mellow tones, mellow times
author: peter insley
I came across this disc by accident really. I was initially searching for work by the guitarist Mike Moreno who does perform on this session.
It is a lovely sounding disc full of mellow, chilled-out themes. In many ways, as I listen I am reminded of 'pre-Elastic Band' Joshua Redman. Which, in my opinion, is no bad thing.
All members of this quartet play ably and the session has been recorded well.
I would like to catch them live, but unless they come to the UK to play then I don't suppose I ever will!
Highly recommended to all.
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author: Chrisr at CD Baby
Think of your favorite jazz fusion records of the 80s and early-90s. Now imagine that they were all tastefully produced with great tones and not JUST great songs and technical prowess. Brian Patneaude’s latest stunner is such an album. He's assembled a talented quartet (tenor sax/guitar/organ/drums) that has a sophisticated, lush sound. They can veer from the relaxed or plaintive to the downright funky without ever seeming to leave their comfort zone. ‘Riverview’ is a truly fine collection of original compositions and tunes by Don Grolnick and Billy Strayhorn that have been given a modern shine.
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Patneaudes Riverview
author: Jeff Dowd
Refined stylizing glides you through a poetic journey. Touches of technical brilliance at just the right moments. Showing a level of control while exploring other dimensions of mood and rhythm,.. and then, bundles of warmth infused with blissful romanticism. Each player expressing much love for this music, taking the listener on an episodic adventure. All that coupled with exceptional recording quality and musicianship. A good listen from beginning to end.
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A New Direction - Same Standard of Excellence
author: Alexander M. Stern
Brian Panteude's latest CD takes the tenor saxophonist in a new direction soundwise, supported as he is by an organ trio featuring Texas-born guitarist Mike Moreno, Woodstock-based organist Jesse Chandler and Patneaude's regular drummer, Danny Whelchel.
In addition to three new compositions, "Riverview" features remakes of three of Patneaude's most enduring songs: "Jolo," which was originally featured on "Variations;" "Release," which appearend on "Distance;" and "Life as We Know It" from "As We Know It." Also featured on the album are two covers: "The Cost of Living" (originally recorded by the late, great Michael Brecker, one of Patneaude's primary influences) and Billy Strayhorn's "Chelsea Bridge" (memorably featured on Joe Henderson's "Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn").
Patneaude thrives in the new setting, making the older songs new with fresh interpretations. Moreno and Chandler, two major talents, share the front line with Patneaude and contribute mightly to the overall success of the disc. Whelchel, who has peformed with Patneaude for years, know instinctively what Patneaude requires and provides it flawlessly.
This is a fantastic release from an artist who has been delivering the goods since his first album, yet gets better and better as the years go by.
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