JONATHAN SCALES: Plot/scheme

Jonathan Scales

Plot/scheme

© 2008 Jonathan Scales (634479788147)

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Contemporary jazz fusion + "joyously inventive" compositions on steel drums. "Jonathan Scales' new album takes the steel drums even further from the islands." -Mountain Xpress

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"...joyously inventive..." is how Jazz Times describes the work of Asheville-based steel drummer Jonathan Scales. Mixing a traditional Caribbean instrument with a contemporary jazz attitude, Jonathan Scales' music pushes the steel pan
into the realms of funk, rock, and even bluegrass while still digging into the roots of traditional world sounds such as reggae and latin. His intricate, instrumental writing
combines with metric complexities to weave seamlessly between musical styles. The music world was introduced to Jonathan with his 2007 release, One-Track Mind, which brought him acclaim from steady regional press, consistent radio airplay, and a jammed schedule of live performances ranging from small clubs to packed theaters. This year will usher the release of Jonathan Scales’ 2nd studio release Plot/Scheme, featuring drum guru Jeff Sipe & Grammy award winning sax man Jeff Coffin.

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  • Ground-Breaking
    author: Jonathan Pearlman

    Just read the guy's influences which range from Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Cannonball Adderley, Chick Corea, Victor Wooten and Mahavishnu Orchestra to Bjork, System of a Down, Parliament Funkadelic, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, and John Cage. Okay, you get the idea. But what's best about Jonathan's new release is the way it takes you to new realms beyond jazz, to spoken word, spontaneous rhythms, faraway places. Just check out the sound samples and you'll buy the CD. FIVE STARS! JP

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