Fathoms
Chicago-based Guitarist/Composer, Jeff Swanson, continues to focus the energies of his ambitious Case-fitter project on his second recording as a leader, Fathoms. Available on CD and digital album from BACE Records on February 28th, 2020, Swanson's ten original compositions enchant listeners with their unique voice and textural approach. The album features Paul Bedal on keyboards, Matt Ulery on electric bass, Greg Artry on Drums and percussion with Dustin Laurenzi on Tenor Saxophone and Greg Ward on Alto Saxophone. Fathoms creates a fresh boundless sound that seamlessly incorporates the worlds of jazz, rock, electronic music and chamber ensembles. A sum of its parts, the band flawlessly breathes life into Swanson's compositions on this dynamic recording date featuring some of Chicago's most unique and engaging musicians.
“10 disciplined, eclectic tracks delivered with a strong sense of texture.”
- Filipe Freitas, Jazztrail
“ Lots of power and glory”
- George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
“With Fathoms, Swanson has cemented his place among the new generation of intrepid musicians.”
- Hrayr Attarian, Chicago Jazz Magazine
Featuring
Paul Bedal - Keyboards
Matt Ulery - Electric Bass
Greg Artry - Drums and Percussion
Dustin Laurenzi - Tenor Saxophone (tracks 2, 3, 8, 10)
Greg Ward - Alto Saxophone (tracks 2, 3, 8, 10)
Jeff Swanson - Guitars, OP-1
compositions by Jeff Swanson © (BMI) 2020
Recorded,Mixed, and Mastered by Anthony Gravino at
Shirk Studios and The Drake in Chicago, IL 2019
