Brian Baggett Trio

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Brian Baggett TrioBrian has appeared in Guitar Player Magazine, was featured in Jazz Ambassadors Guitars Galore cover story and appeared in the 2011 PBS special “Kansas City Jazz & Blues - Past, Present and future”. For over a decade Brian has been a regular on the Kansas City jazz scene working as a freelance guitarist and as a member of Ken Lovern’s OJT. He is the guitar Professor at Ottawa University.2012, released 10 September 20121. Stella By Starlight2. The Days of Wine and Roses3. God Bless The Child4. Beautiful Love5. Angel Eyes6. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry7. Solar8. You Go To My HeadStandards inspired by Jim Hall, Bill Evans, Kurt Rosenwinkel.22 JAM D E C EMB E R 2 0 1 2 + J ANU A R Y 2 0 1 3f o r t h e r e c o r dBrian Baggett TrioBrian Baggett TrioPersonnel: Brian Baggett, guitars; Bill McKemy, bass; JoshAdams, drumsTracks: Stella by Starlight, The Days of Wine and Roses, GodBless the Child, Beautiful Love, Angel Eyes, I’m So Lonesome ICould Cry, Solar, You Go to My HeadRecorded and mixed at Studio 17, Lawrence, Kansas, 2012.Guitarist Brian Baggett’snew CD is a compelling, innovativestandards album.You may have also heardBaggett as the guitarist in KenLovern’s OJT or as the leaderand guitarist of the fusion/rock band DOJO. A talented,skilled guitarist with a foot inmore than one city, Baggettperforms regularly in KC, manages Supersonic Music inLawrence, and teaches at Ottawa University.Reminiscent of the Jim Hall style on this album, Baggett’splaying is often sparse, but Baggett says a lot with eachnote; he chooses with wisdom, artistry, and grace. Baggett’sguitarist voice is clear, bright, and intelligent--andwisely, vibrantly understated.One of the most compelling tracks on this CD is Baggett’sgroup’s rendition of the standard “Solar,” executedwith a funky fusion feel. Upbeat, contemporary, but stillgrounded in the roots of the original, Baggett’s versionof “Solar” feels a little like Chick Corea’s Electrik Bandmeets Sonic Youth. Baggett’s playing is at first sparse andcontemplative, but heats up and gets busy as the tuneprogresses--and everything about this track is forwardmoving, solar hot: from yellow flame to blue flame hot.22 JAM D E C EMB E R 2 0 1 2 + J ANU A R Y 2 0 1 3f o r t h e r e c o r d c o n t i n u e dThe vamps on this tune highlight the comping and soloingskills of each group member, from drummer Josh Adam’sfunk-march riffs and fills in which he skillfully lands thebackbeat in innovative places to bassist McKemy’s soulful,low, grooving ostinato lines to guitarist Baggett’s ‘70sfeel, echoing notes, which in the sparser spots sound likehip, held, Morse code signals for a space landing. Likemuch of the album, this tune grooves hard, is melodicand filled with sensitive full-band interplay, but is understated,played with the low steady flame of discipline andmeasured, but vibrant, control. And, remarkably, this is amemorable version of the tune that appears to chart andstake some new territory. You won’t hear another bandplay “Solar” quite like this.Another of my favorite tracks from this album isBaggett’s trio’s rendition of “Beautiful Love.” A moretraditional arrangement, this love song swings hard,and features Baggett’s soloing skills, often reminiscentof Hall, but at times of Metheny. Baggett’s sound is hisown, though, full of characteristic repetend, a meditativeapproach, and just the right approach to space. Baggett’sintroductions are often filled with pregnant pauses thatlead to bright, crafty, compelling runs. And Baggett is notoften one to overplay, although he is not afraid at the arcof the solo to get busy. Returning to the tune, the end of“Beautiful Love” includes a tasty duet between Baggetton low tones and Adams on toms. Each plays just enough,as in a conversation between people who truly know eachother. This final interlude is one reason to play and replaythis track.A mix of swung tunes and fusion/funk revisionings,Brian Baggett Trio is an album for the jazz aficionado, theseasoned player, or the listener new to the scene, but interestedin new views, new interpretations. A clean, vibrant,polished album--but one with lift--this CD can be set toplay on repeat and should not disappoint. Its nuances--some classical (golden age jazz), some contemporary--areworth listening to, and returning to.Copies of the CD can be purchased at Baggett’swebsite: brianbaggett.net—Kevin Rabas, Jam Magazine, Kansas City

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