DANIEL GASSIN SEXTET — DANIEL GASSIN SEXTET

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

BRUNSWICK NIGHTS — THE ANDY SUGG GROUP

CD REVIEW THE saxophonist leading The Andy Sugg Group is a quite different beast from his fiery free-jazz incarnation with Kris Wanders. In a recording taken at the end of a long season at the Brunswick Green Hotel, Sugg’s ensemble of Daniel Gassin (keys), Nashua Lee (guitar), Thom Mann (drums) and Michael Story (bass) delivers detailed and delicate fusion. Sugg’s originals are layered and incremental, … Continue reading BRUNSWICK NIGHTS — THE ANDY SUGG GROUP