Jazz
Exodus
Jim is virtually a one-man show, filling the lines of all the instrumentation. The audible illusion of a full ensemble is simply uncanny. The programming aspect of this project is simply marvelous. While I'm not opposed to the use of drum machines, I still can't help wondering how much more emphatic a statement this release would have made with a human element where the drums are concerned. Regardless, don't get me wrong. I'm for whatever works for an artist, and this works. Also featured is David Mann and Lanny Ward on saxes. David also provides keyboard work, as does Nkossi Konda, Ned Mann and Even Steven Levee on bass. Rich Morrero handles percussion and Rob Rolling joins in on acoustic guitar on track number 10, "Without You." You gotta figure with all of this cunning and fluidity at his disposal that he's another product of the Berklee College of Music, correct? Well, you figured right. You can sample some of Mr. Savitt's grooves at MP3.com, or visit his website. "Hear and Now" has something special for everyone. Take the time to savor the flavor-here and now. -A. Khalis Pride, President & Editor. This issue also features reviews of the new Chris Botti CD as well as the Pat Metheny tour. Click Here to see the article in print. |
Straight outta Brooklyn comes this contemporary, world
rhythm guitarist & keyboardist. He wastes very little time bringing the
noise on his very melodic and energetic debut release. With a dozen tracks to
choose from, his flair for improvisation and phrasing is a glaring
characteristic throughout much of the CD. The ones that really grab me in the
collar with excitement are " Awakening, " "So Long,"
"What Could Be," as well as the one that will really rock your world,
"This Time." 
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