Release Date: 13 June 2011
Label: Abstract Logix
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 700261320830
Release Date: 13 June 2011
Label: Abstract Logix
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 700261320830
Description
Seemingly from out of nowhere, New York-based guitarist-composer Chris Taylor has emerged after nearly 30 years on the scene with a brilliant, fully-realized first album as a leader. And though it's been a long time in coming, 'Nocturnal' may be one of the most auspicious debuts of the year.
Reflecting the influences of such potent bands as Weather Report, Tribal Tech and the Zawinul Syndicate, as well as such guitaristic icons as John Scofield, Bill Frisell and Allan Holdsworth, Taylor's compelling album also stakes out strikingly original territory. From cinematic offerings like "Voices in my Head", the atmospheric "All of Us" and the dreamy soundscape "Recluse" to super-charged jams like "Ear to the Rail", "Know What I'm Saying", "Odd Hours" and the anthemic "Here to There", 'Nocturnal' resonates with audacious energy and ideas. Taylor is ably supported on his maiden voyage by a stellar crew featuring drummers Gary Novak, Dave Weckl, Joel Rosenblatt and Kirk Covington, keyboardists George Whitty and Scott Kinsey, bassists Ric Fierabracci and Gary Haase and saxophonist Steve Tavaglione.
Tracklisting
Shakti
John McLaughlin, Shankar Mahadevan & Zakir Hussain
John McLaughlin
Oz Noy, Dennis Chambers & Jimmy Haslip
Ozone Squeeze feat. Oz Noy
Ray Russell
Jimmy Herring
Tony Grey
Tord Gustavsen; Harald Johnsen; Jarle Vespestad
Rich Perry; Gary Versace; Jay Anderson; John Riley
Jason Palmer; Kevin Harris
Eric Rasmussen; Nate Radley; Dave Ambrosio; Mark Ferber
Chris Byars; Zaid Nasser; Stefano Doglioni; John Mosca; Ari Roland; Keith Balla
Andy LaVerne; Sasha Berliner; Mike Richmond; Jason Tiemann
Wolfgang Muthspiel; Scott Colley; Brian Blade
John Taylor; Marc Johnson; Joey Baron