Eugene's playing recalls the fluidity of Charlie Christian, the creativity of Wes Montgomery, and the first-class execution of George Benson while sounding completely unique - an incredible feat given the deep talent pool of past and present jazz axemen.
On the track Ancestral Dance Eugene Grey merges several Genres together seamlessly - all the Electronica categories, Jazz, World Traditions, Dance, Folk & Reggae Roots, Modern and Classical Composition, and I'd have to even say Pop as I can hear some melodies emerging in the best traditions of George Benson. Very, very nicely played, engineered and woven together into one fine, moving, celebratory and spirited, elegantly elaborate and festive tapestry and 'Ancestral Dance'...
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