CD Reviews

Sharp Three (self titled)

This self titled composition, Sharp Three, introduces a fresh blend of Asian and Western jazz/ progressive rock styles performed by one of the best musical trios I’ve heard in quite some time.

Produced by guitarist Goh Kurosawa, who also wrote each of the nine compositions, puts forth a masterful blend of finger style guitar work. Reflective of his Asian roots, Kurosawa also displays his musical diversity with undertones of Miles Davis, Paco De Lucia and Jeff Beck.

On Bass is brother, Kai Kurosawa, who also plays the Warr Guitar, with an enormous fret board, the Warr guitar produces sounds unlike you’ve ever heard. It’s this blend of traditional and modern instrumentation that makes Kai’s work so fascinating.

On drums, tabla, marimba, vibes is percussionist Nicholas Terry, whose multidimensional prowess is sure to amaze and inspire any student of the percussive arts. Check out track three entitled Mu (nothingness), where Nick Terry introduces Indian rhythmic vocalizations called Konokol (Southern India). For those who are not familiar with these rhythmic systems, I highly recommend that you seek them out, as they will vastly improve your sense of rhythm.

Sharp Three is a treasure of diverse musical influences and unique orchestral arrangements that provide a deeply colorful sound experience. A must have for any music enthusiast.

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