Product Description
The third of three early 90's collections of guitarist/composer Michael Musillami's original compositions for larger all-star combos, all featuring the late Thomas Chapin. A credit to his leadership capabilities, this is a creative team effort and the whole they achieve together, enhanced by solo improvs from Musillami and and other fronting musicians (especially Chapin, to whom the album is dedicated), provide stimulating listening. This outing is everything you'd expect from such high-caliber musicians. - Nancy Ann Lee, JazzTimes Credited with "producing some of today's finest music within a developing group format," by AllAboutJazz-New York, guitarist/composer Michael Musillami is considered one of the most vital figures on today's jazz scene. He has earned critical acclaim for both his work as founder/executive producer at Playscape and his increasingly recognized abilities as a musician and bandleader. Drawing on 20 years of professional experience, his working ensembles (his trio, quartet and octet) feature his unique approach to the guitar, a constant desire to continually evolve and create new music, and a close-knit group of respected veteran musicians he has collaborated with for the last several years.
About the Artist
Michael Musillami...Guitarist/Composer Michael Musillami relocated to the East Coast from California in the early 1980s. Mr. Musillami hit the chitlin circuit working with the traditional organ trio. Jazz organists, Richard "Groove" Holmes and Bobby Buster, just two journeymen who employed his talents. Since Mr. Musillami's arrival he has had the pleasure to have performed with such greats as Bill Barron, Thomas Chapin, Carter Jefferson, Dewey Redman, and Michael Moore to name just a few. Mr. Musillami has 4 releases as a leader. Bagg's Flight Home; with master bassist Michael Moore; Archives..With Thomas Chapin & Nat Reeves....Mar's Bars; with Ray Drummond, Randy Brecker and Thomas Chapin...and Groove Teacher; with Ralph Moore ,Claudio Roditi, Thomas Chapin. Mr. Musillami completed a very sucessful tour of Spain in December 1999, performing in Barcelona, Zaragosa, and Girona. Band Members: Michael Musillami, Guitar; Thomas Chapin, Alto Sax/Flute; Claudio Roditi, Trumpet; Ralph Moore, Tenor Sax; Chip Jackson, Bass; Kent Hewitt, Piano; Steve Johns, Drums
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