CD REVIEW 3.5 stars THE complexity and diversity of the ensemble pianist Daniel Gassin gathers to air his compositions on this outing suit the material. On reeds are Phil Noy (alto) and Anton Delecca (tenor), Pat Thiele and Cam McAllister share horn roles, Michael Story is on bass, and on two tracks Felipe Cornejo on bata drums joins Craig Simon on drum kit. The emphasis … Continue reading DANIEL GASSIN SEXTET — DANIEL GASSIN SEXTET
CD REVIEW THERE’S a cool elegance, complexity and delicacy of touch to tenor saxophonist Delecca’s second quartet album, but one track stands out. On Regulated, Delecca and Marc Hannaford on piano build excitement through barely suppressed tension, ably backed by Daniel Farrugia on drums and Jonathan Zion on acoustic bass. It’s gripping, draining and satisfying. The all-new quartet, plus Elvis Aljus on congas in the … Continue reading LOST CITY — ANTON DELECCA QUARTET
CD cover to come (Independent) SO many performances at Bennetts Lane are loved and lost — treasured experiences recalled, but not revisited. An exception is captured on Frock’s fifth album, recorded there live last year. To Frock’s atypical instrumentation — Adam Starr (guitars), Anthony Schulz (accordion and piano), Craig Beard (vibraphone, percussion), Simon Starr (acoustic bass) and Dave Beck (drums, cymbals, percussion) — is added … Continue reading Decadence — Live at the Lane
