eclectic contemporary jazz
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jaz-mobi Project 1: eclectic contemporary jazz; assemblage of nouveau-bop & blues…intriguing forms & artful melodies; “a uniquely peppy, poppy fusion sound” says The Boston Globe 2: a quintet performing original music with jazz, blues, funk and latin influences.

Steve Thomas- Guitar
Maggie Rizzi- Bass
Dan Abreu- Sax and EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
Bob Ponte- Piano
Frank Basile- Drums

Production: Steve Thomas

About the jaz-mobi Project CD:

“…spirited jazz with some clever — even exotic — twists, that take you to the kind of places you want to go.” —Craig Anderton, EQ Magazine

“Great composition, great playing, great mixing. A great album to accompany a glass of wine after a turbulent day.” —Barry C. Collin, Association of Independent Feature Film Producers

“ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from us, especially for jazz listeners who want to taste aural treats with
an aura of excitement about them.” ¾Rotcod Zzaj, Improvijazzation Nation

“Jaz-Mobi’s music ingratiates itself with the listener… And any jazz CD that combines great guitar playing, accessible melodies and rich digital recording strategies is a rare thing…” ¾Ed Driscoll, The Post Standard and Blog Critic.Org

“…definitely wealthy in all ways of music and art, combining vivid images and abstract forms to build a visualization of a larger picture that will stick with you.” ¾Suzi B, All Music Project

“Guitarist Steve Thomas is the adventurous type, a composer that takes the unexpected turn with his songs…. a sophisticated contemporary session.” ¾D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Jazz Newsletter

“A really nice CD with some manifestations of Passport-itis… the thinking person’s hyperpop-Jazz… comfortable with lots of pleasant surprises.” ¾ Kenneth Egbert, Jazz Now

“The jaz-mobi Project is a fascinating CD…a musical adventure…” ¾Jazz Education Journal

“jaz-mobi Project provides a lot of listening…¾All About Jazz

“… a uniquely peppy, poppy fusion sound.” ¾Bill Beuttler, The Boston Globe