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Chad Wackerman (Drums), Allan Holdsworth (Guitar), Jimmy Johnson (Bass), Jim Cox (Keyboards).
Four masters of musical improvisation collaborate on the latest
release from esteemed drummer Chad Wackerman. Known for his work with
Frank Zappa, Allan Holdsworth and James Taylor, Wackerman blurs the line
between composed and improvised pieces on Dreams, Nightmares and
Improvisations. The featured musicians: guitar legend Allan Holdsworth,
bassist Jimmy Johnson and keyboard player Jim Cox, have all developed a
unique musical telepathy with Wackerman over decades, which is allowed
to shine on this inventive, adventurous CD.
Ranging from atmospheric to edgy, the music on Dreams, Nightmares
and Improvisations showcases four creative musicians at the height of
their musical powers. Wackerman has structured the CD so that the
interplay between the performers is ever-present. Many of the improvised
pieces sound like fully formed compositions, while the written pieces
provide ample opportunities for spontaneous flow.
Wackerman’s history with these musicians goes back a long way. He
has been playing with Jim Cox since their first gig together in 1979,
backing trombonist Bill Watrous. Thanks to Peter Erskine, Wackerman met
and started working with Jimmy Johnson in the early 1980’s, a continuing
collaboration that both cherish. Wackerman began touring and recording
with Allan Holdsworth in 1982, beginning with Holdworth’s well known
Road Games release. Listen to the sparks fly as these musical bonds
deepen on this incredible new CD.
Track Listings
1. Glass Lullaby (Listen to audio)
2. A New Day
3. Bent Bayou (Listen to audio)
4. Star Gazing
5. Edith Street
6. The Fifth (Listen to audio)
7. Waterways
8. The Billows (Listen to audio)
9. Monsieur Vintage
10. Rapid Eeye Movement
11. Brain Funk
12. A Spontaneous Story (Listen to audio)
13. Two For Ya
14. Invisible
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