Submitted by Al Kanovsky 06/20/14
...South Florida morning. I arranged for them to radiate me
early so I could be at Ed Bell's (WLRN 93.1FM) live broadcast. What was so
urgent? Try this Aaron Lebos, Jim Gasior, Eric England and Rudolfo Zuniga. That
is what I would call a band. And the music is indescribable.
There is no label
that I can apply. I like to say it's the music for the Day After Tomorrow. If
you really listen it has a lot of the music of yesterday. Some of Aaron's
original tunes are BLUES based. Others made up of curious chords and intricate
rhythmic patterns. Even the dynamics are unusual. Rudolfo emplys only a bass
drum, tom-tom, 3 cymbals and the hi-hat. Aaron uses an electronic board that
has lots of pedals,dials and buttons. I have seen less on the control panel of
a trans-continental airliner. I asked him if he had a name for it. He doesn't
and suggested that I name it. How about "Star Ship Riot". Ed told me that the board has a pedal called the
"Cry Baby" for the wah-wah effect. It was used by Jimmi Hendrix
way back in the day.
In the audience with me was Harry (MiamiArtzine), George
Early (volunteer reader for the blind), Manny (buddy from the Van Dyke), Ted
Grossman (late night(WLRN), John LeBlanc (Canadian friend of Eric Allison)
and the lovely Kara Scott.
John, Kara and I talked about how JAZZ and BLUES are
related. The band opened with "Turning Point" which is the title
track of their latest CD. It was soft JAZZ. Not smooth, soft. Jim's solo on the
Nordware board was a look at 'things to come'. The next tune was an
example of the fusion of BLUES chords into the music of tomorrow. It is titled
"Screens". Jim is comfortable with any genre and seems to enjoy
looking forward. I wonder what inspired "Python Dreams". It was
a trip through space with Aaron's solo reminiscent of Zappa. There was a section
of syncopated stop-time rhythms with all joining in the fun of it.
"Hongs" starts with Aaron's intro solo. It is almost an etude for
alacrity. His guitar skills are nonpareil. The chords and progressions have me
paying close attention. Eric keeps up the pace. "Some for, Then
me" country but knowing Aaron it won't be that way long. And it
isn't. Exciting solos by all bring you back to urban society and JAZZ.
I don't
know the title of the last tune but Eric did an intricate opening solo and the
tune gave everyone a chance to 'show off.' Odd rhythmic patterns. Strange
chords. As I said "The Music For the Day After Tomorrow".
Dark clouds
fill the sky. Thunder and lightning in the distance. The clouds let loose the
rain. For me, it still is bright and sunny with the music continuing to
ring in my ears.
Al's Disclaimer:
A short note: The reason I write this is because I love music and words. I do not book acts. I do not promote acts. I do not accept invitations to review artists. I go to venues of my own choice. When and where is not influenced by anything other than who I would like to hear that night or day. If I don't like what I hear, I won't write about it. When I like it I let you all know. I never mention a name without asking permission. "Pardon me, Miss. Would you like to dance?"
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