Year: 2005
Record Label: Dreambox Media
Style: Contemporary Jazz
Musicians: Alex Domschot (guitar), Marc Johnson (bass), Vic Stevens (drums)
Review: NY guitarist Alex Domschot appears again in the spotlight with his recent, Venusian Commute, an original work of classic pop forms and jazz.
Domschot has the ability to do it all well. Widely known and sharing the stage with great stars such as Petula Clark, Harry Connick Jr, Hernri Mancini or performing for radio and TV shows, this musician can really spark the fire from his guitar.
Through all tracks, Domschot takes the listener in a musical journey starting from the lyrical ways of “Sad Princess,” where the string cats Ludoico Tramma, Julie Digatani and Wed Samples whisper the theme. Track 4, “Gary’s Theme,” reveals extraordinary Domschot soloing just as well as the orchestrated chamber string section holding onto him.
“Venusian Commute” opens softly with tones and solos of the individual idiosyncrasies of the players shining abroad, giving color schemes available to all listeners. Vic Stevens keeps us in awe along every track, but particularly on “Teachers,” which is a masterpiece. Marc Johnson holds back on bass with wonderful work coming from the cymbals of Vic Stevens. Johnson is an innovator in the NY scene and has shared the stage with Stan Getz, Joe Lovano, and Jack DeJohnette.
The music carries great intensity and energy on Coltrane's “Some Other Blues" and Jim Hall's “Two’s Blues." Domschot's arrangements are creative and filled with different intonations and attacks.
Venusian Commute is a wonderful accomplishment, gathering classic and jazz with original and lyrical sounds.
Record Label Website: http://www.dreamboxmedia.com
Artist's Website: http://www.alexdomschot.net
Reviewed by:
Dr. Ana Isabel Ordonez
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