Album Review: Connections from Steve Hunt
Album: Connections Artist: Steve Hunt Label: Spice Rack Records Website: http://stevehuntjazzpiano.com The esoteric mixture, which keyboardist-composer Steve Hunt whips up on his latest release Connections , has a multi-cultural flavor from Asian and Middle Eastern folk to western pop/rock. Performing with an array of musicians, Hunt's creation offers listeners a panoramic listening experience, continuously moving forward and kneading new threads into the content. Hunt's meandering keys on "Carry On" are supported by the soft throbbing beats of bassist Jimmy Johnson and drummer Gary Husband as the chanting vocals of Nando Lauria infuse the track with ethereal wisps. Dedicated to guitarist-composer Allan Holdsworth, the track has a spiritual vibe that is palpable. Indisputably, the Asian-infused chimes opening "Now's The Time" have a playful jaunt that invites the listener along a passage filled with vignettes of frolicking horns and keys. Procee...