George Colligan
Mad Science
© 2003 George Colligan (640041072323)
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Funk Jazz with Hammond B3 Organ, Guitar and Drums, guest Tenor and Flute Gary Thomas
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- 1 Barbarians
- 2 Earth Signs
- 3 Out From The Underground
- 4 Mad Science
- 5 Seduction
- 6 Thought Police
- 7 Alaska Basin
- 8 Modeidi's Modalities
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George Colligan and his new organ trio Mad Science (Tom Guarna, guitar, and Rodney Holmes, drums)have released a CD on the Sunny Sky label. The CD also features Tenor sax and Flute legend Gary Thomas. The CD, also called Mad Science is now being transmitted nationwide, supported by independent, public, college, internet and jazz radio stations.
According to Jason Bivens of Cadence "Colligan's playing continues to impress," and Colligan has impressed not just critics with his playing and composing, but also fans (over 18,000) who voted for him to win the online competition of Jazzconnect.com in 2001. Colligan also impressed a panel of music professionals, winning the Chamber Music America/Doris Duke New Works Creation grant in 2003. Colligan (who has over 70 credits as a sideman with players like Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, and Buster Williams) is prolific as a leader with 15 recordings, all with original compositions. Now Colligan explores a deeper groove with his new organ trio Mad Science.
The music is at once groovy and funky, mysterious and deeply romantic, full of Colligan's trademark verve on the keyboard and inventive composition. Mike Joyce, of the Washington Post writes: "[Colligan's] latest collaboration, the organ-powered Mad Science ensemble, reveals his multiple talents in a series of intriguing, groove-triggered settings." Tom Guarna (Blood Sweat & Tears, Yellow Jackets, Randy Brecker, Tim Hagans) contributes compositions and mellifluous guitar work and Rodney Holmes (Zawinul Syndicate, Brecker Brother, Carlos Santana, David Gilmore, Steve Kimock) "places notes and sounds with an artist's touch." (Modern Drummer)
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Outstanding
author: Andrew SimineriI saw these guys perform tracks from this CD and others at the Blue Note in NYC on Friday the 4th of Feb. Rodney was not there and Gene Jackson was the sub. I loved the recording and to see these guys in person performing was incredible. Gene Jackson did an unbelievable job for never having performed these tunes before. Tom Guarna's sound and melodic solo's were beautiful. George takes me to new places every time that I see him. I'm keeping my eye out for future recordings by any of these guys. Thanks.
- author: George Roessler
Hello, Yes, I really dig this CD. I've been a fan of Collingen(sp?) for sometime now and with this guitar player and Gary Thomas, I think it's a real winner. The guitar player knocks me out. Great sound. George
This is a gotta get album for anyone who rates Hammond Jazz.
author: Rob BoothThese guys can play! I wish I was half as good as Tom Guarna. There isn't a bad track on this album, all of them are top quality compositions by George and Tom. Chick Corea or Lyle Mays would sound like this if they played a Hammond B3. Rhythically interesting but not at the expense of form. Excellent improvs. from start to finish, easily accessible. This is a great CD of great musicians and top quality production... nice one!! When you comin' to the UK?
This is a gotta get album for anyone who rates Hammond Jazz.
author: Rob BoothThese guys can play! I wish I was half as good as Tom Guarna. There isn't a bad track on this album, all of them are top quality compositions by George and Tom. Chick Corea or Lyle Mays would sound like this if they played a Hammond B3. Rhythically interesting but not at the expense of form. Excellent improvs. from start to finish, easily accessible. This is a great CD of great musicians and top quality production... nice one!! When you comin' to the UK?
very good
author: Luc Pullensgood original compositions, very fine playing (love to hear Rodney Holmes in jazz setting). Many details to hear so it never bores.