montg Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Has anyone heard this latest from Matt Wilson (on Palmetto)? I heard a cut on KCSM a few weeks ago that sounded good--one of those things where you catch a tune in the middle and keep hoping the announcer will ID it when it's over. And I noticed this CD is at the top of the Jaz radio charts (for whatever that's worth, probably not a lot these days). And Matt Wilson gets a lot of love in the most recent Penguin. I don't have anything from Matt Wilson-- I'll probably go ahead and pick this up...does anybody have any thoughts about this CD? Or any other stuff from him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 This one is on my "to buy" list. I've heard nothing but good reviews. Its hard to find a release with Matt on drums that is not a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Matt is a great drummer. I've heard him on his own CDs + with Zeitlin, Frank Kimbrough, Ron Horton, a.o.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankin Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Matt Wilson is a hip & crazy drummer - there is a DVD with his performance from some drummers' convention that I recommend. Where all the others set up monster kits with a dozen toms and fifty cymbals, he played some with just brushes on a snare, with his quartet buddies. Very original drummer, he swings and yet goes for the unconventional. Great accompanist too, in any context. One of the best drummers of his generation, IMHO, and his band is really together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Judging from the review, the new one is a must! Thanks for posting the link - I will have to check out the revews on your site more frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdogus Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 I'm digging this one, and the earlier, eponymous release by this band (Palmetto, 2001): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannonball-addict Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 I've never seen a drummer today who has legitimate mastery over so many styles. The guy is AMAZING. This is definitely on my get list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdogus Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 I've also enjoyed Smile, with Wilson's pianoless quartet: (Palmetto, 1999) All of this music is incredibly adventurous, surprising at nearly every turn. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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