ADAM
LEVY
BUTTERMILK CHANNEL
2001 Lost Wax Music
"Buttermilk
Channel is an all-instrumental jazz recording
that is nourishment for the soul, as guitarist
Adam Levy spreads tasty, cleanly articulated
licks over a rhythmic muffin that features Larry
Goldings on organ and Kenny Wollesen on drums.
The pace remains calm and heartfelt throughout,
but the atmosphere compliments a wide variety
of listening experiences — from a Sunday
morning brunch to the last evening cocktail.
It's been said that Levy favors "subtlety over
showmanship" (allaboutjazz.com),
however if his sophisticated lines thrill the
consciousness, then perhaps subtlety over flash
might be more apropos. This CD reeks in atmosphere
— jazz aficionados should give the sound
clips special attention, and give serious thought
to future support of this fine musician.
"Born
in the Los Angeles area and now residing in
New York, Adam's guitar growth has been influenced
over the years by Bill Frisell, George Harrison,
Jeff Beck, Les Paul, John Scofield and Ted Greene.
His style has developed in a non-linear, unfocused
method, and lately he finds himself going back
to the "old guys" for inspiration — players
such as Johnny Smith, George Van Eps, and Django
Reinhardt. Adam has played on a number of recordings,
including a duo CD with Mark Dziuba, a double
CD entitled Live At Avalon & The Graves
(with the Lost Trio), and a band recording with
Trio Putanesca — Live At Yoshi's.
He is also a contributing columnist to Guitar
Player magazine.
"Levy
continues to gig wherever possible in support
of Buttermilk Channel and his duo recording
with George Wyle, With My Guitar And You."
—Jazz
Resource Center
