Guitarist Shawn Purcell’s latest Origin Records release, Oblivity, is a bold exploration of modern straight-ahead jazz, blending elements of bebop, hard-bop, post-bop, ECM, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and fusion. Featuring an eclectic set of all-original compositions, the album draws inspiration from iconic artists including Antonio Carlos Jobim, Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, John Scofield, John Coltrane, Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter and others. Oblivity includes the exceptional talents of saxophone great Walt Weiskopf, whose unique tone and virtuosic playing contributes a powerful presence and commanding energy to the project. A world-class band brings the music to life, with every musician infusing the ensemble with their unique and imaginative voice. Throughout this recording, Purcell displays his deep connection with traditional and modern improvisational language, while exploring the expansive tonal range of modern jazz guitar. Whether you're drawn to sophisticated harmonies, infectious grooves, exceptionally crafted solos, or artful, genre-crossing elements, Oblivity delivers a listening experience that will captivate both jazz fans and newcomers alike.
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Diving deep into the classic tradition of the organ trio, DC-based guitarist Shawn Purcell celebrates hard-bop heroes Pat Martino, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery and George Benson, while finding plenty of room for the influence from Scofield, Stern, Bernstein and others. Graced with a stylistically wide-ranging, virtuosic fluidity, Purcell blends effortlessly with B3 giant Pat Bianchi's driving basslines and rich chording, while drummer Jason Tiemann creates an animated, energizing flow, propelling this set of 10 originals, along with Johnny Mandel's classic, "A Time for Love," into the realm of a 'must-have' for those deep into the B3 trio tradition.
Guitarist Shawn Purcell strikes a harmonious balance between impressive guitar work and beautifully crafted compositions on Symmetricity, his first release for Armored Records. Joining Purcell on the date is the dynamic rhythm section of pianist Todd Simon, bassist Regan Brough and drummer Stockton Helbing, along with notable performances by guests, vocalist Darden Purcell and tenor saxophonist Luis Hernandez. With his “take no prisoners” approach to improvisation as well as a finely-honed compositional style that blends straight-ahead jazz with a more modern aesthetic, Purcell is a compelling new voice on the jazz scene. With brilliant performances, and an eclectic program of nine original compositions and one cover, Symmetricity is sure to bring enjoyment to music fans everywhere.
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