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School
Of The Arts
Magnatude Records
www.magnatuderecords.net
Rating: B
School of The Arts
is the
brainchild of Dixie Dregs / Jazz Is Dead keyboardist T.Lavitz
and features the contributions of some of the most talented
musicians in the jazz field. This all acoustic affair delivers
an incredibly high level of dynamics and musical interplay, but
considering the musicians involved, it also doesn’t resort to an
overabundance of soloing, instead placing the focus primarily on
the compositions themselves. Lavitz certainly knew what he was
doing, employing a stellar rhythm section of drummer Dave Weckl
and bassist John Patitucci, augmenting them with a collection of
‘guest’ players which includes violin maestro Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu
Orchestra) and guitarists Frank Gambale (Vital Information,
Chick Correa) and fellow Dreg band mate (and current Deep Purple
shredder) Steve Morse. The musical chemistry between these
musicians is apparent on every single track and School Of The
Arts is very impressive and promising debut for Lavitz as a
bandleader.Here’s hoping it’s the first of many more to come.
-Ryan
Sparks |
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