The Reese Project: Vicodin Dreams (95 North 2005)

"Collector's Series"

jazz, jazz blues, latin jazz, original

This compelling band has intiated a new jazz sound: "East Coast Cool." From the title track, an original titled "Vicodin Dreams," to Mongo Santamaria's stirring "Afro Blue," a jazz waltz made famous by John Coltrane, this CD will thrill the most timid jazz listener as well as hard core jazz fans. Unique in both composition & instrumentation, this CD is designed to capture the soul of American jazz, from burning interpretations of standards like "Memphis Underground" to the celtic rock flavor of "Planxty Kong" (a tribute to the most famous primate, King Kong).  Doc Gibbs from the Emeril Live Show kicks it up a notch with colorful percussion fills. Tunes like "Soul Sister Has Arrived" & "Kong" bring a new dimension to Laurie Reese's cello performance through electronic effects and fiery soloing, while other tunes showcase the rich, pure acoustic sound of the cello. New works by award-winning composer Tom Reese feature musicial interpretations on soprano flute plus the addition of the alto flute on "In the Belly of the Blues," a dirty groove blues & the hard bop, swinging "Evening in Vermont." The band's sound is rounded out with Chris Bakriges (piano), Jake Thro (B-3 organ), and Aaron Walker (drums). Enjoy this fresh new approach to our great American art form, "Jazz."

"...plenty take in here ... the band sounds entirely natural on this set of originals, blues and classics ... nothing sleepy on this cool sounding disc."  Tad Hendrickson (Jazz Week.com)

Tracks:

1. Cold Duck Time 4:24 (Harris)
2. Wade in the Water, then do the Mambo 6:03 (arr T Reese)
3. Evening in Vermont 6:00 (T Reese)
4. Soul Sister Has Arrived 5:47 (T Reese)
5. Planxty Kong 6:17 (T Reese)
6. Scatastrophy 6:20 (Mumma/Thro)
7. Vicodin Dreams 4:37 (T Reese)
8. In the Belly of the Blues 5:49 (T Reese)
9. Like Booze in the Night 6:12 (T Reese)
10. Afro Blue 5:54 (Santamaria)
11. Geristic 4:34 (Walker)
12. Memphis Underground 6:52 (Mann)

Official Release Date:  September 27th, 2005

© 2005 Wyndfall Records