EAST SIDE - Reynold D. Philipsek with Clint Hoover / Matt Senjum /
Michael Bissonnette
REPHI Records
2009,
EAST SIDE The new quartet of Reynold (guitar), Clint Hoover (chromatic
harmonica), Matt Senjem (acoustic bass) and Michael Bissonnette (percussion)
make up EAST SIDE and their new CD has six original tunes with influences
from Piazzolla to Miles Davis and in extended forms (7 and 8 minutes)
with lots of interplay and improvisation. Reynold has made several albums
within the gypsy guitar a main focus but this collaboration with chromatic
harmonica virtuoso Clint Hoover finds the music in a more contemporary
vein. Reynold and Clint have put together a stellar quartet with Matt
Senjem on acoustic bass and percussion expert Michael Bissonnette.
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For information
on how to purchase this CD contact:
Clint Hoover
clint@clinthoover.com
or go to CD Baby
Catch the
April 7, 2009 performance
on Kare 11's Showcase Minnesota.
| "..."East Side," though the album's far from a simple homage or retro '60s session, thanks to the co-star role of jazz and blues chromatic harmonica wizard Clint Hoover, a TC treasure. With Hoover on board, it's like having Toots Thielemans take over a Prestige or Riverside Records session, complete with detours to South America and Europe, very tasty indeed." |
| -Tom Surowicz, Minneapolis Star and Tribune |
| "..."East Side," is a departure, blending hints of Piazzolla and Miles Davis with originals, improvisation and the distinctive sounds of Clint Hoover's chromatic harmonica." |
| -Arts Arena Blog, MinnPost.com |