Long to Be Loose

Long to Be Loose Artist: Wayne Krantz
Label: Enja
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 063757709923
EAN: 0063757709923
ASIN: B000005CA3


Release Date: 1993-07-15

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Tracks:

  1. These Instrumental Pieces Were
  2. Not Consciously Written About
  3. Specific People, Places, Things Or Ideas
  4. (Although One Began
  5. From A Little Croaking Sound
  6. A Friend's DAT Machine Makes).
  7. What They Were Written About
  8. Is Something I Don't Understand Yet
  9. But I Know It When I See It
  10. And, Hopefully, So Will You.

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An Undiscovered Masterpiece.......2002-09-01

Wayne Krantz is a guitarist's guitarist with an approach completley his own, but what makes this such a breakout album is the complete fusion of the guitar/bass/drums. This isn't about solists soloing. It's more like chamber jazz that swings its ... off. The recording is perfect, the guys brew up an energetic stew that leaves you enthralled for the entire album. These "songs" defy any categorical description, avoid verse/chorus/hookline cliches, but at the same time the band always take you along with them on thier flights of fancy. This is not pointless free-jazz noodling. It's a joyous, funky romp that will make you unintentionally laugh for its relentless brilliance. I wish more "new jazz" could be infused with this spirit of fun...

4 out of 5 stars Krantz An Incredible Innovator.......2000-09-07

Steely Dan thought highly enough of Wayne Krantz to make him their touring lead guitarist several summers ago, yet Krantz is still one of the jazz and fusion guitar world's better kept secrets. His sense of rhythm and melody are unusual in their creativity, adventurousness, and melodic punch. Much of that is evident on Long to Be Loose, though interested listeners should also check out Two Drink Minimum and Greenwich Mean for even hotter playing. Krantz often plays in a trio format, which is good news for guitar lovers, and frequently performs live at NY's 55 Club, where Two Drink was recorded. Krantz's website (http://www.waynekrantz.com) is a good source of information about live performances, and about albums that are out of stock or not listed here.

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