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Kenny Reichert: Switch
ByAnchored by the rock steady pulse of bassist Ethan Philion, the title track opens with Reichert and alto saxophonist Lenard Simpson cascading lockstep notes which break into free and easy individual solos. Reichert's infectious melody glides into some reposeful brushwork by Drobka as the coda. The music throughout is masterly without being showy. Reichert's compositions and arrangements confirm this by sharing the spotlight. "Midnight Sun" wraps Reichert's guitar notes around Philion's bass before giving way to a solo by the bassist. There are plenty of time and style changes with "Pivot," and "Vanguard" is the lone burner on this session. Reichert's venture into a heated distorted guitar sound on the latter piece is balanced by the chilling alto attack of Simpson.
As they say in those late-night commercials, "but wait, there's more." Reichert is joined here by Calligram chief Geof Bradfield and vocalist Alyssa Allgood. Bradfield's tenor is heard on "Cherry" and "Farewell," and he switches to bass clarinet for "Shadows." The latter track also features Allgood's sung poetic lyrics. She sings beautifully and wordlessly on "Things Ain't What They Seem" and applies both wordless and spoken word with "Aquaintance." Each track here has an unforced feel that can only come about by talent and dedication to craft.
Track Listing
Switch; Pivot; Things Aren't What They Seem; Acquaintance; Cherry; Vanguard; Shadows; The Midnight Sky; Farewell.
Personnel
Kenny Reichert
guitarLenard Simpson
saxophone, altoEthan Philion
bassDevin Drobka
drumsAlyssa Allgood
vocalsGeof Bradfield
saxophone, tenorAdditional Instrumentation
Geof Bradfield: bass clarinet.
Album information
Title: Switch | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Calligram Records
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Kenny Reichert
Album Review
Mark Corroto
Switch
Calligram Records
Alyssa Allgood
Devin Drobka
Ethan Philion
Lenard Simpson
Geof Bradfield
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