Further Conversations

        As I say in the beginning of this live performance, this is really guitarist Vic Juris’ recording. He has been with me since 1991 and in that period, it has been amazing to witness his evolution. I have never seen a musician grow at such a rate. Always an accomplished jazz player with all the credentials, Vic has morphed into a one of a kind artist. What you hear on this recording is a guitarist who is called upon to function in every conceivable manner: compose, solo, accompany, create atmosphere and more. As far as Tony Marino, everyone who knows him says the same thing: “How does he do it? Where is this guy from?”  I have played more with Tony than almost anyone on the planet and I think I have had to say less than three words of musical directions to him in all our time together. Tony just knows what to do and as a matter of course can play anything. Marko, with an amazing amount of natural talent has matured into a great group player, who orchestrates the excitement level of the band and plays full out all the time. To these three guys, my eternal gratitude for their loyalty and discipline, helping me to sustain my belief in the power of a true group sound.

      There was nothing extraordinary about the setting for this performance- not many people, not really a “jazz” environment, late afternoon in the rain playing tunes recorded a few years ago for the most part on “Conversation” (Sunnyside). But for some reason we were really on the case and each of these tunes really hits the mark. Enjoy!

Lieb

1/08

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