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| 1. | Stay Right There
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| 2. | Studio City
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| 3. | When Jasper Grows Up
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| 4. | Fur Heide
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| 5. | Lonely Blue Angel
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| 6. | Macchu Picchu
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| 7. | Haiku
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| 8. | Castles
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| 9. | Ghost In The Corner
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| 10. | I Wish
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Jazz
Recorded: May 10, 2006, STUDIO LITHO, Seattle
JOHN STOWELL guitar
JEFF JOHNSON bass
JOHN BISHOP drums
Produced by SCENES
Recorded: FLOYD REITSMA
Mixed by FLOYD REITSMA
Mastered by MARK GUENTHER,
Seattle Disc Mastering
Layout & Design by JOHN BISHOP
The trio of guitarist John Stowell, bassist Jeff Johnson, and drummer John Bishop were first heard together on the 2001 release "Scenes" along with tenor saxophonist Rick Mandyck. Now returning as a trio under the name Scenes, they continue their exploration of free flowing yet highly melodic ensemble playing as they perform an all original set of music. Touching on burning swing with "Studio City," haunting ballads with "Haiku" and "I Wish," and new country with "When Jasper Grows Up," the trio sculpts an uncompromising yet very accessible soundtrack.
Along the Way is the follow-up release from Seattle trio Scenes, previously a quartet. With the departure of tenor sax player Rick Mandyck (due to health issues), the trio consolidate to the core of guitarist John Stowell, bassist Jeff Johnson, and drummer John Bishop. As such, the sound suddenly becomes a bit more bare, without the strong lead presence provided by a sax. With what could otherwise be a rhythm section, the trio puts together an impressive set on a series of Stowell and Johnson originals. The sound is somewhat exploratory and introspective, picking musical directions seemingly by feel and intuition. The band works together well enough that improvisation sounds planned, with no departure from the tight accompaniments. Stowell's guitar is kept minimal, generally in the lead but without making itself too ornate. Johnson's bass stays in the background for the most part, providing exactly the amount needed and nothing more. Bishop's drumming, as always, stays in the background when it should, but accents when the music seems to call for it and comes to the forefront for extended passages on the cymbals from time to time. The compositions are good, but the playing and interplay are really the stars of this one. For a quick peek at the sound of Seattle's jazz club vibe, Along the Way delivers well. ~ Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide |
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