Blue Bamboo Music
12530 Saratoga Woods Ln Humble, TX 77346
281-812-7850
Bamboo Philharmonic
Mark Piszczek (BBM013)
Mark Piszczek is a singular voice on his instrument (soprano sax), but as good as the playing is, for me it's his compositions that are the primary element of interest. The scope of the opening track is epic and full of surprises. From there, we are led on a delightful trip which generously features all the musicians, and leads through the composer's many influences.
The ECM record label was an important factor in Mark's development and that is on display, but there are also gospel, pop, and even classical influences throughout.
The disc features Joel Fulgham on drums, Glen Ackerman on bass, Chris Cortez and Asle Roe on guitars, Andrew Lienhard on piano (who almost steals the disc), Woody Witt on tenor sax, Eddie Lewis on trumpet, Thomas Hulton on trombone, and Bob Chadwick on flute. Everyone delightfully rises to the composer's vision.
I think of Piszczek as a modern day Gil Evans. Simply amazing compositions and arrangements.
Sample Tracks
5. Blue Bamboo
6. Jonquils
8. The Cedars
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