Simple Life
B.D. Lenz
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(783707686929)
Record Label: Apria
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Simple Life is B.D. Lenz's latest effort. Released in 2003 it represents his 3rd CD to date and his debut on NY jazz label Apria Records. These 10 songs prominently display Lenz's viruosity both as a guitarist and a composer. His music is highly melodic, highly energetic, and supremely groovin'
About B.D. Lenz:
Mix together the styles of Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, and Stevie Ray Vaughn and you have the recipe for one of the hottest new contempo-jazz guitarists on the scene. B.D. Lenz has played guitar since his early teens and has studied with such masters as Mike Stern, Vic Juris, and Charlie Banacos along the way. He has released 7 highly-accplaimed recordings featuring greats such as Randy Brecker, Will Lee, Joel Rosenblatt, & Mark Egan. With music featured in over 100 TV shows globally, the Godin-endorsed guitarist has performed 1,000 shows internationally, keeping the audience on their feet whether playing jazz, fusion, or jam.
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Fantastic Jazz Fusion by an accomplished artist.
author: Frank Friel
The term Fusion is defined on this outstanding album. B.D. Lenz very capably combines a myriad of rhythms and tempos with Jazz inflections that create a very appealing set of arrangements. The album starts of with “Famous Last Words” a fusion of funk rhythms, Latin beats, and the type of improvisational innuendoes you would expect. “Juxtaposition” combines a Rock and Roll beat with some Swing to give the listener just what the title offers. “Look Around” and “We All Fall Down” present a solid Freestyle Jazz feel with the latter’s tempo verging on manic. “Do You Ever Think About Me?” feels like a Soul inspired piece that sets a nice mellow mood. “Along The Way” is a blues based very folk sounding piece with engaging melodies. “Mumbo Jumbo” is an aptly titled tune that is a fusion of the solid funk sound at which B.D. is very adept and his exceptional improvisational style. “Mother Mary” almost has a lullaby feel to it and is another “mood” piece. “Smooth Sailing” could very likely be the Fusion defining moment on this album. The solid Blues Rock foundation with intelligent and very well performed fills by practically all the players makes this one a gem. “Julia’s Song” is a beautiful tribute that is a bit of a Classical arrangement that is simple yet clever. If you enjoy a wide variety of Fusion sounds in a Jazz album, you’ll love this offering from a very talented Composer/Artist, B.D. Lenz.
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amazeing cd
author: dave gaul
i purchased this cd not to long ago after seeing bd in concert. as a younger jazz drummer and guitarist his music really inspired me to play as much as i can and helped take my music to another level.i highly suggest this cd or any of his cds to anyone.bd is truely a gifted musician.
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This is GOOD stuff!
author: Josh Silver
I bought this CD on a whim and I can't believe how GREAT it is. This is one of the hottest bands I've heard in a while.
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