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March 11th 2010
8743 NO. MILWAUKEE
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New CD Reveiw
New CD Reveiw
Date Posted: November 22 2008
Written By: paul abella
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Nick Schneider is a long-time musician's musician on the Chicago music scene. He's played bass behind some of the heaviest names in the jazz world, has a sound that is instantly recognizable, and knows more tunes than practically anyone. Older jazz fans know him from countless gigs with virtually anyone and everyone who leads a band in Chicago. Younger guys know him from Bruce Oscar's oft-lamented jam sessions at the Viking in west suburban Winfield. So, when I heard that Nick was coming out with a CD, the first words that came out of my mouth were, Well, it’s about time!
Schneider put together a fantastic band for this outing. Save for reedman Eric Schneider (no relation), there are no other "household names" on this disc. But they all should be. Guitarist Dan McIntyre is a fantastic player who makes his instrument sing, both in an accompanying role and as a soloist. Chuck Christiansen is an ever-swinging drummer who makes everything he plays sound fantastic. Alejo Poveda is only Click here for the rest of the review!
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