I'd like to recommend two new CDs ..both by members of the Convergence Zone band and fellow Origin Records artists as well:
Gary Hobbs
OF MY TIMES
Origin 82430
From Stan Kenton to Dave Friesen to Tom Grant - drummer Gary Hobbs combines a diverse & celebrated musical history with his love of the Spanish cajon for inspired takes on "Fever," "Besame Mucho" and "The Look of Love." With a large supporting cast that includes vocalist Greta Matassa, pianists Tom Grant & Marc Seales, and trombonist Jeff Uusitalo, Hobbs & crew also explore 7 originals, all propelled by Hobbs' spirited drumming and distinctive arrangements.
**TRACKS
**PERFORMERS
1. OF MY TIMES 1:59
2. LONG BOATS 5:08
3. FEVER 5:36
4. HADES LADIES 7:46
5. BESAME MUCHO 5:37
6. CARRIBEAN FIREDANCE 4:55
7. THE GINGI 5:21
8. OH SUZANNA 4:56
9. ROBOT LOVE 5:28
10. THE LOOK OF LOVE 4:50
11. THE BUBBA STOMP 4:42
GARY HOBBS drum set / cajon set
DAVID CAPTEIN bass
TOM GRANT piano (2,6)
MARC SEALES keyboards (4,9,11)
GEORGE MITCHELL keyboards (7,8) organ (10)
REGGIE THOMAS hammond organ (5)
RICK HAYDON guitar
JEFF UUSITALO trombone
PAUL MAZZIO trumpet
TIM JENSEN woodwinds
NANCY IVES cello
MIKE HORSFALL vibes
GRETA MATASSA vocal (5,10)
BRITTA HOBBS vocal (3)
* PRODUCTION
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Produced by GARY HOBBS
Recorded at FALCON STUDIOS, Portland, OR
engineered by DENNIS CARTER (1-4,6,9,11)
and SUPERNATURAL SOUND, Oregon City, OR
engineered by ROGER MIELKE (5,7,8,10)
Mixed by RICK HAYDON & GARY HOBBS (3-5,7-11) and DENNIS CARTER & GARY HOBBS (1,2,6)
Mastered by KEVIN NETTLEINGHAM AUDIO
Cover photo by DOUG MENUEZ
Other photos by DAVE OLSON
Art Direction/design by JOHN BISHOP
****a wonderful CD ..Gary is a helluva composer/arranger in addition to being a killer drummer ..when I heard the first cut the first time, I was knocked out by Garys' command of orchestral color phil k
next:
Deardorf / Peterson Group
PORTAL
Origin 82425
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As major fixtures in the Northwest jazz scene and educators at Cornish College for 25 years, bassist Chuck Deardorf & guitarist/composer Dave Peterson were central influences on many of the rising talents in creative jazz today including Brad Shepik and Briggan Krauss. Drawing from their many years of touring and recording with artists like Kenny Barron, Art Lande, Bob Moses, Paul Motian, and dozens of others, they co-lead this alternately reflective and fiery quartet along with drummer John Bishop and saxophonist Hans Teuber. Featured on this debut recording are guests, New York pianist George Cables and Bay-area percussionist Michael Spiro. "Portal" showcases the compositions of Dave Peterson as well as new takes on Wayne Shorter's "Ana Maria" and the classic "Invitation."
**TRACKS
**PERFORMERS
1. PORTAL (6:44)
2. RHYTHM TUNE (6:23)
3. CRAZY HEART (5:26)
4. MR SCHMEIL (1:46)
5. THAT’S THE DEAL (8:09)
6. BLUES FOR DAVE (6:57)
7. INVITATION (11:09)
8. SONG FOR LEE (5:59)
9. THE LAST MINUTE (5:57)
10. ANA MARIA (7:45)
The Deardorf / Peterson Group:
Hans Teuber - saxophones
Dave Peterson - guitar
Chuck Deardorf - bass
John Bishop - drums
George Cables - piano, rhodes
Michael Spiro - percussion
* PRODUCTION
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Produced by CHUCK DEARDORF and DAVE PETERSON
Recorded at Studio X, Seattle, WA
engineered by REED RUDDY
assistant engineer SAM HOFSTEDT
Additional recording at Studio Litho, Seattle
engineered by REED RUDDY
assistant engineer FLOYD REITSMA
Track 4 recorded live at PONCHO Concert Hall, Cornish College of the Arts
engineered by JIM WILKE
assistant engineer JOHN BURROW
Mastered at ROSS NYBERG MASTERING
Cover photos by RAY DEARDORF
Deardorf/Peterson photo by TIM ROUNDS
Additional musician photos by STEVE ROBINSON, RON HUDSON & MATT JORGENSEN
Layout and design by JOHN BISHOP/OriginArts
****This toois a great CD with many haunting melodies composed by Dave Peterson and great playing by all ..especially guest George Cables phil k*
Both of these CDs are definitely four stars , IMO
Phil Kelly
www.philkellymusic.com
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