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Jerry Bergonzi - On Again '1998

On Again
ArtistJerry Bergonzi Related artists
Album name On Again
Country
Date 1998
GenreJazz
Play time 00:58:34
Format / Bitrate Stereo 1420 Kbps / 44.1 kHz
MP3 320 Kbps
Media CD
Size 360 mb
PriceDownload $2.95
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Tracks list

Tracklist

01. Different Places Together
02. On Again, Off Again
03. Exsqueese Me Please
04. Wiggy
05. Outhouse
06. Blue Bru
07. Con Brio
08. Gabriella
09. Gecko Plex
10. The Bat


Jerry Bergonzis style is often compared to John Coltrane, yet Joe Lovano may
provide an even stronger frame of reference. Bergonzi sometimes teeters on a
ledge between modern jazz and the avant garde, forming an individual style, yet
not showcasing a musical voice marked by convincing emotion. On Again is a solid
effort, including ten of Bergonzis own compositions and featuring sidemen Mick
Goodrick on guitar and a rhythm section of Bruce Gertz (bass) and Adam Nussbaum
(drums). Blue Bru and Gabriella are each pretty pieces, as is the gentle swinger
The Bat. The pulsing On Again Off Again is interesting, and Bergonzis solo
builds some effective tension and release. Conversely, it is difficult to tell
in which direction either Exsqueese Me Please or Gecko Plex is going, and upon
subsequent spins, the hungry listener may overall be left wanting a more
emotionally satisfying approach.

Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Composed By, Mixed By [Mixing Supervision]
– Jerry Bergonzi
Acoustic Bass – Bruce Gertz
Drums – Adam Nussbaum
Guitar – Mick Goodrick