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Wolfgang Schalk
Wolfgang Schalk
Date Posted: September 30 2008
Written By: Chicago Jazz
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Jazz Showcase October 1st (8:00 pm & 10:00 pm)
Live at the Jazz Showcase October 1st, Guitarist Wolfgang Schalk. Performing music from his latest release "Wanted".
October 1st at the Jazz Showcase
Wolfgang Schalk - guitar
Jeremy Kahn - piano
Nick Schneider - bass
Joel Spencer - drums
"Schalk creates impressive structures for improvisation, and he fits each and every structure with a hip, catchy melody. If other musicians pick up on these tunes, every single one of them has the potential to become a jazz standard." - All About Jazz, Marc Meyers
A guitarist with not only impeccable chops but one who plays with deep soulfulness and feeling, Wolfgang Schalk delivers his freshest recording to date with Wanted, further proving his artistic abilities while providing music that is relevant and thoroughly engaging.
Recalling the sounds of esteemed fret-board masters Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Pat Martino and Pat Metheny, Schalk expands on the tradition by providing enjoyable and dynamic music witnessed on his previous recordings: Space Messengers (2005, Universal/Emarcy) and Rainbows in the Night (2002, West East Music).
Now Schalk returns with Wanted, a recording that represents new vigor and change influenced by his experience and bi-coastal residencies of New York and Los Angeles as Schalk fondly states, "My music is inspired by the combination and experience of the East and West." This artful blend of hard swinging and cool vibes is articulated through an outstanding new quartet of veteran musicians that includes pianist Geoffrey Keezer, bassist Dave Carpenter, and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith.
The extremely tight band delivers eight new Schalk compositions that encompass a variety of textures and moods. Tunes like the bopping title song and "W 46" (dedicated to Wes Montgomery) with their scorching tempos and solos; the Latin-tinged rhythms on the beautiful ballad "A New Something" and the soothing "What Makes Me Think" (both showing Schalk's distinctive acoustic guitar prowess); and the poignant "And Harry Said Goodbye" (dedicated in memory of European master guitarist, Harry Pepl).
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