PHIL HEY QUARTET: Subduction: Live at the Artists' Quarter

Phil Hey Quartet

Subduction: Live at the Artists' Quarter

© 2005 Phil Hey (789577209022)

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This hard-bop quartet burns on nine instrumentals by composers like Mingus and Coltrane -- Twin Cities finest on a lineup of drums, piano, vibes and bass.

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The Phil Hey Quartet's new CD "Subduction: Live at the Artists' Quarter" was recorded live in May 2005 at the AQ, and features hard-bop jazz instrumentals from a wealth of sources including Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman, Irving Berlin and Phil Hey's original "Subduction." No all-star excursion, the PHQ is a true, seasoned ensemble that has been exploring a common musical vision for the past five years. The quartet consists of Phil Hey (drums), Phil Aaron (piano), Dave Hagedorn (vibes) and Tom Lewis (bass). With appearances on over 60 recordings and countless live performances with the top names in jazz, Phil Hey is no stranger to Twin Cities music fans. "Subduction: Live at the Artists' Quarter" marks the first release for Phil Hey as band leader.

Phil Hey is a "first call" drummer known for his hard swinging rhythms, tasteful and expressive accents and metronomic sense of time. Raised in Philadelphia, which has produced such great drummers as "Philly" Joe Jones and Eric Kamau Gravatt, Hey moved to the Twin Cities with his family in the late 1960s. Hey was a long time student of jazz-drumming legend Ed Blackwell. In addition to working with virtually every active Twin Cities jazz musician, Hey has hit the road with internationally known artists like Benny Golson, Dewey Redman, Jay McShann and Stacey Kent. His many recordings as sideman include "Von Freeman Live at the Dakota" and the Pete Whitman X-Tet's "Where's When?", both of which received the "four star" treatment from Downbeat magazine.

The Phil Hey Quartet was originally assembled around the year 2000 when Artists' Quarter owner (and fellow drummer) Kenny Horst suggested to Hey that the four jazz veterans perform a "one off" gig. Needing to print the AQ's monthly calendar, Horst listed the band as the Phil Hey Quartet. Finding that they shared a chemistry and love for the hard bop material, the PHQ dug in with monthly AQ gigs and regular rehearsals to hone their unique sound. Performing a songbook usually driven by a horn player, the PHQ features piano (Aaron) and vibes (Hagedorn) on the lead lines with the equally expressive rhythm section of Tom Lewis (bass) and Phil Hey (drums). Whether by virtue of the band's "assigned" name or otherwise, Hey took on the role of leader. Phil is quick to point out, however, that "this is a real band. Everyone in the group is a band leader in his own right and we have really come together as an ensemble."

On "Subduction: Live at the Artists' Quarter," the Phil Hey Quartet demonstrates a collective improvisational spirit and intense devotion to the music that proves it is, indeed, "a real band." A real experienced, talented and inspired band.

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  • This music builds tension subtly and releases that tension in great rhythmic eru
    author: Don Berryman

    The word 'subduction' deals with the movement of tectonic plates that is a slow process that can result in earthquakes and volcanic activity. Likewise, music on this CD builds tension subtly and releases that tension in great rhythmic eruptions. The first sounds you hear on this CD is Dave Hagedorn's haunting vibraphone solo that introduces Bobby Hutcherson's Highway One, the last is Phil Hey's turbulent and triumphant drum solo for the final chorus of John Coltrane's Fifth House and the cheers of the crowd. What lies between is a demonstration of musical mastery that each musician has honed and the collaborative chemistry that has kept this band vital over the past 5 years. Phil is a passionate drummer who doesn't hide it, and he uses that fire to slowly bring the music to a boil on this CD.

  • This music builds tension subtly and releases that tension in great rhythmic eru
    author: Don Berryman

    The word 'subduction' deals with the movement of tectonic plates that is a slow process that can result in earthquakes and volcanic activity. Likewise, music on this CD builds tension subtly and releases that tension in great rhythmic eruptions. The first sounds you hear on this CD is Dave Hagedorn's haunting vibraphone solo that introduces Bobby Hutcherson's Highway One, the last is Phil Hey's turbulent and triumphant drum solo for the final chorus of John Coltrane's Fifth House and the cheers of the crowd. What lies between is a demonstration of musical mastery that each musician has honed and the collaborative chemistry that has kept this band vital over the past 5 years. Phil is a passionate drummer who doesn't hide it, and he uses that fire to slowly bring the music to a boil on this CD.

  • These cats can really swing! This is the best work by Phil Hey ever recorded!
    author: Troy Humphreys

    This is truely an amazing work. Phil Hey is at the top of his game. The precision, the style, and the rhythm these cats play with is really something to hear! On this recording you get the sounds of the great Ed Blackwell, Max Roach, Roy Haynes, and Buddy Rich all rolled into one. This is Phil Hey's master work and an album you'll keep playing over and over again!

  • These cats can really swing! This is the best work by Phil Hey ever recorded!
    author: Troy Humphreys

    This is truely an amazing work. Phil Hey is at the top of his game. The precision, the style, and the rhythm these cats play with is really something to hear! On this recording you get the sounds of the great Ed Blackwell, Max Roach, Roy Haynes, and Buddy Rich all rolled into one. This is Phil Hey's master work and an album you'll keep playing over and over again!

  • perfect
    author: Conscience

    This is a awesome CD. I go and watch the boys as often as I can. I have seen Phil Aaron more then the whole quartet, but they are magic when they come together. I was at the recording of the album and was itching to get a copy before it was even over. I recomend this one greatly. Mom's getting one for Christmas!!

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