21/7/2008 - CD REVIEWS/ SALES / TRANSCRIPTION SALES

Product Description:
Steve Brien is described by James Morrison as "a jazz guitarist second to none". This CD is Steve’s first CD and was recorded in New York with some of that city’s finest and a couple of expat Aussies. Personnel include Dale Barlow, Allen Simon, Joel Forbes, Tom Bailey, Ralph La Lama, Dave Panichi and Mark Templeton. Rolling Stone said, "Token Entry is firmly positioned within the bebop tradition... the playing is consistently professional." The Mercury said, "A mainstream outing that’s equal to the best being done these days."

Tracks:
CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) - Tin Tin Deo - Angel Eyes - Token Entry - Lenore - You Stepped Out Of A Dream - Blueish

Album: Token Entry
Artist: Steve Brien
Genre: Jazz

Australian guitarist Steve Brien spent most of the '90s living in The US, working with such artists as Giacomo Gates, and Ralph Lalama. Brien subsequently returned to his native land to teach jazz guitar and play gigs. This album compiles two New York recording sessions from 1994... This album compiles two New York recording sessions from 1994 and 1995. One features a fellow Aussie, tenor saxman Dale Barlow, and the other hard bop tenor Ralph Lalama and trombonist Dave Panichi. Regardless of which group is playing, this album is laid-back, straight-ahead bop-influenced jazz. Nothing gets too excitable here, as both groups recall Blue Note sessions of the '60s with the likes of Hank Mobley, Ike Quebec, and Grant Green. Barlow's tenor has more of a bite to it than Lalama's, but their ideas about the music coincide in a no-nonsense, let's-not-lose-sight-of-the-melody manner. Both provide a framework for Brien to work with his clean-cut, relaxed guitar. On Jimmy Heath's "C.T.A.," Brien embarks on a long solo where he effectively ad libs, but never moves far from his low-key, thinking man's approach to the guitar. Every nook and cranny of the Earl Brent/Matt Dennis tune "Angel Eyes" is explored during a ten-minute workout, which has a soulful Barlow sax solo with Brien comping underneath. The Lalama sessions have the extra added attraction of some solid bop trombone playing by Panichi, which he uses effectively on "Blueish," one of the two compositions by the bass player on the set, Joel Forbes. The other, "Lenore," is the stage for Lalama's major sax solo. This is a fine album of melodic, laid-back, understated jazz and is recommended. ~ Dave Nathan, All Music Guide

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY "TOKEN ENTRY" CONTACT ME ON THE CONTACT PAGE. ALSO IF YOU WOULD LIKE A FOLIO OF TRANSCRIPTIONS OF DALE'S SAXOPHONE SOLOS OFF "TOKEN ENTRY" AGAIN - CONTACT PAGE.....CHEERS, STEVE

"TOKEN ENTRY" - $20 AUD + POSTAGE

TRANSCRIPTIONS- $20 AUD + POSTAGE

A recent review of "The Larry Young/ Jimmy Smith Project Live" -Darren Heinrich-

here's a review by Garry Lee, from the Jazz Guitar Society of Western
Australia

In Australia there have been few organ combos – Col Nolan with
guitarist/vocalist Johnny Nicol used to make a great pairing in the
early 1970s in Sydney and saxophonist Paul Williamson has a led a
Hammond combo with guitarists Doug DeVries, Steve Magnussun and Shane
Ryall have recorded for Melbourneʼs Newmarket label.A new CD by Sydney
organist Darren Heinrich with guitarist Steve Brien and drummer Andrew
Dickeson is a most welcome addition to the OGD tradition. Titled The
Jimmy Smith/Larry Young Project LIVE there is some great playing by each
member of the trio joined by trumpet and sax on Woody Shawʼs Zoltan – a
tribute to Hungarian classical composer Zoltan Kodaly that was
originally featured on Larry Youngʼs Unity album from 1965.Perth JGSWA
members may recall that I arranged for Steve Brien to come here in 1999
for a performance at Uni of WA. He also jammed with several of us at
Cafe Sol. Steveʼs sound on this recording is superb and at times

reminiscent of Peter Bernstein with Larry Goldings. However Steve digs
deeper into the groove than Bernstein who often gives the impression of
floating over the time. This is a great OGD CD and was recorded live at
the Music Cafe, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 13 June 2006.

A Night in Tunisia – Luny tune – Road Song
[OGD] – When Johnny Comes Marching Home – Zoltan – The Buckeye Blues -
Ritha

To purchase "The Larry Young /Jimmy Smith Project" email: dazzjazz@dazzjazz.com
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Garry Lee