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Story City -][- TIME and MATERIALS – [Story City Music, 2012] –

19 Tuesday Jun 2012

Posted by Rob Young in Biography, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Music, New Music, What's New?

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Andrew Schwandt, Fred Goetz, Jazz Promo Services, Karl Koopmann, Shai Hayo, Steve Faison, Steve Jennings, Story City, Story City Music, Terry Burns, Tommy Barbarella

At a glance, Story City is a very unique name for a group with a exceptional sound. The original idea for the record was comprised in 2008 by drummer Steve Jennings, joined with the capable minds and gifted musicianship of bassist Terry Burn with Metheny alumni and co-producer Steve Roby “Time and Materials” was born. As a matter of fact, this record is conceptually fresh, challenging and overall a very interesting to listen too. The compositions here encompass an intricate spectrum of voicing’s, and the ensemble’s interplay is absolutely supreme. If you love fusion bond together with it’s cousin contemporary jazz this recording is for you. —Rob Young | Urban Flux Media

Story City, TIME and MATERIALS

Story City -][- TIME and MATERIAL –Mp3– [Story City Music, 2012] –

Story City began their musical journey in 2008 when Steve Jennings brought saxophonist Andrew Schwandt, keyboardist Fred Goetz and guitarist Karl Koopman together to learn some very challenging fusion jazz composed by Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, and Don Grolnick among others. Just for the fun of it; just for the love of it.

The commitment and accomplished skill of these musicians led to greatly satisfying sessions. However it was their sharing of influences, mutual respect of this music and BBQ cuisine that convinced Jennings to establish Story City (named after the Iowa town where his great-great grandparents settled in 1870). Continue reading →

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