Ken Fowser - tenor sax
Josh Bruneau - trumpet
Paul Gill - bass
Rick Germanson - piano
Jason Tiemann - drums
Celebrated tenor man Ken Fowser delivers an emphatic message
of stunning melodicism on his latest release "Now Hear
This!" Critical listeners may appreciate these performances as
a series of engaged discussions employing the clever repartee
of context and contrast between the voices of the horns
and the affectionate support and retort from their favorite
rhythm section of pianist Rick Germanson, bassist Paul Gill,
and drummer Jason Tiemann. Bright moments are dénouement
when trumpet phenomenon Josh Bruneau rejoins
Fowser as his front line aide-de-cam and Fowser has noticeably
shifted into another level. Together, this dynamic duo unleash
a powerful combination of swinging blasts and forays
into subtle conversation. If we overly focus on the interplay of
elements, then we may miss the point of the dialogue and
mistake the medium for the message, because Fowser's unmistakable
talent as a songwriter is the real story here. From
the opening salvo to the last hurrah, the melodic message of
"Now Hear This!" moves effortlessly straightforward, and affirms
that Fowser is a rising star to keep an eye on for many
years to come.
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