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Bassist, Composer, Dave Phillips, Glen Fitten, innova.mu, John O' Gallagher, Jon Werking, Rez Abbasi, Tony Moreno
“Living at a time when tradition and sameness seem to be the norm, it’s so great to hear music that dares to take chances, mixes it up and gives plenty of room for the imagination to stretch out.” —Jazz guitarist John Abercrombie
Dave Phillips & Freedance: CONFLUENCE –Mp3– [Innova, 2012] –
On his fourth album as a leader, New York bassist and composer Dave Phillips takes his quartet Freedance to brand new places. The sole vehicle for Phillips’ writing since he moved to New York City in 1985, the core group consists of guitarist Rez Abbasi, alto saxophonist John O’Gallagher and drummer Tony Moreno. Confluence is true to its name: a collection of eight works that blend folklike melodies, mixed meters and dynamic instrumental interplay to create a modern chamber jazz sound. Continue reading