ONOFFON: Bridge to Presage

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Bridge to Presage

© 2005 ONOFFON (635223192326)

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Contemporary symphonic jazz in the tradition of ONOFFON, unlike anyone else out there...

tracks

1 Ottone Prelude: Remembrance
2 Andante
3 Ostinato
4 Duetto Voci Eguali
5 Giulivo (con Giusto)
6 Percossa e Ottone Rapsodia
7 Perdendosi
8 Sonata a Tre
9 Finale

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ONOFFON is finally back with their third release, "Bridge to Presage". 'Now for something completely different' should be the theme of this diverse and profound group of musicians. The core of ONOFFON is still built on the trio of Don Lake-guitars, Von Babasin-bass, and Dave Goode-drums, but the trio becomes a quintet on this latest release, adding the world class virtuosity of two gentlemen, saxman Glen Garrett, who doubles on flute, and pianist, Marcus Duke, as permanent members. There are also the addition of a couple of extremely talented guest musicians, Ron King on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Bob McChesney on trombone. Amazing production has become a trademark of ONOFFON and "Bridge to Presage" does not fail to deliver the superior sound quality that has won them International Online Music Award's 2005 "Artist of the Year" on the merits of their previous CD, "Your Mind". In fact, in the following year's event, "Bridge to Presage" was named IOMA's 2006 Best Album.

This CD is another hard right turn, also an ONOFFON trademark, and this time around is all instrumental. Displaying a totally unique sound, this collection of compositions can only be called "Classical Jazz". From the opening track, "Ottone Prelude: 'Remembrance'", until the conclusion of "Finale", each piece tells a musical story that must be heard in its entirety.

ONOFFON is a perfect example of why the independent music scene is the only place where musical creativity and innovation is allowed to take place. Everyone should own a copy of this CD and, indeed, the entire ONOFFON discography.

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  • An unknown group
    author: Dominique Puech

    I didn't know ONOFFON & discovered them through this CD. A pure jewel. A must have

  • Accessible jazz of the highest quality
    author: Steve Hall

    This is a beautiful album. It very cleverly puts all the inventiveness of jazz in a number of modal frameworks that keep it accessible, so that everyone from the most discerning jazz-buff to the everyday listener will be hit by its melodic and harmonic beauty. When you try to describe something as rich as this, you end up getting a bit loquacious, even a bit pretentious, so a better way to give you an idea of what it's like would be to say that it's currently on my shelf between Kenny Burrell's 'Midnight Blue' and McCoy Tyner's 'The Real McCoy'. It's that good.

  • Very fine music
    author: Texas Jake Lee

    This cd ,from what I have just heard is awsome!Great guitar work done in a unique style from some very accomplished musicians.Highly recommended!

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