Sound Pulling Curves in Time
Track Listings
| 1. Periphery |
| 2. Just Ahead Behind Me |
| 3. Roll Over Smiling |
| 4. My Last Song for You |
| 5. Slip Lift |
| 6. Contrary Motion |
| 7. Electromagnetic Religion |
| 8. Ho Sho Jig |
| 9. Stretch It |
| 10. Ocean Weight |
| 11. Night |
Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
A mostly self-taught guitarist, West, 33, has been stretching and bending the sound of his unique acoustic guitar, specially constructed for him, by utilizing unusual tunings, dazzling finger-picking, funky and bluesy slide work, and off-beat percussive techniques. Well respected in both the jazz and folk communities for his innovative approach to writing tunes, the composer has the extraordinary ability to write instrumental pieces that are complex, strikingly original, and accessible at the same time. Jack West has been described as "extraordinary" by the East Bay Express, while the Oakland Tribune has called his music "nothing short of astounding." The San Francisco Bay Guardian has written, "Curvature's music bristles with instrumental virtuosity and a freewheeling improvisational spirit." Although West is hesitant to categorize his music, he defines it as "modern American music by a musician from Georgia that's living in the diverse cultural landscape of California." Residing in the San Francisco Bay Area has allowed Jack to experiment with unusual combinations of instruments that give shape to his compositions and have helped him develop his style. It has also given him a chance to work with a slew of top Bay Area artists: Mike Marshall, Calder Spanier (former member of Charlie Hunter Quartet), Scott Amendola, Jon Evans, George Brooks (Zakir Hussain's Rhythm Experience), Jenny Scheinman, Joel Davel (Kaila Flexer's band), Mark Summer (Turtle Island String Quartet), and many others. A prolific composer, Jack has completed his fifth release as a band leader within a period of six years.
Product Description
Solo steel string acoustic guitar with emphasis on groove and melody - memorable, original, and completely void of new age meanderings. This CD is the first Ahead Behind Release by Jack West and the only recording to date of West in a completely solo acoustic setting. It was recorded live to 2-track DAT with no overdubs. Though it is certainly the mellowest of West's recordings, it is by no means a "sleeper". West maintains a safe distance from the "new age" ramblings that the format frequently inspires and produces a wide variety of tunes with solid melodic foundations, rhythmic interplays, complex counterpoint bass line and melody work, and harmonic invention.
Sound Pulling Curves in Time,Jack West,Ahead Behind Music,Solo steel string acoustic guitar with emphasis on groove and melody - memorable, original, and completely void of new age meanderings
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Sound Pulling Curves in Time
Jack West Manufacturer: Ahead Behind Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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ASIN: B000056W96 Release Date: 1994-12-28 |
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Album Description
Solo steel string acoustic guitar with emphasis on groove and melody - memorable, original, and completely void of new age meanderings. This CD is the first Ahead Behind Release by Jack West and the only recording to date of West in a completely solo acoustic setting. It was recorded live to 2-track DAT with no overdubs. Though it is certainly the mellowest of West's recordings, it is by no means a "sleeper". West maintains a safe distance from the "new age" ramblings that the format frequently inspires and produces a wide variety of tunes with solid melodic foundations, rhythmic interplays, complex counterpoint bass line and melody work, and harmonic invention.Music Review:
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