Group Therapy features saxophonist and composer Dan Wilensky, electric and acoustic guitarist David Phelps, bassist Dean Johnson, and drummer Tony Moreno. The music is a celebration of collective improvisation – of the moment; freewheeling but disciplined jazz with heart. You'll hear shades of Monk, Joe Henderson and Pat Metheny. All About Jazz wrote: "Wilensky sounds like everyone and no one. His own voice is well-informed by his experience and all who preceded him." This elegantly designed CD includes 8 new original compositions, a new take on Charlie Chaplin's "Smile," and a version of "Downtown" featuring Tony Moreno that's decidedly more downtown New York than the original. If you're a fan of any of the individual members of this band, this CD will become an indispensable part of your collection. If this is the first time you've heard these guys, this could be the beginning of a beautiful thing! Be sure to check out Wilensky's other CDs and books, and visit www.danwilensky.com for more information.
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