Percussionist
Jim Brock
gets first billing on this CD that he co-leads with
Van Manakas
, but
Manakas
' guitar is the main solo voice, he contributed all nine originals, and he is largely responsible for the date's success. The music ranges from being
classical
-oriented to funky to atmospheric, and there is even a slight amount of straight-ahead
jazz
.
dominates the proceedings and is joined on various selections by
Brock
(whose colorful sounds from his percussion set uplift the music), keyboardist
Gary Marcus
, electric bassist
Steve Kim
, drummer
Rick Dior
,
Phil Thompson
on reeds, and
Alan Kaufman
on accordion. This intriguing set is worth giving a few listens to. ~ Scott Yanow