"STEPPE FORWARD" Corner Mushroom Music From the opening notes of "Steppe Forward" itself, Ted Piltzecker and his sextet give a clear statement of intent: Steppe Forward is going to be an upbeat, joyous and uplifting album, from beginning to end. - ALL ABOUT JAZZ, Bruce Lindsay 1. Steppe Forward(T. Piltzecker) 3:54 2. Flight Following (T. Piltzecker) 6:12 3. He Sent An Angel (T. Piltzecker) 5:06 4. Nica’s Dream (H. Silver) 6:10 5. Kalunga (T. Piltzecker) 5:15 6. Why So Long? (T. Piltzecker) 6:45 7. Reunion Blues (T. Piltzecker) 3:59 (All Piltzecker originals except track 4) Artists Ted Piltzecker - vibes, piano, percussion / Rogerio Boccato - percussion / Sam Dillon - saxophones / Nick Llerandi - guitars / Jerad Lippi - drums / Mike Kujawsi - bass / (Harvie S. bass, track 3) "I hear strong music that is enriched, delicate, decorative, mysterious and subdued albeit broad and thoughtful."- THE MUSICIAN'S OMBUDSMAN, George W Carroll Catchy and memorable melodies bubble up in a setting that embraces both jazz and world music - - - Steppe Forward is a sophisticated and accessible collection of tunes that showcase Ted Piltzecker’s special compositional voice. A veteran of the George Shearing Quintet, his noted and distinctive vibraphone style joins with a team of exquisite young improvisers and is beautifully seasoned with Brazilian percussion. Complete Reviews Back to Recordings Page |Home| |Recordings | |Composing| |Teaching| |Links| |Site Map| |Bio Info| |Videos| |Performing|