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"The guitar trio led by Massanari
mixes standards with a few originals, and they do it with
plenty of pizzazz. Massanari is an energized guitarist
who fills the uptempo tunes with gelling improvisations
that provide a continual kick. On the slower ballads,
he exhibits similar zeal to keep the pace moving along
briskly. His playing has a buoyant character and is filled
with ringing clarity as he moves quickly from the themes
onto a solid improvisational platform. Bassist chambers
and drummer Schnalle appear to be in a constant state
of motion, propelling Massanari to spew out his rapid-fire
improvised lines. It is not just the speed of execution
that makes the tunes burn, although there certainly is
no lack of velocity in Massanaris playing. It is
his ability to take off from the melodies with waves of
original ideas that gives the music its appeal. The music
is devoid of angularity. It comes together in unitized
fashion through the cohesive contributions of Chambers
and Schnalle. They insert a definitive spark into the
proceedings as they intertwine seamlessly with Massanari.
While Massanari is scurrying all over his instrument,
Chambers and Schnalle are filing every nook and cranny
with the rhythmic base. They lay down the bedrock from
which Massanari springs. The solo of Chambers on "Alone
Together" is an excellent example of the fire he
breathes into the session. Schnalle is incessant throughout
in his drive to inspire. It all results in a fine trio
album that cooks from the inside until the surface is
charred. Massanari proves with this session you can stay
inbounds and still produce appealing music.."
-- Cadence Magazine
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