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Dynamic Acoustic Duo
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Tandem Flight is the captivating, impressively performed 1997 CD release by Aerial Acoustics, an acoustic guitar duo featuring Dorothy Wagner (on classical guitar) and Dennis Smith (steel-string guitar). Their original instrumental music is an eclectic blend of jazz, New Age, classical and folk, marked by an attention to dynamics, top notch musicianship and a blended tonal pallet accenting their respective guitars of choice. Tandem Flight is all original, save for a cover of Paul Desmond's "Take Five", which closes the disc. Notable is the Latinesque "Boxhead" and the chordally challenging "Mr. Moon", which prove that guitaristic talent and melodic accessibility can go hand in hand quite nicely. Highly recommended.
Dorothy Wagner earned a Master's degree in classical guitar from the Yale School of Music, where she studied with Ben Verdery, and is an active freelance musician throughout the New York metropolitan area. She has recorded for the Neuma label and has been featured in Guitar Player magazine. Dennis Smith has been an active member of several musical acts throughout New Jersey for 15 years. His energetic and virtuosic style incorporates many genres including rock, jazz and blues. He has performed at the Village Gate and numerous venues throughout the tri-state area.
This stellar duo continues to maintain an active live schedule in support of Tandem Flight, while writing and arranging new material. One can only hope a new CD is on the agenda as well!
Contact Information
Aerial Acoustics
497 Springfield Ave., Apt. C
Summit, NJ 07901
United States
E-mail:
Aerial Acoustics
Web site:
www.aerialweb.com
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Rhythmically Intense Jazz Fusion
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Code 3 is a new jazz/fusion band comprised of guitarist Jeff Miley, bassist Doug Shreeve, and drummer Eric Wells. Their debut release, a full-length CD self-titled Code 3, is the culmination of a two year process. The bulk of the recording was done on two different days in a concert hall with a big stage and great acoustics. The band set up on stage as if they were going to be performing a concert and recorded two or three takes of each song, picking the best one for the CD. The recording was given some extra color by the wonderful keyboard playing of Jeff Babko, and some additional guitar tracks by Jeff Miley. Miley's playing, in particular, graces Code 3 with thoughtful, cliche-free linear excursions, unexpected melodic leaps and imaginative chording which draw the listener in, delivering a nice balance of atmosphere and aggression. In addition, bass fans take additional delight in the numerous bass solos by Shreeve which adds to the sonic variety and color.
Code 3 was formed by three musicians who realized that they shared a common goal: to create jazz fusion music with rhythmic intensity, broad harmony, and most importantly, momentum. Jeff Miley has been part of the L.A. music scene for many years. A player well versed in many styles, past performances have included everything from the Tokyo International Chamber Music Festival to the Hollywood Jazz Festival, numerous college appearances, and scores of club dates. His guitar prowess has been the subject of review in magazines such as Guitar Player (Demo Of The Month) and Gendai (Japan). Jeff released an original project in 1995 entitled "Suburban Alphabet" on Rhombus Records.
Code 3 is currently searching for domestic and/or overseas distribution for their debut CD.
Contact Information
Jeff Miley
1169 Elm Ave.
Glendale, CA 91201
United States
E-mail:
Code 3
Web site:
www.code3music.com
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