Guitarist Eric Wollman creates some intriguing sounds with his guitar on this trio album with bassist Jim Donica and drummer Peter Grant. Like compatriot Bill Frisell, Wollman appears to be focusing on the texture of tone here and not on chops as his pieces “On The Fence” and “On the Mild Side” express the mood of the entire album of sublime pastoral atmospheres of six stringed affects. Space is a sound as well, as Donica’s “The Ring” and “Quantum Leap” use pauses between both stringed instruments for melodious effect, while the closing “ What?” is the most collaborative, as Grant’s stick work moves the tune forward, while most of the time providing thoughtful support and framework. Impressive textures produced here.
Impression Records