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Adam Smale: Out of the Blue
ByNew York is celebrated on "NYC Love Affair," a cool, swinging tune that sways along with elegant guitar patterns and a groove that goes directly into the blood. Smale is supported by the trio Tri-Fi, which is perhaps best known for their strong backing for singer Curtis Stigers, but they also have their own thing going and here they can be found in perfect sync with the guitarist.
Throughout the album, Smale shows great awareness of jazz tradition. He re-imagines the famous riff from trumpeter Miles Davis' composition "So What" on "New Start," gives an original reading of saxophonist Wayne Shorter's "Yes or No" and on top of it all, he combines the rhythm of saxophonist Charlie Parker's "Confirmation" with the chords from the standard "Autumn leaves" in a bold, but successful experiment called "Autumn Confirmation."
It is a testimony to Smale's unique approach to his instrument that he plays on custom-made seven string-guitars and this isn't a gimmick, but rather reflects his need of being able to express himself fully on his instrument without any limitations.
Out of the Blue marks the arrival of a superb guitar stylist who knows the sound he wants and plays with confidence and awareness of jazz tradition and is able to craft memorable compositions
Track Listing
New Start; Blues To Yous; Yes and No; Jazzenco; Night Drive; She Knows Me; Autumn Confirmation; NYC Love Affair; Original Sin.
Personnel
Adam Smale
guitarAdam Smale: guitar; Matthew Fries: piano: Phil Palombi: bass; Keith Hall: drums.
Album information
Title: Out of the Blue | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Ropeadope
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