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Jim Santella - Cadence
Review
of Chris Bergson's Blues
for Some Friends of Mine
Cadence, May 1999
Vol. 25 No. 5
The guitar trio format works
well for Chris Bergson's mix
of Jazz and blues. Half are
his compositions and half are
by well-known Jazz composers.
The guitarist has a lyrical
approach and clear articulation,
which he employs on this session
to create a mood of sadness
and melancholy. Even Bud Powell's
"Oblivion," with its
speeding tempo and syncopated
bebop twists, find the leader
expressing a floating blues-like
melody. Bassist Dwayne Burno
and saxophonist Doug White alternate
with Bergson on several tracks
to supply the same kind of heartfelt
delivery. Burno is a strong
empathetic player with finely
honed skills. His solo spot
on the title track offers a
particularly effective look
at the bassist's product. On
"Guod Ethiw" saxophonist
Doug White follows Bergson's
lead with a full and confident
tenor sound which is gritty,
soulful, and from the blues
tradition. Greg Bandy is featured
on Billy Strayhorn's "U.M.M.G."
with a variety of textures that
serve to complement Bergson's
melodic guitar.
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Reviews of
Blues for Some Friends of Mine
20th Century Guitar
...it does not dissappoint. With his
first release Begson proves himself ready
for the big time.
Jim
Santella - Cadence
The guitarist has a lyrical approach and
clear articulation, which he employs on
this session to create a mood of sadness
and melancholy. more..
Dave Nathan - All Music Guide
Bergson might be called a thinking
person's guitarist. Not flashy, but determined to create profound
improvisational patterns on the stringed instrument more..
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