Peter Brendler - Message In Motion (2016) [Official Digital Download 24/88]

Bassist Peter Brendler keeps moving forward and encourages everyone to open their ears and listen to the "Message In Motion, his second album as a leader for Posi-Tone. This exciting chord-less quartet date includes front line performances by saxophonist Rich Perry and trumpeter Peter Evans. Both musicians move freely over the joyful combination of Brendler's solid harmonic foundation and the subtle metrics of drummer Vinnie Sperrazza. The album features several of Brendler's new original compositions and is additionally highlighted by the contributions of special guest guitarist Ben Monder, who brings his unique approach to his instrument into the mix on four tracks. Featuring a delicate balance of modernity and nontraditional aesthetics, the music of "Message In Motion remains insightfully straight forward, refreshingly melodic, and is certain to evoke a wide assortment of bright moments in the ears of discerning jazz fans everywhere.

Tracklist:
01. Splayed (4:23)
02. Angelica (2:43)
03. Stunts And Twists (4:14)
04. Ptah The El Dahoud (7:53)
05. Easy Way Out (5:14)
06. Very Light And Very Sweet (6:12)
07. Gimmie The Numbers (7:10)
08. Didn't Do Nothing (6:35)
09. Lucky In Astoria (5:49)
10. Stop Gap (6:24)

Personnel:
Peter Brendler - bass
Rich Perry - tenor saxophone
Peter Evans - trumpet
Vinnie Sperrazza - drums
Ben Monder - guitar