17 May
Journeys Within & Afar by Geoffrey Mays
- Written by Lee Prosser
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Geoffrey Mays in one of the finest acoustic and electric guitarists now composing in jazz, and his ability to perform intricate stylings is the hallmark of his music. Joined with other musicians of high caliber, Mays soars with the original material found in JOURNEYS WITHIN & AFAR. This collection has 14 memorable songs. Among them are "And It Keeps On Rolling Along," the intricate and enjoyable "All Saint's Day," "Rain By The Sea," "Highland Breeze," "The Red Bird," "Barefoot and Smiling," to name a few. This is an outstanding collection of jazz guitar music by one of the best in the area. If you are looking for something enjoyable, something that can be played again and again with enjoyment, something that sparkles with imagination, then please give a listen to Geoffrey Mays and his JOURNEYS WITHIN & AFAR. This CD collection will surprise you with its high level of creativity and fine solo performance work. With this CD collection, the jazz listening audience will discover some unusual and reflective music, filled with guitar images which linger long after JOURNEYS WITHIN & AFAR is completed. Geoffrey Mays is a powerhouse talent and has the ability to play songs which reveal a prism of colorful imagery. Inquiries to:
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Additional Info
- Artist / Group Name: Geoffrey Mays
- CD Title: Journeys Within & Afar
- Genre: Contemporary Jazz / Modern
- Year Released: 2002
- Record Label: Toya Music
- Musicians: Geoffrey Mays, leader, composer, acoustic and Electric guitars, and voice on track 10. Mark Schneider, bass. Jason Palmer, drums and percussion. Ricky Sweum, saxophone. Don Latarski, acoustic guitar solos on tracks 3 and 13. Elle Hatheway, voice on track 10. Ila Kriegh, voice on track 8.
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- Rating: Five Stars
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