A Few Dozen

On his 1999 CD release, A Few Dozen, guitarist and composer Bruce Arnold presents a tightly knit set of tracks based on twentieth century classical structures, that run from upbeat swing to lyrical ballads to rumba clave. In addition, the music is enriched by electronic sounds which create atmosphere and orchestral density. In on the fun and rounding out the trio are Ratzo B. Harris on acoustic bass and Tony Moreno on percussion and drums. Arnold writes,"The more I listened to the works of various masters, the more I felt that the elements they were working with could refresh and expand the possibilities of jazz." Arnold has been creating vital and thought provoking work since the release of his first solo CD,"Blue Eleven", which Jazziz Magazine called "a frazzled blast of electro-bop." After moving to New York City, he created The Bruce Arnold Trio and rekindled his interest in twelve-tone composition.