Today I was listening to Slacker.com, they played this intriguing track titled “Zaftig” by this artist/group name Drew Gress. Although “BLACK BUTTERFLIES” was released in 2005, I still find this to be a very interesting yet likable recording. If you dig music on the cutting edge, then you might want to check it out Drew Gress and like me know what you think about it.

Drew Gress - 7 BLACK BUTTERFLIES

Drew Gress -][- 7 BLACK BUTTERFLIES - [Koch Records, 2005]

I first listened to this cd last year when it came out. When I finished listening to the entire CD back then, I found it too difficult for repeated listenings. Then I left it aside for some months… untill today. I don’t regret to listen to it again. Gosh ! What a thrill ! This is avant garde jazz, full of surprises, a record that is to be a classic within a few years’ time. I find no lacking moment of interest. Tim Berne on alto sax is great, inventive, Tom Rainey’s drumming is one of the finest, he makes a continuous rhythmic comment on what is being played in the front line (Ralph Alessi on trumpet is smart).

If you hate nostalgic music or that tendency to reproduce a kind of jazz without being creative, then try this all acoustic quintet. You shall be surprised because there’s something out of this world going on here… It’s complex, creative and exciting for neurons. This is one of those rare CDs that will continue to reveal its beauty and depth with repeated listenings. I know I’ll spend more time with it. Again, let time accomplish miracles… –R comme Ralingue | Customer Review/Amazon.com

While you’re hear you might want to listen to “THE IRRATIONAL NUMBERS” the groups latest recorded in 2008.

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