rock icons, giving them new life and fresh ideas. Karl Latham - Drums Mark Egan - Bass Mitch Stein - Guitar Henry Hey - Keyboards, Hammond B3 Roger Squitero - Percussion Special Guest: Wolfgang Lackerschmid - Vibraphone Artist: KARL LATHAM Title: LIVING STANDARDS II Artist Website: https://karllatham.com/ https://promo.theorchard.com/wi78kPAZFOiQAzimtw9v CD Release Date: January 17, 2025 Singles Release Date: January 10, 2025 "Layla" & "What Is And What Should Never Be" Label: Dropzone Jazz Catalog Number: DZJ20241001 UPC Code: 198846953151 TRACK LISTING 1. Break On Through (To the Other Side) 9:19 By John Paul Densmore, Robert A. Krieger, Raymond D. Manzarek, and Jim Morrison 2. Rock and Roll Woman 4:31 By Stephen Stills 3. What Is And What Should Never Be 7:57 By Jimmy Page and Robert Plant 4. Layla 8:56 By Erick Patrick Clapton and James Beck Gordon 5. Matte Kudasai 7:53 By Adrian Belew, William Bruford, Robert Fripp, and Anthony Levin 6. Magic Carpet Ride 6:21 By Rushton Moreve and John Kay 7. Carry On, Part I 6:47 By Stephen Stills 8. Carry On, Part II 4:58 By Stephen Stills Total CD Time 57:04 MUSICIANS: Karl Latham - Drums, Mark Egan - Bass, Mitch Stein - Guitar, Henry Hey - Keyboards, Hammond B3, Roger Squitero - Percussion, Special Guest: Wolfgang Lackerschmid - Vibraphone Back in 2016, drummer Karl Latham recorded Living Standards, a trio set with bassist Mark Egan and the late guitarist Vic Juris that transformed 11 rock pieces into jazz. On Living Standards II, Latham expands upon the idea by exploring seven other rock classics. The fusion-oriented set has the drummer heading a quintet that also includes bassist Egan, guitarist Mitch Stein, keyboardist Henry Hey, and percussionist Roger Squitero. In addition, the group's special guest vibraphonist Wolfgang Lackerschmid is among those featured on "Break On Through (To The Other Side). Mark Egan has had a long and productive career, becoming famous for his contributions to the bands of Pat Metheny, Gil Evans and countless others in addition to co-leading Elements and heading over a dozen albums of his own. Mitch Stein, who in his career has worked with such notables as Tania Maria, Adam Holzman, the Brecker Brothers and David Sanborn, is a powerful force throughout Living Standards II, often operating as the lead voice and contributing many blazing solos. Keyboardist Henry Hey, who earlier in his career uplifted the music of saxophonist Bill Evans, Victor Bailey, Joe Locke, Chris Creek, Jeff "Tain" Watts, David Bowie, and Tedeschi/Trucks, displays plenty of virtuosity on electric keyboards and organ, both as a soloist and in the inventive ensembles. Roger Squitero, who contributed to the music of Dave Valentin, Dave Grusin, Spyro Gyra, Ron Carter and many others, adds to the power and color of the ensembles. With Karl Latham driving the ensembles and inspiring the soloists, the quintet has its own powerful musical identity. The new versions of the rock classics devised by Karl Latham retain their melodies, chord changes and spirit while adding much more improvising and many subtle surprises. Living Standards II consists of songs associated with the Doors ("Break On Through To The Other Side"), Buffalo Springfield ("Rock And Roll Woman"), Led Zeppelin ("What Is And What Should Never Be"), Eric Clapton (a surprisingly uptempo version of "Layla"), King Crimson ("Matte Kudasai), Steppenwolf ("Magic Carpet Ride") and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (the two part "Carry On"). These new treatments will delight both rock collectors and fusion fans. Karl Latham has performed with a long list of major jazz and rock artists in his career including The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars, Paquito D'Rivera, the Bernie Worrell Orchestra, Michal Urbaniak, Edgar Winter, Johnny Winter, Attila Zoller and as co-leader of Big Fun(K) with Don Braden. Living Standards II, his fifth album as a leader, features the drummer in prime form, giving the band drive, power, and additional creativity while clearly enjoying reinventing the rock anthems. write your comments about the article :: © 2024 Jazz News :: home page |