'JazzSpeak' features guitarist Ralf Buschmeyer with 3 unique groups from varying regions. First stop is a B-3 trio with New York's John Riley on drums and Winnipeg's Michelle Gregoire on Hammond B3. Session two features Ralf with Vancouver players Bill Coon (2009 Jazz Guitarist of the Year National Jazz Awards), Jodi Proznick on bass, and Jesse Cahill on drums. To finish off 'JazzSpeak' Ralf plays with Toronto ensemble Folkalarm: Kevin Breit (guitarist for Norah Jones, Cassandra Wilson and Sisters Euclid), Russ Boswell on bass, and Jorn Anderson on drums. Most of the 'JazzSpeak' compositions were based off of Jazz Standards to facilitate ease and common ground among musicians. Listeners will hear variations on Jazz/Blues, Stella By Starlight, Minor Blues, and Giant Steps. With the exception of New York's John Riley, 'JazzSpeak' documents Ralf's initial meetings with the musicians on this CD. The fun and excitement of newly created relationships through music shines in each track. cdbaby
