Tom Dempsey / Tim Ferguson Quartet “Beautiful Friendship”
Planet Arts (301226)
Tom Dempsey, guitar
Tim Ferguson, bass Joel Frahm, saxophone Eliot Zigmund, drums 
CD Release Event:
Tom Dempsey/Tim Ferguson Quartet Featuring Joel Frahm and Eliot Zigmund
@ Small's
Sat., May 18, 2013
Set Times: 7:30 and 9:00 pm
Small's 183 W. 10th St., NY, NY 10014 (10th St between W.4th and 7th Ave)
$20 cover, no minimum
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 In many ways playing music is like any other human interaction. There is a comfort in working with people with whom you have had a long-term relationship. Things get done smoothly when you know each other well and share common goals. At the same time there is an excitement that comes from something new. A fresh perspective from meeting and getting to know someone different. For jazz musicians and listeners these two extremes often tend to create the most satisfying musical ensembles. The groups that have played together for years and have a certain“telepathy” from knowing each other so well. Whereas the ones that have just met can enjoy the creative stimulation and spark that comes from being exposed to new personalities, ideas and approaches. Generally these two situations are mutually exclusive. Either you have known the other person or people for years or you’ve just met, not both.This quartet is an interesting example of a rare exception. On one hand this is a band of old friends. The two of us have played together for many years. We have known Joel and Eliot for years as well but Joel and Eliot had never met previously. As a band we had never played together before this recording, so in many ways it felt like meeting a new group. This created a perfect combination. The comfort of playing with old friends coupled with the excitement of playing in a totally new band. We were able to enjoy the feeling of confidence that comes with playing with people you know and trust, while still having that excitement of a new relationship. Of course none of this is particularly important to the listener unless there is the added value of the music being truly interesting and creative. We’ll leave you to make your own judgment on our work. But from our point of view this quartet has some of the most creative and empathetic players we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Joel Frahm is a truly unique and compelling musical voice. His sense of melody, his harmonic concept and his ensemble interaction are all second to none. We have both been fans of Eliot Zigmund’s playing since his debut on the world stage in the 1970’s with the Bill Evans trio. His subtlety and rhythmic interplay is unparalleled. But he is also one of a small group of drummers who can create a feeling of momentum in a band that can elevate the entire musical statement to a new level. The music chosen for this recording includes original works as well as some of our favorite standards and compositions from the jazz canon. Each tune is so different that as a whole the album really reflects the diversity of our musical experiences. It’s a recording like no other that we have made as far as the spectrum of music and the interplay within the group. One tune was actually collaboratively composed on the date. Many of the arrangements, while originally conceived by the two of us, took on a whole new life with Joel and Eliot’s input. To make music with this band is a joy. To make a recording with this band is an honor. We are grateful for all the creativity, musical artistry and friendship that these musicians brought to this project and we hope that you enjoy the musical journey within this recording. — Tom Dempsey and Tim Ferguson |
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