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Matt Criscuolo: Blippity Blat
ByCriscuolo gels on several medium-tempo works largely comprised of originals. He's a climactically oriented storyteller and elevates the pitch to emit a sense of the dynamic. On "Generally Not," the band renders a pumping vibe, tinted with sweet overtones, and fuses bop and swing into a harmonious arrangement during "The Rock." His pieces contain memorable hooks and finger-snapping grooves. And on "The Larry Willis I Know," drummer Billy Williams' melodic toms rolls help craft an exotic ballad, sculptured by Criscuolo's warm, but deterministic lines. Nonetheless, it's a democratic agenda where all band members receive plentiful opportunities to stretch and improvise.
The ensemble closes the proceedings with an afterhours aura on George Gershwin's "My Ship," where Criscuolo's breathy voicings, searching phraseology and extended notes are accented and paced by Willis' melodic comping. Overall, Blippity Blat is an upbeat and altogether engaging set, wondrously recorded and showcasing the band's synchronous interplay amid a host of luminously enacted soloing spots.
Track Listing
Shuckin’ The Cob; Blippity Blat; Somethin’ Like That; Generally Not; Inventiscovered; Ronnie’s Tune; The Rock; Dance Cadaverous; The Larry Willis I Know; My Ship.
Personnel
Matt Criscuolo
saxophoneLarry Willis: piano; John Clark: French Horn; Billy Williams: drums; Gerald Cannon: bass; Matt Criscuolo: saxophone
Album information
Title: Blippity Blat | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Self Produced
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About Matt Criscuolo
Instrument: Saxophone
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