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Griffith Hiltz Trio: This Is What You Get...
By"The Kuleshascope" blends heavy metal Black Sabbath doom with Griffith's airylike those of saxophonist Joe Hendersonlines inside a tight rhythm. Then it's back to a segment of doom, leading into the soulful "For Otis," a nod to R&B legend Otis Redding. It's a laidback groove of a tune that showcases Hiltz's crisp chording and bluesy single notes.
"Steppin' Out" comes out of alto saxophonist Ornette Coleman's mode of simple but captivating melodies, while "Bone Arm" soothes the soul with a modal groove.
The title tune is highly danceable, and sounds as if the players are having a fine time. Griffith breaks out the bass clarinet on "The Rainbow Connection, " a turn with a "lost in a trippy dream" feeling.
The Griffin Hiltz Triowhich sounds more like a quartet, thanks to guitarist Hiltz' use of bass pedalshas an upbeat, party-time feeling, made by virtuosic players who seems to find nothing wrong with having a good time with their music.
Track Listing
Stawman; The Kuleshascope; For Otis; MGM; Steppin' Out; Bone Arm; Port Hillford Railway; This is What You Get; The Rainbow Connection; Movie Theme--Condor and Squid.
Personnel
Johnny Griffith: alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet; Nathan Hiltz: electric guitar, bass pedals; Sly Juhas: drums.
Album information
Title: This Is What You Get... | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Self Produced