Reviews
Bob Sneider: Out of the Darkness
(Sons of Sound SSPCD010)
"Bob Sneider may not be widely known, but he’s
developed one of the most refreshingly
original jazz guitar styles you’re likely
to hear.
On this, his second release (following 1998’s
Introducing Bob Sneider), he displays a woody,
acoustic tone reminiscent of Jim Hall, Martin Taylor,
and John Pizzarelli. He possesses tremendous technical
facility and a truly inventive vocabulary — odd
intervallic combinations, timbres, and turns of
phrase crop up everywhere, all in the service of
an impeccable lyricism." [read
the review]
— All Music Guide, December 2001
"...The guitarist
plays well here...the briskly paced hard
bop of the title track suiting Sneider well..."
— JazzTimes, May 2002
"…listening to it is like taking
a springtime ride with the top down… There’s
a good mix of electric and acoustic guitar, and
the pacing is a naturalistic,
satisfying sequence of density and mood… "Ev’ry
Time We Say Goodbye" is a highlight of the
album, along with the graceful takes on "Isfahan,"
"Pyramid," and
Jobim’s "Dreamer." Bassist
Bob Stata, pianist Paul Hofmann and drummer Mike
Melito
are consistently first-rate… the
video reveals that a good time was had by all.
It certainly
sounds like it. A thoroughly enjoyable
CD." [read
the review]
— All About Jazz, January 2003
"Delightful music is on tap from
guitarist Sneider. Playing with small
groups plus the occasional input of a string
quartet, he
waltzes, sambas, and otherwise prances though
a mix of original and standard songs using a
melodic framework and a deft improvisational
hand. Sneider plays both the electric
and classical version of his instrument, and
he communicates with a tender heart and an occasional
upbeat spirit… the guitarist
plays with ringing clarity and a joyous nature.
He keeps the mood light, and in each encouter
you sense he and groups are having fun…" [read
the review]
— Cadence, 2003
"This CD demonstrates a sophisticated
versatility on the part of the leader. The arrangements sound
both interesting and challenging, without losing
the casual listener… Tempos and tones
are perfect, and the record quality is excellent… It
should make many guitarists envious of Mr. Sneider's
abilities… [read
the review]
— Just Jazz Guitar, February 2003
more reviews:
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